Here’s a thought…
“Don’t ask me who’s influenced me. A lion is made up of the lambs he’s digested, and I’ve been reading all my life.”
GIORGOS SEFERIS
Orcas Choral Society to Perform Mozart’s “Requiem”
Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart, child prodigy who died at the early age of 35. From the Orcas Center Updated April 19 at 3 p.m. Mozart's "Requiem:" the mysteries continue. Few musical compositions have aroused
Guest Column: Byers Addresses “Trust Islanders”
As Rick Hughes does not want the endorsement of Trust Islanders, I write this open letter: Dear Trust Islanders: I am hoping – now that Rick has asked you not to endorse him – that
Ballroom Dancing Tribute to the Music of Cinema
Ballroom dancers will enamor Orcas audiences on Friday, April 19 in "CineMagic" "A Ballroom Dancing Tribute to the Icons and Music of the Silver Screen, CineMagic, "– a theatrical sensation, comes to Orcas
Coach Dahl & Wife OK at Boston Marathon
From KOMOnews.com By Kristen Drew Retired football coach and marathoner from Orcas Island returned home from Boston Wednesday afternoon. Dennis Dahl was just a half mile from the finish line of the Boston Marathon when
April Poetry: How He Ended Slavery in the Southern Provinces
In recognition of Poetry Month, and to celebrate our treasure trove of Orcas Island poets, Orcas Issues is pleased and honored to offer daily poetry during April. HOW HE ENDED SLAVERY IN THE SOUTHERN PROVINCES
Spring Marine Plankton at UW Friday Harbor Labs
By Fiona Norris, Science Director San Juan Nature Institute The San Juan Nature Institute will host a plankton workshop on April 27 from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. at Lab 3 at UW Friday Harbor
April Poetry: Looking Up
In recognition of Poetry Month, and to celebrate our treasure trove of Orcas Island poets, Orcas Issues is pleased and honored to offer daily poetry during April. LOOKING UP by Carla Stanley Seven fingers hold
Nonprofit Financial Statements Part 2
From Hilary Canty, Director, Orcas Island Community Foundation The Orcas Island Community Foundation presents “Nonprofit Financial Statements – Part 2” with Erin Welch of Jacobson Jarvis and Co. on Thursday May 9th, 9-Noon at
Letter to the Editor: Be Part of Moran Park’s Future
Please join Friends of Moran as we plant trees at Camp Moran this Saturday, April 20 at 10 am. We will meet at the Environmental Learning Center. Bring a round pointed shovel and gloves. We
April Poetry: Poettown
In recognition of Poetry Month, and to celebrate our treasure trove of Orcas Island poets, Orcas Issues is pleased and honored to offer daily poetry during April. POETTOWN by JoEllen Moldoff At the intersection of
Buchanan’s “Girlfriend” Enters International Exhibit
"The Tourist Girlfriend" by Caroline Buchanan By Caroline Buchanan The Northwest Watercolor Society is pleased to announce that the painting "The Tourist Girlfriend" by Obstruction Island artist, Caroline Buchanan has been accepted for
First-time Authors at Darvill’s this Thursday
Hot Cross Buns authors will be at Darvill's this Thursday evening From Darvill's Bookstore Please join us Thursday, April 18 for a reading/signing/discussion of Sarah Porter’s and Judy Roger's first novel Hot Cross
Guest Column: Community Moving Forward
By Rick Hughes I first announced my run for San Juan County Council on May 3, 2012. I decided to run because I felt it was the right time to make a difference. I honestly
OICC Women’s Spring Luncheon on May 4
By Sue Lewis This year’s Orcas Island Community Church women’s luncheon theme is “Uniquely Gifted.” Together we will celebrate the women of Orcas who serve daily in our community with their many artistic and
Letter to the Editor: Vote for Freedom from Rules
We choose freedom. We live here so we can enjoy the peace, freedom, and natural beauty of our rural island paradise. Like many of us, we came here to escape the tyranny of “civilization” –
Library hosts “Europe in Crisis”
“The Future of the Euro” Thursday, April 25 at 6 pm at the Eastsound Fire Hall From the Orcas Island Public Library Financial experts Gerry Lawlor and Audra Query-Lawlor will share fascinating and personal
