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
BTTT: Ferries Advise Best Time to Travel
From David Moseley, Assistant Secretary for Washington State Department of Transportation/Ferries We are now well into the spring sailing schedule and that means better weather (hopefully) and more people traveling aboard Washington State Ferries. I
Turtleback Hosts “Leave No Trace Race” for the Funhouse Commons
Leave No Trace on the 15 K run on April 21 to benefit the Funhouse Commons From the Funhouse Commons On April 21, at 10 a.m., The Funhouse Commons Youth and Community Center
OCC Meeting to Discuss Special Medical Needs
Sunday, April 14, 4–6 p.m., Eastsound Fire Station from Gretchen Krampf Join us for a monthly discussion about issues that impact those of us living on a rural island in the Salish Sea. The Orcas Community
Maintain Clearances to OPALCO Facilities in Landscaping
With Springtime upon us OPALCO sends a reminder to all our island members regarding landscaping around OPALCO facilities. Transformers and meters must remain visible and accessible to OPALCO employees at all times. This helps create
April Poetry: Bring Me a Wheelbarrow
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. BRING ME A WHEELBARROW by Laurel Rust Bring
Letter to the Editor: Byers Excels in Priorities and Leadership
As a property owner, parent, pedestrian and long time resident, Lisa Byers has my vote. As a property owner, I have watched Lisa utilize her immaculate skill set to lead Opal for 17 years. In
Help Moran Park Friends with Clean Up
Moran Park Clean Up in 2012 , when Friends raked rocks and dirt, spread seeds and straw around the new play structure. Friends President Michel Vekved says, "This year, there is grass surrounding a
See the Birds at the New National Monument Lands on SE Lopez
Join the San Juan Islands Audubon Society Lopez field trip, Saturday, April 20, 2013, at Lopez Ferry Landing 7:30 AM or Watmough Bight parking lot 8:00 AM. This field trip will feature the new San
April Poetry: A Room in the Body
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. A ROOM IN THE BODY by Shannon Borg
It’s Almost Time for PlayFest!
April 2013 marks the 8th annual Playwrights’ Festival presented by The Actors Theater of Orcas Island. The festival was created to encourage local islanders to show off their talents and to challenge them to develop
Orcas Island Rowing Dedicates New Rowing Shell to Al Ulbrickson Jr.
From Martin Taylor Al in his late 70’s Orcas Island Rowing (OIR) is naming their new coxless quad rowing shell after a renowned Orcas rower Al Ulbrickson Jr. Al rowed with the
Veterans’ Assistance Fund Provides “Help When Help is Needed”
from Steve Jehly, Veterans Advisory Board The Veterans' Advisory Board, established in November 2007, provides emergency financial services to indigent veterans, widows, widowers, and/or orphans. This emergency assistance is available to eligible individuals who are
April Poetry: Sea Urge from Nebraska
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. SEA URGE FROM NEBRASKA by Jill McCabe Johnson
Garden Club: From Tibet to Orcas Island in Search of Rhododendrons
Our familiar friends, rhododendrons — the Washington State flower! April 17, 2013, at the Madrona Room of Orcas Center By Janet Jacobson Plant lovers will find an incredible assortment of treasures, while
Letter to the Editor: CAO Like Updating “David”
Will we need a large fig leaf for the islands? Lets look at the CAO from a metaphorical point of view. Most of us think of our islands as living art and wish to
Unitarian Universalist Services Moving to Benson Hall at Emmanuel Church
By Susan McBain The Orcas Island Unitarian Universalist Fellowship will hold its first service at its new location, Emmanuel Church in Eastsound, on Sunday, April 14. We will meet at a new time as well,
