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
Libraries Hold Joint Meeting Tomorrow
Tuesday, April 2, from 8 to 10 a.m. at the Orcas Island School Library Orcas Island Public Library Board of Trustees, the Orcas Island School Board, and Library and School Staff are continuing discussions about
OIFR Initiates Rapid Stop on House Fire
By Kevin K. O'Brien, Fire Chief/CEO Orcas Island Fire and Rescue Orcas Fire Fighters stop a fire in a mobile home at Dolphin Bay on March 30 On Saturday, March 30, 2013 at
Community Taco Feast This Saturday!
Saturday, April 6 • 4 to 6 p.m. in the School Cafeteria Made-from-scratch tortillas, fresh beef and pork or bean filling, salsas, cheese, lettuce YUM! Immediately following the Student Chef Competition this Saturday,
Guest Opinion: Why Ballot Measure Effort?
By Rich Peterson, District 2 Marc Forlenza, District 3 The effort by Council members Marc Forlenza and Rich Peterson to promote an ordinance from the County Council to place two measures on the November,
Letter to the Editor: Coal Exports Impact Climate Change
Dear Editor, On behalf of FRIENDS of the San Juans and over 2,000 of our members, I would like to thank Washington Governor Jay Inslee and Oregon Governor John Kitzhaber for urging a thorough examination
School Board Selects Design for Remodel
By Margie Doyle Perry, Mierau to retire, Lund to resign The Orcas Island School District (OISD) selected Option C for the facility design to rebuild the district’s buildings. The $11.9M bond approved by Orcas
Social Media Seminar: Grow Your Business
Thursday April 11, 11 am - 1 pm @ Victorian Room, Outlook Inn From the Orcas Island Chamber of Commerce Grow Your Business with Email & Social Media Marketing. Come learn how to deepen your
April Poetry: Clouds Over Skagit Valley
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. CLOUDS OVER SKAGIT VALLEY by Ingrid Karnikis Across
Crossroads Lecture: Ready for a “Megathrust” Earthquake?
The San Juan Islands with suspected faults criss-crossing the islands. From Dave Halloran at SJ County Emergency Mgmt. Sunday, April 7 at 2 p.m. at Orcas Center From Crossroads Lecture Series Tim Walsh,
Artworks Features Paintings by Jan Rimerman
Jan Riermerman The Orcas Island Artworks will feature paintings by Jan Rimerman through the month of April. Jan’s “Island Collection” is inspired by the natural beauty of the San Juans. She is interested
Lions Bring Health Screening Van to Eastsound
On Monday, April 1 and Tuesday, April 2 the Orcas Island Lions Club brings the big health screening van with the lion on the back door to Eastsound. The Health Screening Unit will offer free
Orcas Montessori School is Going Green
Emily Barrett of the Bonneville Environmental Foundation demonstrates the solar oven at Orcas Montessori From Tina Whitman, Science Director, Friends of the San Juans As the Orcas Montessori School celebrates its 25th
Come Hear the Heart and Soul of American Roots Music
Friday, April 5, 7:30 p.m., Orcas Center Jay Unger and Molly Mason bring American roots music to Orcas Center. Cheer the heart and feed the soul with music from Jay Ungar &
McCune and Gamble to Perform at Agave
Grace McCune Saturday April 6 from 6-8 p.m. at Agave From Grace McCune Local pianist and vocalist Grace McCune will be joined by violinist Joel Gamble for a night of music at Agave
Lions Turn Into Bunnies for Kids’ Easter Egg Hunt
A tender young chickling at the Lions Easter Egg Hunt By Margie Doyle The Orcas Lions Club held its annual Easter Egg Hunt at YMCA Camp Orkila on Saturday morning, as kids of
Science Fair Explodes All Expectations
Meg Waage, left, and Kayleigh Horton are stunned and proud to win the "Richie Moore Rocket Ship of Wonder Award" at the 2013 Funhouse Commons Science Fair By Margie Doyle With its fire-starting,
