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
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
Two More Tuesdays to Fill Granny’s Attic
The Annual Granny's Attic sale will take place Saturday, April 27 from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. This is one of the largest fund raisers for The Senior Center, which occupies the south “wing” of
April Poetry: Terminal House
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. TERMINAL HOUSE by Audra Query Lawlor we build
Free Training for Excavating, Building and Landscaping Professionals
Friday, April 26, 9:30 a.m. – 2 p.m., San Juan Island Grange, Friday Harbor From Katie Fleming of FRIENDS of the San Juans A workshop for local contractors entitled “Land Development Permits and Practices -
SJ County Council: Help Us Streamline Regs
From Stan Matthews County Interim Information Technology Manager At a special session on Monday, April 22, the San Juan County Council will begin work on streamlining government processes and regulations, and it is asking for
