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
Ciudad Flamenco Comes to Orcas on Friday April 5
Friday, April 5 at 8 p.m. at Odd Fellows Hall Flamenco guitarist Pedro Cortes returns to Orcas for Ciudad Flamenco on Saturday, April 6 "Ciudad Flamenco" brings song, dance and music to the
April Poetry: Forest Light
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. FOREST LIGHT by Nancy Reas (Inspired by a
OPALCO Issues Guidelines for 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: Brush and Ink
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. BRUSH AND INK by JoEllen Moldoff The Ancient
Volunteer with Friends of Moran!
Friends of Moran Park Gift Shop at Mt. Constitution Summit Saturday, April 6 at 10 a.m. in the Public Library From the Friends of Moran Each summer season for the last 6 years
Letter to the Editor: Mt. Baker Road Project Unprofessional
Dear Public Works Department, I am sure that I am not alone in expressing my outrage at how the Mount Baker Road project is being handled. For reasons that do not appear to make any
County April Elections – Frequently Asked Questions
From F. Milene Henley San Juan County has not had an April election for at least 20 years (that’s how far back we looked). But this week, you will receive your ballot for our upcoming
Reading Month in March at Orcas Christian School
Author's Tea at Warm Valley Orchard(L to R) Athena Sack, Zoe Miller, Rhema Miller, Sadie Kongorski From Sandi Harris March is the annual Reading Month Celebration at Orcas Christian School, when students work
Granny’s Attic Wants Your Old Treasures!
Donations open on Tuesdays 19 from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. at the Senior Center From the Orcas Island Senior Center Granny’s Attic Sale is just around the corner. This is one of the largest
Orcas Youth Conservation Corps Update
Lopez Island Conservation Corps By Morgan Meadows Parents, educators, counselors, youth and curious folk are invited to the next open forum meeting of the Youth Conservation Corps on Monday, April 8 at the
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
