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
Will Your Home Brew Be The “Best of the Fest”?
By Madie Murray The organizers of the Second Annual Orcas Island Cider and Mead Festival to be held on Saturday, May 12, is looking for anyone on Orcas who feels they have home
April Poetry: The Way We Get Along
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. The Way We Get Along Maddening comfort familial
Master Gardeners’ Spring Gardening Workshop
from Lenore Bayuk It's spring and time to think about gardens! The San Juan County Master Gardeners invite you to the Spring Gardening Workshop on April 21 in the Friday Harbor Middle School. Graham Kerr,
Sound Stewards Needed for Habitat Restoration
Free Training Begins April 13-14 in Deer Harbor From San Juan Islands Scenic Byway Partnership People For Puget Sound is bringing a Sound Stewardship program to Orcas Island. Class topics will include an introduction to
David Roth Returns to Sing at the Senior Center
Friday, April 13 at 7:30 p.m. at the Orcas Island Senior Center By Bill Buchan Thoughtful, touching melodies on guitar or piano, sometimes laced with humor, always making you think—singer/songwriter David Roth returns
April Poetry: Ordinary Joys
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. Ordinary Joys All afternoon - We worked in
Tuck & Patti! April 12!
April 12th at 7:30 p.m . The Orcas Center By Donna Laslo Either you’re a fan or you haven’t seen them perform. The husband and wife duo Tuck & Patti have been touring
Manon from the Met — Live in High Definition
Sunday April 8 at 2 p.m. at the Orcas Center The Met: Live in HD bring Massenet's Manon Lescaut to Orcas opera-lovers this Sunday, with Anna Netrebko starring in the title, tragic role.
Guest Opinion: For Those Who Are Poetry-Shy
By Stephen Guy Congratulations to Orcas Issues on the celebration of Orcas Island poets and poetry through the month of April. This showcase of island artistry will enjoy an avid readership among the many poetry
April Poetry: bright cry
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. bright cry light of searing magnitude crosses unmarked
Emmanuel Episcopal Parish Observes Holy Week and Easter
From Emmanuel Communications Emmanuel Episcopal Parish invites you to join us during Holy Week and Easter. All are welcome! Maundy Thursday Service - April 5 Contemplative Eucharist Service - 5:30 pm Good Friday - April
County Council, Administrator & Transition Changes Drafted Into Charter Recommendations
From the Charter Review Commission Outreach Committee Updated April 5 at 11 p.m. The next meeting of the San Juan County Charter Review Commission (CRC) is on Saturday April 7th at Grace Episcopal Church
Letter to the Editor: Goodrich’s Rainbow Services Carries On
Hello Orcas Community, As spring is approaching (maybe it is already here?), Joe and I would like all of you to know that Rainbow Home Services, our Orcas Island business, that we have run for
Family Dog Rescued by Orcas Emergency Responders
B y Kevin K. O’Brien, Fire Chief/CEO Orcas Island Fire & Rescue received a call for help at 9:00 p.m. on Tuesday April 3rd to rescue an Orcas Island family’s dog stranded
Editorial: Taking Care of Business
Care and business -- two words that bring up "opposite" images: Care -- concern, sympathy, enabling, support, charity Business -- accounting, labor, compensation, profit, expedient Sound too political? I agree, but Orcas Island stands out
“Write Like a Photographer” Funhouse Commons Class
Jennifer Brennock will teach the class, “Write Like a Photographer,” on Fridays, April 13-May 18 at the Funhouse Commons. The class will be held from 9 to 11 a.m. and is co-sponsored by the Skagit
