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: Apple Tree
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. Apple Tree The last summer he gardened, our
EDC presents Economic Forecast Luncheon with Dave Wallace & Mark Anderson
From the Economic Development Council The economy in San Juan County is showing signs of recovery, but how quickly will we get back to business as usual? What will the economy bring in the next
Letter to the Editor: CAO Update Not Required in Review of Comp Plan
Dear Members of the San Juan County Council: It is hard to believe that we see the County hard at work on making something terribly complicated when tight budgets in money and staff numbers should
Friends of the Library Host Poetry Workshop and Reading
Saturday, April 7 at the Orcas Library Orcas poet, writer and teacher Jill McCabe Johnson will offer “The Poet’s Masquerade: A persona poetry workshop” on Saturday, April 7, followed by a poetry reading for the
Student Chefs Shine Again!
By Madie Murray “Every entree presented for judging by students, ranging in ages from 5 to 15 at the Third Annual OISD Student Chef Competition, was suitable to serve at a first class
April Poetry: Refugees on the Beach
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. Refugees on the Beach Poles pilings planks, edging
Deadline for Farm and Business Personal Property Tax Forms: April 30
By Stan Matthews San Juan County Website and Communications Program Manager The Personal Property Tax filing deadline for San Juan County businesses and farmers is approaching. Farmers and business owners are required to file forms
Big Kid Art Retreat at Doe Bay this Weekend
Thursday April 5 - Sunday April 8 Doe Bay will host the Joy Guild with one of Lori Stone's ever creative, ever adventurous Big Kid Art Retreat this weekend, April 5 to April
Lions Easter Egg Hunt Moved to Camp Orkila
The Orcas Lions Club announces the 2012 Annual Easter Egg Hunt has moved to Camp Orkila! Come join us for the fun, starting at 10am behind the Orkila Camp Dining Hall. Follow directional
Canine Capers: When it isn’t Working
By Lesley Liddle Lesley Liddle is a certified service and pet dog trainer. First Mate Lulu is a Corgi/Red Heeler with spots like a baby harbor seal; Crewman Leonard is a Chihuahua/Doxie with tall ears
Letter to the Editor: Thanks to the Chamber for Shakespeare Saturday
Wow. Many thanks to the Chamber of Commerce and what must have been numerous volunteers for Shakespeare Saturday! The intrigue created a lot of fun dialogue early on. The opening of the Bard gallery was
The Language of Money
By Rachel Newcombe Everyone has something to say about money. Having it or not having it. Making too little or paying too much tax. Some people speak the language of finance fluently while others stumble with
April Poetry: Summer
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. Summer If I could bottle the soft fragrance
Artsmith Salon at Fire Smokehouse and Grill Tonight
By JoEllen Moldoff Island Writers, bring your Shakespearean sonnets or any other writing to the Artsmith Salon at Fire Smokehouse and Grill, Monday, April 2, at 7 p.m. This month's featured writer is Seattle poet
Auditions for “The Butterfly Effect” this Week
Monday Apr. 2, 6 p.m. at Orcas Center "The Butterfly Effect" will be a show based on local, true stories about coming out as gay or lesbian, and experiences, both negative and positive, during school
Shakespeare Takes the Island!
The rain came dropping down, down, down, but the First Annual Orcas Island Shakespeare Festival filled the streets and lanes with Fairies and Witches, Capulets and Montagues, Royalty and Goat-Herdesses, Pucks and Portias,
