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
It’s a Short Run to the Sea: Bullwings Shares Work of SJ Stewardship Network
Bullwings: Orcas Issues is proud to collaborate with the Stewardship Network of the San Juans to bring its series, "A Short Run to the Sea" to our readers. We will reproduce daily articles from the
It’s Volunteer Time in the Garden Again!
By Madie Murray Summer is when the public school garden is generously producing crops of kale, red lettuce, edible flowers, squashes, strawberries, onions and a host of other healthy, organically-grown items. The Farm
One World Music Festival: It’s Time for Music & Magic!
Tickets still available for Friday night show By Donna Laslo The hottest ticket in town and the place to be this summer solstice is at one of the best shows of the season,
Local Children Featured in Robinson Crusoe June 26
As the culmination of a week-long residency with the Missoula Children’s Theatre (MCT), approximately 55 Orcas children, ages 5-13, will perform a musical version of The Amazing Adventures of Robinson Crusoe. Join the
The Weekend Beckons with Summer Solstice
Friday, June 18 “One World Music Festival” 7:30 p.m. at the Orcas Center. All proceeds generated from this show will go to support the Funhouse, a youth activity & education center. Those who donate $75
Homeschool Book Exchange on June 26
A Homeschool Book Exchange will be held from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. at the public library on June 26th. Peruse through resources from other homeschooling families. Tea, treats and lively conversation provided. If anyone
Orcas Hip Hop Festival at Odd Fellows Saturday
Come celebrate the hiphop culture! This event is for all ages and will feature a BBQ, graffiti wall, and performances by Bloodshot, The Productionists, My Dad Bruce, members of 206 Zulu, The Knowgooders,
Sunshine Boys Starts this Weekend at the Grange
There will be just five performances of Neil Simon's hilarious comedy "The Sunshine Boys" starring John Mazzarella and Fred Whitridge. When vaudeville was at its peak, The Sunshine Boys, Willie Clark and Al Lewis were
Guest Opinion: Education Initiative Achieving Great Outcomes
By Hilary Canty, Executive Director of the Orcas Island Community Foundation and Janet Brownell, President of the Orcas Island Education Foundation In 2008, the Orcas Island Community Foundation and the Education Foundation made an audacious
OPALCO Members Wanted to Build New Green Power Program
More than 60 members are generating their own renewable energy and interconnecting to the OPALCO grid. OPALCO was one of the first utilities to establish an interconnect program and interest is growing to the point
Journey Stories: Museum’s Momentous Project Calls to All Orcas Islanders in Summer Exhibit
Local training in Museum’s Journey Stories starts this weekend One of the easiest conversation starters when first introduced to another Orcas Islander is “What brought you to Orcas Island?” While the answer may
Editorial: A Perfect Day as described by Two Writers
I never thought being busy was a measure of personal worth -- it's just that it's all so INTERESTING and my curiosity is aroused. These days, when people ask, "How are you?" my spontaneous response
Orcas Island Garden Tour – Orcas in Bloom
By Midge Kraetzer On June 26th and June 27th from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m., the Orcas Island Garden Club will present its annual garden tour, Orcas in Bloom. Featuring six varied Orcas
Letter to the Editor: Incoming PTSA Officers & Retiring Officers and Teachers
I'm very pleased to announce the newly-elected PTSA Board of Officers: Holly King (President), Kristen Wilson (Vice President), Vicki Vandermay (Co-Secretary), Rita Bailey (Co-Secretary), Bob Connell (Treasurer), Michelle Kostechko (Membership/Volunteer Coordinator), Jennifer Pietsch (Activity Coordinator) and
Skyhawks Multisports Canceled: Orcas Rec Now Requires Pre-Registration for Programs
"Just showing up" on the day program begins no longer possible By Linda Sheridan Orcas Rec Coordinator We did not get enough participants pre-registered for the Skyhawks Multisport Program set to run June 21st-25th so
Funhouse Teen Nights: What Needs Doing
The Funhouse will host a Community Meeting about Teen Night on June 23 By the Funhouse Staff For a decade now, "Teen Night” at The Funhouse has been a valuable resource for teens and their
