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
Kids invited to write poetry for Young People's Poetry Week
In honor of Young People’s Poetry Week, April 13-18, the Orcas Island Public Library invites young poets, from ages 7 to 18 years, to submit one poem for display in the Orcas Library during the
Snow sends students home early
This morning's white-out snowstorm has sent Orcas Island Elementary students home early. School buses were ready to take students home at the 12:30 dismissal. Colder temperatures and more snowfall are predicted for this
Author of "Ecotopia" to come to Orcas
Ernest Callenbach, author of “Ecotopia”, a classic book enjoyed by millions, will be offering a talk “Recipe for a Sustainable Future” at the Odd Fellows Hall Saturday, March 21 at 3 p.m.. A finger food
Vikings Victorious ! Arrive home on Sunday morning ferry
The triumphant Lady Vikings basketball team and their traveling supporters met an enthusiastic crowd of well-wishers at the Orcas Landing this morning, after placing 5th in the State Basketball tournament played in Spokane
Plein Air Poetry at Writers' Roundtable March 14
Inspired by the "Plein Air Poets of San Luis Obispo County" and their collection, Poems for Endangered Places, River Malcolm will facilitate a Writers Roundtable on plein air poetry on Saturday, March 14, from 1
Literary salon and open mic at Kangaroo House featuring Ann Pancake, novelist of mining devastation
The public is invited to attend a reading by novelist Ann Pancake followed by a spoken word open mic at Kangaroo House Bed & Breakfast on Saturday, March 14 at 7 p.m. Sponsored
The week ahead: March 8 – 15
Sunday, March 8 Orcas Center Annual Membership Meeting at 1 p.m. The Margaret Exton Award for Orcas Center volunteerism and Bunny Award for best performance in an Orcas Center production will be given at the
St. Pat's potluck at Olga March 14
Contributed by Jennie Welch Faith and Begorrah, and sure we're all coming to the Olga Potluck for a gala St. Patrick's Day party on Saturday, March 14th. You're invited to join the Olga community as
Wild Rose Meadow Open House starts weekend activity
Friday, March 6 Wild Rose Meadow, OPAL's newest neighborhood, will host an open house from 4-6 p.m. at their property off Mt. Baker Road, across from the Medical Center. People will be invited
Marimbe Mbira and Zimbabwean potluck at the Oddfellows tonight
Anita Holladay forwarded the following letter from Nancy Koenig to Orcas Issues: Dear Anita, just wanted to let you know that Learner [Limbach] is organizing an event scheduled for March 6th at the Oddfellows
Lady Vikings rebound from loss, will play again tomorrow
The Lady Vikings trounced their opponents 37-30 on March 5, after losing their first game at the State Championships in Spokane on Wednesday. The girls' basketball team will play again on Friday at 12:30 p.m.
Learn about the Grizzlies of the Sea at Camp Orkila
Orcas Island Marine Science Lecture series will offer a presentation on the Grizzlies of the Sea -- Stellar Sea Lions -- on Tuesday, March 10 at Camp Orkila's Marine Salmon Center on the
New Lorraine Feather film accepted at 3 festivals — see it in NY this month
Today, Orcas Islander Lorraine Feather, songstress and filmmaker, announced that the animated short film that she made with George Griffin, "You're Outa Here," has now been accepted to three festivals: South by Southwest (Austin, TX),
Kids and adults wowed by Family Math/Science Night exhibits
Scientific displays and games of chance filled the Orcas Island School cafeteria and Middle School Common areas last night at the PTSA's second annual "Family Fun Math/Science Night." This celebration of math and
Rollie Sauer and Carl Yurdin appointed new Eastsound Sewer District Commissioners
Rollie Sauer and Carl Yurdin have been appointed commissioners on the newly-expanded Eastsound Sewer and Water District Board. The ESWD board was expanded from three to five commissioners in last November's election. On Tuesday, Feb.
Orcas' Transportation Commissioner Distler comments further on ferry issues
Last weekend, Orcas Issues ran an interview article with State Transportation Commissioner Bob Distler, who lives on Orcas Island. Distler previewed the presentation the Transportation Commission would be giving on Monday, March 2 to the
