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
Join CycloFemme in ride to celebrate women’s cycling
Sunday, May 12, 1 p.m., Wildlife Cycles -- from Vicki Leimback -- This Sunday, Mother’s Day, join this grass-roots global celebration of women’s cycling by being a part of this ride. Open to all who
Last Olga potluck before summer
Saturday, May 11, 5:30 p.m., Olga Community Center -- from Lorna Rhodes -- Come to the Olga Potluck, Saturday, May 11 at the Olga Community Center in beautiful downtown Olga! Social hour begins at 5:30
Need a tooth pulled? Dr. Triplett is ready
Monday, May 20, Dr. Triplett's Dental Office -- from Terri Triplett for Dr. Triplett's Office -- Dr. Triplett’s dental office at 445 Madrona Street in Eastsound is reserving Monday May 20 for free tooth extractions
Port prepares to vote on final chapter of airport master plan May 9
Next meeting: Thursday, May 9, 4:30 p.m., Airport Conference Room -- by Katie Wilkins, Orcas Issues reporter -- The Port of Orcas held a special meeting last Thursday, May 2 in the airport conference room.
EPRC takes on vacation rentals — passes resolution for moratorium
-- from Paul Kamin for Eastsound Planning and Review Committee -- VACATION RENTAL ACTION Over 35 people participated in the May 2 Eastsound Planning and Review Committee (EPRC) meeting. Most were in attendance to participate
‘See the World’ is theme of Orcas Center 2019 fundraising gala
Saturday, May 18, 5 p.m., Orcas Center -- from Laura Kussman for Orcas Center -- Take flight and explore cultural treasures of the world through taste, touch, and sound at Orcas Center’s 2019 “See The
You may want to join new Brené Brown book group
Tuesdays, May 21 through July 2, 1 - 3 p.m., Episcopal Parish Hall -- from Alexandra Gayek -- Brené Brown, famous for her popular TED talk: The Power of Vulnerability, is a research professor studying
Statewide drill tests ability to receive and deliver emergency medicine and supplies
All counties in state to practice in multi-day emergency drill May 6-10 -- from Tom Eversole -- Next week, state, tribal, and local public health agencies will take part in a full-scale exercise testing their
Canadian roots balladeer Scott Cook to strum his way to Orcas Grange
Sunday, May 26, 7 p.m., Orcas Grange -- from Mandy Troxel -- Beloved Canadian roots balladeer Scott Cook is coming to the San Juan islands for Memorial Weekend. He'll be bringing his guitar, banjo, and
Salish Sea Early Music Festival goes for Baroque in upcoming concert
Saturday, May 11, 7 p.m., Orcas Adventist Fellowship Church -- from Jeffrey Cohan -- 1979 Seattle Baroque Trio Darmstadt World-renowned early music specialists viola da gambist Susie Napper from Montreal and harpsichordist Elisabeth Wright from
National Tourism Week: Why travel matters to the San Juan Islands
-- from Amy Nesler for San Juan Islands Visitors Bureau -- “The best education I have ever received was through travel.” – Lisa Ling, American journalist and TV host National Travel and Tourism Week, May
Donate to GiveOrcas to support professional foot care at Orcas Senior Center
-- from Lena Kassa for Orcas Senior Center -- When your feet hurt, you hurt all over. The human foot contains 26 bones plus 33 joints. Good foot health is essential as your feet serve
You won’t want to miss the annual Master Gardeners spring plant sale
Saturday, May 11, 9 a.m., Mullis Center -- from Mo Sloane for Master Gardeners -- This year we have over two thousand organic vegetable starts and perennials, all lovingly grown and nurtured by San Juan
Letter to Editor | Forest School closing in the fall, but nature-based education to continue
-- from Orcas Island Forest School Board of Directors -- After three years of serving children and families, Orcas Island Forest School has decided not to reopen in the fall of 2019. The Board of
OICMF Musician-in-residence will lead children’s concert at The Funhouse
Friday, May 10, 6 p.m., The Funhouse -- from Linda Slone for Chamber Music Festival -- Musician-in-Residence Rachel Buchman Orcas Island Chamber Music Festival welcomes Musician-in-Residence Rachel Buchman to Orcas Island in May for an
HS seniors’ love of music reflected in their choice of senior projects
Yomp, anyone? -- from Sharon Ho for Music Advocacy Group -- Three graduating seniors at Orcas Island High School have each embarked on a musically-focused senior project as their way to give back to the
