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
Former Mayoral Candidate Has a New Agenda
-- by Lin McNulty, Managing Editor -- Hi, I'm Toby and I'm looking for other Bernese Mountain Dogs to march alongside me in the Pet Parade. Last year, Toby, an attractive Bernese Mountain
A Songwriting Class in the Afternoon, Then a Concert in the Evening
Class: Saturday, June 2, 2 - 3:30 p.m., Library Concert: Saturday, June 2, 7 p.m., The Grange -- from Mandy Troxel -- On Saturday, June 2, local singer songwriter Mandy Troxel is bringing two songwriting
Join Orcas Food Co-op’s Edible and Medicinal Plant Walk
Sunday, May 20, 11 a.m. - 3 p.m., Orcas Food Co-op -- from Susannah Weaver for Orcas Food Co-op -- Join renowned instructor Ryan Drum for an informative plant walk beginning at the Co-op. You
PeaceHealth Webinar: Five Surprising Lessons From Stroke Survivors
Tuesday, May 22, 1 p.m., Online -- from Hilary Andrade for PeaceHealth -- This year alone, according to the American Stroke Association, nearly 800,000 people in the United States will experience a stroke. Knowing how
Island Sinfonia Live at Orcas Center
-- from Karen Blinn -- Jim Shaeffer-Bauck conducts Island Sinfonia at Orcas Center on May 20 Island Sinfonia will perform their annual spring concert at the Orcas Center on Sunday, May 20 at
Shindig and Auction: YeeHaw!
--from Carol Kulminski -- When was the last time you went to a good ol’ hoedown, kick your heels up SHINDIG? With music by JP and the OK Rhythm Boys and a dance floor to
Orcas Island Health Care District – Building the Foundation, Brick by Brick
-- by Matthew Gilbert, Orcas Issues reporter -- The second meeting of Orcas Island’s new Health Care District commission took place May 15 at the Eastsound Fire Hall, and the process continues to be a
“Blackbird, Fly:” Be Prepared
Saturday, June 23, 7:30 p.m., Orcas Center -- from Norm Stamper -- “We slash the blackbird’s throat, ask her why she does not sing” The American artists Marc Bamuthi Joseph and Daniel Bernard Roumain (DBR),
Skagit Valley College Registration for Summer, Fall Going on Now
-- from Arden Ainley for Skagit Valley College -- You belong here! Registration for returning students is going on now for Summer AND Fall at all Skagit Valley College locations. Open Enrollment begins May 30.
Trashion Fashion Workshops, Swap Meet Spaces Going Fast
Saturday - Sunday, May 19 - 20, 11 a.m. – 2 p.m., The Exchange -- from Pete Moe for Orcas Recycling -- This weekend The Exchange will be hosting two crafting workshops for participants in
Orcas Forest School Expands, Now Recruiting Executive Director
-- from Heidi Bruce for Orcas Island Forest School -- The Orcas Island Forest School seeks applications for the newly created position of Executive Director. Our mission is to provide a play-based, all-weather, outdoor early
Orcas Food Co-op 3% Thursday Community Shopping Day Program Continues Successfully
-- from Susannah Weaver for Orcas Food Co-op -- Two years ago, Orcas Food Co-op launched a Community Shopping Day program called “3% Thursdays”. On the third Thursday of each month 3% of the gross
Permanent Hair Removal is Now Available on Orcas
-- from Danielle Wheeler -- To better serve clients looking for permanent hair removal options, Electrolysis San Juan, LLC is pleased to announce the opening of a second location in the Spa in the Athletic
NorthStar Tours Takes Off to Victoria
-- from Deborah Hopkins Buchanan -- Pictured from left to right: Johanna Wagner, Roche Harbor Resort; Jacob Snyder, Roche Harbor Resort; Scott Hale, Island Inn at 123 West and LEANTO Glamping; Laura Saccio, Earthbox
EDC presents 9th Annual Economic Forecast Luncheon: The Future of Water in San Juan County
Wednesday, May 23, 11:30 a.m. - 1:30 p.m., Friday Harbor Brickworks -- from Victoria Compton for Economic Development Council -- Join the conversation on The Future of Water in San Juan County at the 9th
Health Care District Sets Tuesday Meeting Agenda
Tuesday, May 25, 4 - 6 p.m., Eastsound Fire Station -- from Patty Miller -- Orcas Health Care District San Juan County Public Hospital District #3 Board of Commissioner - Regular Meeting Tuesday, May 15th,
