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
Master Gardeners Will Be at Farmers Market
Saturday, May 19, 10 a.m. - 1 p.m., Village Green -- from Dianne Macondray for Orcas Master Gardeners -- Be sure to visit us at the Master Gardener Table at the Farmers Market on May
Passing the Torch: Brittney Maruska at Orcas Island Historical Museum
-- by Matt Willis, Orcas Issues reporter -- Brittney Maruska, Executive Director of Orcas Historical Museum Unlike museums that simply serve as a place to view aging relics, the Orcas Island Historical Museum
Letter to Editor | Rick Larsen’s Conflict in Resolving Impact of Navy Growlers
-- from Michael Karp -- Rick Larsen's corporate campaign contributions from Navy Growler stakeholders pose a severe conflict in representing his constituents’ interests when it comes to addressing the impacts of Growlers on our well-being, our
Health Care District Sets Meeting Schedule
-- from Patty Miller for Orcas Health Care District -- The Orcas Island Health Care District (San Juan County Public Hospital District #3) has established their regular meeting time and location. The meetings will occur
Sidewalk to Stay on Haven Road Plans
-- by Margie Doyle -- San Juan County Council: from left Jamie Stephens, Rick Hughes, Bill Watson After years of re-jiggering options in public discussion at Eastsound Planning Review Board (EPRC) meetings and
Salish Sea Early Music Festival Returns
-- from Jeffrey Cohan -- The Salish Sea Early Music Festival presents Spring Baroque Festival, to include three contrasting performances of early orchestral and chamber music on period instruments at the Orcas Adventist Fellowship Church
Interested in Researching Your Family Tree?
Tuesday, May 15, 10:30 a.m. - 12:30 p.m., Orcas Library -- from Kathi Ciskowski -- The Orcas Island Genealogy Club is free and open to anyone who is interested in exploring family genealogy, whether you
Orcas Center Seeks Executive Director
-- from Cynthia Abolin, Orcas Center Board President -- The Orcas Center for the Performing and Visual Arts seeks applications for the position of Executive Director. Orcas Center boasts an extraordinary facility and arts community
In Memoriam | Margaret E. Philbrick, 1919-2018
-- from Martha Farish -- On April 30 Margaret Philbrick, 98 years old, died peacefully in Bellingham in the home she shared with her daughter Julie Gorrell. Margaret first came to Orcas in 1925 by
Orcas Center Announces Auditions for Black Box Production “Hand to God”
Thursday - Friday, May 17 - 18, 6 p.m., Orcas Center -- from Robert Hall for Orcas Center -- "Hand to God" is an adult comedy with hand puppets – and it was the most-produced
Guest Opinion: “Orcas Island Health Care District” Commission Holds First Meeting
-- by Leif -- On Tuesday afternoon [May 8], our brand new “Health Care District” commission held its first formal meeting. It began with with some foundational work as all good structures do. The assembled
“The Fretless” Fiddle Foursome this Thursday Night!
Thursday May 10 at 7:30 pm at Orcas Center Want to hear top-of-their-form, young, traditional yet energetic fiddlers? Then come to Orcas Center this Thursday night to hear "The Fretless" -- four guys who in
From the Collection: Photos of Eastsound Opens at Orcas Island Historical Museum
-- from Carol Kulminski -- Our 2018 featured exhibit showcases 75 historical Eastsound images from the Museum’s archives. Photos of Eastsound marks over 120 years of change in the life and spirit of Eastsound on Orcas
Guest Column: Welcome to the Age of Agrarians
-- from Alex Wolf -- Alex Wolf When a 92-year-old veteran of the Battle of the Bulge offers you a ham sandwich and a glass of wine for lunch at his table, you
T.J. Liblik To Perform at Carnegie Hall
-- from Kristen Wilson -- Eighth grade violist Thomas (T.J.) Liblik is headed to Carnegie Hall. The Orcas Christian School student was selected to be part of the 2018 Middle School Honors Performance Series at
Senior Center Classes: Elders in the Garden
-- from Sara Boyle for Orcas Senior Center -- Orcasong Farm is offering bi-monthly (1st and 3rd Thursday of the month), hands-on classes to Orcas Elders, 55 and better, focused on exploring the garden through
