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
JP and the OK Rhythm Boys Play the Grange
Saturday, May 19, 7:30 p.m., Orcas Grange -- from Anita Horne -- It is not often that Orcas Island residents get the opportunity to see JP and the OK Rhythm Boys in a concert setting.
OPAL Awarded $6M in Tax Credits, Grants for April’s Grove
-- from Judy Whiting for OPAL Community Land Trust -- OPAL's fundraising team celebrates reaching the 85 percent mark of money needed to break ground for the new April’s Grove rentals in Eastsound: (L to R)
Kindergarten Transition Banquet Scheduled
Wednesday, May 16, 5:30 & 6 p.m., Emmanuel Episcopal -- from Erin O'Dell for Orcas Community Resource Center -- Is your child headed off to kindergarten in September? If so, you will want to join us for
National Tourism Week: San Juan Islands Tourism Then and Now
-- from Amy Nester for San Juan Islands Visitors Bureau -- National Travel and Tourism Week, May 6th through the 12th, is the annual salute to the positive effects of travel in the U.S. With
County Seeks Proposals for Lopez Affordable Rental Housing Project
-- from San Juan County Communications -- Following a public hearing on April 24, 2018, San Juan County officially released a Request for Proposals (RFP) to purchase .8083 acres of land situated in Lopez Village
Garden Club Presentation: Right Plant, Right Place
Wednesday, May 16, 10 a.m., Orcas Center -- from Helen Huber for Orcas Garden Club -- The Orcas Island Garden Club welcomes Emily Bishton, sustainable gardening educator, landscaper, and master gardener on Wednesday, May 16
3rd Annual New Old Time Chautauqua Orcas Island Spring Benefit
Sunday, May 13, 1:30 p.m., Odd Fellows Hall -- from Eric J. Morris -- The Biggest, Funnest, and Funniest Family show ever—The New Old Time Chautauqua (NOTC)—returns to Orcas Island on Sunday, May 13, at
Hospital District Commissioners to be Sworn in Sunday
Sunday, May 6, 5 p.m., Eastsound Fire Station -- from Patty Miller -- The commissioners for San Juan County Public Hospital District #3 will be sworn into office on Sunday May 6 at 5 p.m. at
Letter to Editor | PHD Commissioners Express Gratitude, and Promise Transparency
-- from Diane Boteler, Richard Frailick, Pegi Groundwater, Art Lange, and Patty Miller -- To all the members of our community, As your newly elected Public Hospital District (PHD) commissioners we would like to thank
Doe Bay Open Mic Supports Camp Orkila in May
-- from Doe Bay Music -- Join island visitors and residents to share music, spoken word, and other performances on the night when we come together in that ancient ritual of community and communion. The
Dr. Triplett Schedules Free Tooth Extraction Clinic
Monday, May 14, Dr. Triplett's Office -- from Terri Triplett for Dr. Triplett's Office -- Dr. Triplett’s dental office at 445 Madrona Street in Eastsound is reserving Monday May 14 for free tooth extractions for
Don’t Miss the Annual Master Gardeners Spring Plant Sale
Saturday, May 12, 9 a.m. - 12 p.m., Friday Harbor Mullis Center -- from Mo Sloane for Orcas Master Gardener -- Hundreds of organic vegetable starts and perennials, all lovingly grown and nurtured by San Juan
School Board Holds Meetings on Waldron and Orcas
--by Matthew Gilbert, Orcas Issues reporter, Corrected May 2 at 8 a.m.-- Waldron Island off-the-grid school, a part of the Orcas Island School District The Orcas Island School District (OISD) Board held its
Guest Column: Health Care Stability Now Possible
-- by Harriet Miller -- Many Thanks, to all those who voted for the PHD. Stabilized health care on Orcas, has long been my dream. In 1967, when we began our life on island, we
Save the Date – OCS Test Drive Day
-- by for Orcas Christian School (OCS) - If you are looking for a high-quality Christian education then be sure to send your student to the Orcas Christian School’s Test Drive Day on May 8.
May Dance Class, Cha Cha Cha
Monday, May 7, 7 - 9 p.m., Odd Fellows Hall -- from Bill Gincig -- Local instructors are again offering their community dance class on Monday, May 7, from 7 to 9 p.m. at the
