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
Tech Talk — Scam Calls
-- by the Tech Talk Team, David Johnson and Lisa Steckley -- As a regular feature in Orcas Issues, this column will explore and simplify the mysterious and frustrating world of technology that sometimes seems
First Annual Grilled Cheese Showdown Nigh
Wednesday, February 14, 5:30 p.m., Orcas School Cafeteria -- from Janet Brownell -- The Orcas Island Education Foundation (OIEF) invites you to the First Annual Grilled Cheese Showdown. Yes, you read correctly grilled cheese. This
The Met’s Gorgeous Romantic Comedy L’Elisir d’Amore Streams at Orcas Center
Sunday, February 11, 1 p.m., Orcas Center -- from Susannah Weaver for Orcas Center -- Orcas Center presents the New York Met’s new production of Donizetti’s L’Elisir d’Amore streaming Live in HD on Sunday, February
Who Wants a Boring Life?
-- by Rosie Kuhn -- It’s been about a month since I’ve written for Orcas Issues. I’m in the midst of preparing for my big adventure to Bali as well as putting together the program
Orcas Center Will Present Heart of Song
Saturday, February 10, 7:30 p.m., Orcas Center -- from Susannah Weaver for Orcas Center -- Orcas Center is proud to present Heart of Song: Women Songwriters in the Round as local Singer/Songwriters Melody Funk, Mandy
Superintendent Webb “Re-ups” with 3-Year Contract
-- by Margie Doyle -- Orcas Elementary Students present a banner of appreciation to the Orcas Island School District Board At the board meeting on Jan. 25, the school board unanimously approved a
How the Current State Education Funding May Impact Orcas Island School District
--from Orcas Island School District (OISD) Superintendent Eric Webb to the School Board -- [Following] is a worst-case scenario in the event we are unable to lobby for adjustments and “fixes” to [EHB 2242] during
OIHS Musicians Earn Top Awards
-- from Ed Wilson -- Paris Wilson and Tim Jenson A busload of Orcas Island High School (OIHS) musicians traveled to Bellingham High School on Saturday morning, January 27, to compete in the
Bill to Address Carbon Pollution Advances in Legislature
-- from Dave Pringle for the Senate Democratic Committee -- [On Feb. 1, 2018], the Senate Environment, Energy & Technology Committee passed Gov. Inslee's carbon tax proposal, Senate Bill 6203. Washington state moved one step
Threats to Endangered Puget Sound Orca Draw Attention of State Lawmakers
-- from KOMO News, Seattle -- This September 2015 photo provided by NOAA Fisheries shows an adult female orca, identified as J-16, as she's about to surface with her youngest calf, born earlier in
Hearts and Hands: Neighbors Helping Neighbors Since 2004
-- from Sara Boyle for Orcas Senior Center -- Hearts and Hands (H&H), the home companion program at the Orcas Senior Center, needs additional volunteers! The H&H program recruits, trains and matches volunteers with elderly,
San Juan Islands Visitor Study Results to be Discussed
Monday, February 26, 5:30 - 7:30 p.m., Orcas Senior Center -- from Kathryn Hansen, San Juan County Parks, Recreation & Fair -- Local, state, and federal agencies that manage lands or recreation facilities in the San Juan
Free Tooth Extraction Clinic at Dr. Triplett’e Office
Monday, Feb. 12 by appointment Dr. Triplett’s dental office at 445 Madrona Street in Eastsound is reserving Monday February 12 for free tooth extractions for our Orcas and Shaw residents in need. Services are limited
Actors Theater to Present “Barefoot In The Park”
Opens Friday, February 16. Other performances February 17, 23, 24 and March 2, 3, and 4. -- from Doug Bechtel for Actors Theater of Orcas Island -- [metaslider id="57691"] The Actors Theater of Orcas Island will
Letter to Editor | Lopez Did It; Now Our Turn
-- from Kathy Youngren -- When Jim and I bought our property on Orcas in 1977, our younger son, Andrew, was just three years old. Now, 40 years later, Andrew and his wife Emily live on the
New Garden Planned at Orcas Christian School
-- by Margie Doyle --- Alex Tamayo-Wolf Alex Tamayo-Wolf came to Orcas Island with plenty of thoughts about the world in which he hopes to raise his daughter. That motivation is now bringing
