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.”
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Letter to Editor | Stay Engaged for Future of Eastsound
-- from Jim Jonassen -- As many islanders are now aware, a process to update the County’s Comprehensive Plan is underway, and a part of that is the update of the Eastsound Sub Area Plan, which
We Have a Trump Island? And It’s For Sale?
-- from Seattle Refined -- You guys, this is not a drill. First of all, it kind of boggles the mind that this is the second island that is for sale in the Puget Sound
As Poetry Month Approaches, Share Your Writing on Orcas Issues
-- by Lin McNulty -- "Poetry is what happens when language becomes impossible." --Unknown National Poetry Month was inaugurated by the Academy of American Poets in 1996. Over the years, it has become the largest
Doe Bay Open Mic Sponsors Senior Center in March
Thursday nights, 7:30 p.m., Doe Bay Cafe -- 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
Wave of Activities Happening at Montessori School
-- from Teresa Chocano -- As we emerge from the gloom of winter, the Orcas Montessori School would like the island community to know what activities are emerging at the school this spring. Family Conversations,
EDC Offers Workshop on Photography for Business
Wednesday, March 29, 9 - 11:30 a.m., San Juan Island Library -- from Victoria Compton -- Image quality is considered "very important" to 67 percent of consumers when making a purchase online. To turn browsers
Orcas Seniors Will Explore Nearby Nature
Friday, March 24, 1 - 3 p.m., Meet at Senior Center -- from Jami Mitchell, Senior Services Specialist, Senior Center Come along with the Orcas Island Senior Center on guided explorations of local parks with
Monty Python’s Spamalot Promises Laugh Out Loud Moments
Thursday - Saturday, March 16 - 18, 23-25, Orcas Center -- from Susannah Weaver for Orcas Center -- Beginning Mar. 16 Orcas Center will feature the award winning musical Monty Python’s Spamalot, on Center Stage
Skagit Valley College Poetry Course Offered on Orcas
Thursdays, April 6 - 27, 3 - 5 p.m., Orcas Library -- from Cathy Degnan, Skagit Valley College -- Join a four-week Orcas Island course, Unmasking Poetry Forms, designed for writers and readers alike; taught
Upcoming Science Fair Promises to Delight, Inspire
Saturday, March 25, Noon, Funhouse Commons -- from Emilie Gincig -- Join us for an exciting performance by scientist professional, Hazen Audel - featured on National Geographic television. This free family event is open to
Learn How to Make Your Executor’s Job Easier
Monday, March 20, 1 - 2 p.m., Senior Center -- from Jami Mitchell, Senior Services Specialist, Senior Center Having a Will, Advance Directive, and Durable Powers of Attorney for Health Care and Finances may not be
Letter to Editor | Building a Bridge
-- from Sandi Friel -- When the time finally came to replace the ailing Channel Road Bridge in Deer Harbor, San Juan County took the high road. Instead of top-down decision-making, County Councilman Rick Hughes
Ageism Among the Aged – That’s Whacky!
-- from Rosie Kuhn -- I know plenty of individuals in their 60s, 70s and 80s who don't want to hang around with "old people." These old people may be the same age, yet, they
Guest Opinion: Trees in Eastsound Swale Essential to Good Development
-- by Sadie Bailey -- I really appreciate the thought that went into Charlie Carver's Letter to the Editor on March 6 (see orcasissues.com/waterfront-development-not-waterfront-reclamation/ ).Thank you for caring about Eastsound; so few Orcas people understand
Letter to Editor | Grateful that School Music Matters to Orcas Community
-- from Catherine Pederson, President, Music Advocacy Group -- Last Sunday supporters of our Orcas School Music Program filled the school’s Old Gym for the 20th Anniversary School Benefit Concert presented by our community’s Music
Free Workshop on Business Feasibility for Entrepreneurs
Monday, March 20, 12:30 - 2 p.m., San Juan Island Library -- from Victoria Compton -- All entrepreneurs wonder if there is a market for their business ideas, or if they will make money from
