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
Orcas Community Contra Dance
-- from Rachel Bishop -- We are excited to welcome fabulous dance caller Sherry Nevins from Seattle to call a contra dance on Orcas, with music from Orcas's own Crow Valley String Band. Please join
Letter to Editor: Big Thanks to Great Islands Clean-up Team
-- from Danielle Wheeler for Orcas Recycling -- [metaslider id=43492] Orcas Island is once again a litter-free zone! Thanks so much to all 102 volunteers who came out Saturday, April 23, the day after Earth Day,
PlayFest 2016: A Tribute to Orcas
-- by Margie Doyle -- The premiere performances in the Festival of Plays showed Orcas at its finest: a multi-generational community that is unafraid to grapple with the matters of facing one's demise and death;
Two Seattle Authors to Speak on Benefits of Microbes
-- from Michael Riordan for Orcas Currents -- David R. Montgomery and Anne Biklé, Currents lecturers on Saturday, May 7 Invisible microbes are transforming the way we view nature and our bodies, and
Larsen Working To Address Jet Noise Concerns
-- from the office of Rep. Rick Larsen -- Rep. Rick Larsen, WA-02, pushed successfully [this week] to advance an initiative that will improve pilot safety and ease training through automation, part of his ongoing
April Poetry | Leif
In recognition of Poetry Month, and to celebrate and highlight our treasure trove of Orcas Island poets, Orcas Issues is pleased and honored to again offer daily poetry during April. New Year’s Resolution -- Leif
High School Musicians Present Last Concert of the Year
Thursday, May 5, 7 p.m., Orcas Center -- from Kristen Wilson -- “Music in our schools develops character like no other class can,” says Orcas High School Band player Jo Gudgell. “Music teaches us academic motivation,
Kaleidoscope Bingo on Cinco de Mayo
-- from Kaleidoscope Childcare Center -- Come enjoy some family-friendly BINGO on Thursday, May 5th at the American Legion Hall. This month, we have some additional prizes and will feature a Taco Salad bar in
OPALCO Annual Membership Meeting on Ferry
Saturday, April 30 @ 8:00 am - 12:00 pm Get onboard! OPALCO is all about membership in the cooperative, and nothing better shows that than the Annual Meeting aboard a Washington State Ferry. To determine
Aromatherapy for Fido and Felix: A “Make and Take” Class
May 12th, 9:30-11 a.m. -- by Stacy Romillah -- We all want our pets to feel the best that can, and when they suffer, we suffer! Essential Oils are a potent natural medicine we can
Guest Column: Let’s Talk Tourism
-- by Barbara Marrett for the San Juan Islands Visitors Bureau -- The first week in May is National Travel & Tourism Week, created to champion the power of travel to enhance communities across the
Fire and Rescue District States Policy re: Chief Investigation
-- from Marla Johns, Public Information Officer for the Orcas Fire and Rescue District -- The results of an internal review of former Chief Miklos Preysz, performed by Consultants from Bellingham Mediation and Consulting group,
OPAL Recaps Busy Year, Honors Lisa Byers at Annual Meeting
-- by Judy Whiting for OPAL Community Land Trust -- Celebrating Lisa Byers’ 20th year as OPAL’s executive director are (left to right) OPAL co-founder and trustee Penny Sharp Sky, Lisa Byers, returning trustee
Give Where You Live!
-- from Hilary Canty, Executive Director, Orcas Island Community Foundation-- The Annual Community Grants Program has gone live and is available on-line. Go to www.giveorcas.org to view the 24 proposals vetted and approved by the
Woof Woof Moo Meow: or File Now for Mayor of Eastsound
Call for entries -- from Susan Anderson, Director Children's House -- Children’s House is seeking one or two more candidates and sponsors for Honorary Mayor of Eastsound. The race -- featuring five local pets --
April Poetry | Lin McNulty
In recognition of Poetry Month, and to celebrate and highlight our treasure trove of Orcas Island poets, Orcas Issues is pleased and honored to again offer daily poetry during April. All that it can be...
