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
Come to the Montessori Garden Party
-- from Teresa Chocano for Orcas Montessori School, updated April 28 at 8 p.m. -- You want to come... the kids want you to come... so COME to the Orcas Montessori School Garden Party
Granny’s Attic Sale is Here!
-- from Arron Redford, Manager, Orcas Senior Center Antiques, kitchen ware, sporting goods, furniture, collectibles, and innumerable other interesting items are overflowing from the Orcas Senior Center in preparation for Granny’s Attic rummage sale, this
Guest Opinion: Why You Should Vote in the Democratic Primary
-- by David Turnoy -- You already voted your presidential preference on March 26, the Democratic Party does not assign presidential delegates from the results of its primary but instead uses the caucus in which
Fire & Rescue Board to Hold Work Meeting
Thursday, April 28 at 5:30 pm at the Eastsound Fire Hall -- from Pat Ayers for the Orcas Board of Fire Commissioners -- This is intended to be a “working session.” The commissioners expect that
April Poetry | JoEllen Moldoff
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. Under A Yellow Sky --
Student Art Show Comes to Orcas Center
-- from Geri Turnoy -- See budding Picassos and Van Goghs at the Orcas Student Art Show Prepare to be Dazzled at the Orcas Student Art Show! Where are you going to be
Hi Stickney Passes
-- from Penny Hawkes -- Penny Hawkes and Hi Stickney Hiram (Hi) Stickney passed peacefully on April 10th, 2016 with his partner Penelope (Penny) Hawkes and her son Stan by his side. Following
Random Howse: The Brothers Reed on Tour
Wednesday, May 4, 7 p.m., Random Howse -- from Philip Rees -- Southern Oregon Folk/Americana group The Brothers Reed will be on tour from April 30-May 24 to promote their sophomore album release ‘Monster in
April Poetry | Didier Gincig
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. Kayaking in the Liquid Painting
Look Out for Surveyors as Prune Alley Work Begins
-- from San Juan County Public Works -- San Juan County Public Works(SJCPW) has begun work on the Prune Alley Improvements project. The scope of this project includes design and installation of curb, gutter, sidewalk,
OPALCO Candidates’ Forum: Live on Orcas and Online
-- by Margie Doyle, updated at 9:30 p.m. -- Candidates for OPALCO Board Bios at https://www.opalco.com/resource-library/#rlfannualmeetingandelections2016 Last week, Orcas Power and Light Cooperative (OPALCO) hosted four candidate forums for the directors' positions up
April Poetry | Carla Stanley
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. Observe -- Carla Stanley --
Power Out for Hours on Sunday
-- from OPALCO.com -- Beginning Sunday morning about 11 a.m., county residents on the north end of Lopez Island, Shaw and the West Side of Orcas up to and including Rosario experienced a power outage.
Newly-formed Mended Hearts Group to Meet on Orcas
Thursday, April 28, 4:30 - 5:30 p.m., Eastsound Fire Station -- from Bruce Orchid & Rick Rubin -- The newly formed ( we have met once) Mended Hearts chapter on Orcas will meet on Thursday April
This Just In: Saving for Retirement & Investing 101
Monday, April 25 from 5:30 to 7 p.m. at the Orcas Public Library --from the Orcas Island Public Library -- Saving for Retirement & Investing 101: Join Mike Buckner for an informal talk about your
Test Drive Day at Orcas Christian School
Monday, May 9, 8:30 a.m. - 3:15 p.m., Orcas Christian School -- from Kelsey Harvey, Orcas Christian School -- Orcas Christian School Test Drive Day is Monday, May 9, from 8:30 a.m. - 3:15 p.m.
