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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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. Field Calls To Grass ............................After
Flea Market Comes to County Fairgrounds
-- from Ashley King for San Juan County Parks and Fair -- Mark your calendars and pack up your boxes...The next Flea & Craft Market is Saturday, May 14th at the San Juan County Fairgrounds.
Guest Opinion: Carrier/United Technologies to Move Jobs to Mexico
-- by Michael Riordan in the New York Times -- The heating and air-conditioning equipment maker Carrier Corporation recently announced plans to transfer its Indianapolis plant’s manufacturing operations and about 1,400 jobs to Monterrey, Mexico.
Roberto Devereux Features Singing That Floats and Stings
Sunday, April 17, 1 p.m., Orcas Center -- from Susannah Weaver, Box Office Manager -- Death is a lively, lovely presence in the Metropolitan Opera’s first-ever production of the final installment in Donizetti’s Elizabethan trilogy: Roberto Devereux
“Strawberry Series” Celebrates Historic Building’s Legacy
Series kicks off on Friday, May 6 and runs through June 18 --from the Olga Strawberry Council -- Artist Leah and daughter, Maple, caring for the Marshalls For a sweet taste of old-time
Guest Opinion: Change OPALCO Direction through Board Election
-- by Alex MacLeod -- There are some things worth thinking about as we cast ballots in the next few weeks for the three open positions on the OPALCO Board of Directors. The first are
Islands Museum of Art Seeks New Director
-- from the San Juan Islands Museum of Art -- On April 7, 2016, the board of SJIMA accepted the resignation of its Executive Director Ian Boyden, who plans to pursue his career as an
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. Auntie Moses (for Eileen) --
San Juan Aviation Museum Honors Two Pilots
Sunday April 17 at 2 p.m. at Friday Harbor Airport -- from Barbara Marrett for San Juan Islands Visitors Bureau -- Bill Sargeson and Jackie Hamilton are the Featured Pilots for 2016. They will be
Guest Column: Immediate Action Needed to Protect Local Marine Life
-- by Eleanor Hoague -- Spot Prawn, courtesy of Joe Gaydos Global carbon dioxide emissions are triggering troubling changes to ocean chemistry along the West Coast that require immediate, decisive actions. These are
Summer Ferry Reservations Start Tuesday
-- from WSDOT/Washington State Ferries (WSF) -- Mark your calendar! [Tuesday] April 12 is the first day that customers can make summer sailing reservations on the San Juan Islands, Sidney, BC, and Port Townsend/Coupeville routes.
Don Quixote to Stream Into Orcas Center
Saturday, April 16, 6:30 p.m., Orcas Center -- from Susannah Weaver, Box Office Manager -- Maria Alexandrova in Bolshoi Ballet's production of Don Quixote.Photo credit: ©Damir Yusupov-Bolshoi theatre You have heard of the magnificence of
WSF: Port Townsend/Coupeville Printed Schedule Error
-- from Washington State Dept of Transportation for Washington State Ferries (WSDOT/WSF) -- The printed version of the “late spring” ferry schedule contains errors in sailing times for the Port Townsend/Coupeville route. The most serious
April Poetry | Laurel Rust
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. NIGHTFALL, WATCHING THE SNOW COME
Geology Speaker to Address Eagle Forum Annual Meeting
Friday, April 15, 5:30 p.m., Eastsound Fire Station -- from Cindy Carter -- Eagle Forum of SJC is having our annual meeting on April 15th at 5:30 pm at the Eastsound Fire Station. Everyone is
Grammy-winning Tingstad and Rumbel Return by Popular Demand
Saturday, April 9 at 7:30 p.m., Orcas Center -- from Susannah Weaver -- Grammy award-winning artists Tingstad and Rumbel have been delighting audiences across the country for over 30 years combining American finger-style guitar with
