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
OPALCO Annual Meeting Elects Lett, Whitfield and Silverstein
-- by Margie Doyle -- [metaslider id=43521] OPALCO members voted Brian Silverstein of Lopez to its governing board at the annual meeting aboard the ferry on April 30, 2016. Members also returned incumbents Jerry Whitfield
Excitement Building for Country Corner Day, 3 Millionth Customer
Saturday, May 7, 11 a.m. - 2 p.m., Country Corner -- from Liz Longworth, Country Corner -- Here we are again! Country Corner Day will be Saturday, May 7th, 11am - 2pm. We are extra excited
Flotsam & Jetsam: The Fishing Prophet Comes
-- a semi-regular humor column by Maurice Austin -- Last week while enjoying the chirping and buzzing sounds of Spring there came a long awaited guest to my rental cabin’s fence. Not a Robin with
Creative Inspirations for All Ages: Art Lessons with Susan Slapin
Tuesday and Thursday, June 14 and 16, 11 a.m. – 1 p.m., Senior Center -- from Susan Slapin -- Get your start or continue on the journey of the elements of art. Specific studies and exercises
Spring Street’s Timothy Dwyer to Explore on the Nautilus
Local Teacher selected to explore the ocean aboard exploration vessel Nautilus -from Spring Street International School -- The research vessel "Nautilus." All photos courtesy of Ocean Exploration Trust Timothy Dwyer from Spring Street
Girls. Ukes. Friday. Sing-along.
Friday, May 6, 6:30 p.m., Random Howse -- from Mandy Troxel -- Girls with Ukes fans can expect another fun-filled performance, complete with tunes ranging from the Andrews Sisters to the Beatles, with a new
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
