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
EDC Offering New Business Workshops for Free
-- from SJC Economic Development Council -- New Workshops Coming! Sign up now for classes on Pricing, Business Startup 101 and Advanced Multitasking. PRICING Learn how to set pricing for your business or service through our informative
Students March for Earth Day
-- by Margie Doyle -- [metaslider id=43362] Orcas School students K-12 took to the streets in Eastsound to honor and acknowledge our beloved planet on this overcast, drippy Earth Day.
Park and Rec Gears Up for a Stupendous Season
--by Margie Doyle -- Orcas Park and Rec holds Minnor League practice in Buck Park Orcas Island Park and Recreation District is a rambunctious six-year old with “rejiggered” programs and administration, in the
Call to Artists: Film Festival Calls for Short Film Scripts
-- from Shannon Borg for the San Juan Islands Visitors Bureau -- Orcas Island Film Fest, Oct. 7-10, 2016 Films inspired by the San Juan Islands will be screened at the 3rd annual
Editorial: Trust Me, You Should Have Been There
-- by Margie Doyle -- That's the message implicit in all the reporting we do for Orcas Issues. Our reports, whether on a theater event, an infrastructure crisis, a non-profit campaign, or government meetings, convey
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. AFTER THE SUDDEN DEATH OF
WSU Names New Director of County Extension
-- from San Juan County Communications -- Washington State University has chosen Dr. Brook Brouwer as the new county director for San Juan County. Dr. Brouwer received his PhD from WSU in crop and soil
Salmonberry School Spring Festival to Feature May Pole
Tuesday, April 28, 12:45 to 3:30 p.m., Salmonberry School -- from Mandy Troxel -- Salmonberry School would like to invite you to our Spring Festival and May Pole on Tuesday, April 28 from 12:45 to
Play Bunco! and Join the Island Girls Susan G. Komen Team
Sunday, April 24 from 2 to 6 p.m. at the Orcas Senior Center -- from Dottie Cornelius -- Dottie Cornelius with the Island Girls team at a Susan J. Komen 3-day event to benefit
“History Lives Here” in May 2016
-- from Sandy Strehlou -- Lawrence Kelly, smuggler. Courtesy of the Orcas Island Historical Museum. Every May the Town of Friday Harbor, the Islands’ historical museums, organizations and local businesses pull out the stops
Bill Yarlott Annual Fishing Derby Coming
Saturday, April 23, 7 to 11:00 am at Cascade Lake -- from the Friends of Moran State Park-- Time for the Bill Yarlott fishing derby! Celebrating our 20th year! The derby is a
OIFRD Commissioners Consult with Public on Chief Search and Re-organization
-- by Margie Doyle -- Monday evening's regular meeting of the Orcas Island Fire and Rescue District (OIFRD) Commissioners heralded a fresh start for the taxing district that has said hello and goodbye to three
Plant a Row for the Hungry
-- from Pegi Groundwater -- Spring is in the air on the island and gardeners are busy planting their gardens. The Orcas Island Master Gardeners once again urge all island gardeners to plant extra seeds
Spring to Choral Society Concert
-- from Lynn Baker for the Orcas Choral Society, updated Apr. 21 at 7 a.m. -- Orcas Choral Society, photo by Joe Floren Hear beautiful singing this weekend in the Orcas Choral Society’s
Register for Sailing Series Kickoff this Sunday
-- from Michele Wiley for Orcas Island Yacht Club -- Greetings Sailors, This Sunday, April 24 at 10 a.m., will be the kick-off to our West Sound Sailing Series. Click HERE for the entry form
April Poetry | alex tamayo-wolf
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. Grace and Jesse Ford --
