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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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
Fire Chief Preysz Tenders Resignation
-- by Margie Doyle -- Orcas Fire and Rescue District Chief Mik Preysz tendered his resignation "through council" on Friday, April 8, 2016, it was announced at a special Saturday meeting of the OIFR commissioners.
Time to Learn Watercolor
Mon - Tue, Thu - Fri, May 2-3, 5-6, 9:30 a.m. - 3:30 p.m., Olga Community Club -- from Caroline Buchanan -- If you have always wanted to learn to paint in watercolor the first
April Poetry | Margie Doyle
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. Still Now -- Margie Doyle
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. Sue VanNeer -- Carla Stanley
County Council Passes Shoreline Master Program Update
-- by Margie Doyle -- San Juan County Council members from left, Bob Jarman, Rick Hughes and Jamie Stephens sign the Shoreline Master Program on April 5, 2016 at the Eastsound Fire Hall
A-OK Art Program Receives State Grant
-- from Geri Turnoy -- Do you have children or grandchildren at the public school? Do you recognize the value of art in the lives of children? Do you find inspiration in art? Did you
Cancer Survivorship Meeting
-- from Carol Kulminski -- The Cancer Survivorship Meeting will be Thursday, April 14th, at 5 p.m. in the Fireside Room at the Community Church. We are a faith based support group that is open to
April Poetry | James McKeon
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. Three Poems Inspired by Old
Burlesque Returns to the Sea View Theatre
Saturday, April 9 at Sea View Theatre. Doors open at 8:30 p.m. and the show starts at 9 p.m. -- from Jared Lovejoy -- The Barnacle, Golden Tree Hostel and Smith & Speed Merchantile present
Heather Kathryne: Doe Bay’s New Wellness Services Coordinator
-- from River Augenstein for Doe Bay Resort and Retreat -- Heather Kathryne Doe Bay is already well-known for its massage program and weekly yoga offerings, but we are committed to creating a
