Here’s a thought…
“There are two ways to slide easily through life: to believe everything or to doubt everything; both ways save us from thinking.”
ALFRED KORZYBSKI
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 International School [in Friday Harbor] has been selected as a 2016 Science Communication Fellow and
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 original Girls with Ukes anthem tossed in for good measure. This performance will also close
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 us next Saturday, May 7th at the West Sound Community Hall from 7 - 10pm.
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, and collected 1,680 pounds of garbage, 180 pounds of recyclables, and covered 27.85 miles of
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; to grieve and remember a beloved mother; to wrestle with demons of war; to battle
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 could revolutionize agriculture and medicine. Good health — for both plants and people — depends
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 efforts to address community concerns about jet noise out of Naval Air Station Whidbey Island
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 - Yesterday we were friends Yesterday. today we pretend it never was yesterday but our
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, discipline, appreciation, passion and respect. It has taught me, more than anything else, to overcome
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 celebration of Cinco de Mayo. Food will be served at 5pm and cost $15 adults
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 your ferry loading time. If you are traveling to and from Orcas Island – Ferry
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 use to safely improve the quality of life for our furry family members. Here’s what
Guest Column: Let’s Talk Tourism
-- by Barbara Marrett for the San Juan Islands Visitors Bureau -- The first week in May is National Travel & Tourism Week, created to champion the power of travel to enhance communities across the country by contributing to the local economy and overall quality of life. In the past,
Fire and Rescue District States Policy re: Chief Investigation
-- from Marla Johns, Public Information Officer for the Orcas Fire and Rescue District -- The results of an internal review of former Chief Miklos Preysz, performed by Consultants from Bellingham Mediation and Consulting group, were recently released to the public following a public records request. It is not the
OPAL Recaps Busy Year, Honors Lisa Byers at Annual Meeting
-- by Judy Whiting for OPAL Community Land Trust -- Celebrating Lisa Byers’ 20th year as OPAL’s executive director are (left to right) OPAL co-founder and trustee Penny Sharp Sky, Lisa Byers, returning trustee Helen Bee, and newly elected trustee Ann Bertino. Following a recap of OPAL Community
Give Where You Live!
-- from Hilary Canty, Executive Director, Orcas Island Community Foundation-- The Annual Community Grants Program has gone live and is available on-line. Go to www.giveorcas.org to view the 24 proposals vetted and approved by the Orcas Island Community Foundation Grant Committee. There is a full range of opportunities supporting the
