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
Woof Woof Moo Meow: or File Now for Mayor of Eastsound
Call for entries -- from Susan Anderson, Director Children's House -- Children’s House is seeking one or two more candidates and sponsors for Honorary Mayor of Eastsound. The race -- featuring five local pets -- is an annual “fun”raiser benefiting the school’s toddler and preschool program. The race is all
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. All that it can be... -- Lin McNulty -- It’s your name that rides my breath. That single, solitary syllable
Come to the Montessori Garden Party
-- from Teresa Chocano for Orcas Montessori School, updated April 28 at 8 p.m. -- You want to come... the kids want you to come... so COME to the Orcas Montessori School Garden Party this Saturday Orcas Montessori School will host its annual Spring Garden Party and Auction
Granny’s Attic Sale is Here!
-- from Arron Redford, Manager, Orcas Senior Center Antiques, kitchen ware, sporting goods, furniture, collectibles, and innumerable other interesting items are overflowing from the Orcas Senior Center in preparation for Granny’s Attic rummage sale, this Saturday, April 30, 10am-3pm. The window for donating items has closed, but if you want
Guest Opinion: Why You Should Vote in the Democratic Primary
-- by David Turnoy -- You already voted your presidential preference on March 26, the Democratic Party does not assign presidential delegates from the results of its primary but instead uses the caucus in which you already participated, so why should you mail in your vote in the Democratic Party
Fire & Rescue Board to Hold Work Meeting
Thursday, April 28 at 5:30 pm at the Eastsound Fire Hall -- from Pat Ayers for the Orcas Board of Fire Commissioners -- This is intended to be a “working session.” The commissioners expect that there will be no opportunity for public comment. Commissioner Heinmiller is expected to attend telephonically.
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. Under A Yellow Sky -- JoEllen Moldoff -- Under a yellow sky paint one pony. Add some oaks dark in
Student Art Show Comes to Orcas Center
-- from Geri Turnoy -- See budding Picassos and Van Goghs at the Orcas Student Art Show Prepare to be Dazzled at the Orcas Student Art Show! Where are you going to be in the afternoon to early evening on Thursday, May 5th? Well, we hope you will
Hi Stickney Passes
-- from Penny Hawkes -- Penny Hawkes and Hi Stickney Hiram (Hi) Stickney passed peacefully on April 10th, 2016 with his partner Penelope (Penny) Hawkes and her son Stan by his side. Following a family memorial there will be a community celebration of Hi’s life later in the
Random Howse: The Brothers Reed on Tour
Wednesday, May 4, 7 p.m., Random Howse -- from Philip Rees -- Southern Oregon Folk/Americana group The Brothers Reed will be on tour from April 30-May 24 to promote their sophomore album release ‘Monster in My Head’. On Wednesday, May 4, they bring their songs to Random Howse. The sibling
April Poetry | Didier Gincig
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. Kayaking in the Liquid Painting -- Didier Gincig -- Kayaking in the liquid painting in the place of the porpoises
Look Out for Surveyors as Prune Alley Work Begins
-- from San Juan County Public Works -- San Juan County Public Works(SJCPW) has begun work on the Prune Alley Improvements project. The scope of this project includes design and installation of curb, gutter, sidewalk, driveways, parking and stormwater facilities along Prune Alley. SJCPW would like Orcas Islanders and visitors
Preparations Underway for “Freedom Is Not Free” Memorial Exhibit
-- from Diane Baxter -- Preparations are underway for our “Freedom is Not Free” Memorial Exhibit which will be open to the community at the American Legion on Monday, May 30. The community is invited to share photos, uniforms and mementos of loved ones who served in the military past and present.
OPALCO Candidates’ Forum: Live on Orcas and Online
-- by Margie Doyle, updated at 9:30 p.m. -- Candidates for OPALCO Board Bios at https://www.opalco.com/resource-library/#rlfannualmeetingandelections2016 Last week, Orcas Power and Light Cooperative (OPALCO) hosted four candidate forums for the directors' positions up for election this month. Beginning April 19, the candidates, OPALCO staff and moderator Steve Bowman
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. Observe -- Carla Stanley -- Sometimes color is in the sky of the road while smoke gathers over Turtleback
Power Out for Hours on Sunday
-- from OPALCO.com -- Beginning Sunday morning about 11 a.m., county residents on the north end of Lopez Island, Shaw and the West Side of Orcas up to and including Rosario experienced a power outage. OPALCO crews were dispatched and located the problem by 1:40 p.m. Many were unable to
