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
“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 to celebrate local history. This year the month-long calendar of events kicks off with some
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. Unthinkable (not prose) -- Leif --
Attend League of Women Voters Annual Meeting
Dr. Joe Gaydos to be Keynote Speaker -- from Clare Kelm for LWV SJs -- Joe Gaydos, photo by Janna Nichols The League of Women Voters of the San Juans will be holding their annual meeting on May 9th at Vinny's restaurant from 11:30 a.m. until 2 p.m.
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 celebration of the beginning of fishing season The fishing derby has been taking place since
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 chiefs in the past four years (Mike Harris 2012, Kevin O'Brien 2012-15, Mik Preysz 2015-16).
Granny’s Attic Sale is Here
Saturday, April 30, 10 a.m. - 3 p.m., Senior Center -- from Arron Redford -- 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 last day to drop
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 in their garden to provide fresh and nutritious food to help feed people who are
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 spring concert, featuring Franz Schubert’s Mass in G and the modern premiere of Alois Storch’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 . Please bring your registration form on Sunday. The plan is to have three races.
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 -- alex tamayo-wolf -- Jesse rode the Santa Fe out of the Golden state, He left
Guest Opinion: Islanders Question OPALCO and Rock Island Ethics Re: Lobbying for Board Candidates
-- by Chris Graecen -- “Is it acceptable for Rock Island, a wholly owned subsidiary of OPALCO, to use its staff time, email address lists and letterhead to lobby for specific candidates for the OPALCO board?” This is the question islanders and Orcas Power and Light Cooperative (OPALCO) members are
Islands Museum of Art Celebrates The Marine Environment
-- with the exhibit FRAGILE WATERS: Ansel Adams, Ernest H. Brooks II, and Dorothy Kerper Monnelly -- by Diane Martindale -- FRAGILE WATERS, a traveling fine art photography exhibition, opens Saturday, April 23, Earth Day weekend, and will run through September 5, Labor Day, 2016 at the San Juan Islands
WSF to Close Cheesecake Café at Anacortes Terminal
Ferries' on-board galley services also to change management from Washington business -- by Margie Doyle -- Margie Aipopo, 12-year owner/licensee of Cheesecake Café at Anacortes Ferry Terminal, soon to depart? Margie Aipopo, owner of the Cheesecake Café, that has operated for the past 12 years at the Anacortes
OMF Annual Meeting April 26 Features Airlift Northwest
Christine Martin, RN and Executive Director of Airlift Northwest --from the Orcas Medical Foundation -- The community is invited on Tuesday, April 26 at 2 p.m. in the Eastsound Fire Hall, to attend the Orcas Medical Foundation’s (OMF) Annual Meeting and report to the community. Keynote speaker at
Funhouse Spring Classes and Special Events
-- from the Funhouse -- Please preregister to assure a space for all 8 weeks, by calling 376-7177. All classes are from 3:30-4:30 PM at the Funhouse Robotics with Sandy Rost - Mondays. Starts April 18, Preregistration encouraged! FREE to FHC members, $60/nonmembers. Bike Repair with Zach O'Brien - Tuesdays.
Educational Programs for Boaters
Saturday, April 30, 9 a.m. - 5 p.m., Orcas Landing Conference Room & Mullis Road Fire Station -- from Thomas Tillman -- The San Juan Islands offer a vast playground for boaters, kayakers, divers and anyone wishing to be on or near the water. The San Juan County Sheriff and
