Here’s a thought…
“The further a society drifts from truth, the more it will hate those who speak it.”
GEORGE ORWELL
Rep. Larsen Campaign Kick-off Includes Friday Harbor
Saturday, May 7, 4 - 5:30 p.m., Friday Harbor House -- from Melissa Schwartz, Rep. Larsen's Office -- Rep. Rick Larsen (WA-02) will hold a series of events next week as he kicks off his re-election campaign for Congress. In a series of discussions throughout his district, Larsen will discuss his proven record in
Excitement Building for Country Corner Day, 3 Millionth Customer
Saturday, May 7, 11 a.m. - 2 p.m., Country Corner -- from Liz Longworth, Country Corner -- Here we are again! Country Corner Day will be Saturday, May 7th, 11am - 2pm. We are extra excited about our Customer Appreciation Day this year because we are due to have our 3
Flotsam & Jetsam: The Fishing Prophet Comes
-- a semi-regular humor column by Maurice Austin -- Last week while enjoying the chirping and buzzing sounds of Spring there came a long awaited guest to my rental cabin’s fence. Not a Robin with its beak full of worms, not a Redwing Blackbird with its melodic trill, not even
Book Release in Time for Mothers Day
-- from Diane Martindale, SJI Museum of Art -- Renowned landscape photographer Dorothy Kerper Monnelly has paired her large-format black and white images with poems to create a book, “For My Daughters.” The poetry that inspired the book was written by the photographer’s mother, Dorothy Darling Kerper between 1920 and
Creative Inspirations for All Ages: Art Lessons with Susan Slapin
Tuesday and Thursday, June 14 and 16, 11 a.m. – 1 p.m., Senior Center -- from Susan Slapin -- Get your start or continue on the journey of the elements of art. Specific studies and exercises through creative process; line, color and design. Pencil, pen and colored pencils. Bring your own materials
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
