Here’s a thought…
“The further a society drifts from truth, the more it will hate those who speak it.”
GEORGE ORWELL
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
Newly-formed Mended Hearts Group to Meet on Orcas
Thursday, April 28, 4:30 - 5:30 p.m., Eastsound Fire Station -- from Bruce Orchid & Rick Rubin -- The newly formed ( we have met once) Mended Hearts chapter on Orcas will meet on Thursday April 28, from 4:30-5:30 at the Eastsound fire hall. For information please contact Rick Rubin oz@rockisland.com. Next
Candidate Filing for Positions About to Begin
-- from San Juan County Communications -- The San Juan County Elections Office will accept online candidate filings from 9 a.m. on Monday, May 16, through 4 p.m. on Friday, May 20. In-person filings will be accepted from 8 a.m. on Monday, May 16, through 4:30 p.m. on Friday, May
This Just In: Saving for Retirement & Investing 101
Monday, April 25 from 5:30 to 7 p.m. at the Orcas Public Library --from the Orcas Island Public Library -- Saving for Retirement & Investing 101: Join Mike Buckner for an informal talk about your options for retirement savings and what might best fit your individual situation. We'll answer questions
Salsa Lessons in May
Monday, May 2, 7 - 9 p.m., Odd Fellows -- from Bill Gincig -- Local instructors are again offering their community dance class on Monday May 2, from 7 to 9 pm at the Odd Fellows Hall. We will offer another session of Salsa with Katie and Jamie. We will
Test Drive Day at Orcas Christian School
Monday, May 9, 8:30 a.m. - 3:15 p.m., Orcas Christian School -- from Kelsey Harvey, Orcas Christian School -- Orcas Christian School Test Drive Day is Monday, May 9, from 8:30 a.m. - 3:15 p.m. OCS invites students in the community (who are going into K-12th grade) that may be
Chamber Music Festival Ticket Sales Kick-off May 2nd
-- from Linda Slone for the Orcas Island Chamber Music Festival -- Chamber Music Festival Ticket Sales Kick-off May 2nd! 2:00 pm Ticket Sales Open at Orcas Center 5:30 pm Volunteer Reception - Toast the 2016 Festival and New Executive Director EARLY BIRDS TICKETS On Monday, May 2nd, ticket sales for
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. Onedinium -- from alex tamayo-wolf -- With her summer allies defeated, And her sweetness eager to rise, From her pleachèd
Group Offers Monthly Veggie Potluck and Movie
Sunday, May 1, 6 p.m., Odd Fellows -- from Lydia Miller -- Mark your calendars for our 1st Sundays Veggie Potluck & Movie! We are starting a monthly gathering celebrating compassionate, healthy and sustainable plant based lifestyle. Join in on the lively conversation, get inspired, learn something new, come home with
Strauss’ Electra Will Be Virtuosic, Volcanic
Sunday, May 1, 1 p.m., Orcas Center -- from Susannah Weaver -- Elektra The Metropolitan Opera presents Stauss’ Elektra streaming live to Orcas Center on Sunday, May 1, at 1:00 pm. The genius director Patrice Chéreau didn′t live to see his great Elektra production (previously presented in Aix
Leah, Art and Marshall
First two events in the Olga Strawberry Council's "Strawberry Series" Celebration May 7 and May 9 -- from the Olga Stawberry Council -- Orcas Island had a burgeoning Marshall strawberry industry from the early 1930s until 1943. However, a combination of disease in the strawberry plants and a shortage of war-time labor
Tell Your “Library Stories” and Let the People Choose
Submissions due May 15 -- from Phil Heikkinen for the Orcas Public Library -- The Library Fair, one of the many activities of the Orcas Island Public Library that make it one of the most-visited libraries in the nation Get Writing, Get Painting, Get Performing, and Get Published
