Here’s a thought…
“Whether or not a massive ballroom should be constructed is for Congress to decide and is not a matter for Executive self-help.”
UNITED STATES COURT OF APPEALS
Guest Opinion: Carrier/United Technologies to Move Jobs to Mexico
-- by Michael Riordan in the New York Times -- The heating and air-conditioning equipment maker Carrier Corporation recently announced plans to transfer its Indianapolis plant’s manufacturing operations and about 1,400 jobs to Monterrey, Mexico. “It became clear that the best way to stay competitive and protect the business for
Roberto Devereux Features Singing That Floats and Stings
Sunday, April 17, 1 p.m., Orcas Center -- from Susannah Weaver, Box Office Manager -- Death is a lively, lovely presence in the Metropolitan Opera’s first-ever production of the final installment in Donizetti’s Elizabethan trilogy: Roberto Devereux streaming live to Orcas Center on Sunday, April 17, at 1:00 pm. Soprano Sondra Radvanovsky
OPALCO Board Meeting
-- from Bev Madden -- The OPALCO Board of Directors will hold its regularly scheduled meeting at the Lopez Fire Hall Thursday, April 21 at 8:15 am. Members are welcome to attend.
“Strawberry Series” Celebrates Historic Building’s Legacy
Series kicks off on Friday, May 6 and runs through June 18 --from the Olga Strawberry Council -- Artist Leah and daughter, Maple, caring for the Marshalls For a sweet taste of old-time island life, don’t miss this spring’s “Strawberry Series,” a celebration highlighting the legacy of the
Guest Opinion: Change OPALCO Direction through Board Election
-- by Alex MacLeod -- There are some things worth thinking about as we cast ballots in the next few weeks for the three open positions on the OPALCO Board of Directors. The first are the 25-30% rate increases the board has approved since OPALCO decided to enter the Internet/broadband
Islands Museum of Art Seeks New Director
-- from the San Juan Islands Museum of Art -- On April 7, 2016, the board of SJIMA accepted the resignation of its Executive Director Ian Boyden, who plans to pursue his career as an artist and freelance curator. Mr. Boyden and his family plan to remain on San Juan
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. Auntie Moses (for Eileen) -- Lin McNulty -- An artist by self-declaration. She carefully dips a new brush Onto a
Olga Road Work to Begin
April 18 - May 6, 2016 -- from Joy Lord -- San Juan County Public Works crews will be conducting a roadway reclamation project on Orcas Island. Project is to take place on Olga Road between the south entrance of Moran State Park (milepost 14.35) and the intersection of Mt Entrance
San Juan Aviation Museum Honors Two Pilots
Sunday April 17 at 2 p.m. at Friday Harbor Airport -- from Barbara Marrett for San Juan Islands Visitors Bureau -- Bill Sargeson and Jackie Hamilton are the Featured Pilots for 2016. They will be honoredat a receptio ntol be held at the Roy Franklin Terminal at Friday Harbor Airport on
Guest Column: Immediate Action Needed to Protect Local Marine Life
-- by Eleanor Hoague -- Spot Prawn, courtesy of Joe Gaydos Global carbon dioxide emissions are triggering troubling changes to ocean chemistry along the West Coast that require immediate, decisive actions. These are the conclusions of a 20-member panel of prominent scientists from 12 universities and institutes in
Summer Ferry Reservations Start Tuesday
-- from WSDOT/Washington State Ferries (WSF) -- Mark your calendar! [Tuesday] April 12 is the first day that customers can make summer sailing reservations on the San Juan Islands, Sidney, BC, and Port Townsend/Coupeville routes. We anticipate a high volume of phone calls [888-808-7977] and visits to our website, and
Don Quixote to Stream Into Orcas Center
Saturday, April 16, 6:30 p.m., Orcas Center -- from Susannah Weaver, Box Office Manager -- Maria Alexandrova in Bolshoi Ballet's production of Don Quixote.Photo credit: ©Damir Yusupov-Bolshoi theatre You have heard of the magnificence of the Bolshoi Ballet. It is all true! Go and see for yourself in a special
WSF: Port Townsend/Coupeville Printed Schedule Error
-- from Washington State Dept of Transportation for Washington State Ferries (WSDOT/WSF) -- The printed version of the “late spring” ferry schedule contains errors in sailing times for the Port Townsend/Coupeville route. The most serious error lists a 10:40 p.m. sailing from Coupeville seven days a week, although that sailing
Zip On Over to Orkila For a Zip Ride
Sunday April 24, 1:30 - 4:00 p.m., Camp Orkila -- from Haley Winchell -- YMCA Camp Orkila would like to invite you to come out and take a ride on our 1000-ft Zip Line! We will be holding by-appointment only Community Zip Day on Sunday April 24, 2016 from 1:30pm-4:00pm.
April Poetry | Laurel Rust
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. NIGHTFALL, WATCHING THE SNOW COME DOWN -- Laurel Rust -- Countless white flakes drift down from the sky. I think
Geology Speaker to Address Eagle Forum Annual Meeting
Friday, April 15, 5:30 p.m., Eastsound Fire Station -- from Cindy Carter -- Eagle Forum of SJC is having our annual meeting on April 15th at 5:30 pm at the Eastsound Fire Station. Everyone is welcome to attend to hear Dr. Don Easterbrook speak. The Professor Emeritus of Geology at
