Here’s a thought…
“There is one tradition in America I am proud to inherit. It is our first freedom and the truest expression of our Americanism: the ability to dissent without fear. It is our right to utter the words, “I disagree”.”
NATALIE MERCHANT
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
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
