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“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 | 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. Sue VanNeer -- Carla Stanley -- Sue's veneer is tourist thin a moment smile that's bout as thick as mist
County Council Passes Shoreline Master Program Update
-- by Margie Doyle -- San Juan County Council members from left, Bob Jarman, Rick Hughes and Jamie Stephens sign the Shoreline Master Program on April 5, 2016 at the Eastsound Fire Hall There was no public testimony given at the final public hearing before the passage of
OPALCO Candidates Forum and Member-Staff Questions and Answers Tonight on Orcas
-- from OPALCO -- (Editor's note: This article is reprinted from Apr. 7 to draw attention to the Forum on Orcas Island at 5 p.m. tonight, Friday, Apr. 22 at the Eastsound Fire Hall) This election is open to ALL members from all districts. Please give careful consideration to your voting
Drop Off Granny’s Attic Sale Items on Tuesday
-- from Arron Redford -- Spring is on the doorstep and it’s time to clean out the attic! Once again the Orcas Island Senior Center is collecting donations of interesting and unique (gently used) items of value for our annual Granny’s Attic rummage sale, to be held April 30 from 10am-3pm.
A-OK Art Program Receives State Grant
-- from Geri Turnoy -- Do you have children or grandchildren at the public school? Do you recognize the value of art in the lives of children? Do you find inspiration in art? Did you know that a large part of the art instruction and activities in which elementary and
Cancer Survivorship Meeting
-- from Carol Kulminski -- The Cancer Survivorship Meeting will be Thursday, April 14th, at 5 p.m. in the Fireside Room at the Community Church. We are a faith based support group that is open to believers, nonbelievers and everyone in between. Our goal is to serve by providing group support
April Poetry | James McKeon
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. Three Poems Inspired by Old Paintings from East Asia -- James McKeon -- A Woodblock Print by Hiroshige, about 1856
Burlesque Returns to the Sea View Theatre
Saturday, April 9 at Sea View Theatre. Doors open at 8:30 p.m. and the show starts at 9 p.m. -- from Jared Lovejoy -- The Barnacle, Golden Tree Hostel and Smith & Speed Merchantile present “Kitten N’ Lou: OVEREXPOSED!” Married Kitten LaRue and Lou Henry Hoover, known to Orcas audiences
Heather Kathryne: Doe Bay’s New Wellness Services Coordinator
-- from River Augenstein for Doe Bay Resort and Retreat -- Heather Kathryne Doe Bay is already well-known for its massage program and weekly yoga offerings, but we are committed to creating a world-class wellness services program that offers both superior service and value, all in one of
Madrona Club’s Class for Food Bank Clients Was A Hit
--from the Orcas Island Food Bank and Orcas Island Madrona Club -- Food Bank Clients learn good slow-cookin' For three consecutive weeks that ended on March 15, diners at the Tuesday community lunches held at the Community Church for Food Bank clients were offered slow-cooker recipes, tastings and
Michael Moore’s Provocative “Where to Invade Next”
Friday, April 8th at 7:30 p.m. at the Sea View Theatre Academy Award®-winning director Michael Moore is back with "Where to Invade Next," a provocative and hilarious comedy in which Moore will stop at nothing to figure out how to actually make America great again. Through his travels, we discover
Author to Read from Novel With Orcas Setting at Drop Out
Sunday, April 10, 6 p.m., Mia’s -- from Jennifer Brennock -- The third Drop Out artist reading and open mic will take place Sunday, April 10 at Mia’s at 6 p.m. This is the final reading of the spring series and will feature Rebecca Villarreal, author of The Amazing Adventures
Vote Now, Vote Often for Friday Harbor in USA Today Poll
-- from Deborah Hopkins / San Juan Islands Visitors Bureau -- Friday Harbor made it to the Top 20 of USA TODAY’s Best Small Town Weekend Escape poll! Please click on the link below, vote, share via social media, and make a note to vote daily until April 25. Friday Harbor
Transportation Assistance Needs Assistance
-- from Orcas Community Resource Center -- The longer you live in the San Juan Islands, the more you realize that residing in our beautiful and uncrowded environment can make access to some important services very difficult—notably specialty medical care. This difficulty is most severe for islanders who are most in
Sister / Brother Team Wins Regional Sailing Regatta
-- from Gray Cope -- Top Team At Orcas Regional Regatta. Photo: Charles Foster Local sailor Perham Black, a sophomore on the San Juan Island Youth Sailing Team, and his sister Leah Black, a freshman on the team, won the Orcas Regional sailing regatta on Saturday March 26,
Governor Adds Mississippi to Non-essential State-funded Travel Ban
-- from Office of Governor Jay Inslee -- Washington State has a strong history of prohibiting discrimination and promoting diversity and inclusion. Our Washington Law Against Discrimination (WLAD), Ch. 49.60 RCW, guarantees for all Washingtonians the right to be free from discrimination on the basis of race, creed, color, national
