Here’s a thought…
“The politician wants men to know how to die courageously; the poet wants men to live courageously.”
SALVATORE QUASIMODO
DVSAS Presents “Out-of-the-Box” Book Club
-- from DVSAS of Orcas Island -- What if you had the power to create peace in your life, your relationships, and your community by connecting to a more open heart? What would that look like on a day-to-day basis? Domestic Violence and Sexual Assault Services (DVSAS) invites the community
Fall Fundraising Appeal: To All Our Readers
Dear Fellow Islanders, Orcas Issues is looking ahead as we enter the last quarter of this year, with colorful leaves, full moons, autumn harvests and winter preparations. I hear from many of you throughout the year; you are smart, engaged and very passionate about neighborhood, island, county and regional affairs.
And We’re Only Two Months Into the School Year
-- from the Orcas Island Education Foundation board -- Orcas students enjoy a week in the Olympic National Park at Nature Bridge. As we enter the second full month of the school year, the Orcas Island Education Foundation (OIEF) would like to report to the community how its
Come to the Fall’s First Olga Potluck
-- from Lorna Rhodes for the Olga Community Club -- Everyone is welcome to the first Olga Potluck of the fall, Saturday, October 10 at the Olga Community Center. Social hour begins at 5:30 and we sit down for dinner at 6-6:30. Please bring your own place settings and one
Larsen Votes Against Irresponsible Defense Spending
-- from the Office of U.S. Representative Rick Larsen -- Rick Larsen, WA-02, voted [on Oct. 1, 2015] against a bill that busts defense spending caps by more than $38 billion, giving the Department of Defense (DOD) a temporary free pass on spending while continuing with harmful cuts to domestic
Cruise Ship Makes East Sound a Destination
-- by Ed Sutton -- Un-Cruise Adventures brings small cruise ships to East Sound on Wednesdays through the Fall. Photo: Lin McNulty Did anyone notice that a cruise ship was in East Sound on Wednesday afternoon? No, really! It was anchored just off Indian Island. From a distance,
Celebrate Farms, Food, and Community on Farm Tour
Sunday, October 4, 9:30 am - 6:00 pm on Orcas Island -- from the San Juan Islands Visitors Bureau -- Farm to Cafeteria volunteers process the harvest of island farms at its Fifth Season event last month On Sunday, October 4 Orcas Island will host a Farm Tour
DVSAS Presents Sanctified Sisters in “Carried by the Current”
Saturday, Oct. 10 at 7 pm. at the Grange -- from DVSAS of Orcas Island -- In support of Domestic Violence Awareness Month, come join DVSAS this October 10th, 2015, for a reading of an award winning play by Nicola Pearson entitled, “Carried by the Current.” Based on true events
School Board Upbeat about the Year Ahead
-- by Ed Sutton -- On Sept. 24, the Orcas Island School District (OISD) Board convened its first regular meeting since the dedication of the newly renovated campus on Aug. 29. The mood at the monthly board meeting was upbeat and enthusiastic about the new school year. The building project
OPAL Unable to Secure Funding for Historic Edith Macefield House
-- from Judy Whiting for OPAL Community Land Trust -- Almost two months after it was announced that the nonprofit OPAL Community Land Trust would have the first opportunity to raise funds to move the Edith Macefield House from its current location in Ballard to Orcas Island, OPAL has ended
Fall Flamenco Tour Comes to Orcas
October 2nd 8 p.m. at Odd Fellows Hall Savannah Fuentes brings "Northern Lights" to Orcas on Oct. 2 Savannah Fuentes presents her latest show, Northern Lights, at the Odd Fellows Hall in Eastsound October 2nd. Northern Lights will be a presentation of Flamenco as interpreted by three very
“Whale of a Show” Presents Young Talent, Orcas-style
–- by Cara Russell -- "Whale of a Show" takes Center Stage "Whale of a Show" packed the house on Saturday, September 26 at Orcas Center. As they have for several years, Didier Gincig and his daughter Emilie shared duties as the two hosts of the all-kid talent
Letter to the Editor: Don’t Miss the Film Fest Preview
-- from Donna Laslo and the Orcas Island Film Festival Team -- Hello Film Lovers! Film Fest Preview -- 2 showings on Thursday, Oct. 1 at Random Howse Join us on this Thursday, Oct. 1st at 6 p.m. at Random Howse for a special Orcas Island Film Festival preview. The Orcas Island
Letter to the Editor: Choose Your Vote
-- from Clare Kelm, President, League of Women Voters of the San Juans (LWVSJ) -- There is an election coming up soon on November 3rd, and the League of Women Voters of the San Juans urges you to be sure to vote by that date. As we have been
Letter to the Editor: Let’s Really Support Local Agriculture
--- from Sandy Strehlou of the Committee for Diversified Agriculture -- Last week the County Council announced that they will not be putting the proposed greenhouse regulations on the Council agenda. While it doesn’t mean the Council has dropped the issue for good, this is still good news. I choose
New Poetry Workshop: Process and Discovery
-- from JoEllen Moldoff-- …Poetry arrived in search of me. I don’t know, I don’t know where it came from, from winter or a river… —Pablo Neruda In this class, we will read, discuss and write poems. By creating the opportunity and spark for words to come together, we will
