Here’s a thought…
“The politician wants men to know how to die courageously; the poet wants men to live courageously.”
SALVATORE QUASIMODO
Advantage Horsemanship at SJC Fairgrounds Registration Open
June 20 & 21, San Juan County Fairgrounds -- from Ashley A King -- Does the name Scott Purdum ring a bell? If you are an avid horse-lover, or have ever watched RFDTV, then you have heard of Scott Purdum's amazing show, Advantage Horsemanship! The San Juan County Fairgrounds is
PeaceHealth Discusses Medicare Wellness
Wednesday, April 29 at 5:30 in Friday Harbor -- from PeaceHealthv-- You’ve reached age 65 and are eligible for Medicare, or you’re approaching this milestone. What you may have come to expect from a visit with your primary care provider could look different now. Cheryl Kubisty, MD, will discuss your
BirdFest: All Things Bird and Beautiful
Orcas Island Chamber of Commerce ramps up the 2nd Annual BirdFest, April 30 to May 3 -- by Margie Doyle -- Kim Middleton with her fine-feathered friend Lovers of all things “bird” and beautiful can indulge their passion in a multitude of events at the second annual Orcas
April Poetry: Susan Slapin
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. The Photographer -- by Susan Slapin -- Believe me don't believe me when I tell you that you ride on
Chamber Music Festival Kick-off April 30th!
4 p.m. Ticket Sales Open at Orcas Center 5:30 p.m. Volunteer Reception - Toast 2015 Festival and New Executive Director -- from the Chamber Music Festival -- Aloysia Friedmann and Jon Kimura-Parker, 2014 Opening day of ticket sales for the 2015 Orcas Island Chamber Music Festival is Thursday,
Guest Editorial: Think AND Act Local on Earth Day
-- by Pete Moe, Orcas Recycling Services (ORS) Director -- As the 45th Earth Day arrives, it’s a little hard to feel good about it. The Earth, that is. Despite the best intentions of many, climate change is looking like a genie that’s not going back in the bottle. At
How 1st & 2nd Graders View Whales
Our 1st/2nd grade classes and Montessori class have been studying our local resident whales and have written informational pieces about what we can do to save our resident orcas. Each class has written a class piece, through a shared writing experience after a brief study of our local resident orca whales. The
Rich Discussion of Many Issues at Town Halls
-- by U.S. Rep. Rick Larsen -- I recently held a series of town hall meetings with constituents across the Second Congressional District to answer questions and update people about my work in Congress. I want to share some of what I heard, as well as respond to a piece
Students Write About Saving Whales (Part 3)
Our 1st/2nd grade classes and Montessori class has been studying our local resident whales and have written informational pieces about what we can do to save our resident orcas. Each class has written a class piece, through a shared writing experience after a brief study of our local resident orca whales. The
April Poetry: Margie Doyle
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. Still Now -- by Margie Doyle -- It just is Treading softly Dawn lights the sky The cat wants out
Indian Island Thriving in Time for Earth Day
-- from Russel Barsh -- Plectritis (Sea Blush) in full flower now on Indian Island thanks to meadow protection (credit: Madrona Murphy 2015). The Indian Island Marine Health Observatory launched its sixth field season on April 20-21 with netting some of the fishy denizens of the island's eelgrass
Mike Kulper: Spending, Planning, Serving for Financial Health
Investing 101: Wednesday, April 22 from 5:30 to 7 p.m. at the Orcas Public Library -- by Margie Doyle -- Mike Kulper is a retired college professor, but he still works, spreading his passion for teaching and planning and helping many in the community to better their lives. Kulper offers
Earth Day Sing!
Wednesday, April 22 at 12 noon at the Orcas Food Co-op Courtyard Joyful Earth Singers will celebrate Earth Day on Wednesday, April 22 Joyful Earth Singers will sing songs of celebration for the land and the sea, the earth and the sky. After gathering at 12 noon in
Writing “A Most Auspicious Day”
Featured at PlayFest, opening Friday, April 24 at the Grange -- from Kristen Wilson -- I just wrote my first play. It’s for the 10th Annual PlayFest which opens at the Grange on April 24. Though I studied theater in college, I never studied playwriting. So let me say, right
Students Write About Saving Whales (Part 2)
Our 1st/2nd grade classes and Montessori class have been studying our local resident whales and have written informational pieces about what we can do to save our resident orcas. Each class has written a class piece, through a shared writing experience after a brief study of our local resident orca whales. The
Susan Osborn Honored in South Dakota
Susan Osborn, right, and Marilyn Castilaw at their induction into the South Dakota Hall of Rock and Roll "Dakota winds blow strong! Fierce beauty. So grateful!" Last week, Susan Osborn, with others from her first band "Garden" were inducted into the South Dakota Rock and Roll Music Association's
