Here’s a thought…
“The further a society drifts from truth, the more it will hate those who speak it.”
GEORGE ORWELL
Choral Society Announces Soloists for Upcoming Bach Concert
-- by Roger Sherman, Director, Orcas Choral Society -- The Orcas Choral Society is pleased to announce solo roles for its performance of the 1733 version of the "Mass in B-minor" by Johann Sebastian Bach. This concert is sponsored by Orcas Center and will be presented at 7:30 PM on
April Poetry: Monica Kezar
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 Square -- by Monica Kezar -- My breakfast of fried ham and bread Is good. Here at the Grand
Yoga! Do It In a Chair
Wednesday mornings, 10-11 a.m., Senior Center -- from Sara Daily-Smith -- Chair Yoga returns to the Senior Center on Wednesday mornings, starting April 8, from 10 - 11 a.m This gentle way of practicing yoga eases tensions acquired from challenges of everyday life stresses or chronic disease. One's limitations are
County Land Bank Celebrates with Poetry Trails
-- from the San Juan County Land Bank -- In celebration of its 25th Anniversary, as well as National Poetry Month, The Land Bank, with help from its partners, SJI Library, SJI National Historical Park, SJI Trails Committee, Lime Kiln Point State Park, and Friends of Lime Kiln Society (F.O.L.K.S.),
Deer Harbor Planners Meet Cancelled
-- from the Deer Harbor Plan Review Committee -- UPDATE: Due to excused absences, our participating numbers do not meet quorum requirements. The April 7th 2015 DHPRC is cancelled. Next meeting May 8th 2015, 1:30 PM DHCC. The Deer Harbor Plan Review Committee, a county advisory committee, will meet Wednesday, April 8 from
Artworks History Subject of New Essay
-- from Sandy Strehlou -- The historic Olga Strawberry Barreling Plant Congratulations Boyd Pratt, History Link and the San Juan County Writing Our History Project for Boyd Pratt’s latest local history essay published on HistoryLink.org! The essay is on the history of the Orcas Island Artworks (the historic Olga Strawberry
Ferry Advisors to Meet with County Council
San Juan County Council Clerk Ingrid Gabriel announced that members of the SJC Council will be attending a Ferry Advisory Committee Public Outreach Meeting to discuss the Ferry Reservation System on Thursday, April 9 from 5 to 7 p.m. at the Mullis Street Fire Station, Friday Harbor. State law directs
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. Running Wake -- by James McKeon -- Long ago upon the wide Atlantic, Long swells upon the quarter, broad swells
Fire Commission Confirms Preysz Appointment
-- from Barbara Bedell -- Pictured are Acting Chief Mik Preysz, Fire Commission Chair Barbara Bedell, and Commissioner Jim Coffin. Given the departure of Chief Kevin O¹Brien, the Board of Fire Commissioners has appointed Assistant Fire Chief Mik Preysz to the position of Acting Fire Chief for Orcas Island Fire
Guest Column: What Lies Behind OPALCO’s Rate Increases?
-- by Chom Graecen -- If you find the electricity rate increases, 12% this year and 41% by 2019, alarming (see orcasissues.com/guest-column-opalcos-price-increases), what’s behind the rising rate is worse. Given OPALCO’s broadband busy-ness lately, how much of the rate increase is due to broadband? OPALCO’s answer is only an average
The Darker Side of Paradise
-- from Diane Martindale, President, League of Women Voters of the San Juans -- Does San Juan County have a domestic violence problem? Domestic violence and sexual assault are problems that exist in our community. On Monday, April 13 the League of Women Voters of the San Juans will host
Cancer Support Group Meeting Fosters Communication
Thursday, April 9 at 5 p.m. at Community Church The Cancer Support Group provides group support and encouragement, as well as a safe place to explore feelings and issues that face persons and families dealing with cancer and its treatment. After almost four years, we have found that cancer survivors have
Ferry Delay…
-- from Washington State Ferries -- UPDATE: 7:40 P.M. The Elwha is running 60 minutes late due to earlier delays. This will affect the 8:55pm sailing from Anacortes to Shaw and Orcas also the 7:25 p.m. & 9:45 p.m. sailings from Shaw and 7:50 p.m. & 10:05 p.m. sailing from Orcas
Ferry Alert: Ana/SJs: Temporary Downsizing through June 13
-- from Washington State Ferries -- The 90-car Sealth will join the Anacortes/SJI route through the end of the spring sailing schedule, June 13, 2015. During this time the Klahowya will serve as the interisland vessel. This temporary move is needed to allow three other vessels in the WSF fleet
Shakespeare Shakes Up the Shoulder Season!
4th Annual Shakespeare Festival April 7-11 -- by Margie Doyle -- William Shakespeare, by Carla Stanley Now looking ahead to the 4th year of the Orcas Island Shakespeare Festival, (April 7-11, 2015), the five-day festival brings back popular events and introduces new ones: The local Shakespeare talent show
Final Four Free at the Sea View!
Monday April 6 at 5:30 p.m. Tip off at 6:20 p.m. -- from Donna Laslo -- Sea View Theatre and host Chris Dolan invite you to join us for an exciting night of basketball for the championship game of the March Madness final four tournament. We've got comfy couches and
