Here’s a thought…
“The further a society drifts from truth, the more it will hate those who speak it.”
GEORGE ORWELL
Calling all Surfers, Swimmers, and Beachcombers
Saturday April 11, 6-9 p.m., Random Howse -- from Jen Vollmer - Please join us for the Orcas Montessori School’s annual auction celebration, “Wave of The Future,” Saturday April 11 from 6-9pm at Random Howse. Come dressed in your finest beach attire! Nancy's Next Generation Orca Marimba will greet you upon arrival; then step
Granny’s Attic Sale Approaches; Looking for Donations
-- from Jami Mitchell -- Spring clean for a good cause! Just a few more weeks left for making donations of interesting and unique (gently used) items for the Senior Center's annual Granny’s Attic Sale, to be held Saturday, April 25. This rummage sale is one of the largest fundraisers
What’s Better Than a Basket of Candy? Two Baskets of Candy!
-- by Cara Russell -- [metaslider id=35699] Every year Orcas kids get to partake in not just one, but two Easter egg hunts. First on Saturday, April 4 at 10 a.m. at Camp Orkila, the Orcas Lions Club hold their annual hunt. Nearly 150 kids came out with their parents
This Month’s County Board Vacancies
-- from San Juan County Communications -- The County Council is searching for San Juan County citizens to fill current and upcoming vacancies on various boards and commissions. Additional information about each committee is available on the County's website at: https://sanjuanco.com/Council/AdvisoryCommittees.aspx Persons interested in serving on a board or advisory
April Poetry: Leif
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. For Fred -- by Leif -- I am his anchor where he once was mine -and we made our home,
A CAbi Party with a CAuse
Friday April 10, 5:30 p.m., Madrona Point Insurance -- from Michele Wiley -- Please join host Michele Wiley on Friday April 10th at 5:30 in the Madrona Point Insurance office, for a POP UP trunk show!! Sarah Shaefer of Terra Dolce, candy shop in Eastsound and CAbi consultant, will present
Poetry Out Loud! A Community Poetry Reading
Saturday April 11, 3:30-5 p.m., Orcas Library -- from JoEllen Moldoff -- Bring a couple of your own poems, or some of your favorites to read as we share poems in celebration of National Poetry Month. This will be an informal gathering and all are welcome to read and enjoy!
April Poetry: John Friedmann
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. On the Necessity of Angels -- by John Friedmann -- Wer, wenn ich schrie, hörte mich denn aus der Engel
Top Ratings…Again and Again!
-- from Kristen Wilson -- [metaslider id=35616] For several years now the Orcas High School Strings, under the direction of teacher Pamela Wright, have brought home top ratings from Northwest Washington music contests. Now, in two back-to-back contests at Western Washington University they have done it again. On Saturday, March
Donna Hall McNeil Becomes Eastsound Postmaster
-- by Margie Doyle -- Donna Hall McNeil, Orcas born and raised, exemplifies the warm and professional service that islanders cherish and visitors envy. As of March 8, 2015, Donna is now officially the Postmaster and Officer in Charge of the the Eastsound Post Office. Donna McNeil started cleaning
BirdFest Looking for Auction Items
-- from Orcas Chamber of Commerce -- Yes, the rumors are true! The Second Annual Orcas Island BirdFest is coming up, and it promises to be another amazing event! Mark your calendars for April 30 - May 3. The rundown of all the great things happening can be found at
Larsen Improves Health Care Access for Veterans By Helping VA Understand Unique PNW Geography
-- from Ingrid Stegemoeller -- Reforms to the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) will work better for Pacific Northwest veterans as a result of efforts by Rep. Rick Larsen, WA-02. Larsen successfully pressed the VA to improve access to care for veterans in Northwest Washington who face geographical barriers because
Authors Present New “Bible” of the Salish Sea
Tuesday, April 7, 5:30 p.m. at Emmanuel Parish Hall followed by Book Signing at Darvill's -- by Margie Doyle -- Joe Gaydos, photo by Janna Nichols Dr. Joe Gaydos and Audrey D. Benedict have co-authored a book of captivating narrative and stunning photography through which readers can explore
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. In The News -- by Carla Stanley -- William's book has been found somewhere he left it to centuries ago
Ferries Running Late
-- from Washington State Ferries -- This alert was sent on 4/3/2015 at 5:01PM: Due to heavy vehicle traffic the Hyak is running 35 minutes late. This will affect the 6:25pm sailing from Friday Harbor and the 7:10pm sailing from Lopez. This may also affect the 8:25pm sailing from Anacortes
Board of Fire Commissioners Special Meeting
Monday, April 6, 2015, 6 p.m., Eastsound Fire Station -- from Pat Ayers, District Secretary -- Special Meeting called by the Board of Fire Commissioners: Welcome Executive Session Per RCW 42.30.110, Executive Session will be held to review the performance of a public employee. New Business Acting Fire Chief Contract
