Here’s a thought…
“Even under the best circumstances, the transition to this new AI era will be one of the most turbulent times in human history.”
BILL GATES
This Week: Foxtrot!
Monday, April 21, 7-9 p.m., Odd Fellows -- from Bill Gincig -- Local instructors are again offering their community dance class on April 21 from 7 to 9 pm at the Odd Fellows Hall. It will be basic Foxtrot. This is an American Dance from the early 1900s made popular
CenturyLink Update on Statewide 911 Outage
-- from Jan Kampbell -- On April 10, CenturyLink experienced a 911 outage in Washington. The outage was not caused by any failures or malfunctions of CenturyLink’s network and was not related to any OpenSSL issues such as Heartbleed. The outage was due to a technical error in a third-party
EDC Offers FREE Business Workshop
Wednesday, April 23, 9 a.m. to noon at the Eastsound Fire Hall. Advance registration required -- The San Juan County Economic Development Council will present a FREE half-day workshop for small businesses and entrepreneurs on Orcas Island, on Wednesday, April 23, from 9 a.m. until noon. Advance registration is required.
Measles: 6 Cases, Extended Exposure Dates
Symptoms could develop at end of April, call 378-4474 with questions -- from John Manning, Director, San Juan County Health Department -- Currently there are a total of six (6) cases of measles on San Juan Island, a Kitsap County resident diagnosed with measles was contagious during his stay in
April Poetry: Time and Life
In recognition of Poetry Month, and to celebrate our treasure trove of Orcas Island poets, Orcas Issues is pleased and honored to offer daily poetry during April. TIME AND LIFE -- by George Karnikis -- Yesterday is turned off now one lives for the discovery of tomorrow. Time is an
The Flushing of Sunset Avenue
Tuesday, April 15, 9 - 10:30 a.m., Sunset Avenue -- from Paul Kamin, EWUA -- Eastsound Water is planning on flushing the water main on Sunset Ave on Tuesday April 15th. This action is being taking to improve water quality and is likely to create short term off-colored water and
“We Saved the Sea View Theatre!”
-- by Margie Doyle -- Save the Sea View Theatre first phase successful! "I am blown away," Donna Laslo said on Friday after announcing that the purchase order had been put in for a successfully-negotiated digital projection system that will provide the "heart transplant" needed to keep the
Welcome the Swallows Back!
-- by Sadie Bailey -- The lovely, amazing, migratory, mosquito-eating, beneficial swallows are back! They provide hours of entertainment with their aerial acrobabics. There are many species of swallows; all eat insect pests. Most North American species migrate from South America, some flying over 7,000 miles each way on their
Time for Montessori School’s Spring Auction
Saturday, April 26, 6–9 p.m., Island Hoppin' Brewery The Orcas Montessori School will host their Annual Spring Auction & Fundraiser from 6:00 to 9:00 pm on Saturday, April 26th. The event will take place at the Island Hoppin’ Brewery located at 33 Hope Street in Eastsound. Childcare is available with
April Poetry: Falling
In recognition of Poetry Month, and to celebrate our treasure trove of Orcas Island poets, Orcas Issues is pleased and honored to offer daily poetry during April. FALL- ........................ ING -- by Leif --
Garden Club Welcomes Ciscoe Morris
Wednesday, April 16, 2014, 10 a.m., Orcas Center -- from Janet Jacobson -- Spring is officially here, even if the weather doesn’t know it. Orcas is coming to life again, plant-wise. And it is appropriate that Ciscoe Morris is coming to the island to help rev us up and get
OICF Fundraising Workshop Scheduled
Thursday, May 8, 2014, 8:30 a.m. – 4 p.m., Parish Hall -- from Hilary Canty -- Susan Howlett (susanhowlett.com) is coming to Orcas! Join us on May 8 (8:30 am-4 pm at the Parish Hall) for a full day of Fundraising Skills building. Susan Howlett has been helping organizations thrive
Letter to Editor: Why I Want to Continue Serving
-- from Vince Dauciunas -- I am running for a second term as a member of the Board of Directors of OPALCO. I want to help make sure that what is a great Cooperative now becomes an even greater one in the future. When our co-op was formed, the biggest
Guest Opinion: Sonar Testing and Underwater Explosions
-- from Sadie Bailey, reposted April 13 -- The deadline to comment on the U.S. Navy's proposed sonar testing and underwater explosions has been extended to April 15. This is the chance to make our opinions and concerns known, regarding negative impacts on whales and other cetaceans. Here is the
April Poetry: Rotting Sea
In recognition of Poetry Month, and to celebrate our treasure trove of Orcas Island poets, Orcas Issues is pleased and honored to offer daily poetry during April. ROTTING SEA -- by Lin McNulty -- On a warm, sunny day Which follows several Warm, sunny days, Wind wuthers ashore The fragrance
Letter to the Editor: Send the Levy Back to the Board
-- Alex Huppenthal -- I have to vote NO on the Tax Levy. Here’s why. The Tax levy isn’t complete. It offers a bandaid approach to encourage voters to pass the Levy and leaves the door open for yet another round of funding, when the short fall is finally revealed.
