Here’s a thought…
“I’m calling on Washingtonians – please, don’t be a spark this weekend. Your choices could literally save lives.”
COMMISSIONER OF PUBLIC LANDS DAVE UPTHEGROVE
School Offers Counselors for Students Affected by Mudslide
-- from the Orcas Island School District -- It is with heavy hearts that we follow the news coming out of Oso and Darrington. It appears that many of victims of this tragedy are parents, students, and community members from the Darrington School District. As long time members of the
Local Artist’s Work Selected by Noted Gallery
-- by Lin McNulty -- Sister #1 by Terry Johnson "Congratulations, it is my pleasure to invite you to participate in 2014 Collector’s Choice at Sylvia White Gallery." This was the exciting notice that local artist and teacher Terry Johnson received from the highly respected Sylvia White Gallery
Letter to Editor: Reclaiming Our Atmosphere
NAS Whidbey and the Destruction of the Commons -- Joseph Murphy -- It is a sun splashed afternoon as I pull down lane three at the Anacortes Ferry lot, having completed the monthly run to the city. It is a ritual encoded in Island life with the ferry serving as
Darrington Mudslide: Vikings Step Up to Help Neighbors
Fund raising rally throughout the community this Tuesday, March 25, 4—6 p.m. -- from Justin Paulsen and Orcas Island High School Spring Sports and the Orcas Island Booster Club ; update March 24 at 10 a.m. -- The plan for Tuesday afternoon was fairly standard for an early spring day
Special Library Expansion Meeting
Tuesday, March 25, 8:30 a.m., Library Meeting Room -- from Phil Heikkinen, Director, Orcas Island Public Library -- PUBLIC NOTICE The Orcas Island Library Board will hold a special meeting on Tuesday, March 25, at 8:30 a.m. in the Library Meeting Room to discuss the Library expansion project.
All the Island Was a Stage
-- by Cara Russell -- The odor of roasted turkey legs floated up and down the streets of the transformed Eastsound Village. Music filled the Village Green, there was a soliloquy everywhere you turned, muddy-barefooted fairies pattered about, and One Fine Fool taught us all how to “cut and cauterize”
PlayFest: Behind the Scenes Opportunities
-- by Cara Russell -- Interested in getting involved in the behind the scenes world of community theater? This years’ ninth annual 10 Minute Play Festival at the Grange coordinator Cara Russell is looking for individuals who are interested in playing a vital role in the production of live theater.
Life Drawing Sessions 3x Week
-- from Maggie Sharkey -- Orcas Art Studios is now offering evening life drawing sessions on Wednesdays from 6-9 for artists that work during the day. We also offer sessions on Mondays from 11-2 and Thursdays from 1-4. These are open studio drop in sessions, no commitment required. Some drawing
Attention Orcas Island Cider and Mead Home Brewers!
-- by Madie Murray -- Bob can't believe they beat his brew. He'll be back! It's time to start preparing your home brewed cider or mead to beat last year's Best Orcas Brew! The competition last year to beat Bob Vietzke was intense. Eleven Orcas Island home brewers
Student Chef Competition Officially Launched!
-- by Madie Murray -- Last year's winners:Arla Sutton & Zora Leck - K-6Caitlyn Holley - MS/HS Entries must be received by April 28 Competition will be held on May 17 All students in the Orcas Island and Waldron Public Schools are invited to compete in our annual
Orcas Upon Avon: a Photographic View
-- by Cara Russell -- Saturday was the Third Annual Shakespeare Festival in Eastsound on Orcas Island! Captured below are island friends and neighbors, transported to the Elizabethan age of William Shakespeare! (all photos by Cara Russell)
OIFR Responds to Traumatic Fall
(Editor's Note: Orcas Issues has learned that the man involved in the fall, Don Weston, has died from his injuries. Our deepest sympathy goes out to his wife Carla and his family.) -- from Chief Kevin O'Brien -- Saturday, March 22, 2014, at approximately 2:30 p.m., Orcas Island Fire and
Turning 65 and Confused about Medicare?
Wednesday, March 26, 1:00 p.m, Orcas Library -- from Pegi Groundwater -- Medicare is the government funded insurance program available to people age 65 and older and persons who have been on Social Security disability for at least 2 years. It covers medical and hospital expenses and drug coverage is
Orcas Issues Poetry Deadline Sneaking Up
-- by Lin McNulty -- Get your pens, your paper, and/or your keyboard ready! Orcas Issues is excited to once again invite our local poets to submit up to three original poems for our popular Poetry Month feature, when we post a poem a day for the month of April.
Annual Hazardous Waste Round-Ups Scheduled
BUSINESSES must pre-register by sending in a list of the materials two weeks before the collection date. -- from Stan Matthews -- This year, San Juan County’s Hazardous Waste Round-up will give local residents a no-cost opportunity to dispose of up to 25 gallons of surplus or waste materials that
Letter to the Editor: Vandermay Resigns from Boosters Board
From and on behalf of the Orcas Island Booster Club: At the last meeting of the Orcas Island Booster Club, we accepted the resignation of Vicki Vandermay from our board. Normally replacing a board member would not warrant a letter to the editor, but Vicki's service to our group and
