Here’s a thought…
“And, frankly, I would like to make the U.S.-Canada relationship boring again.”
RICK LARSEN
Special Meeting for Library Expansion
Wednesday, May 1, 9:50 to 11 a.m. at the Orcas Island Library A supplemental Meeting will be held in the Public Library's staff break room tomorrow, Wednesday, May 1. Members of a taskforce of the Orcas Island Library Board of Trustees will meet to discuss developing a needs statement for
Orcas Choral Society Fills St. Mark’s Cathedral with Mozart’s “Requiem”
The Orcas Choral Society and Guest Soloists, under the direction of Roger Sherman, sings to an appreciative audience at St. Mark's Cathedral in Seattle. Photo courtesy of Michael Hurwicz. The mammoth St. Mark's Cathedral, visible from I-5 on Capitol Hill in Seattle, rang out with the strains of
Weight Watchers Celebrates 400 Pound Loss
Saturday, May 11 at 11 a.m. at Funhouse Commons Weight Watchers is inviting everyone to come to the Funhouse Commons for a Celebration of Success. A journey started in January has resulted in the members having a collective weight loss of over 400 pounds. Individuals have reached personal goals and
April Poetry: How to Eat Chocolate
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. HOW TO EAT CHOCOLATE .....................For Susan by Michelle Reed First, find a woman with slender hands, then peer into her display and notice
Take-It-Only Days at The Exchange
Orcas Recycling Services will be holding a Take-It-Only Event at The Exchange May 10th - 12th. This is part of an effort to carry out a thorough Spring cleaning of The Exchange site; as such, no items (as in zero) will be accepted... Which is to say, please, absolutely, do
Peter Pere’s Figurative Sculptures at Artworks
Peter Pere The Orcas Island Artworks features figurative sculptures by Peter Pere through the month of May. The exhibit includes wall hung plaster relief sculptures and free standing ceramic renditions of portraits, busts and torsos. Peter demonstrates two stylistic approaches - one classical and formal, the other more
Community Foundation Takes Grants Funding Live!
From Hilary Canty, Director, Orcas Island Community Foundation As our community needs continue to grow, so does the Community Foundation’s Annual Grants Program. This year, 34 organizations submitted grant proposals. Of those, 32 proposals were vetted and approved for funding. The requests total over $250,000 to support education, social services,
Support Helping Hands Noramise in Haiti
Tuesday, April 30 at 6 p.m. Episcopal Church in Eastsound Rosedanie Cadet and Jim Dauster will be speaking at the Episcopal Church on Tuesday April 30th, regarding the work Helping Hands Noramise has been doing in Limbe this past year. Jim is a Bullock intern and raised funds via an
History Lives Here
Long lost farmhouse, San Juan County. Heritage Month in the San Juan Islands May 2013 is Heritage Month in San Juan County. Event organizers on San Juan, Orcas and Lopez islands have collaborated on a month-long calendar of events to celebrate the theme “History Lives Here.” Heritage Month
April Poetry: The Red Dress of Poetry
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. THE RED DRESS OF POETRY by Carla Stanley The red dress of poetry is a second date a read beauty of sound meant
Student Art Displayed in May in Exuberant Show
Students art fills the Madrona Room again in May. Opening reception is Friday, May 3 Opening Reception Friday May 3, 3:30 p.m. at Orcas Center The art of Orcas Islandʼs young people will once again be filling the Orcas Center galleries with creativity and exuberance throughout the month
School Board Chooses New Principal, Sets Minimum Education Plan
Proposal to add solar energy to bond rebuilding project By Margie Doyle Updated April 30 at 9:30 a.m. Amidst budget uncertainties that extend beyond the regular Washington State Legislative session, the Orcas Island School District (OISD) Board approved hiring Kathryn Page as the new Elementary Principal. While not setting
Kaleidoscope’s Yard Sale: Got Good Junk?
From Kaleidoscope Kaleidoscope Preschool and Child Care Center is currently accepting donations for their Annual Yard Sale, happening Saturday, June 22 from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. With there no longer being an Exchange, we decided to do our yard sale again this year, in order to keep community resources
April Poetry: Alula
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. ALULA by Jill McCabe Johnson To ease his landing .....the eagle extends ..........the elbow and carpal joints, .....spreads his phalanges and thrusts open
Objections to CAO Filed with Growth Board
From the Common Sense Alliance [On April 26], Common Sense Alliance filed a Prehearing Brief with the State’s Growth Management Hearings Board spelling out its objections to the County’s Critical Area Ordinances (“CAO”) as applied to Wetlands and Fish and Wildlife Habitat Conservation Areas in San Juan County. Common
Letter to the Editor: Funhouse Commons Thanks “Leave No Trace” Race Backers
Thanks to Turtleback Race Participants! Supporters and participants at the "Leave No Trace" fundraiser last Sunday, April 21 On behalf of the Board and staff of The Funhouse Commons, thanks so much to the runners and volunteers that made the first-annual "Leave No Trace" race on Turtleback a
