Here’s a thought…
“And, frankly, I would like to make the U.S.-Canada relationship boring again.”
RICK LARSEN
April Poetry: Plaintive, not Plaintiff
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. PLAINTIVE, NOT PLAINTIFF by Milly Vetterlein In the half glass door a thin carrot stands, tousled fronds toppling towards a V of orange.
Agave’s Spring Hours and Special Events
By Kathy Lunde Agave Restaurant in Eastsound is changing its opening time to 5 pm to coincide with the longer hours of daylight. Happy hour continues until 6: . We are closed Sunday and Monday. Stop by for our delicious and reasonably priced food and drinks, and check our nightly
Bill Yarlott Fishing Derby Tomorrow!
From the Friends of Moran It’s that time of year, when a young person’s fancy turns to… Fishing! We’ve got just the outlet for fishing youth from toddlers to 15 year olds. It’s the Annual Bill Yarlott Fishing Derby sponsored by Friends of Moran in alliance with Orcas Outfitters and
PlayFest: Lots Packed Into These 10-Minute Plays
Brian Richard and Chelsea Dean rehearsing for Adverse Possession by Elsie McFarland Actors Theater of Orcas Island is presenting the Eighth Annual PlayFest which features local playwrights, local directors, and local actors. Over 50 people are involved in bringing the PlayFest to you this year. Seven ten-minute plays
Crossroads Lecture: Vanishing Languages
Wednesday, May 1, 5:00 pm, Episcopal Parish Hall Linguist Greg Anderson documents the global language extinction crisis. Orcas Crossroads Lecture Series will host Linguist Greg Anderson, Director of Living Tongues Institute for Endangered Languages and a National Geographic Society Fellow. Dr. Anderson will present Vanishing Languages: Highlighting the
Operatic Version of Caesar’s Rise and Fall
Giulop Cesare with David Daniels and Natalie Dessay. Photo by Marty Sohl Sunday, April 28 at 1 p.m. at Orcas Center "Hail, Cesare! Met Production a Conquering Hero." New York Post See and hear this acclaimed Met: Live in HD production of Handel’s "Giulio Cesare" at Orcas Center
Bishop Craig Anderson to Retire
From Emmanuel Episcopal Church After almost six years as part-time Rector of Emmanuel Episcopal Parish of Orcas Island, Bishop Anderson announced his retirement effective May 1st. “It’s been a wonderful six years and I leave knowing that the congregation will be moving from strength to strength as it anticipates
McClerren Concedes to Stephens
From Brian McClerren Thank you to everyone who helped out with my campaign. Thank you to the thousands of people who voted for me and those who sacrificed their personal time to participate. We managed to interest nearly half of the County in spite of having the least amount of
April Poetry: Who Will Speak
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. WHO WILL SPEAK by Sadie Bailey Who will speak on behalf of trees to stay saw’s bite, blade’s slash and sting? Can the
Three American Legion Groups Flap Jacks
The happy flapjack crew at the American Legion pancake breakfast, from left, Kathy Everett, Mel Winsor, Mick Stevens and Mike Hedington, Jr. Sunday, April 28 from 8 a.m. to noon at the American Legion Post By Diane Baxter Welcome, sunny smiles greet everyone, (PSA Crew/volunteers Post, Sons-of-the American-Legion,
Actors Theater Mixes Up Actors, Authors and Directors
10-Minute PlayFest Opens this Friday, April 26 The Festival of Plays that opens this Friday, April 26 at the Grange is a community-led project in which actors, authors and directors -- all local -- present original short plays to their audience. The PlayFest encourages novices and veterans alike to try
Salmonberry School’s New Teacher
Tom Rawson, new teacher at Salmonberry School Open House Monday, April 29 from 3:30 to 5 p.m. From Salmonberry School Salmonberry School is thrilled to introduce its newest faculty member, Tom Rawson, to the Orcas Island community at an Open House for all elementary grades to be held on
Come to Granny’s Attic this Saturday
The annual Granny's Attic sale is this coming Saturday, April 27. Jane Heisinger, Coordinator of the Senior Services Advisory Committee, says, "We have lots of wonderful items including special furniture and co axel cable. Who knows what treasures you will find! "We also have sewing items: a serger, a sewing
American Legion College Scholarship Drive Begins
From Judi Resch Each year, at this time, the American Legion Auxiliary Unit reaches out to the community (businesses and individuals) for the continued funding of scholarships. These scholarships are awarded to Orcas High School Seniors upon graduation. For a contribution of $25 towards these scholarships, we will post an
April Poetry: Just a Scratch on the Butt
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. JUST A SCRATCH ON THE BUTT by Audra Query Lawlor I watched him lazily cross the street his dirty white coat matted with
Guest Opinion: Privacy Endangered by High-tech Surveillance
By Errol Speed Washington State Constitution Article 1 Section 7 – INVASION OF PRIVATE AFFAIRS PROHIBITED – No person shall be disturbed in his private affairs, or his home invaded, without the authority of law. The Washington Supreme Court has interpreted the prohibition against illegal searches and seizures under
