Here’s a thought…
“And, frankly, I would like to make the U.S.-Canada relationship boring again.”
RICK LARSEN
Orcas Ceramicists Hold Second Annual “Soup Bowl” Fundraising Dinner
Penny helps students, Soeth Quintero and Jeiri Velazquez make their bowls from scratch. By Madie Murray “Feeding souls and bodies by giving to each other on multiple levels.” Friday, March 15 - 5:30 to 7:30 p.m. at the Public School Cafeteria. Inspired by an International project called “Empty
Letter to the Editor: Students Benefit from Aldorts’ Generosity
To the Editor: Thanks to the generosity of Naomi and Harvey Aldort, on Friday, February 15th, Orcas Island Middle and High School students in grades 8 to 12 were given the opportunity to spend the afternoon with Abraham Lincoln and the passage of the constitutional amendment to abolish slavery. We
Nominate a Neighbor for a Good Steward Award
From the Stewardship Network of the San Juans Do you have a friend or neighbor that you’ve noticed takes exceptional care of their land? Perhaps you know a teacher that inspires their students to understand and care for the environment or a business that has been a leader in sustainable
Community Breakfast at the Senior Center
Wednesday, March 6, 8-9:30 a.m. Join the Whatcom/ San Juan Senior Nutrition Program and Orcas Island Senior Center March 6th, for a Community Breakfast at the Center to benefit Meals on Wheels, and help ensure that no senior on Orcas Island goes hungry. The breakfast is part of March for
Paul Taylor 2 Dance Company — Fantastic!
Paul Taylor Dance Company again visits Orcas Island --next Saturday night! See dance world’s legend Paul Taylor’s Taylor 2 Dance Company at Orcas Center on Saturday, March 9 at 7: 30 pm. Choreographer Paul Taylor is the last living member of the pantheon that created America’s indigenous art
Letter to the Editor: Substitute Locale for Exchange Needed
Don’t know about you, but I feel separation pangs when the Exchange comes to mind. Where can I take left-over items from the Fidelis Flea Market? Surely someone would like my too-small sweaters, and this extra mixing bowl; I’d like to pick up some seed trays for my spring planting,
April Poetry: Lush April Rains
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. LUSH APRIL RAINS by Elizabeth Myhr lush april rains a river bends through the grass and so the grass flows and so the
March: It’s Science Fair Month, and Not Just for Kids
Aiden McGregor stands in front of the trebuchet made with his brother and friends under the direction of their father. They won first prize in the 2011 Science Fair. Thanks to Jodi Luft! from Funhouse Commons Pete Moe, Krista Bouchey March 30th is the 10th annual Funhouse Commons
Letter to the Editor: Shop at Homegrown
I am writing to ask those who enjoy Homegrown, to please shop there in the next few weeks.Homegrown is open 10 to 6 week days and during the day on weekends. Spend $20, $30, $40, $50 or more. We need to help out this store... they are great people and are
San Juan County Council Special Meeting – Community Conversation #2
From Ingrid Gabriel, San Juan County Council Clerk Tuesday, March 5, 6 p.m. at the Eastsound Fire Hall The second of four Community Conversations will focus on the issue of “Public Services.” Building on the previous discussion on “Quality of Life,” islanders will be asked to discuss two major questions.
School-Public Library Services: the Discussion Continues
From Phil Heikkinen, Orcas Island Public Library Director On Tuesday, March 5, from 8 to 10 a.m. there will be Supplemental Meeting in the ongoing discussion about providing the best possible library services for students for the long-term. The Library Board of Trustees, the School Board, and Library and School
“Telling Your Story” at the Writer’s Roundtable
Saturday, March 9 from 1-3 p.m. at the Public Library JoEllen Moldoff will facilitate the next session of the monthly Writer's Roundtable, "Telling Your Story." Whether you have a memoir floating around in your mind, or are actually in the process of writing one, this session of the Writer’s Roundtable
Letter to the Editor: Sharing Libraries
Years ago, I taught in Manlius NY, where the local public library was within the middle school building. It was open during school to students and the community, and accessible after school hours via an exterior door which kept the school facilities separate. It was well-used by all, providing valuable
Kindlings WinterFest Features Speaker Lauren Winner
From Dick Staub, Pastor, Orcas Island Community Church WinterFest will soon be here — March 8-10. The theme this year is “My Spiritual Journey (So Far): Notes on a Mid-Faith Crisis.” Kindlings WinterFest is an annual lecture series featuring leading thinkers on issues of contemporary importance. It is a
Herring Featured in this Year’s Tides of March
The silvery, slippery herring By Russel Barsh Herring are the guests of honor at this year’s Tides of March marine education event at Eastsound Fire Hall, organized by Kwiaht and the volunteers of the Indian Island Marine Health Observatory. “Sea cucumber sandwiches, starfish cookies, peanut-worm butter brownies, puff-pastry
Poet & Scientist to Speak of the Sea
Saturday, March 2, 6 pm at Darvill's Bookstore Diary of the One Swelling Sea by Orcas poet Jill McCabe Johnson From JoEllen Moldoff Darvill's Bookstore invites the public to a special event celebrating the release of Jill McCabe Johnsons' poetry collection, Diary of the One Swelling Sea. Her
