Here’s a thought…
“It wasn’t a Blue Wave; it was an American Tsunami!”
Get Your Contra On
Saturday, May 11, 7:30–10 p.m., Odd Fellows Hall from Jan Martindale Tapsalteerie, based in Seattle, has been playing for contra dances in the Northwest for 13 years. They play an eclectic mix of old favorites and newer innovations for their own and the dancers’ amusement, and will bringing a fun
Country Corner Day this Saturday
From Liz Longworth Country Corner Day will be Saturday May 4th from 10 am to 2pm. There will be Horse Rides, a Bounce House, Free Hot Dogs, Root Beer Floats, Mothers Day Cards with Orcas Angels. We will also be introducing Sushi! Please join us at this family event to
Shoreline Master Plan Process Continues
From Colin Maycock, Senior Planner, County Department of Planning and Development The first public hearing on the Shoreline Master Program (SMP) update with the Planning Commission is scheduled to begin. The hearing will begin at or after 8:45 a.m., Thursday May 9, 2013, in the County Council Chambers, 55 Second
Senior Project: Effects of War
Aidan McCormick spent dozens, if not hundreds, of hours on his Senior Project. by Lin McNulty Orcas Island High School Senior Aidan McCormick admits he is a history buff, with perhaps a bit of curiosity about war. Working as a technician on the recent Actors Theater production of
Thank you Charlie!
Thanks, Charlie, from Mandy and all the kids! By Madie Murray When a plea went out from Mandy Randolph about needing wood chips for the school garden paths, Rick Markov, a former school principal who now lives on Orcas Island and volunteers for several Farm to Cafeteria events,
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
