Here’s a thought…
“If you don’t vote you don’t exist. It is the only place where we’re all equal, the voting booth.”
GLORIA STEINEM
International Ocean Mapping Conference to be held at Rosario Resort April 30- May 4
by John Aschoff People used to think of the ocean’s resources as inexhaustible. Today we know better. Despite that knowledge, a growing human population and increasing economic development will continue to place pressure on life in the oceans, and we have to get smarter if that life is
Orcas Island Library presents “Business Basics” during Money Smart Week April 21-28
Monday, April 23, 5:30 – 6:30 p.m. at the Orcas Public Library Managing a business requires a comprehensive understanding of your business strategy, operations, financial condition, and future directions. The Orcas Public Library will provide a one-hour introduction to the course, "Business Basics," and show how the information can be
Breaking News: Ranker Secures $1M for OISD
from Janet Brownell This week the Orcas Island School District (OISD) learned of some exciting news coming out of the most recent Special Budget Session. Senator Kevin Ranker (D) has secured $1 million dollars in capital funds to be used for vital improvements to the Orcas Island public schools. Working
Concert Spirituel Brings Beethoven & Schubert to Rosario
Sunday, April 22, 1:30 p.m., Rosario Music Room Concert Spirituel presents guitarist Oleg Timofeyev, flutist Jeffrey Cohan and violist Steve Creswell in “1820: Flute, Viola and Guitar,” a rare program of great chamber music from the time of Beethoven and Schubert on period instruments on Sunday afternoon,
April Poetry: Conquest & How a Ghost Dissolves
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. Conquest A fly lands on my pen this morning — slender, small, with elegant pointed head. He likes the smooth white shank, the
Oh, What A Night!
By Madie Murray Friday the 13th was certainly not unlucky for the Farm to Cafeteria Program when a sell-out of 200 people enjoyed a truly memorable evening of food and film organized by Marc Turtletaub and friends. The Madrona Room at the Orcas Center was transformed into a lovely cocoon
Tree Grafting Demo Tomorrow
Sunday, April 15, 2–3 p.m., at the Bullock's Homestead from Learner Limbach 1:00-2:00 Potluck with Bullock's Community and Visitors 2:00-3:00 Topworking Demonstration with Q&A James Most will topwork a tree, showing how to graft new varieties onto an already established fruit tree. Q&A during and after. This is an excellent
Democratic Precinct Caucuses in San Juan County
Sunday, April 15, 1:00 p.m. by Jamie Stephens San Juan County Democrats will be meeting on Sunday, April 15, at 1:00 pm for the 2012 Democratic precinct caucuses. The caucuses will determine Presidential candidate preference and select delegates to the County convention and legislative district caucuses. Locations for the San
Orkila’s Zipline Open to the Public Again!
YMCA Camp Orkila would like to invite the public to come out and take a ride on its 1000-ft Zip Line! We will be holding by-appointment only Community Zip days on the following dates: Sunday April 22, 12:30-3:30 p.m. Friday May 4, 2-5 p.m. If interested, you must
Calling all Partners in Philanthropy
By Hilary Canty, Executive Director, Orcas Island Community Foundation The Annual Community [Foundation] grants process is underway. Over 25 organizations serving the Orcas community have applied for funding, and the Orcas Island Community Foundation Grants Committee has completed site visits, evaluated the proposals and vetted the projects. Now the Foundation
April Poetry: Remington
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. Remington I heard a rap at the door. There it was, suspended like a do-not-disturb sign. Mother’s old portable returned last night. I
New State Budget: Cut Social Services; Tax DIY Tobacco Smokers; Delay Local Payments
State saves over $200 million by temporary hold on sending tax revenues back to localities where they're collected From the Olympian.com By Rachel La Corte of the Associated Press Gov. Chris Gregoire said Thursday [April 12] the recently concluded legislative session was her most difficult, but she was happy with the
Chamber Music Festival Makes Music Education Fun!
From the Orcas Island Chamber Music Festival There will be music and dancing when popular music educator Rachel Buchman returns to Orcas to visit pre-school students April 26 – May 1. She’ll teach songs and the language of music to the young ones and coach teachers in
Habitat Restoration Opportunities Abound on Orcas
Sound Stewardship Training Begins at Earth Day Work Party on April 21 By Rachel Benbrook Hundreds of volunteers from all over Puget Sound have learned about nearshore habitat restoration and volunteer management through People For Puget Sound’s Sound Stewardship Program. Participants have gained valuable experience and job skills by
Reclaiming the Concrete Wilderness: a Lesson from Seattle
From Crosscut.com and Green Acre Radio By Martha Baskin As spring turns a warm corner, there’s no better place to experience it than a wetland, alive with swallows and the chorus of frogs. One wetland, once the former “Naval Air Station Seattle at Sand Point,” is about metamorphosis — of both
April Poetry: Have Something Left
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. Have Something Left Could use a skull like a woodpecker so when it comes time to rest that nappy that knotty that catkin
