Here’s a thought…
“It wasn’t a Blue Wave; it was an American Tsunami!”
Expedition Talk to Support Education Foundation
Tuesday, April 24 at 7 p.m. at the Orcas Island Senior Center From Janet Brownell This past summer, Orcas Islanders Shawna Franklin and Leon Somme took 44 days away from their kayak school, Body Boat Blade to paddle around 700 nautical miles around Vancouver Island. Vancouver Island can
OICC Women’s Annual Spring Luncheon and Fashion Show – Saturday May 5
By Sue Lewis Great food, wonderful fashions for all ages, and beautiful ambiance will make May 5, 2012 a day to remember. The Orcas Island Community Church Women's Annual Spring Luncheon and Fashion Show will be held at Moran State Park - Camp Moran Environmental Learning Center (ELC). The theme
April Poetry: Grief
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. Grief 1. Grief stuffs my mouth with sawdust. Yet everything in me wants out, a flock of birds wanting home. 2. My heart,
Orcas Parks and Rec Has Big Summer Plans
By Ken Brown At the Orcas Island Parks and Recreation District’s meeting on April 12, it was clear that they are preparing for a busy, active summer season. A playground structure has been donated by community members for public use. David Johnson, who is the Orcas Island School District (OISD)
The Week Ahead: It’s Spring Break!
Monday, April 16 Orcas Island School District schools are on Spring Break this week! The Funhouse Commons is open all week to provide activities and entertainment. Call 376-7177. Tuesday, April 17 Donate your collectibles to Granny's Attic from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. at the Orcas Senior Center in Eastsound.
Art a Big Part of Granny’s Attic Collection
Joe Floren, photographer and painter, is one of several artists who are offering their best work to benefit the Orcas Island Senior Center. Joe's photographs will be for sale at the annual fundraiser on Saturday, April 28, along with other artists' donations and recycled treasures from many an
Canine Capers: Leash Pulling
By Lesley Liddle Lesley Liddle is a certified service and pet dog trainer. First Mate Lulu is a Corgi/Red Heeler with spots like a baby harbor seal; Crewman Leonard is a Chihuahua/Doxie with tall ears like a rabbit. Both dogs have very short legs and were originally found in California
Deer Harbor Community Club Dedicates Sign, Plaque
from Clay Parsons Friday evening, April 13, Deer Harbor Community Club (DHCC) members dedicated a new sign and historic plaque. The free standing wood sign, approximately 9 ft. X 6 ft. in size, is located in the center of the Community Club lawn facing Deer Harbor Road and
April Poetry: On the Ganges & Missive 101
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. On the Ganges At Benares— Most sacred city in all of India There are those paragons, who In the cool of the day
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
