Here’s a thought…
“It wasn’t a Blue Wave; it was an American Tsunami!”
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
The Weekend — Lots to Do and Places to Be
Friday, April 13 'Safety Not Guaranteed,' World Premiere independent film, a Sundance Film Festival 2012 Screenwriter Award Winner! At the Orcas Center Local food will be provided by The Kitchen and includes a full bar and music! Dinner is 6 - 8 pm, Movie is 8 pm - 10 pm
New Funhouse Commons Events Start Next Week
SAT Prep Class This class is for students preparing for the May 5 or June 2 SAT Test. April 24, 26, May 1 & 3. 5 - 6 p.m. Call 376-7177 to register. Spring Soccer Registration and cleat exchange on April 23 at 4 p.m. at The Funhouse Commons. Practice
Comment on Summer Ferry Schedule Proposals
From the San Juan Ferry Advisory Committee Washington State Ferries (WSF) has posted the proposed summer schedule here: https://www.wsdot.wa.gov/Ferries/Service/ScheduleProposals.htm The schedule has been carefully reviewed by both WSF and the Ferry Advisory Committee ( FAC). There are relatively few changes from last summer: Some 5 or 10 minute adjustments to
Guest Editorial: Coal Terminal Threatens Marine Life
By Jan Ehrlichman, Mark Mayer, Donna Riordan and Michael Riordan Goldman Sachs, SSA Marine, Peabody Coal and BNSF Railway are plotting to build a huge port facility near Orcas that would ship coal to China but severely impact the vulnerable Salish Sea environment. Citizens of Whatcom County are
Japanese Flower Arranging (Ikebana): Spring Season Begins
By Joan Stamm The Spring Ikebana class will begin Saturday, April 21 at 2 p.m., and will also meet on Wednesday April 25tat 1 p.m. Class meets regularly April through October. Beginners are welcome, and no previous experience is necessary. Cost is $15 per class and will include
April Poetry: Dead Reckoning
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. Dead Reckoning The sea was calm when first I cast my unused line. Aptly, adeptly you caught it. Your calloused, knowing hands twisting,
Letter to the Editor: Help Landscape Moran Park
Saturday, April 14, between 8 a.m. and 4 p.m. at Moran State Park The play structure in Moran State Park is open and yet maybe you thought the orange fence was an indication that it was closed. The orange fence is only a sign of ongoing perimeter work -- which
