Here’s a thought…
“It wasn’t a Blue Wave; it was an American Tsunami!”
Next Session Last for Proposed Charter Changes
From the San Juan County Charter Review Commission Outreach Committee The next meeting of the San Juan County Charter Review Commission (CRC) is on Saturday April 14 at the Orcas Hotel from 8 a.m. to 3 p.m. (with a break for lunch). Public input is welcomed and there is time
Marine Debris Stuck under Obstruction Pass Dock
By Caroline Buchanan At Obstruction Pass dock this morning, debris was floating in the water, blocking the forward, south end of the dock. Concerned about the danger to navigation and wildlife, Caroline Buchanan of Obstruction Island, attempted to pull it out of the water. She found it was
Letter to the Editor: Thanks from a Grateful Food Bank
There has been concern that the Food Bank was in dire need of food items and funding, and the Board would like to apologize for what appeared to be empty shelves. In the course of a week or season, there are times when certain items are not abundant. Case in
Verdi’s La Traviata Sings of the Working Girl
Verdi’s La Traviata streams from the Metropolitan Opera to Orcas Center on Sunday, April 15 French soprano Natalie Dessay, one of the world’s greatest singing actresses and the star of the Live in HD transmissions of La Fille du Régiment, La Sonnambula, and Lucia di Lammermoor, sings the
Orcas Kiwanians Start E-Recycle Drive
The Orcas Island Kiwanis Club is holding an E-Recycle Fundraiser. They say, "Yes you can pay someone to take it away!" and will be collecting electronic items listed below on Saturday, April 21, from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. in the St Francis parking lot, near the corner of Mt.
April Poetry: cradle
cradle one day in the deepest place where the dark has smothered the young trees I kneeled and looked into the humus cradle and found under the moss quilt a sleeping newt belly the color of witch’s butter breath cool and slow it took only a finger to lift him
Tea Time and Flowered Bonnets at the Senior Center Tomorrow
The Orcas Island Senior Center invites the public to its monthly Tea Service at 2 p.m. in the Lundeen Room on Wednesday, April 11. The tables are decorated with pastel tablecloths, flowers and fine china. Guests are encouraged to wear flowered hats to the tea, and come and
April Poetry: Why I May Have to Kill Gerry & True North
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. Why I May Have to Kill Gerry Did you do that as a child, he asks, gazing at the hooked rug I created
Bring Your Collections to Granny’s Attic
Tuesdays, until April 24 from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. at the Senior Center Granny’s Attic is Orcas Island's Spring Senior Center fundraiser. On Saturday, April 28, islanders will be able to browse through the rooms and halls of the Senior Center, the ultimate treasure hunter's delight. Until
Audubon Field Trip April 15 on San Juan Island
From Barbara Jensen, San Juan Islands Audubon Society In celebration of the spring birding season San Juan Islands Audubon will be co-sponsoring a presentation on the watercolors of John James Audubon and offering a field trip on San Juan Island, Sunday, April 15. All islanders of any birding skill are welcome
Canine Capers: Don’t Just Say No
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
Upgrade Your Mooring Buoy, Restore Eelgrass for Free
By Tina Whitman To restore eelgrass, your mooring buoy can be upgraded…for FREE! Approximately one third of all the mooring buoys in the inland waters of Washington State are located in San Juan County and most are concentrated in bays that also support sensitive marine habitats such as eelgrass. Buoys that
Spaghetti Dinner on Wednesday
Wednesday, April 11, 5 p.m., School Cafeteria from Kyle Freeman The 7th and 8th grade student body of Orcas Island Middle School invites the community to join us for our 33rd annual Spaghetti Dinner on April 11th in the school cafeteria. We will have two seatings for dinner, 5:00 pm
History Matinee to Feature Barfoot-Hodde, Welch
Sunday, April 15, 3–5 p.m., Senior Center Lundeen Room Updated April 12 at 3 p.m. In a continuing monthly series sponsored by the Orcas Island Historical Museum, two of the island’s most seasoned historians will share the stage this Sunday. Jane (Willis) Barfoot-Hodde was born on the Willis
April Poetry: Words
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. Words As dusk descends into darkness, it wraps us Each inside the curtain of night. The words we speak fly through the ethers
Letter to the Editor: Become Aware of Ways to Help Food Bank
To the Editor: I wasn't aware that the Food Bank had a Website and it has all of the info anyone would need to donate. Thank you again! The following is from the Orcas Food Bank Website for all those who wish to help! Thank you all for your generous
