Here’s a thought…
“When the last tree is cut, the last fish is caught, and the last river is polluted; when to breathe the air is sickening, you will realize, too late, that wealth is not in bank accounts and that you can’t eat money.”
ALANIS OBOMSAWIN
Editorial | About that Rock Island debt post, and the woman who wrote it
-- by Lin McNulty, Managing Editor -- When Judy McGrath originally sent us an email outlining her concerns about Rock Island this week, she suggested that Orcas Issues might want to investigate. She was not willing to release her name. In an email response, it was explained that Orcas Issues
Inslee and Ferguson denounce Trump assault on the Clean Water Act
Gov. Jay Inslee and Attorney General Bob Ferguson released a statement in response to President Trump's press conference [Tuesday] where he announced an executive order curtailing states' legal authority under Section 401 of the Clean Water Act. “The president’s action today is an unprecedented assault on the right and obligation
Farm to Classroom seeks community support to build greenhouse in heart of beloved garden
-- from Colleen Stewart -- Farm to Classroom is seeking community support to build a new lasting greenhouse in the heart of our beloved garden. This winter, winds deconstructed our temporary greenhouse of two years, a 12' x 24' Gothic arch structure made of recycled materials. Our desired kit, undergoing
Buchanan offering basic watercolor course
Monday - Tuesday April 29 - 30, Thursday - Friday May 2 - 3, 9:30 a.m. - 3:30 p.m., Olga Community Club -- from Caroline Buchanan -- On April 29 -30 and May 2 - 3, Caroline Buchanan is offering a Basic Watercolor course to launch want-to-be watercolorists into painting
San Juan Island National Historical Park accepting applications for 2019 Teacher Ranger Program
-- from Brandon Cadwell for San Juan Island National Historical Park -- San Juan Island National Historical Park announces that it is accepting applications for the 2019 Teacher Ranger Teacher (TRT) program. Teacher Ranger Teacher is a professional development opportunity for K-12 teachers to spend the summer acquiring new skills
Extra, extra: Learn how newspapers may tell the story of your ancestors
Tuesday, April 16, 10:30 a.m. - 12:30 p.m., Orcas Library -- from Kathi Ciskowski -- “Extra, Extra, Read All About It”, Orcas Island Genealogy Club delves into newspapers, books, and other resources which are available to help tell the story of your ancestors. Learn how to discover and utilize these
Across Borders – An invitation to join a conversation about decolonization
Sunday, April 14, 2 - 6 p.m., Odd Fellows Hall -- from Monica Steele -- Across Borders will be holding space for the first official meeting at the Odd Fellows Hall on Sunday, April 14, 2 - 6 p.m. This is an opportunity for those who are interested in identifying
Dixie Adair Budke, PhD, to speak on “The Gleaner’s Dilemma”
Friday, April 12, 5 - 6 p.m., Eastsound Fire Station -- from Jeanne McPherson for Orcas Rotary -- Orcas Rotary invites our community to learn about a new project on Lopez Island that may be of interest here: gleaning unharvested fruit by volunteers. Please join us to learn the potential
2019 – 2020 budget to be presented, discussed at special School Board meeting
Thursday, April 11, 5 p.m., Orcas School Library -- from Orcas Island School District -- The Orcas Island School Board will meet in a special meeting on Thursday, April 11 at 5 p.m., in the Orcas School Library for a special meeting on the 2019 - 2020 budget AGENDA 5:00PM
Celebrate 40 years of Spaghetti Dinner Fundraiser
Friday, April 12, 5 or 6:30 p.m., Orcas School Cafeteria -- from Phil Carter for Orcas Middle School ASB -- The Orcas Island Middle School students would like to invite everyone to our fundraiser - the 40th annual Spaghetti Dinner Fundraiser - this Friday! Tickets can be purchased at the door
This Thursday, Port to provide update on Master Plan at public meeting
Thursday, April 11, 4:30 p.m., Airport Conference Room -- from Katie Wilkins, Orcas Issues reporter -- The Port of Orcas will be holding its regular meeting this Thursday, April 11th at 4:30 p.m. in the airport conference room. You can read the published meeting agenda HERE. The agenda includes several
High School student to introduce classmates to opera for his senior project
-- from Luke Pietsch, Orcas High School Senior -- People have a lot of preconceptions about operas; that they are boring, a thing of the past, or strictly for ‘old people’. My name is Luke Pietsch, and for my senior project at Orcas Island High School, I hope to change
Community Foundation invests in Island Loan Fund to increase access to housing
-- from Crystal Mossman for OPAL Community Land Trust -- From left, Hilary Canty, executive director of OICF, Julie Brunner, OPAL housing manager, and Jamie Cier, branch manager at Washington Federal Bank and member of the Island Loan Fund committee celebrate the $150,000 OICF has committed to the Loan Fund.
PlayFest readies for auditions
Sunday April 14, 3-5 p.m., and Wednesday April 17, 6 to 8 p.m. Orcas Grange -- from Aaimee Johnson for Actors Theater of Orcas Island -- We will be holding auditions for PlayFest 2019 on Sunday April 14 from 3-5 p.m., and Wednesday April 17 from 6 to 8 p.m.
EDC to host 10th annual economic forecast luncheon
Wednesday, May 8, 11:30 a.m. - 1:30 p.m., Brickworks -- from Victoria Compton, San Juan County Economic Development Council -- Join the conversation on San Juan County – Cross-Borders, Cross-Industries at the 10th Annual EDC Economic Forecast Luncheon, held at Brickworks in Friday Harbor on Wednesday, May 8th from 11:30 a.m. until 1:30
Play, sing, or listen: Grange Open Mic the place to be
Tuesday, April 16, 6:45 p.m., Orcas Grange -- from Mandy Troxel -- Open Mic at the Orcas Grange, Tuesday, April 16. Doors open and signups begin at 6:45, music begins at 7 p.m. We've got a new format to try: due to the great turnout of musicians, each artist will
