Here’s a thought…
“The only Zen you find on the tops of mountains is the Zen you bring up there.”
ROBERT M. PIRSIG
Sherman Leads Orcas Choral Society at Christmas Concerts This Weekend
Choir to Sing Historic and Contemporary Christmas Music Roger Sherman, new Director of the Orcas Choral Society, has chosen music from the 16th century to contemporary classical repertoire for the Christmas concerts this weekend. “There will be many beautiful moments in this concert,” Sherman says, including “many contemporary
Lorraine Feather’s “Ages” Wins Grammy Nomination
Vocalist/songwriter Lorraine Feather's 2009 CD, "Ages," received a Grammy award nomination in the "Best Jazz Vocal Album" category. The press release for "Ages," released in February 2010 says, that the original songs on Ages "range from the hilarious to the heart-rending; Feather’s lyrics cover a wide range of topics including
The week ahead: Music, Art and Crafts and Some Business Too
Note: all events are on Orcas Island unless their locations are highlighted. Monday, Dec. 6 Orcas Island Public Library Board of Trustees Meeting 9 a.m. “Birth Works!” a free monthly birth class for expecting women and all others interested in birth and babies. “Vaccinations: new research, new guidelines, new decisions
“Art Squared” and Holiday Celebration at Artworks
The Orcas Island Artworks will celebrate the holidays on Sunday, December 12 from 3 to 6 p.m.. There is no charge for admission - everyone is invited to share refreshments and good cheer. The “Hot Wall” for the month of December will feature “Art Squared” - a collection
Cost Share Program Helps Buoy Owners Restore Eelgrass
From the Friends of the San Juans Boaters interested in greening their mooring buoys can now save some green doing so. In 2009 Friends of the San Juans received a grant from the Washington State Salmon Recovery Funding Board to map buoys in San Juan County and develop a cost
Artsmith Salon with Ellen Welcker at FIRE tonight
Salon & Writers' Open Mic this Monday is guaranteed to light a flame or two at the much-requested Eastsound location.The popular literary event will be held at 7 p.m. at FIRE restaurant in Eastsound. The featured writer is Ellen Welcker. Ellen was the first writer to ever read for the
Holiday Crafts Night for Kids this Friday
Orcas Open Arts is having its first Holiday Craft Night! The event will be this Friday, December 10 from 6-8 p.m.at the public school cafeteria. Kids ages 5-12 will be able to make handcrafted holiday gifts and decor, such as frames, magnets, gift bags and more, for family
Susan Osborn Entertains Again for Christmas
The public is invited to join Susan Osborn and Friends for a musical celebration of Christmas and the winter season. These concerts have become a community tradition here in the islands over more than 20 years. This year they will be presented not only at Susan's traditional venue,
OASIS Graduates Four Today
Rion Brandt, Piper Fohrman, Alyssa Ledgerwood and Thomas Willbanks were honored today at the OASIS (Orcas Alternative Student-Initiated Studies) High School Commencement Ceremony. The students all completed either a high-school diploma or General Education Development (GED) certification. Orcas Island School District Superintendent Barbara Kline congratulated the students as
“Less is More” at Writer’s Roundtable Dec. 11
JoEllen Moldoff, coordinator for the Writer's Roundtable says the December meeting "will focus on figuring out what we want to say using just six words. Inspired by SMITH Magazine, originators of the six- word memoir, this exercise will be the springboard for balancing brevity and expansion." The public is invited to join Rachel
Ready for Fun? The Weekend’s Full of It!
Saturday, December 4 Darvill’s Bookstore 21st Annual Holiday Party from 9:30 a.m. to 7 p.m. Everything in the store will be discounted by 15%. As always, gift wrapping is complimentary. Cookies and cider will be served all day and we will have more nibbles and beverages from 3:00 – 7:00
Free Workshops on Small Business & Farm Funding
Federal Dept. of Agriculture offers Renewable Energy and Efficiency Grant Proposals Workshops From the San Juan County Economic Development Council USDA Rural Development is sponsoring the first of a two-part Renewable Energy/Energy Efficiency workshop in Port Angeles next week, Wednesday, Dec. 8. The workshops, which are FREE, will include information about
Whale Museum Showcases LED Lighting Open House
The public is invited to an open house on Tuesday, December 14th at The Whale Museum from 2-4 pm to showcase their LED Lighting Project. Co-hosted by OPALCO and The Whale Museum, hot cider and cookies will be served and energy efficient door prizes awarded. Guests will be invited to
Agricultural Resources Committee Meets on Orcas Today
The Agricultural Resources Committee of SJC (ARC) and WSU Extension of SJC are co-sponsoring a series of meetings about agriculture in SJC. On Friday, Dec. 3, a meeting will take place at the Orcas Firehall from 11:30 a.m. to 2 p.m. Those who are unable to attend are asked to
Plastics on Our Beaches?
Contributed by Shann Weston, Anita Holladay and Marcia Spees WSU Beach Watchers - San Juan County, along with other interested volunteers, are supporting marine plastic pollution research and education under the guidance of the Port Townsend Marine Science Center. Thirty-five beaches in 12 counties around Puget Sound and the
Public School Holds Technology Sale Dec. 4
Orcas Island School District will hold a sale of surplus technology on Saturday, December 4th from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. in the school cafeteria. The sale will be run as a silent auction, with a guaranteed buy number so that anyone who wants an item can purchase it immediately
