Here’s a thought…
“The only Zen you find on the tops of mountains is the Zen you bring up there.”
ROBERT M. PIRSIG
Deer Harbor Hosts Santa’s Ship on Saturday December 4
By Nanae Nagaoka Time for Holiday Cheer and for Santa’s Ship to return to Orcas Island! The Deer Harbor Women’s Auxiliary is pleased to announce that Santa’s Ship will stop at Deer Harbor Marina at 10 a.m. on Saturday, December 4th. Santa fans, big and small, are invited
Birth Works Class for Mothers & Moms-to-Be
The next "Birth Works!" a free monthly birth class for expecting women and all others interested in birth and babies, is coming up. On Monday, Dec. 6, the topic will be "Vaccinations: new research, new guidelines, new decisions to make." Classes are held monthly, the first Monday evening from 6:30
Vikings End Season in Game Fraught With Heavy Hits and Interceptions
The Orcas Vikings took to the Tacoma Dome field this afternoon to face the South Bend Indians in the 2B State Semi-finals. South Bend prevailed 28-12. South Bend returned the opening kick for 70-yard touchdown runback. The extra point was not successful. A second touchdown in the first quarter, followed
Santa Joins Fellow Seniors at Holiday Festival of Arts Tomorrow
The Senior Center is decked out with holiday decorations, islanders' arts and crafts and terrific raffle items in preparaion for its Annual Holiday Festival of Arts tomorrow. The holiday fundraiser for the Center's Senior Services will be held Saturday from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. at the Senior
Protect Your Holidays, Get a Flu Shot
By Stan Matthews County Communications Program Manager Influenza can knock even healthy adults and children off their feet and it takes up to two weeks for the vaccine to become effective. San Juan County’s Health Department is urging all residents to take advantage of National Influenza Immunization Week, Dec 5th
Wood’s Cove Helps out Santa with Rummage Sale
Updated Nov. 27 “Recycle, Regift, and Pay It Forward.” “Feeling the holiday spirit,” Wood’s Cove store in Eastsound advises islanders to: 1) Recycle: always a good thing for our oceans and even ore so when it is for our community. Go through kitchen cabinets, bookcases, laundryroom, garages, storage units, etc.
Holiday Wreath Sale – Now Taking Orders!
From the Orcas Montessori School The air is crisp, the children are dreaming of holiday magic, and it’s time for the 16th Annual Orcas Montessori Wreath Sale, underway for the 2010 Holiday Season. The wreaths are hand-made of noble fir and decorated with blue-berried juniper, yellow tipped incense
Does Broadband Help Your Business?
Contributed by Victoria Compton, Director County Economic Development Council The Washington State Department of Information Services is working on a statewide survey to determine what services our businesses need for broadband. So far, they’ve had very little response from San Juan County. This means that we won’t even be on
Oh Christmas Tree! Oh Salmonberry!
Contributed by Amy Lum Salmonberry School’s Annual Christmas Tree Sale will be happening again this year, starting Thanksgiving weekend! The trees are harvested from a family farm located in the Skagit Valley. We strive to find local, healthy sustainably harvested trees with no chemical treatment. There will be
Thanksgiving Poem: Thanks
Thanks By W.S. Merwin Listen with the night falling we are saying thank you we are stopping on the bridges to bow from the railings we are running out of the glass rooms with our mouths full of food to look at the sky and say thank you we are
Bus Available for Vikings Game this Friday
For the first time since 2000, the [intlink id="10524" type="post"]Vikings of Orcas have clinched a semi-final berth[/intlink] in the Tacoma Dome. They will face the South Bend Indians this Friday, Nov. 26 at 4 p.m. The winner of the game will play for the State Championship. Viking fans can ride
Audubon’s Christmas Bird Count: 111 Years of Counting
By Barb Jensen Question: What is the nationwide Audubon Christmas Bird Count (CBC)? Answer: It is the longest running Citizen Science survey in the world, and will take place December 18th in San Juan County. Tens of thousands of volunteers throughout North America will brave winter weather to add a
Special Thanksgiving Weekend Pilates Classes at Center Works Studio
Center Works Pilates Studio will be closed Thanksgiving Day, but will be offering special classes both Friday and Saturday at a 2-for-1 price to everyone! Owner Anne-Marie Schultz says, "Come on down and work off some of that Holiday cheer -- bring a friend or family member!" The special classes
Help Senior Services with Orcas on the Go! Coupon Books
By Gwyneth Burrill Help support your Orcas Island Seniors with the purchase of "ORCAS ON THE GO !" coupon books. The last of the coupon books will be for sale at this Saturday's Senior Center Holiday Fair from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. With seven months left in this
Thank You OPALCO!
Once again, the brave OPALCO employees came to our rescue! I closed the library early, and headed home, watching for falling branches (or even trees), built a fire and settled in with candles and lanterns. ONLY 2 hours later, the power was back on. I then went out to check
Myhr Requests Recount in Lopez Council Race
By San Juan County Auditor Milene Henley The San Juan County Canvassing Board met [Tuesday, Nov. 23] to certify the results of the 2010 General Election. In a close race, Jamie Stephens of Lopez defeated incumbent Bob Myhr, also of Lopez, for the District 6 Council seat. Eleven votes and
