Here’s a thought…
“The only Zen you find on the tops of mountains is the Zen you bring up there.”
ROBERT M. PIRSIG
Creative Dance Classes for Children Begin this Week
Jean Henigson announces her new schedule for Creative Dance Classes. The classes begin in November, and will continue throughout the Winter. Classes for three-year-olds are on Thursdays from strong 3:30 – 4:30 p.m. and on Saturdays from 10:30 – 11:30a.m. Also on Saturdays are classes for 4 to 5 year
School Board Hears of Strong Reserve Fund but Failing Appliances
The Orcas Island School District (OISD) budget’s in good shape, which is more than can be said for some of the heating systems and the appliances in the school cafeteria, the OISD Board heard at the regular board meeting on Oct. 28. Student enrollment climbed from 691 in September to
Orcas Park & Rec District Levy Fails to Gain Required 60% Approval
By Milene Henley County Auditor Deputy Rob Nou will be San Juan County’s new sheriff. In election night returns, he had a commanding lead of 65% versus 34% for Deputy Brent Johnson. In Council races, incumbent Bob Myhr holds a narrow 18-vote lead over Jamie Stephens for County Council member
“The Stinking Rose” Celebrated at Doe Bay Café
By Heather Watts Celebrate the Stinking Rose at Doe Bay Café — our 5th annual Garlic Feast is coming up on November 6th! Featuring local garlic varieties from Orcas Farm, La Campesina Project, Taproot, Maple Rock, Black Dog, and Doe Bay’s very own garden in a fabulous 4
Tickets on Sale Now: A Cappella Hosts Music, Merriment and More
Orcas A Cappella invites you to a yuletide celebration at Rosario mansion. The holiday event is an evening of song, feasting and holiday cheer. The choir will be joined by special guests, Susan Osborn and Ann Palmer as well as harpist, Mary Will Allen. The performance, conducted by
Nou Leads for Sheriff — Park and Rec Funding Short of 60% Approval
Updated Nov. 3 at 8:30 a.m. Myhr and Stephens race close In San Juan County issues, Rob Nou has a commanding lead of 4, 113 votes over Brent Johnson's 2,183 in the race for County Sheriff; and the votes upholding the fireworks ordinance passed by the county council last year
Letter to the Editor: Chamber Music Festival Concert Hits a High Note
When four world-class pianists sit down to two grand pianos, you know it’s going to be one exciting event. The Orcas Island Chamber Music Festival’s “Leaves of Gold” Concert on October 25th left audience members amazed. Jon Kimura Parker, Anna Polonsky, Adam Stern and Orion Weiss performed masterpieces
League of Women Voters Plan Energy Forum
The League of Women Voters of San Juan County will be holding their monthly general membership meeting at the San Juan Island Library on Monday, November 8th from 12 noon until 2 p.m. This month's topic will be a survey of energy in our region, both current and future resources.
Vote Today! Your Vote is Your Voice
San Juan County's General Election ballots are all by mail and must be sent back today. Orcas Islanders are reminded to turn in their ballots, by mail -- with a stamp!-- to the Post Office by 3 p.m. today. OR deposited in the driveway drop box at the north end
Open House for Odlin Park Renovation Nov. 3
By Stan Matthews County Communications Program Manager Plans for a project Park Board Members began endorsing nearly 35 years ago and which attracted intense public comment this summer, will be unveiled at a community meeting at the Lopez Library on November 3. The renovation of Odlin Park on Lopez Island
Community Input Needed on Arts Council
Contributed by Teddy Deane Since 2009 a small volunteer committee has been meeting to discuss the possible formation of a San Juan County Arts Council. On Thursday, November 4, from 5 to 8 p.m. at the Waterworks Gallery (315 Spring St, Friday Harbor), the community is invited to gather to
Come to Simple Sunday Supper Nov. 14
By Madie Murray Tickets are now on sale for the very first Farm to Cafeteria community fundraiser called “A Simple Sunday Supper.” It will feature the spirited toe-tapping music of Orcas’s own Anita Orne, Gordon Koenig and JP Wittman of JP and the OK Rhythm Boys. In a
“November is the dullest month” — Not this Week!
Monday, November 1 Orcas Island Public Library Trustees meeting, 9 a.m. at the Orcas Library. 376-4985. Artsmith Salon Series features screenwriter Donte Felder from Seattle at 7 p.m. at FIRE! Smokehouse and Grill in Eastsound Tuesday, November 2 Toastsmasters public meeting, 6 p.m. at the Senior Center. All are welcome
Friends at the Library Give Books for Treats
The Friends of the Orcas Island Library again celebrated Hallowe'en Trick or Treat with a free book given away to children who came in their costumes to the library. Children's Librarian Nita Couchman said that some of the favorite Hallowe'en books this year were Brave Irene, the Little
Low-down Unreal Turkey Trot Dance on Nov. 12
The Orcas Dance Club will hold “The Low-down Unreal Turkey Trot Dance" on Friday, Nov. 12 at the Odd Fellows Hall, beginning at 7:30 p.m. Tickets are $5 per person which includes a turkey raffle ticket. Additional tickets are available for $5. each. The dance will be a
Abreu Presents One-Woman Climate Show Nov. 7
Sharon Abreu will present "The Climate Monologues: A One-Woman Musical Show About Climate Change" on Sunday, Nov. 7, at the Orcas Grange. Abreu also wrote the show, which will begin at 7:30 p.m. Admission is free; donations benefit Irthlingz Arts-Based Environmental Education. For more info call 376-5773.
