Here’s a thought…
“The only Zen you find on the tops of mountains is the Zen you bring up there.”
ROBERT M. PIRSIG
Economic Council Brings 8 Experts to Help with Business Financing
Business Financing Seminar in Friday Harbor presented by the Economic Development Council From the San Juan County Economic Development Council Learn about a variety of business financing options available from traditional and alternative agencies and lenders, during a Business Financing Seminar presented by the San Juan County Economic Development Council.
All Hallows’ Eve Brings Out the Unearthly to Eastsound Events
Howl-o-ween Photos at Pawki’s. Bring your pets, in costume or in their birthday suits, by Pawki’s 199 Main Street in Eastsound) from 2 to 5 p.m. on Halloween for a free pet portrait! The photos will go up on our website for you to choose from and print.
New! “Marketplace” at BullWings:Orcas Issues
For those BullWings: Orcas Issues readers who would like to buy, sell, arrange, exchange or negotiate, we now offer "Marketplace" -- a short and simple way to make things happen quickly and directly. Check it out -- simply click on "Marketplace" on the right of the site, just below "News"
Medication Take Back – Free and Easy!
By Brian Rader It is time to take a look inside your medicine cabinet. Anything expired? Anything dusty from years of not being used? Anything where the label is faded and unreadable, and you don’t really know what is in there anymore? Have you been holding onto old
Funhouse Morphs into Haunted House Tonight
For Teen Night on Saturday, Oct. 30th, the Funhouse will be transformed into a Haunted House. Tours through it, called "Escape from Insanity Island," will start for the teens at 6 p.m. There will also be a costume contest with prizes awarded. From 5 to 6 p.m., younger kids will
Organic Apple Crisp Sale Supports Montessori School Scholarships
Orcas Islanders are in for a sweet treat! The hundred-year-old orchard at Orcas Montessori School provides a key ingredient for the school’s fall fundraiser. In recent years, Islanders have enjoyed classic apple pies. This fall, the school is selling organic apple crisps under the direction of professional baker
Wolf Eel: Eel, Fish or Monster? Marine Science Lecture Helps You Decide
Marine Science Lecture Series Presents Lecture by Dr. Jeff Marliave, Vancouver Aquarium Have you ever wondered if the Wolf Eel is really an eel or just a fish disguised as an eel? Or maybe even monster relic of the dinosaur era? Come hear Dr. Jeff Marliave of the
Kosiur’s Camera Work on Display at WA Fed
Starting on Monday, November 1st, Dave Kosiur will be exhibiting photographic prints of Taos Pueblo and Ranchos de Taos as Washington Federal's Artist of the Month. The prints will be on display through the month of November. The photos on display are selections from Dave's first visit to
Comment on New Fare Proposal Nov. 4 on Inter-island Ferry Meeting
The Washington State Transportation Commission has released a draft fare adjustment proposal and is now seeking public comment. The fare proposal was developed by the Ferries Division of WSDOT (WSF) in consultation with the Ferry Advisory Committee on Tariffs (FAC-T), an advisory group made up of ferry riders and members
Orcas Center’s Little Women: A Middle School Review
(Editor's note: Orcas Issues thought it would be fun to hear how Little Women comes across to today's "little women." We are pleased to present this review by Kaya Osborn, as well as the review by Carol Kulminski, following.) By Kaya Osborn A wonderful story acted out by locals, Little
Little Women Makes Big Impression
A Review by Carol Kulminski It's fun. It's entertaining. It's creative from start to finish. Opening night for Little Women was a sold-out success in every sense of the word. Sasha Hagan masterfully plays songs from the Civil War era before the show and during intermissions. The stage is outstanding and completely accomplishes
Look sharp! They’re everywhere this weekend!
Friday, October 29 Little Women at the Orcas Center Come enjoy this warm, heartfelt classic by Louisa May Alcott about four sisters growing up in a household with their mother, while their father is away at war. Orcas actor, director and teacher Robert Hall will stage an adaptation
Donte Felder is Artsmith’s Feature Writer Nov. 1
Contributed by Jennifer Brennock The next monthly literary salon presented by Artsmith will feature screenwriter Donte Felder from Seattle. The salon is Monday, November 1 at 7 p.m. at FIRE! Smokehouse and Grill in Eastsound. Donte won a humanitarian award from the Washington Education Association for his original play “The First Day”,
Ken Speck, Charles Dalton and Dave Shinstrom Honored at Chamber of Commerce Annual Meet
"Businesses Helping Other Businesses" Orcas Island Chamber of Commerce theme at Annual Meeting The Annual Orcas Island Chamber of Commerce meeting was attended by a full complement of the island's business and non-profit communities on Wednesday night. As the overflow crowd sat down to tables in Rosario's Discovery
Sixth Graders Learn the Art of Filleting
Most, if not all of you, remember dissecting a frog in your high school Biology class. Well, here’s one better - learning to fillet a salmon in your 6th Grade Farm to Classroom class. One of the salmon received by the public school from our local hatchery played
OIEF Announcement about “Food for Thought”
From the OIEF Board For the past 7 years, the Orcas Island Education Foundation has held its annual Food for Thought fundraiser in November. The OIEF Board is pleased to announce that this year, you won’t be receiving an invitation. That’s right, no great food, no amazing art, no exciting
