Here’s a thought…
“The only Zen you find on the tops of mountains is the Zen you bring up there.”
ROBERT M. PIRSIG
Halloween -Day of the Dead Labyrinth Walk
A Halloween (All Hallows' Eve) - Day of the Dead Labyrinth Walk is scheduled at Emmanuel Church Parish Hall in Eastsound on Sunday, Oct. 31 from 3 to 5 p.m. The public of all ages is welcome to attend including costumed children.
Letter to the Editor: Urgent to Invest in Orcas Park and Rec
When we asked our children what their most memorable island activities have been outside of school, we weren't surprised to hear that the majority have been related to Orcas Rec and the Funhouse: learning to swim, learning to sail, Buck Park sports, circus camp, soccer camp, cooking class, activities at
Election Interview: Rob Nou Runs for County Sheriff
Sheriff Bill Cumming has served for 24 years as San Juan County Sheriff. Orcas Issues presents profiles of the two candidates hoping to succeed Cumming: Brent Johnson and Rob Nou. The following two articles are courtesy of in-person interviews with the two candidates. The County Sheriff supervises eight officers on
Author Jack Nisbet Comes to Introduce The Collector to Darvill’s
Darvill's Bookstore will host regional, award-winning author Jack Nisbet on Thursday evening, October 28th, at 5:30 pm. He is the author of six books, the newest being The Collector: David Douglas and the Natural History of the Northwest. The book was a winner of the 2010 Pacific Northwest Bookseller's Association
Ferry Capacity Restored on San Juan Inter-Island Routes after Kittitas Breakdown
Washington State Department of Transportation Assistant Secretary for Ferries, David Moseley announce that, as of Oct. 22, capacity is being restored on the Mukilteo/Clinton and San Juan inter-island routes with a series of boat moves following the return of the Kaleetan from its Eagle Harbor period. The San Juans inter-island
Guest Opinion: Women Voters’ Forums Observe ‘Empty Chair’ Rule
We want to sincerely thank the communities who hosted the League of Women Voters (LWV) Forums and the candidates that participated in the Forums this past weekend. We appreciated the large citizen turnout at the Forums on all four islands. All of you helped further the League's goal to give voters an opportunity to
Renovation Plans for Odlin Park to be Unveiled November 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
Letter to the Editor: Vote Yes for the Orcas Island Park and Recreation Levy
Orcas Islanders created the Orcas Island Park and Recreation District by a 72% majority in last November’s election. We elected five volunteer commissioners who over the last year worked tirelessly to build a realistic operational model and supporting budget. The words transparent, fiscally responsible, collaborative, and comprehensive, are some that
Brennock Teaches Two-day Free Writing Course
Orcas writer Jennifer Brennock will teach the class, "Writing from a Writer's Vantage Point" on Veterans Day weekend at the San Juan Island Library. Brennock asks, "What’s your vantage point? Is it limited, omniscient, or objective? Would changing the vantage point of your prose or poem create more spark and
Kids: Trick-or-Treat for Books at the Library on Halloween!
Kids and parents are invited to stop by the meeting room at the Orcas Island Public Library for a chance to show off their Halloween costumes and trick-or-treat for a book on Sunday, October 31st from 3 to 5 p.m. Come in and pick out a book and
Letter to the Editor: Yes Vote for Orcas Park and Rec a Good Investment
Last year Islanders created the Orcas Island Parks and Recreation district. Now is our chance to vote yes to put funding behind the district so that it can benefit our community. Our elected Parks and Recreation Commissioners have crafted a frugal budget that will allow us to oversee a recreation
Letter to the Editor: 4-H Trail Blazers Benefit from “Amazing” Generosity
Last week I wrote a letter to the paper hoping that the money that was stolen from the Orcas Island Trail Blazers 4-H Club would be returned. Unfortunately that didn’t happen. What did happen is that some amazing and very kind people donated money to make up for what was stolen.
Lots of Autumn Events this Weekend!
Friday, Oct. 22 Orcas Hotel Pub Night with Martin Lund and Gene Nery. 6 p.m. at the Orcas Hotel. 376-4300. Origami Ghosts Live music in the Doe Bay Café. They have a warm and friendly tunes comparable to Modest Mouse with a calming cello. The show is free, and there
Letter to the Editor: Park and Rec’s Proposition 1 Funds Necessary Services
I recently received my ballot and voters pamphlet in the mail. Needless to say, the word tax appears more than almost any other word. In reading through the various initiatives it is clear to me that whether you are in favor of a tax or opposed to taxes, this election
Islanders Sponsor Preschoolers Through Appleseed Fund
By Alyson Stephens In response to a dramatic increase in need for tuition assistance, Orcas Montessori School announces its new Appleseed Fund. "It's our mission to make quality preschool programming available to as many island children as possible," says Director Teresa Chocano, "and this year we've experienced an
Get Behind the San Juan Bluebirds (and the San Juan Preservation Trust!)
Contributed by the Staff and Board of the San Juan Preservation Trust In March 2011, the San Juan Islands Western Bluebird Reintroduction Project (for which the San Juan Preservation Trust is a coordinating partner) will enter its fifth year. We typically apply for grants from agencies and foundations
