Here’s a thought…
“The only Zen you find on the tops of mountains is the Zen you bring up there.”
ROBERT M. PIRSIG
Culture & Cuisine of Shoreline Edibles at Camp Orkila
Marine Science Lecture Series Presents lecture and book signing with Jennifer Hahn Seaweed salad? Pickled kelp? “When the tide is out, the table is set” goes the old Coast Salish saying. On the evening of Tuesday, October 12 at 7:00 p.m., Jennifer Hahn, writer, illustrator, wilderness guide, and naturalist will
Endow Orcas Hosts Stewardship Seminar Oct. 8
The Endow Orcas Committee of the Orcas Island Community Foundation is sponsoring a workshop this Friday morning to focus on stewardship of organizational donors. Sharon Holden – a development professional from WSU and the architect of many successful fund raising endeavors, will headline the program. The workshop will be an
Orcas Crossroads Lecture Series Presents Louis Wolcher: “What is Justice Today?”
The second lecture event of this year’s Orcas Crossroads Lecture Series is on Sunday, October 10, 2 p.m. at Orcas Center. The Crossroads Committee selects lecture topics of both local and global import and brings speakers with substantial expertise in those topics to Orcas. The upcoming lecture is
Self-Hypnosis Class at the Library
A series of classes, titled "Self-Hypnosis For A Healthier, Slimmer You" will be offered by Viginia Erhardt, PH.D, at the Orcas Island Public Library. The four weekly classes will on Thursdays beginning October 21 and running through November 11th, from 6-8pm. Learn self-hypnosis to harness your imagination and your subconscious
County Economic Agency Offers Free Business Planning & Financing Workshop Oct. 18
The San Juan County Economic Development Council will present a free half-day workshop for small businesses and entrepreneurs on Orcas, Monday, October 18, from 9:00 a.m. until 12:30 p.m. The business and financing workshop course material will be presented by James McCafferty, director of the Skagit/San Juan Islands Small Business
EPRC: Mount Property, Mt. Baker Rd. & Streetscape
Council member Fralick to report on CAO and waste disposal issues Eastsound Planning Review Committee (EPRC) will meet on Thursday, Oct. 7, to review and discuss recent County and Council progress on Eastsound issues. It will meet from 3 to 5 p.m. at the Eastsound Fire Hall. On the agenda
Letter to Editor: Bob Myhr Endorsement
I will vote for Bob Myhr. !t is not often that our county leadership is endowed with someone who combines a passionate desire to preserve and enhance the beauty, community, and life-giving natural resources of our county; a resume of organizational leadership and practical work experience that virtually matches the checklist of CEOs of U.S. companies and
Orcas Horns Strut Their Stuff!
Orcas Horns will play a lively show at Orcas Center on Saturday, October 9. Comprised of eight of the island’s most gifted musicians, Orcas Horns will be joined by a few guest artists, including some from the local dance community. Led by trumpet player Steve Alboucq, Orcas Horns
Museum Sculpture to be Dedicated Oct. 9
By Irene Ekberg The Heron sculpture by Todd Spalti was installed at the Orcas Island Historical Museum June 28th. It quickly became a focal point for the Museum, almost constantly surrounded by photographers and viewers of all ages. The Museum has been waiting to hold an official dedication until adjacent
League of Women Voters’ Forum Oct. 16
The League Of Women Voters of The San Juans invites the public to attend the 2010 Orcas candidates forum for the General Election on Saturday, October 16th from 10 a.m. to noon at the Orcas Senior Center. Candidates for the following positions have been invited: U.S Representative, Congressional District 2;
The Week Ahead: Wide Spectrum of Events, Whether Days are Grey or Golden
Monday, October 4 Movie Night at the Doe Bay Cafe. This week's movie is "Big Night," a film about two brother's desperately trying to save their fine Italian resturant by luring a celebrity there and wowing him with their scrumptious food. Free popcorn at showtime, 7:30 p.m. Free movie, half-priced
OPALCO Plans Power Outage October 15
All of Shaw Island and OPALCO members in Olga Village and to the west on Orcas Island will experience a power outage beginning at midnight on Friday, October 15th and ending by 4:00 am. The planned outage is necessary for OPALCO crews to replace an old pole with a new
Get Your Booth for the Senior Center Holiday Festival of Arts
The Senior Center is having its annual Holiday Festival of Arts on the Saturday after Thanksgiving, November 27th, from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. There are still tables available for artists to participate. The cost is $30.00 and 10% of any profits over the first $100.00. Interested artists
Brilliant Traces with Milligan & Stamper Goes to Seattle
Three performances at the Orcas Grange, Oct. 14-16 By Doug Bechtel Last year the Actors Theater of Orcas Island staged “Brilliant Traces,” the critically acclaimed play by Cindy Lou Johnson, starring Melinda Milligan and Norm Stamper and directed by Doug Bechtel at the Grange. This proved to be
Waste Disposal Meet on Orcas: Consensus to Recycle Aggressively
Funding proposal a “surprise” to meeting moderator The Public Planning Workshop for Orcas Island last Wednesday, Sept. 29, followed closely on the County Council’s decision of Tuesday, Sept. 28 to direct County Administrator Pete Rose to prepare a balanced 2011 solid waste budget which will keep open all three transfer
Lopez Farm Festival Celebrates Local Food Growers
Lopez Island Fall Farm Festival October 7-11 Visit Lopez Island for a weekend of fabulous, delicious and informative events to learn about farming in the San Juan Islands. Buy fresh fall harvest from farm stands. Choose from over 15 events including a delectable fall harvest feast, sheepdog demonstrations,
