Here’s a thought…
“The only Zen you find on the tops of mountains is the Zen you bring up there.”
ROBERT M. PIRSIG
The Funhouse Zero – Five Playgroup a Huge Success!
All summer long, families with children age birth-to-five have been gathering at The Funhouse to play. Children get crafty in the art yurt, engage in imaginary play, build giant block forts and participate in active play indoors and out. Parents also get a chance to connect, share parenting
Follow in the “Footsteps” of the 1841 Wilkes’ Expedition
For a historical good time with food and drink, Eclipse Charters invites all to join Tom Welch, local historian, as he continues the exploration into the Wilkes'' Expedition of 1841 on Sept. 12. The cruise is an Eclipse Charters benefit for the Orcas Island Historical Museum. Welch will speak this
Summer Makes Its Penultimate Pitch This Weekend
Friday, August 20 San Juan County Fair continues at Friday Harbor fairgrounds through Saturday, Aug. 21 Music Lovers Seminars: Masterworks Unlimited by Adam Stern 10 a.m. to noon at St. Francis Catholic Church. Pub Night at the Orcas Hotel with Martin Lund & Gene Nery. Stop in for some great
Report from the Fair: Poultry on Thursday — More Fun on Friday
Report from the San Juan County Fair By Brigid Ehrmantraut The fair is rolling along nicely. Other than some chilly breeze, all has been going well. Thursday was another full and rapidly spent day. The morning was busy with sheep, poultry, dog and horse events. The afternoon progressed with goat,
Masterworks Unlimited: the Miró and Chee-Yun Return to the Festival
Masterworks Unlimited, the Orcas Island Chamber Music Festival concerts this Friday and Saturday, brings back two rising stars of the Chamber Music world: violinist Chee Yun and the Miró Quartet. Their inspired vitality and fresh talent combine with [intlink id="9585" type="post"]James and Deborah Dunham, Martin Chalifour[/intlink], Jon Kimura Parker
Primary Election: Orcas School Bond Headed for Defeat
Lopezian Rob Nou leads in Sheriff contest Election results as of 7 p.m. on Wednesday, August 18, show that the Orcas Island School Bond for Capital Projects registers a 46.15 percent approval rating with 1,013 votes cast in favor of the $27 million, 25-year commitment. Votes against the proposition counted
Sign-up Now for Orcas Rec Programs for Kids!
Skyhawks Multi-Sports Camp - soccer, baseball, and basketball! When: August 23rd-27th (M-F) (9 a.m. to 3 p.m.) Where: Buck Park Ages: 7-12 Cost: Special discount of 50% off if you pre-register at the Orcas Rec office this week! Only $66.50! Whale of a Show– Thursday Aug. 19th 3-5 at the
Orcas 4-H Kids (& Cabbages) Win at the Fair
Report from the San Juan County Fair By Brigid Ehrmantraut The Fair began in full swing today, Wednesday; a little chilly in the morning (the guinea pigs were shivering in their cages and houses had to be found for a few) but the sun came out in the afternoon and
16th Annual Golf Classic to Support Orcas Center on August 28
A fun summer tradition, the annual Orcas Center / Island Market Golf Classic is fast approaching, on August 28. All net proceeds of the Golf Classic support Orcas Center programs and operations. Organizers of this year’s Golf Classic have put in place a different format and some fun new elements
Low Turnout, Some Surprises in Election Night Count
By Stan Matthews County Communications Program Manager Deputy Rob Nou has a commanding lead in the hotly-contested race for San Juan County Sheriff, County Auditor Milene Henley reported Tuesday night. Nou is one of five candidates vying to replace retiring Sheriff Bill Cumming. Nou leads with 29.3% of the vote,
Orcas Islanders Make Ready at the County Fair
By Brigid Ehrmantraut Tuesday saw the setting up of the San Juan County Fair. With the exception of the horse 4-Hers, who went over on Saturday and Sunday, everyone from Shaw, Lopez, and Orcas (as well as a few from other islands who are part of these clubs) crowded onto the 10:00 ferry
Electric Bike Adds to Transportation Options
Does the prospect of laboring up Orcas' inclines deter you from bicycle-riding as a means of transport? Kari Schuh, who sometimes commutes to Moran Park where her husband Jim is a Park Ranger, recently acquired a HEBB electrical-power assisted bike after researching her options. The bike is designed
Get Your Vote In — Ballot Drop Box Open til 8
The deadline for the Primary Election is today, Tuesday, August 17. After the mail goes out (between 2:00 and 3:00 p.m. at the various Orcas Island Post Offices), one can still go to the various Ballot Drop-Boxes -- until 8 PM sharp! On Orcas Island, the Ballot Box is outside
Council to Hear Amendments to Development Code
Planning Commission to review changes this Friday By Stan Matthews County Communications Program Manager The San Juan County Council will hear its first formal staff presentation on a set of proposed amendments to the appeal provisions of the Unified Development Code at its August 24, 2010 meeting. The purpose of
Another Bountiful 5th Season for Farm to Cafeteria!
By Madie Murray More than 200 lbs of fresh food right out of the ground was processed and frozen for use in the school cafeteria menus this coming school year. Deliveries from La Campesina, Black Dog and Morningstar Farms of Yukon Gold potatoes, rhubarb, beets, chard, cabbage, kale,
The Week Ahead: Kids’ Tryouts, Chamber Music Festival & the County Fair!
Tuesday August 17 VOTE! August Primary Election Ballots due! -- Turn in to Post Office by closing time today, or to the Ballot Box outside the Senior Center! Whale of a Show Tryouts -- a great opportunity for kids to get on stage and perform their own unique act in
