Here’s a thought…
“The only Zen you find on the tops of mountains is the Zen you bring up there.”
ROBERT M. PIRSIG
Clara and Robert – The Chamber Music Festival Celebrates Romanticism
Music Lovers Seminars this Monday and Tuesday from 10 a.m. to noon at St. Francis Church; talks given by Laila Storch The “Clara and Robert” concerts featured this Tuesday and Wednesday at the Orcas Island Chamber Music Festival, embrace the romantic movement of the 19th century as it
Friends of the Library — and the Temperature — Break Records at the Library Fair
The sun shone brilliantly as booklovers queued up to enter the Friends of the Library book sale at the 54th Annual Library Fair this year, some lining up more than two hours before the Fair "officially" opened at 10 a.m. Lynn Carter was in charge of the Friends'
Chill to the Cherry Cherry Band on a Hot August Night
Outdoor Concert to benefit Orcas Rec Orcas Recreation Program plans an outdoor concert at the Village Green on Saturday August 28th, featuring the classic hits of Neil Diamond. The Cherry Cherry Band are from off island, and have volunteered to come do a free concert for Orcas Rec at the
Destination Orcas Island: A Walk though Our Own Historic Journeys
On Sunday afternoon, Aug. 15, Four Winds*Westward Ho Camp will describe “Childrens’ Journey to Orcas since 1927” in a presentation at 2 p.m. at the Odd Fellows Hall as part of the Journey Stories experience. The Smithsonian exhibit, Journey Stories, continues to draw islanders and visitors through its
Letter to the Editor: Pasma’s Skills Can Be Used in Olympia
Haven’t sent in your ballot yet? Good! Vote for Tom Pasma for State Representative! We haven’t heard much about this race here, possibly because none of the candidates comes from San Juan County, but Tom Pasma has strong ties to our islands. For many years Tom has volunteered his services
Friday Harbor Airport Runway Closure Date Changed to Sept. 7
David Ryan, Friday Harbor Airport Manager, announced on Aug. 10: Due to concern over closure dates from our commercial operators, Friday Harbor Airport is revising the runway closure schedule as follows: Runway 16/34 will be closed from Tuesday, September 7 at 8:00 pm until Friday morning, September 10 at 6:00
Myers and Liger at Brown Bag Concert this Wednesday
Slated to appear at the next Brown Bag Concert at noon on August 18 at Emmanuel Church is "Music From the Heart." Performers Ron Myers and John Liger formed the duo fifteen years ago, and they have played for audiences from Sacramento, Calif. to Bellingham, Wash. Five years ago they
Writer’s Roundtable: Turning Memories into Memoir Next Saturday
"Memories Into Memoir" will be the focus of the next Writer's Roundtable on Saturday, August 21 at the Orcas Island Public Library. JoEllen Moldoff, Roundtable Organizer will be the presenter. She says, "In this Roundtable we will explore ways to tap into memories, and how to begin writing and shaping
Take Part in Orcas Community Journalism!
Orcas Issues: News & Views welcomes your participation in our advance in Community Journalism — we invite you to contribute directly to this online news service! Orcas Issues is based on two principles: Involving the community in transmitting information for the common good Adhering to the standards of American journalism:
Grace McCune and Friends at “Music in the Park”
Enjoy a beautiful August Sunday evening with an array of talented local musicians. Grace McCune will be joined by her friends Martin Lund, Sharon Abreu, Stephen Oles, violinist Joel Gamble and the wonderfully charismatic “Rock on the Rock” choir. The music for the night has a little something
Free Rehearsal for Seniors Offered by Chamber Music Festival
World-class musicians will perform an open rehearsal for Orcas Island seniors on Thursday, Aug. 19th at 1 p.m. at the Orcas Island Senior Center. This will be a great opportunity for island seniors to see how artists interact up-close and to be part of the rehearsal process. Works played are
Port receives FAA Funding, Survey Work Begins Monday
Port Manager Bea VonTobel notified Orcas Island Airport Patrons today that: The Port of Orcas has been approved for FAA AIP funding to cover engineering scope and fee approval, and funding was awarded in the amount of $377,948.00. The project will provide funds for the design phase services for rehabilitation
Journey Stories: The U.S. Exploring Expedition
Certainly among the most epic journeys in our nations’ history, the story of the U.S. Exploring Expedition is not only fascinating, but also pertinent to our local history. Continuing the Orcas Island Historical Museum ’s Journey Stories events, Tom Welch, local historian, will give a talk on the
The Weekend: Doe Bay Fest, the Library Fair, History Exhibit & Chamber Music — Must be August!
Friday, August 13 Doe Bay Fest, Friday and Saturday August 13 & 14 Doe Bay is hosting its annual music festival that draws a friendly Seattle crowd to the island – but no reason locals can’t get in on the fun! Technically, the event is SOLD OUT. But that is
Opposing Voice Sought in Parks & Rec District Proposition
NOTICE The OIPRD Board of Commissioners is required to exert due diligence in soliciting a statement opposing the District’s request for funding. The November 2, 2010 General Election ballot will include a Measure worded more or less as follows: WILL THE ORCAS ISLAND PARK AND RECREATION DISTRICT BE AUTHORIZED TO
Apples at the Parade – Organic Salads at the Library Fair!
By Madie Murray Farm to Cafeteria likes to do things differently, so instead of following the norm of what you usually find at a fair, we are again offering beautiful, delicious, fresh organic salads at the Library Fair on August 14th. You will have a choice of dressings,
