Here’s a thought…
“The only Zen you find on the tops of mountains is the Zen you bring up there.”
ROBERT M. PIRSIG
Draft Parks, Trails, and Natural Areas Plan Available for Public Review
The Public is invited to comment on a new plan for the parks, trails, and natural areas of San Juan County A draft of the plan that will guide action and investment in San Juan County’s outdoor spaces for the next six years has been completed and is now available
Camp Four Winds*Westward Ho – Childrens’ Journeys to Orcas since 1927
From Camp Four Winds*Westward Ho Orcas Island Historical SocietyJourneys talk on August 15th As part of the Orcas Island Historical Society collaboration with the Smithsonian Institute, Four Winds*Westward Ho is proud to be a part of the Journeys Stories exhibit. On August 15th, at 2 p.m., there will
Susan Osborn at Stage on the Green this Sunday
Orcas Islander Singer/ Songwriter Susan Osborn will be presenting this week's free Stage on the Green Concert at 5:30 p.m., Sunday August 8. Her material will include originals as well as some old favorites that have influenced her music through the years. Bring a picnic and friends and
Letter to the Editor: Invitation to Artists and Storytellers Show & Reception
I want to cordially invite you to an opening reception for the 'Art of the Journey' exhibit on Saturday from 5 to 6 p.m. Orcas Pallettes exhibitors for this show are Andrea Hendrick, Jacqueline Kempfer, Suzanne Lamb, Sue Watkin, Rich LaValle, Susan Slapin and Liz Waterman. The exhibit at Orcas Senior Center
The Weekend: Stories, Picnics and Fundraisers
Saturday, July 7 Kaleidoscope Garage Sale Fundraiser -- 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. at 1292 North Beach Road. Here's your chance to locate some amazing 'stuff' you just have to own! There will be clothes, toys, household goods, and everything you can imagine. Any clothes not sold will be donated
Report from Moseley: New Ferry Has the Shakes
Inaugural sailing of Chetzemoka postponed; new sea trials set Washington State Department of Transportation (WSDOT) Ferries Division Assistant Secretary David Moseley reported on Aug. 6: The Aug. 29 inaugural sailing of the new Chetzemoka ferry is being postponed as additional sea trials are conducted this week regarding excessive vibration. A
Kids: Brush Up Your Act for “Whale of a Show”
Tryouts are August 17 and 19 "Whale of a Show" returns to Orcas this fall, and tryouts are happening soon. Linda Sheridan of Orcas Recreation Program will organize the show, and former Rec Coordinator Didier Gincig will be the Emcee for the performance on Sept. 11. Sheridan says, "The Whale
Town Hall Speaks to County’s Triple Threat
First in a 3-part series County Auditor Milene Henley, County Administrator Pete Rose, Council Members Richard Fralick and Gene Knapp met with Orcas Islanders on Wednesday, Aug. 4 at a Town Hall meeting at the Eastsound Fire Hall. The Council had set their 2010 priorities as Balanced budget and long-term
Eth-Noh-Tec Brings the Art of Storytelling to Audiences on Orcas and in China
The Journey to Orcas Robert Kikuchi-Yngojo and Nancy Wang of Eth-Noh-Tec will bring together the journey stories of four Orcas Islanders this Saturday, Aug. 7 at the Senior Center, from 3 to 5 p.m. "Journeys That Shape Our Lives" will relate not only the journeys of travel and
Orcas Park & Rec District Proposes $.10 per $1,000 Funding
Special Meeting scheduled for Monday, Aug. 9 The Orcas Island Parks and Recreation District Board of Commissioners yesterday proposed that a resolution be submitted to "authorize the San Juan County Auditor place before the voters during the November 3, 2010 general election a proposition requesting approval of funding for the
Letter to the Editor: Larsen’s Votes Pay for Wars
Larsen votes to pay for wars Ballots have arrived in the mail. Please, before you vote for U.S. Representative, be aware that the incumbent, Rick Larsen, has voted “yea” for $1 trillion for wars. Taxpayers of San Juan County are responsible for $53.7 million for military occupations of Iraq and
Letter to the Editor: Tell Us What You Think in the Orcas Island Library Summer Survey
As of Friday, August 5, 128 people have completed the 2010 Summer Community Survey. Our goal is to double that number by the time of the August 14 Library Fair. The survey is located on the library’s home page: www.orcaslibrary.org. You can complete it online by clicking the icon that
Letter to the Editor: Orcas Rec Needs Fall Youth Soccer Program Sponsor Now
Want to be a Soccer Sponsor for Orcas Rec? Now is your chance! We had one of our sponsors drop out unexpectedly and we are looking for a business to sponsor the Fall Youth Soccer Program for $350. Your business name will be proudly displayed on the back of one
Representative Jeff Morris Not Endorsing San Juan Sheriff Candidate
Last week, Jeff Morris of Orcas Island submitted a letter in support of Jeff Asher for San Juan County Sheriff. On August 2, State Representative Jeff Morris, who is running for re-election to the State Legislature, requested that a distinction be made between himself and Jeff Morris of Orcas Island
Sail Orcas to Offer Junior Sailing Programs
Junior Sailing classes will be offered August 9 through 12 and August 16 through 19 from 5 to 8 p.m. These classes are for advanced sailors with experience. Includes spinnaker work and possibly Keel boats. Ages: 8 - 15 Cost: $80 Limited to 9 students. If you are interested in
NW Author to Share Bicycle Odyssey at Darvill’s
Robert M. Goldstein, author of Riding with Reindeer – A Bicycle Odyssey through Finland, Lapland, and Arctic Norway will be on Orcas Island at Darvill’s Bookstore Thursday, August 12, at 7 p.m. to show slides of his trip and autograph copies of his new book. The Seattle-area author's book chronicles his two
