Here’s a thought…
“The only Zen you find on the tops of mountains is the Zen you bring up there.”
ROBERT M. PIRSIG
Journeys that Shape our Lives: A Storytelling Event
Everyone has had a journey that has shaped his or her life, or a life that has shaped the journey one has traveled. In association with Smithsonian’s traveling exhibit Journey Stories, a storytelling event will take place Saurday, August 7th, from 3 to 5 p.m. at the Senior Center on
Olga Symphony Plays the Brown Bag Concert this Wednesday
Next in the series of summer Brown Bag concerts presented on Wednesdays at noon at Emmanuel Church throughout the summer is the wildly popular Olga Symphony. The group began over 25 years ago when a group of friends gathered to make music together at the Olga Store. When asked what
Willie Thomas & Friends for a Free Jazz Concert — 5:30 in the Park
Come enjoy an amazing group of jazz musicians, including trumpet legend Willie Thomas, Charlie Porter, Steve Alboucq, Gene Nery, Bruce Russell and Chris Ghazel. They are joined by Lizanne Hennessy and Roland Stolk. Enjoy The Fiddlin' Four, the youngest jazz group on Orcas, with Matthew Lazlo-White, Paris Wilson,
Archetypes and the Cinema
"Brilliance, beauty, cinema at its best that demonstrates the universality of Jung's archetypes" -- a fitting finale to the 7th summer Jungian Archetype Cinema series. Conducted by psychologists Pat Littlewood, Ph.D., & Frances Tobriner, Ph.D./Jungian Analyst, the Jungian Archetype Cinema series is an exciting movie experience and interesting discussion of archetypes found
Governor May Call Special Session if Federal Medicaid Money Doesn’t Come Soon
From the Associated Press Gov. Chris Gregoire says if $480 million in Medicaid matching money doesn't come from the federal government by Aug. 9 she'll have to consider a special session of the Legislature to deal with the budget. She told KOMO Radio on July 22 she'll consult with legislative
San Juan Islands Fall Ferry Schedule Available
WSDOT Ferries Division Assistant Secretary David Moseley Thanks to all of our customers who commented on the two proposals for the Anacortes/San Juan Islands/Sidney, B.C. fall schedule, which we provided for your review in June. We read all of your suggestions and made adjustments where possible, given our objectives to
High Energy African Rhythms and Dance with Alpha Yaya Diallo
Orcas Center will present the Guinean-Canadian musician Alpha Yaya Diallo and his band, Bafing, on Saturday, July 31. Alpha Yaya Diallo, guitarist, singer and songwriter, is a Canadian artist performing in French, English and his native Guinean languages of Foulani and Souso. Diallo is a multi-cultural, multi-talented artist
Guest Opinion: Support Orcas Schools’ Tradition of Planning Ahead
By the Orcas Island School District Board of Directors In the 1940's the island school enrollment was around 100 students. Orcas residents recognized the need to build a new school. At the time, the island economy was based on farming and logging. WWII was over and there was a feeling that
Letter to the Editor: Voter’s Guide for Aug. 17 Election Is Online Only
Our primary election day is coming up on August 17, and ballots are going out in the mail this week. Since the state did not send out printed Voter Guides for this primary election, I wanted to let people know that there is a Voters' Guide online on the Washington
OPALCO Commercial and Pump Rate Increases Take Effect in August
At their July 15th meeting, the OPALCO Board voted to raise commercial and pump rates as part of a multi-year strategy to bring all rates up to cost of service. The new rates go into effect with the August, 2010 billing. This is the second of four planned rate increases
County Sued Over Response to Domestic Violence Call
(News release prepared by San Juan County Prosecuting Attorney’s Office) Friday Harbor resident Toni Michele has sued San Juan County in Federal District Court in Seattle claiming damages after two officers responded to her residence on a domestic violence call at approximately 10:00 p.m. on March 21, 2010 Before the
Woodsong Sets the Pace and Tone for a Weekend of Music and Parties
Friday, July 23 Woodsong 2010 Friday's Schedule: 9:30 – 11 a.m.: All ages/abilities drawing workshop led by Chicago artist, Tim Lowly 11 a.m. – 1 p.m.: Open Mic 1 – 10 p.m.: Music: Kate Phillips / Dana Little / Sanoma / Tim Lowly / Peter LaGrand / Jan Krist /
Notice of Town Hall on Wednesday, August 4
The public is invited to join County Council Members Richard Fralick, District 4, Orcas West, Gene Knapp, District 5, Orcas East, for a Town Hall conversation at the Fire Protection District No. 2, 45 Lavender Lane, Eastsound, Orcas Island on Wednesday, August 4, 2010, 4:00-5:45 p.m. Items for discussion will
Property Tax Deferral Program Available for Fall Taxes
From the Washington State Department of Revenue July 22, 2010 — Homeowners on limited incomes can apply to defer paying their second half property taxes due Oct. 31. The application deadline is Sept. 1. First-half taxes that were due April 30 must have been paid. Applicants must have an annual
Healthy School Budget for 2010-11 – And a Few Nice Surprises
At tonight’s regular Orcas Island School District (OISD) Board meeting, the board approved budget resolutions that bode well for a healthy 2010-11 school year. During the meeting, a public hearing was held on the proposed budget of revenues and expenditures. It is projected that the annual average fulltime enrollment for
The Coats Perform at Orcas Center this Saturday and Sunday
A cappella group performs for Center's Gala audience this Saturday, and again on Sunday. “Singing for tourists, locals, fish vendors, and fellow buskers, our humble ambitions of earning a few clams to fight off the tuition bills quickly evolved into a full-time international performance career.” So say The
