Here’s a thought…
“The only Zen you find on the tops of mountains is the Zen you bring up there.”
ROBERT M. PIRSIG
Free Shakespeare and Hot Pizza at Doe Bay this Thursday
Doe Bay Resort has announced that its production of Henry V with the Stage Left Theater Company will also feature hot pizza and cold drinks from the Doe Bay Café for your picnicking pleasure, including a St. Crispian’s Day Cocktail, Beer & Wine. Come early to get a
Public Works Open House July 14 to Preview Bridge Plans
San Juan County Public Works Department is holding an Informational Open House Wednesday, July 14, 2010, 4:00pm at the Olga Community Center, to present the Point Lawrence Road Culvert Replacement. The purpose of the meeting is to present the new replacement bridge plans and answer questions about the project. It
After Monday’s Holiday, the Island Goes to Meetin’
Monday, July 5 Tuesday, July 6 Farm to Table Feast - Children's House 2010 Culinary Season, 5:30 to 9:30 p.m. at Red Rabbit Farm in Westsound, $75 per person. This year's Farm-to-Table feast will feature numerous scratch-made courses taking advantage of the freshest, local ingredients our Island has to offer.
Orcas Artist and Author at Darvill’s July 9
Renowned artist and author Betty Reynolds will read and sign her new book, An Artist's Journey to Bali: the Island of Art, Music, and Mystery at Darvill's Bookstore on Friday, July 9 at 7 p.m. The book is a cultural exploration into the mysterious and colorful Indonesian island of Bali. In her beautifully illustrated artist's
David Lindley Comes Back to Orcas Center July 8
David Lindley returns to Orcas Center for one performance only, on Thursday, July 8 at 7:30 pm. Taking time out of a hectic international tour with long-time musical collaborator, Jackson Browne, Lindley will visit both San Juan and Orcas Islands to perform his solo a solo a one-man
Wonderful Women’s Retreat: July 15-19
By Dr. Rosie Kuhn Due to some cancelations, there are a couple of spots open for the Orcas Island Wonderful Women's Retreat: July 15-19th. The theme this year is "I See You! Seeing yourself for the very first time" This retreat will provide daring opportunities to delve beyond the qualities
New Schedules for SJI, Orcas Waste/Recycling Facilities
By Stan Matthews County Communications Program Manager Beginning on Friday July 16, the new operating hours for self haul customers at County Solid Waste Facilities on San Juan and Orcas Island will be 10 a.m. until 4 p.m. on Fridays, Saturdays and Sundays. “This is a result of our need
60th Anniversary Parade Celebrates Community in Action
By Kathi Ciskowski The 60th annual Orcas Island Community Parade began on Saturday, July 3 at 11 a.m under gray, dappled skies. Before it was over though, the sun broke through and shone, punctuated by a light breeze, for the rest of the day. “Community in Action” was the theme
Community in Action: Photos from the Parade
The Orcas Island Community Foundation chose to demonstrate the theme "Community in Action" with a display of their fine footwork. Photo courtesy of Kathi Ciskowski
Clara’s Victorious as Mayor — Children’s House nets $7,900
Winners of the 2010 Mayoral Election were announced yesterday from the Stage on the Green by Dale Heisinger, President of the Chilrdren's House Board. The "election" is a fund-raiser for Children's House, which netted $7,900 in the campaign. First place was taken by Clara from Crow Valley Pottery, who brought
Community in Action: Photos from the Parade
The Orcas Center's float features Kristin Wilson in her role from "Gypsy!" on their parade entry. Photo courtesy of Kathi Ciskowski
Community in Action: Photos from the Parade
The Solar Car and Earthball show Orcas Island parade watchers future modes of transportation to keep "The Community in Action" without dependence on fossil fuels. Dick and Velma Doty rode as Parade Grand Marshals. Photo courtesy of Kathi Ciskowski.
Guest Editorial: Solid Engineering and Energy Use Built into School Bond’s Maintenance Plan
By Justin Paulsen BPI Certified Building Performance Analyst & Envelope Professional Over the past several months there has been a healthy discussion in our community related to the issue of maintenance of our schools and how that issue pertains to the current proposed bond issue on the August ballot. For
Artworks Features New Work by Kandis Susol
The Orcas Island Artworks will feature “Novellas” - encaustic paintings by Kandis Susol, through the month of July. Encaustic is an ancient medium consisting of beeswax, damar resin and pigments mixed and applied under heat. Kandis carves, scrapes, presses and adds oil stick and collage materials to her
Orcas Parade, Salmon BBQ, Silent Auction, Patriotic Tunes & Fireworks: Independence Day, Island Style!
Saturday, July 3 Kiwanis Club Silent Auction at Doty's Marketplace 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Cords of wood, bed and breakfast stays, paintings, wooden ferry models, biplane trips are just a few of the many auction items. Minimum bids apply. Chamber of Commerce Community Parade “Community in Action” at 11
Letter to the Editor: Silent Seas or Broader Buffers
Sleepwalking Towards Silent Seas Islanders who use well water know that a small plumbing fault, such as a running toilet, left unattended for long enough can run a well dry. Wells near the shoreline can be ruined by saltwater intrusion when they are over pumped. Thus, given enough time, a
