Here’s a thought…
“The only Zen you find on the tops of mountains is the Zen you bring up there.”
ROBERT M. PIRSIG
Culinary Season Finale Features Chef Tom Douglas
By Kate Long Children’s House is honored to host Chef Tom Douglas once again in our Orcas Island Children's House culinary program! Perhaps the Northwest's most widely known chef, Tom Douglas has helped define "Northwest Cuisine," starting with Dalia Lounge in 1989, followed by such venues as Lola, Etta's Seafood
Brown Bag Concerts Start with BODaLo July 7
The first Brown Bag Concert of the summer season will take place at Emmanuel Church, July 7th, at noon. The BODaLO Trio consists o f Bob Littlewood playing the clarinet, Dale Heisinger on the cello, and Louellen McCoy playing piano. The Trio will open the July 7 concert
Library Offers Computer Animation Class for Kids
Two Workshops -- July 9 and July 23 As part of this summer’s reading program, kids can sign up for a free workshop to learn the basics of computer animation using a free program called Scratch. Kids will learn how to create, design, and animate a character and can then
Beach Watchers Latest Class Graduates
By Shann Weston WSU Extension Beach Watcher Coordinator WSU San Juan County Extension is proud to announce the graduation of the 2010 WSU Beach Watcher Class. Students of all ages traveled the islands and learned about the Salish Sea Ecosystem from many talented instructors. WSU Beach Watchers give
Save Clean Plastic Baling Wrap, Nursery Pots & More for Recycling in October
Contributed by Helen Venada, SJC Solid Waste Division Free Agricultural Plastics Recycling Events – San Juan County Please don’t throw all those nursery pots away! You can give them a second life by recycling them this October on the Islands. You’ll also be able to recycle CLEAN plastic nursery flats,
OPALCO’s MORE Steering Committee to Hold Public Meet July 8
The first meeting of the OPALCO MORE (Member Owned Renewable Energy) Steering Committee is scheduled for July 8th, 2010, from 10:30 – 12:30 at the Orcas Ferry Landing. The meeting will take place in the county’s meeting room below the Russell’s Landing Store (10 Killebrew Lake Rd). The doors will
Eastsound 4th of July Fireworks is Definitely On!!
By Lance Evans Executive Director, Orcas Island Chamber of Commerce The Chamber is thrilled to announce that we will have a Fireworks Show in Eastsound on Sunday, July 4 at 10 pm! Eastsound and Waterfront Park will once again be the place to be. The Orcas Island Community Band will
Short Run to the Sea: Our Choices are Significant
Bullwings: Orcas Issues is proud to collaborate with the Stewardship Network of the San Juans to bring its series, “A Short Run to the Sea” to our readers. We will reproduce daily articles from the series created and published on Stewardship Connections, an electronic publication of the San Juan County
Hearts and Hands Unite in Help
Contributed by Betsey Louton "Neighborly" volunteers needed in program Grace Grantham is a vibrant young woman who has cerebral palsy. You very likely have seen her moving about town on her scooter. This mode of transportation works for Grace when the sun is shining but is no fun
Larry Kalb, National Congressional Candidate, to March in Eastsound
Meet Larry Kalb, Democratic Candidate for U.S. House of Representatives In Eastsound this Saturday, July 3. Larry will be in the parade in Eastsound, which starts at 11 am this Saturday. We'll be getting into position between 10 - 10:30 a.m. and then walking in the parade. Come out and
Judge Linde Honored in Service at Courthouse July 2
By Stan Matthews County Communications Program Manager At 1 p.m. on Friday, July 2 friends, family, associates and county employees will gather in the Superior Court Room on the 2nd floor of the San Juan County Courthouse to dedicate a plaque honoring the late Superior Court Judge John Linde. The
Historical Society Provides Long-Range View on Orcas 4th of July Parades
By Tom Welch Our tradition of historical parades on Orcas Island began in the early 1950’s when the newly-organized Orcas Island Historical Society organized the first parade in 1952. Intended to stimulate interest in the history of Orcas Island in general, and the Historical Society and Museum in
Dance at the Odd Fellows to Celebrate Independence
The Odd Fellows will host a dance party on Sunday, July 4th in celebration of Independence Day. The Solatones and two DJs will play reggae, funk, and world beat. The cost is $10. The dance begins at 8:30 p.m. on Sunday, July 4th at the Odd Fellows Hall. For
Short Run to the Sea: Smart Septic Use Saves Money
Bullwings: Orcas Issues is proud to collaborate with the Stewardship Network of the San Juans to bring its series, “A Short Run to the Sea” to our readers. We will reproduce daily articles from the series created and published on Stewardship Connections, an electronic publication of the San Juan County
Open Burning Season Ends As Of July 1
Contributed by Steve Marler, San Juan County Fire Marshal The open burning season comes to an end as of the first of July. All San Juan County burn permits expire at that time. Depending upon weather conditions at the time, burn permits will be available again starting in October. Recreational
Anders to Highlight Journey Stories Gala on July 11
The public is invited to join Bill and Valerie Anders and Orcas Island Historical Society for an evening to kick off the Smithsonian Exhibit's "Journey Stories" with a dinner and talk at Orcas Center on Sunday July 11th. This event is being generously underwritten by the Anders Foundation, with all
