Here’s a thought…
“The only Zen you find on the tops of mountains is the Zen you bring up there.”
ROBERT M. PIRSIG
Letter to the Editor: School Volunteers’ Contributions Are Countless
The Orcas Island School District is fortunate to have a large group of volunteers who support our students in many ways. Volunteers help students with Senior Projects, drive on fieldtrips, run fundraisers, work with individual students, assist with sports teams, clean up the grounds, prepare for games, help in the
SJI Transfer Station to become a Self-Haul “Drop Box”
Town & Commercial Loads will Ferry to Orcas By Stan Matthews County Communications Program Manager Beginning Monday, July 5, the solid waste transfer station on San Juan Island will be open only to self-haulers who can throw their trash directly into a container, similar to the way it is done
Short Run to the Sea: Clean Car, Clean Water
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
Float or March in the Community Parade
Parade entry deadline is Saturday, June 26! By Lance Evans, Executive Director Orcas Island Chamber of Commerce "Community in Action" is the theme for this year's parade, scheduled for Saturday, July 3. The parade will begin at 11 a.m. We celebrate the people, organizations, and businesses who volunteer, donate, create
This Weekend: Party and Play All Weekend Long!
Friday, June 25 Rosario Music Concert and Historical Narrative at 4 p.m. Enjoy a presentation of music and photography that walks guests through the history of the Moran family and the Rosario estate with Christopher Peacock. Highlights of the presentation include the historic Moran Photograph Collection, “Phantom of the Opera”
The Romance of the Dance: Swing & Tango Lessons This Weekend
Sara Thomsen has traveled the country teaching and performing tango, salsa, and swing, and is returning to Orcas to teach and perform these dances. She has assisted some of the best dancers in the world in workshops and is delighted to bring it back to the island where
“Hands Across the Sand” at Crescent Beach this Saturday
In the wake of the giant BP oil spill in the Gulf of Mexico,MoveOn.org, the national political organizing association, plans a massive nationwide event called "Hands Across the Sand," this Saturday, and an event is planned on Crescent Beach in Eastsound at 11 a.m. The public is invited to join
The Funhouse Offers Day Camp This Summer!
From the Funhouse Recognizing that parents want to ensure their kids are safe, supervised, and engaged during the summer; but often don’t have a lot of money to pay for summer activities, The Funhouse is introducing Summer Adventure Camp, for kids age 7-11. Summer Adventure Camp (known informally around town
Short Run to the Sea: After Soaps Help, They Can Hurt
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
Create Pottery, Watch Whales, Ramble to the Sea & Play Through on the Golf Course with Orcas Rec
Pre-register today! Nature Day Camp at Moran State Park When: July 5-9 M-F (11am-3pm) Where: Moran State Park Ages: 7-12 Cost: $65 Must pre-register, no drop offs! Limit: 10 participants Ceramic/Pottery Sculpture Workshop When: July 6-8 (12-3pm) (Sculpting with clay) Tues July 27 OR Thurs July 29 (12-3:30) (Glazing) Where:
Nonprofit Accounting Basics on Orcas June 28
Alan Strand from Tacoma's Nonprofit Center teaches class Sponsored by the Orcas Island Community Foundation, this session will cover designing and setting up the accounting system for nonprofit organizations. From your chart of accounts to picking the functional areas you want and need to track, we will go over it
Moss: The Unintended Green Roof & What To Do About It
By Brian Rader, San Juan County Pollution Prevention Specialist Shady, moist, and slightly acidic. It seems to grow everywhere in San Juan County, but flourishes in areas that are shady, moist, and slightly acidic. On roofs, moss holds moisture which can lead to leaks and serious damage to
Letter to the Editor: Best Solstice Parade EVER!
I believe that we have attended every "Solstice Parade” in Eastsound. This year was the very best ever! It was a fun “event.” I heard folks on the street making comment about the Parade. We then went to Island Hardware and Supply for their free celebration (food and music). Quite
Short Run to the Sea: The Pesty Side of Pesticides
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
Endow Orcas Describes the Legacy of Stories
Islanders representing community non-profits and the Orcas Island Community Foundation (OICF) sat down last Friday morning, june 18, to share “The Power of Stories.” The event was sponsored by Endow Orcas, a collaboration led by the OICF among nonprofit organizations to create ‘planned gifts’ from community members that will one
Sing at Morningstar Farm this July 19-24
By Caryn Simmons Kids ages 6-13 will have fun singing, dancing and creating in a loving and supportive environment at beautiful Morningstar Farm for a week in July, from Monday July 19 to Saturday, July 24. Singing Camp (our 4th annual day camp) is great for building self
