Here’s a thought…
“The only Zen you find on the tops of mountains is the Zen you bring up there.”
ROBERT M. PIRSIG
Stewardship Network: Nature Filters — Roads Don’t!
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
US Congress Candidate Kalb Comes to Orcas
The public is invited to meet Larry Kalb, Democratic Candidate for U.S. House of Representatives this Sunday, June 20. Larry will be at the Skagit Valley Community College Community Room from 1-2:30 pm and at the Orcas Hotel Parlor Room from 3:30-5 p.m. Event organizers say, "Come enjoy refreshments and
WSF and Ferry Advisory Committee Seek Public Comment on Fall Schedule
By Stan Matthews County Communications Program Manager San Juan County’s Ferry Advisory Committee has established a new “feedback” web page to accept comments on ferry service and draft ferry schedules. The feedback page address is: sanjuanco.com/committees/FAC/FAC-Feedback.aspx. The web page was put in service Thursday, June 17, as Washington State Ferries
It’s a Short Run to the Sea: Bullwings Shares Work of SJ Stewardship Network
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
It’s Volunteer Time in the Garden Again!
By Madie Murray Summer is when the public school garden is generously producing crops of kale, red lettuce, edible flowers, squashes, strawberries, onions and a host of other healthy, organically-grown items. The Farm To Cafeteria Program is once again looking for community volunteers who would like to dedicate
One World Music Festival: It’s Time for Music & Magic!
Tickets still available for Friday night show By Donna Laslo The hottest ticket in town and the place to be this summer solstice is at one of the best shows of the season, Martin Lund’s "One World Music Festival." A jazz-based musical variety show is one of Orcas
Local Children Featured in Robinson Crusoe June 26
As the culmination of a week-long residency with the Missoula Children’s Theatre (MCT), approximately 55 Orcas children, ages 5-13, will perform a musical version of The Amazing Adventures of Robinson Crusoe. Join the hula dancing Chameleons and many other original characters at Friday’s Seaside Resort (Orcas Center) on
The Weekend Beckons with Summer Solstice
Friday, June 18 “One World Music Festival” 7:30 p.m. at the Orcas Center. All proceeds generated from this show will go to support the Funhouse, a youth activity & education center. Those who donate $75 or more can sit in a magic nightclub located on stage during the performance! They’re
Homeschool Book Exchange on June 26
A Homeschool Book Exchange will be held from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. at the public library on June 26th. Peruse through resources from other homeschooling families. Tea, treats and lively conversation provided. If anyone has Homeschool books that are gently used and you’d like to trade or pass on
New Ferry Schedule Starts Father’s Day
The Washington State Department of Transportation Ferries Division (WSF) will begin operating its summer 2010 sailing schedule on Father’s Day, Sunday, June 20, with additional vessels, sailings and service hours on the more popular tourism routes. The increased service levels will help locals and tourists alike take summer trips to
Orcas Hip Hop Festival at Odd Fellows Saturday
Come celebrate the hiphop culture! This event is for all ages and will feature a BBQ, graffiti wall, and performances by Bloodshot, The Productionists, My Dad Bruce, members of 206 Zulu, The Knowgooders, Johnny Concrete, Designated Hitters, and Western Goodz. The Festival occurs at the Odd Fellows Hall
Sunshine Boys Starts this Weekend at the Grange
There will be just five performances of Neil Simon's hilarious comedy "The Sunshine Boys" starring John Mazzarella and Fred Whitridge. When vaudeville was at its peak, The Sunshine Boys, Willie Clark and Al Lewis were also at their peak. For 43 years, these two entertained audiences all over the country.
Guest Opinion: Education Initiative Achieving Great Outcomes
By Hilary Canty, Executive Director of the Orcas Island Community Foundation and Janet Brownell, President of the Orcas Island Education Foundation In 2008, the Orcas Island Community Foundation and the Education Foundation made an audacious proposal: they asked the community to pledge support for four years toward a partnership to
OPALCO Members Wanted to Build New Green Power Program
More than 60 members are generating their own renewable energy and interconnecting to the OPALCO grid. OPALCO was one of the first utilities to establish an interconnect program and interest is growing to the point that it’s time to revamp the program. The number of members wanting to take advantage
Bob Myhr Files for Re-Election to County Council for Lopez
Bob Myhr has filed for re-election to the San Juan County Council representing District 6 – Lopez, Shaw, Blakely, Decatur, and Center Islands. Myhr was first elected County Commissioner in 2005. Re-elected in 2006, he served as the first chair of the new six- member County Council. Bob
Journey Stories: Museum’s Momentous Project Calls to All Orcas Islanders in Summer Exhibit
Local training in Museum’s Journey Stories starts this weekend One of the easiest conversation starters when first introduced to another Orcas Islander is “What brought you to Orcas Island?” While the answer may be “the stork” to some old-timers, most of us have circuitous and complex stories that
