Here’s a thought…
“The only Zen you find on the tops of mountains is the Zen you bring up there.”
ROBERT M. PIRSIG
County Asks Friday Harbor to Pay for Dump Cover
By Stan Matthews County Communications Program Manager Department of Ecology could close San Juan site June 30, necessitating dump runs to Orcas The San Juan County Council on May 18 sent a letter to Friday Harbor’s Town Council asking that the Town pay the cost of erecting an enclosure over
OASIS Graduates: A World of Possibilities Ahead
In a jam-packed, standing room only ceremony filling Emmanuel Parish Hall on Saturday, several of the Orcas Alternative Student Initiated Studies (OASIS) high school graduates thanked their OASIS teachers for making it "Impossible to fail." The ceremony, in OASIS' fourth year, honored those students who have passed Washington
County Seeks Public Input and Graduates Celebrate: the week ahead, June 6 – 13
Note: Filing for elective public office is this week from June 7 to June 11. For more information go to[intlink id="8854" type="post"]\"Candidates Filing Week\" [/intlink] Sunday, June 6 DV/SAS Dinner at 5:30 p.m. at the Inn at Ship Bay, featuring dinner by Geddes Martin and wines from Walla Walla. For
International Oceans Day Celebration June 12 with Indian Island Marine Health Observatory
Field Research Days coincide with International Oceans observances On Saturday, June 12, in celebration of International Oceans Day and the 100th anniversary of Jacques Cousteau’s birth, there will be a local happening at the Eastsound waterfront directly across from the Outlook Inn. The public is invited to join
Madrona Club Hosts Madrona Murphy June 10
Talking to Plants About People - Reading Orcas’ Cultural Landscapes The public is invited to attend the Madrona Club of Orcas Island’s Founders’ Day Celebration on Thursday June 10th in the Madrona Room of Orcas Center. Lopez botanist Madrona Murphy will present a talk on how human activity on Orcas
OASIS High to Graduate Seven this Saturday
Students Initiate their Education in OASIS High School Fernando Arevalo, Erik Sherman, Adam Thomas, Barry Sharp, Alaina Vedder, Sheri DeRaimo and Alex Brown will graduate from Orcas Alternative Student Initiated Studies (OASIS) High School this Saturday, June 5 at 2 p.m. in Emmanuel Episcopal Parish Hall. In addition,
Letter to the Editor: Responsible Citizens Build Schools
Several years ago, I giggled when I came across Mark Twain’s famous quote regarding school boards. At the time, it seemed apropos: “God made the idiot for practice, and then He made the school board.” Hee hee! Granted, education was a different apple during Twain’s turn of the century, and
Discover the Myths and Meaning of the Labyrinth
Nancy Ayer, M.A., an Advanced Labyrinth Facilitator, is offering a Labyrinth Workshop, “Myth, Story and the Labyrinth: Awakening to New Growth,” on Friday, June 18. A labyrinth is an ancient symbol found throughout the world, across cultures and spiritual traditions. Experiencing a labyrinth can be a powerful tool
High School Grants all $5,000 of its Community Foundation Funds to Orcas Family Connections
22 Community Non-profits Receive Awards from OICF and Partners in Philanthropy at June 3 Ceremony Fostering philanthropy to enhance and preserve the quality of life on Orcas Island is the mission of the Orcas Island Community Foundation. At their Grants Award Ceremony on June 3, the quality of life from
Chiara String Quartet Plays Chamber Music at Orcas Center and the Lower this Saturday
The Chiara String Quartet returns to the Orcas Center Saturday, June 5, 2010 at 7:30 p.m. The Quartet is know for "continually finding new meaning within pieces from the well-established quartet canon." The program at the Center will include string quartets by Haydn, Jefferson Friedman and Brahms. The
Steward is Final Celebrity Chef at School — Next Year’s Chefs Announced
By Madie Murray Most people have had pizza, but few have had the pleasure of having John Steward’s pizza. Now, the almost 300 students, parents and teachers having lunch in the public school cafeteria on May 27 can include themselves among those few. Freshly made dough topped with
Native Plant Meeting with “Wild Plants” Author
By Madrona Murphy Everyone is invited to the 2010 Annual Meeting of San Juan Islands Chapter of the Washington Native Plant Society on Saturday June 12th, at the Orcas Hotel. The Business meeting (and elections) will take place from 12:30-2pm followed by a botanical field trip to Killabrew Lake. At
Ferry Fare Hike Postponed While Accounting Troubles Mount
Susannah Frame of KING-News reported on June 1: Fare increases for ferry riders have been put on hold because of the waste of taxpayer dollars exposed by the KING 5 Investigators in a continuing series “Waste on the Water." At its last meeting, the Washington State Transportation Commission voted unanimously
Eastsound Priorities to be Debated at EPRC Meeting Today
The Eastsound Planning Review Committee (EPRC) meets today from 3 to 5 p.m. at the Senior Center. Public Access is officially scheduled at 3:15 p.m. New members are sought to fill positions on the county advisory board, and the public is welcome to attend. EPRC members Gulliver Rankin, Patty Miller,
Birth to 5 Playgroup Starting at the Funhouse
Krista Bouchey of the Funhouse staff will be starting a playgroup for children from birth to five years old, and their parents/caregivers. The group will meet on Mondays from 10 a.m.-12 p.m. at The Funhouse. Highlights include supportive environment for parents, arts and crafts, outdoor play, and music
Writers Festival Hosts “Fiction Fire!” Workshop June 5
The Orcas Island Writers Festival is hosting a one-day writing class for teens and adults, taught by author Deb Lund, called “Writer’s Workshop with Deb Lund: Fiction Fire! For Teens and Adults.” The class will be held Saturday, June 5, from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m., in the
