Here’s a thought…
“The only Zen you find on the tops of mountains is the Zen you bring up there.”
ROBERT M. PIRSIG
Sara Thomsen Returns to Orcas, Bringing Tango Lessons, Soirée and Performances this Summer
Register now for first classes starting this weekend. Sara Thomsen has traveled the country teaching and performing tango, salsa, and swing. She has assisted some of the best dancers in the world in workshops and is delighted to bring it back to the island where she grew up.
Guest Opinion: A Common Sense Approach to Health
By Joe Gaydos and Jonathan White Joe Gaydos is the director of SeaDoc Society, a member of the Puget Sound Partnership Science Team, and a governor-appointed member of the Northwest Straits Commission. Jonathan White is a member of the San Juan County Marine Resources Committee and chair of the Northwest
Orcas Island Prevention Partnership 10th Anniversary Dinner Canceled
The Orcas Island Prevention Partnership Annual Meeting and Dinner, scheduled for May 27, was canceled May 24 due to insufficient ticket sales. The following article by Marta Nielson, Director of the OIPP Community Coalition was written to announce OIPP's achievements during its 10 years of federal funding and its new
Little Hiyu Serves Inter-Island Run Today Through Memorial Day Weekend
Washington State Ferries officials issued the following notice on May 24: Customers are advised to plan ahead for a temporary capacity reduction on the San Juan Islands inter-island ferry route beginning Monday, May 24 through Memorial Day weekend. The Washington State Department of Transportation Ferries Division (WSF) is participating in
Salary Commission Votes to Cut Sheriff’s Pay, Increase Prosecutor’s
By Stan Matthews County Communications Program Manager The San Juan County Citizens’ Salary Commission voted Thursday, May 20, to reduce the Sheriff’s salary by more than $10,000 and increase the salary for the County Prosecutor by $5,000 per year. The Commission responded to studies analyzing cost of living figures and
The Week Ahead Features Final Doe Bay Salon, Dance Concerts and Shore Exploration
Monday, May 24 American Cancer Society Open House 4:30 - 5:30 pm at the Orcas Island Public Library. Hosted by Taryn Somers, the open house will serve as an opportunity for individuals to come in and pick up information about two local events in San Juan County - Bark For
Guest Opinion: David Moseley Outlines Steps to Improve Ferry Operations
By WSDOT Ferries Division Assistant Secretary David Moseley WSF has recently been the focus of criticism in the media, and I would like to address what has been going well and what we are doing to improve operations at the ferry system. Thanks to our employees, WSF has an outstanding
Reading to Feature Kurt Hoelting: Conservationist/Kayaker
Whidbey Island author Kurt Hoelting will read at Darvill’s Bookstore on Thursday, June 3 at 7pm from his book The Circumference of Home: One Man’s Yearlong Quest for a Radically Local Life. In 2008 Kurt made a commitment to go car-free, and to spend the year within a 100 km
Early Birds Go Online May 26 at 4 p.m.
Ticket sales for the Orcas Island Chamber Music Festival open to the public Wednesday, May 26th. Those who purchase tickets opening day are known as “Early Birds.” This year there are 3 ways to select your seats: in person, by phone, or online. Early Birds line up at
Farm to Cafeteria Sunday Brunch at School Features Student Chef Recipes
By Madie Murray A very special event will occur this Sunday at 11:30 in the school cafeteria. The cafeteria staff, under the watchful eye of Christina Orchid, will be preparing and serving several of the incredible dishes that were prepared by students at the F2C First Ever Student Chef Competition
Cancer Society’s Open House May 24 Introduces New Orcas Event: Bark for Life
The American Cancer Society will host an Open House on Monday, May 24 at the Public Library, where Orcas Islanders can learn more about two upcoming county events -- the Relay for Life in Friday Harbor, and the new Bark for Life on Orcas Island. After hosting a Relay for
Children’s House 2010 Culinary Season presents Seattle’s Jerry Traunfeld, Poppy’s Chef
By Kate Long, Children's House Board of Directors Children's House 2010 Culinary Season presents Seattle's Jerry Traunfeld on Tuesday, May 25 from 4 - 7 p.m. at Red Rabbit Farm in Westsound. Join us for a delicious evening of dinner and drinks; the Children's House 2010 Culinary Season continues with
Historical Museum Hosts Opening Day Celebration May 28
From the Orcas Island Historical Museum The Museum traditionally hosts an opening day party the Friday of Memorial Day Weekend, and this year will be no exception. Stop by and share in the food, music and fun. The Museum itself will be open to visitors at no charge.
An Event-Filled Weekend Ahead, May 21 – 23
Friday, May 21 PTSA-Scholastic Book Fair 2-for-1 Book Sale at the Orcas School Library, 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. on Friday, and 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. on Saturday. Doe Bay Café presents Paleo with special guest Natalie Eickmeyer. 7:30 p.m. Paleo performs from year-long epic marathon project "Song Diary". Seating
Disabled Voters Advisory Committee Seeks Helpers
From the County Auditor's Department San Juan County Elections Department is seeking individuals to serve on the Disability Advisory Committee. The goal of the committee is to assist elections officials in developing a plan to identify and implement changes to improve the accessibility of elections for voters with disabilities. The
Crossroads Lecture: Tracking Rubber Duckies and Gulf Oil Spills
By Susan Malins Crossroad Director The last event of the Orcas Crossroads Spring Lecture Series is this Sunday, May 23, 2 pm at Orcas Center: "The Undiscovered Ocean: The Sea Surface Hidden in Plain View." Speaker and oceanographer Dr. Curtis Ebbesmeyer has been tracking ocean trash for decades. He is known
