Here’s a thought…
“The only Zen you find on the tops of mountains is the Zen you bring up there.”
ROBERT M. PIRSIG
San Juan County Marine Resources Committee Elects Steve Revella as New Chair
Kit Rawson Steps Down as Chair and John Aschoff Elected Vice Chair Kit Rawson is stepping down as the Chair of the San Juan County Marine Resources Committee (MRC). He will remain an active member of the Committee. Kit, Conservation Science Manager with the Tulalip Tribes, has chaired
Leadership San Juan Islands Class VI Graduates Celebrate on Inter-Island Ferry
Leadership San Juan Islands 2010 announces the graduation of Class VI on May 21. The cohort that has worked together since January, celebrated the completion of the community-based course on the Washington State ferry. “ We wanted to bring closure to our time together by celebrating our graduation
Artsmith Salon Series to Conclude Season May 24
Founded in September, the Artsmith salon series is wrapping up its season of weekly literary salons at Doe Bay Resort with a final salon and celebration May 24. “We’re finishing the season with career writers—writers who pick up words and use them with practiced skill, like knife throwers use sharp
OPALCO Website Wins National Award
Orcas Power & Light Cooperative (OPALCO) received recognition in the 2010 “Spotlight on Excellence” national awards program, sponsored by the Council of Rural Electric Communicators and the National Rural Electric Cooperative Association. OPALCO received the top honor in their category – an Award of Excellence – for “Best Website.” Suzanne
Author to Read from Civil Rights Era Story
Ana Maria Spagna won an award from the University of Nebraska for her new book, Test Ride on the Sunnyland Bus: A Daughter's Civil Rights Journey. She will read from the book and sign copies at Darvill's Bookstore on Monday, May 24th at 7 p.m. The Stehekin writer won the
Rare High Winds Expected in San Juans Today
Brendan Cowan, Director, San Juan County Department of Emergency Management, announced this morning: An unusual late spring storm will bring strong winds to the islands late in the day on Wednesday [May 19] and into the evening. With southerly gusts upwards of 50 mph forecast for some parts of the
Parks & Rec District Commissioners Meet at Noon
The Orcas Island Parks and Recreation District (OIPRD) Commissioners will meet at noon today at the Eastsound Fire Hall. The Commissioners are in the process of determining programming and budgets to be considered in submitting a funding proposal to the voters of the OIPRD in November. The public is welcome
Elementary School Musicians Perform 70s Tunes
The public is invited to the Spring Concert performed by the K-4 Choir, OASIS Choir, 5th/6th Choir, early morning strings and 5th/6th strings ensembles of the Orcas Island Elementary School. The concert will include some of the music of the 1970s. "We will have guest musicians accompanying our students and
SeaDoc Society Gives Octopus Award to Anacortes Wine Store
By the SeaDoc Society Local wine store receives the Octopus Award for its efforts to ensure the health of marine wildlife and their ecosystems. Last week, Compass Wines, under proprietors Will Parks and Doug Charles, received the SeaDoc Society’s coveted Octopus Award. This award recognizes groups or individuals
Quall, Morris, Ranker Salute League of Women Voters
Annual League Meeting Brings State Legislators to Orcas The league of Women Voters of the San Juans’ received kudos from State Legislators Dave Quall, Jeff Morris and Kevin Ranker at their annual meeting May 10 at the Orcas Hotel. The luncheon meeting was open to the public, and
Art & Poetry Submissions Sought for Museum’s “Journey Stories”
As part of its program of special events to be held in conjunction with “Journey Stories.” this summer’s special exhibition from the Smithsonian Institution, The Orcas Island Historical Museum is organizing an exhibit of visual art and poetry entitled “The Art of the Journey.” The Museum invites all Orcas Island
Run for Orcas Rec Saturday at Moran State Park
Come show your support for the Orcas Rec Program and get in shape for the summer! Walk or run around Cascade Lake to help support our upcoming summer programs. The cost will be $25 per person or $100 for a team of five. Meet at the Cascade Lake Picnic Shelter
Extra Ferries for Heavy Memorial Day Weekend Traffic
The Washington State Department of Transportation Ferries Division (WSF) reminds travelers to prepare for heavy traffic on all ferry routes during the upcoming Memorial Day weekend, Thursday, May 27 through Monday, May 31. Ferry riders should note schedule adjustments for the holiday weekend and consider traveling outside of peak times
Crabbing in the San Juans – and Throughout Puget Sound
by the San Juan County Marine Resources Committee Recreational crabbing season opens in the San Juans on July 14. Everyone can learn more about the biology and management of crabs in the Puget Sound in a free public workshop to be held Thursday, May 20 from 7:00-9:00 pm at the
Chamber Business at Sunset Mixer this Thursday!
It's a 'Cellars' Market at Country Corner Cellars on Thursday < From the Orcas Island Chamber of Commerce The summer season is nearly here, which means it's time for the Chamber to invite its members to more Business at Sunset Mixers! These are great opportunities to catch up with old friends; meet new
Orcas School Spring Clean-Up this Saturday
By Marian O'Brien Pitch in this coming Saturday, May 22, from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m., as we aim towards year-end with many activities happening at the Schools, now is the time to give some extra TLC to our campus. We'll be gardening, pruning, raking, scrubbing indoors and out, and
