Here’s a thought…
“The only Zen you find on the tops of mountains is the Zen you bring up there.”
ROBERT M. PIRSIG
Lance Evans, Janet Brownell and Mary Blackstone honored by OPAL CLT
Lance Evans and Janet Brownell were awarded the Michael and Penny Sharp-Sky Award for Voluntary Service that Builds and Sustains Community and Mary Blackstone was selected to receive the Peter Fisher Award for Dedication to the Cause of Fair Housing at OPAL CLT’s recent annual meeting. Lisa Byers and Mary
Micro-Plastic Pollution in San Juans’ Waters
Beach Watchers to attend Citizen Science Summit on Plastic Pollution WSU Beach Watchers, San Juan County, are supporting marine plastic pollution research and education under the guidance of Jen Kingfisher of the Port Townsend Marine Science Center. WSU Beach Watchers from Orcas, Lopez and San Juan Islands, along
Salmonberry Hosts Open House on May 16
Spring is in full swing and that means Salmonberry School’s annual Preschool and Kindergarten Open House is coming up. On Sunday May 16th from 10:00 to 1:00 the early childhood classroom will be open for visitors. Lead Teacher Linda Ellsworth and Program Director Paul Freedman will be on hand
Orcas School Board Agrees to Ask for $27 Million Bond
The Orcas Island School District (OISD) Board of Directors decided last night to seek a bond amount of $27 million. OISD Board Member Janet Brownell said that cuts to the original bond amount of $35 million, rejected by 45 percent of voters in last February's election are: No work to
Allium to Open at Christina’s in Eastsound
World-renowned Chef brings Family Atmosphere to Landmark Restaurant Lisa Nakamura is on Orcas Island full-time now, and with her family is painting walls, scrubbing floors and preparing to open “Allium,” Orcas Island’s newest restaurant, within the next few weeks. She comes to Orcas Island from a position as
Lion’s “Super Shopping Spree” Winner
Contributed by Pam Harney and Jim Biddick, Lions Raffle Co-Chairs The Orcas Lion’s Club thanks all the local sponsors and supporters of the 2010 Super Shopping Spree. Winner Susan Wyatt completed another rousing race for $900 of groceries at Island Market and $100 of meat in a five-minute
School Board Meets Today to Interview Candidates, Set Bond Amount
The Orcas Island School District Board will hold a special meeting at 5 p.m. today in the School Library. The Board will discuss the amount and scope of the bond to be voted upon in August, and it will interview candidates for the Orcas Island School Board vacancy created by
Choral Society Bids Farewell to Founding Director Catherine Pederson
Orcas Choral Society members mounted the stage for the last time under the direction of Society Founder and Artistic Director Catherine Pederson this past weekend. Following the Saturday evening performance, at a public reception held in the Madrona Room, the Choral Society presented Pederson with the gift of
Homes for Islanders Celebrates with New Home Owners
Eight Families of New Homeowners : “This is a Time to Say Thanks” Dustin and Samantha Coy, Dennis and Jesica DeHart, Chad and Alicia Kimple, John Russell, Carolyn Carroll, Rebecca Evans, Cara Russell and Jason and Wendy Wooding are the proud neighbors of Woodland Estates, a new community
Open House at Orcas Montessori School May 16
On Sunday, May 16, Orcas Montessori School will have an open house from 10am to 1pm. Orcas Montessori serves children from ages 3 to 6. All prospective families and other community members are welcome. The open house is a chance to see the inside of the classroom, explore
“Climate Monologues” Free Premiere on Orcas
Local artist-educator Sharon Abreu will preview her new musical one-woman show about climate change, The Climate Monologues, at the Orcas Grange on Sunday, May 16th at 7 p.m. Orcas Island Prevention Partnership is sponsoring this free show, which will also offer a community question, answer and comment session
Darvill’s Bookstore to Host Novelists this Thursday
Stories of an Iraqui veteran and his daughter living in anurban wilderness, and of a unique gourmet cooking class will regale visitors to Darvill's on Thursday May 13. Darvill's will host best-selling Seattle authors Jennie Shortridge and Erica Bauermeister as they each read from their new novels at Darvill's Bookstore at 7pm.
Guest Opinion: Schools’ Site Council Survey Results
By Kyle Freeman - OISD Elementary/Middle School Principal Bob Connell - Parent In an effort to improve the Orcas Island public schools, the Site Council representing the Orcas Island Elementary, Middle, and High schools gathered data from parents, guardians, and community members. The Site Council wishes to thank all those
Parks & Rec Meet: “A Discussion about Dichotomy”
What Will We Do and Where Will We Be and Who Pays for What? Orcas Parks and Recreation Board Conducts Vigorous Discussion At the public meeting of the new Orcas Park and Recreation District (OPRD) on Wednesday, May 5, OPRD Commissioners entertained a lively discussion about providing continued recreational programs and
Ferries Secretary Moseley Comments on Overtime Pay Practices
On May 7, WSDOT Ferries Division Assistant Secretary David Moseley' commented on recent television news coverage regarding overtime pay expenses for ferry crews: This week I was interviewed for a KING 5 news story on compensation of WSF Staff Chief Engineers who are responsible for keeping the engines operable on
Free AnacortesTaxi From Ferry to Medical Providers
From Island Hospital [Anacortes] magazine, "Heartbeats" San Juan County residents can now get free round-trip taxi svc from the ferry terminal to Island Hospital or any hospital-operated clinic or out-patient service, including Anacortes Family Medicine Fidalgo Medical Associates Island Surgeons Island Hosp. Physical Therapy & Rehab Island Hospital Sleep Wellness
