Here’s a thought…
“The only Zen you find on the tops of mountains is the Zen you bring up there.”
ROBERT M. PIRSIG
Hollie Sare: Sept. 8, 1987 – April 16, 2010
Contributed by the Sare family Our precious daughter, Hollie Ann Sare of Eastsound WA., died on April 16th, 2010 at the age of 22. Hollie was born September 8, 1987 in Stockton California and relocated to Sheridan Wyoming at the age of 3, where she lived for 10
Theater in a Jiffy: A Review of the 2010 PlayFest
By S. Jaen Black The Ten Minute Play Fest, now in its fourth year, opened at the Grange Thursday night for a weekend run with seven polished plays – script, direction and performance all completely developed and handily delivered. No seat-squirming or watch-glancing as the audience sat enthralled
Ethnobotany & Edibles Workshop — Try Fir Tip Tea!
By Fiona Norris, Science Director, San Juan Preservation Trust On Saturday May 8, San Juan Preservation Trust and San Juan Nature Institute are combining forces to offer a public workshop on Ethnobotany and Edibles on San Juan Preservation Trust property on San Juan Island. The course is timed so members
A Weekend that Will Keep You Dancing — Sustainably!
(Click on red bolded text for more information) Friday, April 30 [intlink id="8482" type="post"]The Creatures of Indian Island[/intlink] – Simply show up at Eastsound Waterfront Park around 11:30 a.m. on Friday or Saturday. Join in Field Studies with local scientists and community volunteers at Eastsound Waterfront Park as they conduct
New Species of Orcas Reported
The Christian Science Monitor reported today that research by Charles Q. Choi, indicates that: Killer whales may not be just one species but rather four or more, with each hunting different prey, living in their own kinds of groups, prowling their own unique ranges and speaking in distinct ways, according
Junior Rowers Pull All-Nighter to Raise Funds
By Martin Taylor The junior Orcas Island Rowing Club is camping out for their annual "24 Hour Row" outside the Orcas Island Market starting at 3:30 p.m. on Friday and running till 3:30 p.m. on Saturday. They will be taking 30 minute turns rowing an erg (rowing machine)
Lonesome Shack & Gallus Brothers at Doe Bay
A Lonesome Shack show is fun because it's bound to turn into a dance party. Lonesome Shack with special guest the Gallus Brothers are coming to the Doe Bay Cafe this Friday April 30th at 7:30 p.m. Lonesome Shack is working on their new album which will be
Music Lovers’ Seminar Previews 2010 Chamber Music Festival on May 22
By the Chamber Music Festival Office The best way to discover what awaits concert-goers this summer is to attend the Music Lovers’ Seminar Saturday. Popular musician, conductor and lecturer George Shangrow will provide an entertaining and informative overview of OICMF’s 13th Season from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m.
2010 Completion of Critical Areas Ordinance Unlikely — Local “Best Available Science” at Issue
By Stan Matthews County Communications Program Director Members of the San Juan County Council on Tuesday, April 27, agreed that it was unrealistic to try to complete work on updates to the County’s Critical Areas Ordinance this year. However, they supported having work by science and wetlands consultant Paul Adamus
Dance Party this Friday — Bring Your Favorite Music CDs and Get Free Lessons
The Orcas Dance Club is sponsoring a dance this Friday, April 30, at the Odd Fellows Hall from 7:30 - 9:30 p.m. It will be a CD party and guests are invited to bring a favorite or two. Private free dance lessons are available -- just ask anyone whose steps
Council Adopts Amendments to Comprehensive Plan — Country Corner LAMIRD set
By Stan Matthews County Communications Program Manager The San Juan County Council adopted 8 proposed changes to the County’s Comprehensive Plan at its meeting Tuesday, April 28. After the final vote on the final amendment was completed, County Administrator Pete Rose urged the Council to take a moment to “reflect and
State Licensing Changes Boat Renewal System
From the San Juan County Auditor's Office The State Department of Licensing recently mailed postcards to all vessel owners notifying them that the Department will not be mailing renewal reminders any more, starting this year. The postcard encourages vessel owners to go online to give the department an email address
Darvill’s Hosts “Fishes and Dishes” Authors
On Thursday April 29, Laura Cooper and Kiyo Marsh will tell stories and talk about their new book The Fishes & Dishes Cookbook- Seafood Recipes & Salty Stories from Alaska's Commercial Fisherwomen. Sisters Kiyo and Tomi Marsh were fishing in the Bering Sea on Tomi’s 78-foot commercial fishing boat, the
Sustainable Orcas Island Prepares for Weekend Fair and Field Trips
Sustainable Orcas Island (SOI) meets monthly on the last Wednesday at the Orcas Island Library. The agenda for the April 28, meeting—from 5:30 to 7 p.m. includes: San Juan County as a non-GMO community—update SOI's various seed projects, aquaponics, SOI Wiki, hoop houses, etc The Library’s edible/native/low-maintenance landscaping project—trees are
Orcas School Round-Up for Incoming Kindergarteners on Wednesday and Thursday
Kindergarten Screening will take place on Wednesday, April 28 and Thursday, April 29 in the Orcas Island school library. All children entering kindergarten (five years old before Sept. 1, 2010) are encouraged to attend the screening on this date. The screening covers the developmental areas of fine and gross motor
World Labyrinth Day May 1 — Walk as One
Contributed by Nancy Ayer Once again there is an invitation to "Walk As One" with those around the globe in an attempt to create a wave of peaceful energy moving around the planet. You are invited to participate in an upcoming global event with the intention of spreading the healing
