Here’s a thought…
“The only Zen you find on the tops of mountains is the Zen you bring up there.”
ROBERT M. PIRSIG
Letter to the Editor: Children’s House Culinary Fundraiser About to Begin
Children's House is a preschool early learning center serving Orcas Island families since 1969; it is the oldest preschool on the island and the only school on Orcas licensed to provide care for infants. Children's House helps to preserve the sustainability of our unique Island by giving working families an
Musical Group Taarka To Perform At Odd Fellows Hall
Colorado acoustic band Taarka will be performing at the Odd Fellows Hall Saturday evening, May 1st. Emerging from a long tradition of gypsy circus troubadours, Taarka performs an engaging mix of Western and Eastern folk traditions of jazz, rock, bluegrass, old-time, gypsy, Indian, and Celtic music. Collectively and individually,
New Playwrights & Actors at Playwrights’ Festival Starting Thursday
By Doug Bechtel This week-end marks the 5th Anniversary of our local [intlink id="8333" type="post"]Playwrights’ Festival[/intlink]. The festival was created to encourage local island talent to show off their skills and to challenge islanders to develop skills in writing, acting and directing. As with previous festivals, this year includes a
From Fruit Tree Tours to Orcas Island’s FEAST, Hartzell & Cheevers Bring Hope to Kids
"We're the earth's immune system kicking in." Whitney Hartzell and Owen Cheever returned to Orcas Island earlier this month from their six-week Fruit Tree Tour and have already dived into plans and programs for this summer's Farming Education Sustainability for Teens (FEAST) program.The pair are natural teachers and
Will April Leave Like a Lion or a Lamb? The Week Ahead
Monday, April 26 Artsmith & Doe Bay Café Salon series featuring Award-winning poet Keetje Kuiper and Orcas poet Anita Holladay. Following the featured writers, audience members will have an opportunity to read their own works each week in a special Writer’s Open Mic. All lovers of food, wine and words
You Can Win $1,000 in Groceries thru Lions Raffle
The Orcas Lion’s Club annual Super Shopping Spree Raffle ticket sales begin Friday, April 30th at Island Market. The winning ticket will be drawn on Saturday May 8th at 4 p.m. The lucky winner will be cheered on the “Shopping Run” at Island Market on Sunday, May 9th at 9:
Boating Permit, Training Requirements Begin at San Juan County Park
Measures to Protect Wildlife and Boaters By Stan Matthews County Communications Program Manager Beginning May 1, boaters will need to obtain a permit and attend a brief training session to use the launching ramp at San Juan County Park. The training, which covers the laws protecting killer whales and other
Broadway Comes to Eastsound: A Review of Orcas Center’s “Gypsy”
Updated April 26; originally posted April 23 By S. Jaen Black Well, last night would have been a GREAT night for the barefoot bandit to go on a rampage since it seemed like everybody on Orcas was either on stage or in the sold-out audience for the opening night of
Haitian Relief through Orcas Businesses and Helping Hands Noramise
Contributed by Samarra Shaw Helping Hands Noramise is responding to the urgent need in Haiti for sustainable food production and jobs by launching the multi tiered Limbé Project- providing jobs, education, and community resources, while making use of local labor and goods. Numerous "Helping Hands.," from Orcas and beyond, are
Will Stephens Wins Bill Yarlott Fishing Derby
Contributed by the Friends of Moran State Park The 13th Annual Bill Yarlot Fishing Derby sponsored by Friends of Moran and Eastsound Sporting Goods took place at Moran State Park on Saturday. Despite the heavy early morning rainfall more than 20 kids showed up to drop a line
Kwiáht Brings Beach Walks and Research to Indian Island Observatory
Center for the Historical Ecology of the Salish Sea Leads Partnership for Students and Amateur Scientists This Thursday, April 29, volunteers in a partnership of those who appreciate and steward marine life, under the leadership of Kwiáht -- the Center for the Historical Ecology of the Salish Sea
May 2 Field Trips Follow Sustainable Living Fair
Contributed by Jeff Hanson, San Juan County Stewardship Network Coordinator Stretch your sea legs put on hiking boots or water shoes and pick a field trip over land, sea or both on Sunday, May 2 for the countywide Sustainable Living Fair weekend. There are five trips for the choosing. All
Guest Opinion: Friends’ Appeal Seeks Wildlife Conservation Along With Public Facilities
By Stephanie Buffum Field As an island community, we depend on barge landings, transfer stations, schools, water treatment systems and other essential public facilities. Friends of the San Juans [FRIENDS} thinks that we can and should provide those services without reducing the quality of our treasured natural surroundings. Relying on this
Friends of San Juans Host Free Boater Workshops
Contributed by Tina Whitman Learn more about how you can help protect water quality, marine mammals and eelgrass habitat at a series of free public workshops for local boaters. Presentations will cover priority habitats and species, current regulations and tips for reducing impacts to the marine environment. Hosted by Friends
Orcas Rec Takes Young Artists, Writers & Scientists to Canoe Island
Kids 10-14 will learn about art, music, science, nature, or writing throughout the weekend from local professionals in each field athe Orcas Rec-sponsored weekend camp at Canoe Island. There will also be an opportunity to kayak, swim, sail, and do archery. The cost for the weekend, from Friday, June 4
Guest Opinion: Bond Advisory Committee Sought
By the Orcas Island School Board Last Sunday, 27 community members got together in three homes to talk about the school bond. Those “coffees” were just one step in the school board’s effort to seek input about the bond since the election in February. Conversations have taken place in casual
