Here’s a thought…
“The only Zen you find on the tops of mountains is the Zen you bring up there.”
ROBERT M. PIRSIG
Birding, Distraction, Genealogy, "A Homemade Life" and Poetry All Coming This Way
Contributed by Kathy Stribling of the Orcas Island Public Library The Orcas Library will be hosting new classes and events during the months of March and April. Kim Middleton’s Intermediate Birding Class resumes Thursday, March 18th and continues to April 22. Class time is 1:00 to 4:00pm. Class size is
Rena Patty to Lead “Compassionate Communication” Course
Rena Patty will lead an 8-week course in “Compassionate Communication,” beginning March 31. The classes will be Wednesday evenings at 6 p.m., beginning March 31through April 21; then one week off on April 28, and resuming again from May 5 through May 26. The group will meet at the home
Auditions for Seven Plays at Playfest Today
Playfest '10 is the fifth annual presentation of short plays written by playwrights living on Orcas Island. Seven plays were selected for this year's playfest. They are: After by Anita Leigh Holladay directed by Patty Monaco After and After by Sandy Thompson directed by Bev Leyman Clear! by Ron Herman directed by
Weather Spotters Training Offered in April
The National Weather Service will train new and veteran spotters on how to look for and report significant event-driven weather events. Training includes video demonstrations. Spotters are needed, particularly in the out of town and waterfront parts of the San Juan Islands. Training will be offered in West Sound, Orcas
Combined Forces Search for Colton Harris Moore
Contributed by Sheriff Bill Cumming The extensive, intense search for Colton Harris Moore on Orcas Island has now been scaled back to an ongoing investigation. All available search indicators have been pursued through the efforts of a multi-agency team of county, mainland and federal personnel and assets. Aggressive efforts to
"Rock on the Rock Choir" Debuts (Again) at the Lower Tavern on March 23
Contributed by Anji Ringzin Don't miss "The Rock on the Rock Choir" performance on Tuesday, March 23rd at 8 p.m. at the Lower Tavern open mic. This will be the choir's "second debut." Rock on the Rock Choir is directed by Grace McCune through the Orcas Center with the help
New Registration Procedure for April Swim Classes
Orcas Rec will host the next swimming session April 12th to May 6th. Priority will go to participants in the previous session, so limited spots will be available. Orcas Rec is no longer using the lottery system for swimming sign ups. The first chance to register will be in-person on
Guest Opinion: The Orcas Island Library Looks Ahead
By Phil Heikkinen, Director, Orcas Island Public Library On Friday, March 19, nine community members will start a planning process to help see us through the next three to five years. The Library Board and staff see our long-range plan as a key in annual budgeting, as well as a
"Which Face Will I Show Today?" Mask Show at Orcas Center
The show “About Face” will feature David Densmore’s mask works in the Orcas Center lobby during the month of April. All collectors and makers of masks are invited to share their treasures. Work from private collections and from the studios of Orcas Island artists will be featured in
County Islanders Support United Way Campaign
Updated March 17 at 5 p.m. Contributed by Joy Goldberg, United Way of San Juan County Director United Way of San Juan County is pleased to announce that more than $152,60 was raised during their 2009 campaign. As a result of the generous support of Islanders, thirty-one local programs providing
"Granny Lou" Spencer Celebrates 100 Years
Contributed by Sharon Cary, Granddaughter-in-Law Granny Lou turns 100 years old! Louise Spencer was born March 23rd, 1910 in Palisade, Colorado. She married Richard Spencer in 1935. Louise was a commercial artist. They have two children, Beverly and Craig. Richard did mining consulting and they lived at times
Town Hall Covers Budget, Dump and Critical Areas $80K Study
Orcas County Council members Richard Fralick and Gene Knapp held the first Town Hall meeting of 2010 last Thursday, March 11. Accompanying them were County Auditor Milene Henley and County Administrator Pete Rose, to give a complete view of the challenges facing the Council this year, and their priorities.. Henley
Granny's Attic Coming to the Senior Center April 24
Pretty soon it will be time to rummage through Granny's Attic again. The event is on the Fourth Saturday of April which this year is on April 24th. The first drop off day for items is this Wednesdy, March 17, from 12:00 - 3:00 p.m. The Granny's Attic Committee will
Doe Bay Seeks Non-Profits to Support with Pizza Night
Contributed by Jami Mitchell Each month Doe Bay chooses a local non-profit to receive one dollar from every pizza sold at our ongoing Thursday Night Pizza Night and Open Mic. We are looking for organizations that we feel are doing important work in our local community. The Pizza Night Local
Don’t Miss the Excitement at the 9th Annual Funhouse Science Fair!
From the Funhouse The 9th Annual Funhouse Science Fair will be held Saturday, March 27, from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. at The Funhouse on Orcas Island. This is an event not to be missed -- full of exciting and unusual projects and demonstrations, with entries extending beyond Orcas to
Letter to the Editor: Important to Complete Census
Once every ten years, we’re asked to take less than five minutes to complete a simple questionnaire known as the Census. Very few civic responsibilities we’re tasked with can return so much for such a limited investment of time and effort. The results of the Census determine not only the
