Here’s a thought…
“The only Zen you find on the tops of mountains is the Zen you bring up there.”
ROBERT M. PIRSIG
Editorial: In Praise of Our “Ordinary” Neighbors
The news of the Ace Hardware attempted break-in this weekend has pumped life into the bored, bond-weary, environmentally-critiquing Orcas public, and the town is buzzing with conjecture about the Moldy Hairy Colt who may be running rogue throughout our sleepy village. But that is why we see Scott Lancaster’s stoic
Women's Wellness Camp at Orkila March 5-7
Want to feel like a kid in a candy store? Then consider attending Women's Wellness Camp this weekend at Camp Orkila. Orcas Islanders can sign up for Saturday's activities for just $58. In the words of one enthusiastic participant last year, "No one will need anything from you, this will
Orcas Elementary Meets Ambitious Reading Goals
Principal Freeman concedes he will be occupying the roof Orcas Elementary students set reading goals in each classroom for the month of February. If they fulfilled all these goals, Principal Kyle Freeman agreed that he would spend one full day (to be determined!) on the school
Union Opportunities Featured Off-Island March 4
Orcas Island students interested in careers in the trades, vocational and technical education can learn first-hand of opportunities in those fields through union training programs in Mt. Vernon this Thursday. Students who catch the red-eye on Thursday, March 4th with Career and Tech Ed Director Kari Schuh can
Play Indoor Soccer and Learn Babysitting Skills with Orcas Rec
Two great Orcas Rec programs are scheduled to run again this month. A new Winter Indoor Soccer program will take place Tuesdays and Thursdays from 7:30 to 9:30 p.m. in the Middle School gym. Adults and kids 9 and over are welcome to join. Lead Coach will be Mark O'Neill.
Music Advocacy Group Concert Coming Up March 7
The annual Music Advocacy Group (MAG) benefit concert for the school music program is coming up! It’s the MAG'S 11th year of presenting this concert as its only (and very successful) fund raiser for the public school music program. It will take place on Sunday, March 7 at
Connie Zehner,1948-2010
On Sunday, January 24, Connie Zehner took her last breaths on this planet, succumbing to pulmonary fibrosis, a lung condition of unknown cause that has no known treatment. Born in 1948 in Munich, Bavaria, Cornelia Gabriela Lipp was always a bit of a rebel. She preferred reading and
Active Parenting Classes Start This Week at Orcas School
Dinners and childcare included The Orcas Island School District is once again offering parenting classes for the parents of students, from Kindergarten through 12th grade, beginning this week. Building on the Success of the “Active Parenting” Program, used in years past for elementary grades, the Readiness to Learn Program is
The "Bashful, Brainy," Super Sucker Octopus?
The Marine Science Lecture Series on Orcas Island concludes its 2010 series with "“Super Suckers: Giant Octopus and other Cephalopods” with Tim Carpenter. Beautiful, bashful and brainy, the giant Pacific octopus leads a life of mystery. With a personality that's as complex as its appearance, this animal is
Read Across America — Orcas Schoolkids May Send Principal Through the Roof!
Contributed by Susan Stolmeier Read Across America is celebrated every year on March 2nd, Dr. Seuess' birthday. The National Education Association has sponsored this event and encourages schools across our nation to promote adults reading to children. Orcas Island Elementary has done this event for the past 12
"Heartspeak" Poetry Reading March 4 to Support Education Foundation
On Thursday, March 4, friends of author Stephen Guy will read from his collection of poems, Heartspeak at 7 p.m. at Darvill's Bookstore. The reading is a fundraiser for the Orcas Island Education Foundation, which has been instrumental in the last several years in raising and directing private donations to
Don Eaton Appointed New Superior Court Judge
From Governor Chris Gregoire's Office Gov. Chris Gregoire announced on Feb. 26 the appointment of Don Eaton to the San Juan County Superior Court. Eaton now serves as a San Juan County Superior Court Commissioner, and replaces Judge John O. Linde, who passed away late last year. “I was impressed
Dances, Writing Workshops, Improv, the Future and "Noises Off" — All This Weekend
Friday, February 26 Creative Writing Workshop with writer/teacher/naturalist Susan Zwinger from 6:30 to 8:40 p.m. Continues Saturday, February 27th, 9:00-5:00 at the home of Winnie Adams.Cost: $60, for more information, call Winnie at 376-4656 Jump Time 2012 Discussion at West Sound Community Hall at 7:30 p.m. Join Shantparv Rolloff, Herlwyn
San Juan Stewardship Network and Sustainable Orcas Island Join For Sustainable Living Fair
The Sustainable Living Fair will take place on Saturday, May 1, from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. on the Eastsound Village Green, alongside the first Farmers Market of the season. The mission of the Sustainable Living Fair is to share information and resources toward creating a more environmentally
Public Sounds Off on Failed School Bond Pricetag; Board Plans to Explain Story and "Soft Costs"
Corrections made Feb. 26 at 6:30 p.m. The Orcas Island School District (OISD) Board debated the timing and message for a new bond campaign upon the failure of the Feb. 9 Capital Bond election. At their meeting on Feb. 25, the Board heard from members of the public who had
Invitation to Participate in Scenic Byway Planning Process
Call for Inspiration ends March 15 Public meetings designed to introduce the San Juan Islands Scenic Byway planning process to the community, and to elicit input into the vision and content of the plan, were held on Orcas Island and San Juan Island earlier this month. The Steering
