Here’s a thought…
“The only Zen you find on the tops of mountains is the Zen you bring up there.”
ROBERT M. PIRSIG
Teen Clothing Drive To End Soon — Donations Still Welcome
Lynsey Smith has sounded the call for the Teen Clothing Drive that has been collecting teen clothes the past few weeks: THANK YOU to the teens all over the island who have been cleaning out their closets! There are only a few more days until the doors of the Community
Buttke Painting Show Displays Range of Abstract Technique
Contributed by Joe Floren Orcas Island artist Carl Buttke will present an exhibit of his paintings throughout March in the Orcas Center lobby gallery. The program, titled "Mostly Abstract," will, as its name suggests, emphasize the range and variety of abstraction. Dominating the show will be a very
Deadline Feb. 28 for Scripts for Local Play Festival
Locally written, short plays will again be featured at the Fifth Annual Play Festival in May. Director Doug Bechtel of the Orcas Actors Theater says, "Whether you are a seasoned playwright or someone with no experience, The Actors Theater would love to see your work." But better sharpen
Vote in Conservation District's Unique Election on March 16
Contributed by Frank Penwell Ballots must be requested by March 8 The election of the San Juan Islands Conservation District will be held on March 16, 2010. All San Juan County registered voters are eligible to vote in this election. One supervisor will be elected for a 3-year term on
GIS Team Releases Polaris Instructional Videos
By Stan Matthews County Communications Program Manager San Juan County’s GIS Team has released its first set of Polaris Instructional Videos for its Polaris Mapping Application. The newly released instructional videos are intended to assist users in learning the tools and functionality of Polaris. There are currently four videos that
Monique Mead Returns as Musician-in-Residence
Orcas Island Chamber Music Festival (OICMF) announces Spring 2010 IM: In Music Musician-in-Residence for Orcas Public School during the week of March 22-26. Now in its 4th season of IM: In Music, the Chamber Music Festival will host Monique Mead, returning as the season’s visiting artist. Ms. Mead
No ADU Drawing Required This Year – More Permits than Applicants
By Stan Matthews County Communications Program Manager County Building Official Rene Beliveau reports there will be no need to hold an ADU permit lottery this year. With a total of 9 permits for Accessory Dwelling Units (ADU) available in 2010 and only 5 qualifying applications submitted before the lottery deadline
Letter to the Editor: Orcas' New Park & District Moving Forward
Updated Feb. 23 at 4 p.m. Having completed our first two public meetings, we as your recently elected Orcas Island Park and Recreation District ('OIPRD') commissioners would like to clarify what seem to be some common misperceptions about the District. First, this newly formed local body, despite its similar name,
Student Chef Competition — Call for Entries
Contributed by Madie Murray Calling all Orcas and Waldron public school students! Somewhere, stuffed in an old cookbook or in your head, is the recipe for the greatest sandwich, soup, dessert, casserole, meatloaf, pasta, omelet granola, salad or taco in the world, and we want every public school student to
Nominations Sought for Good Steward Awards
You can help recognize individuals, families, and businesses that have made a significant impact on the conservation, preservation, and protection of the San Juans. The Stewardship Network of the San Juans is seeking Nominations for the 2010 Good Steward Awards in the following categories: Shoreline Stewardship, Farmland Stewardship,
Montessori Community Honors Teaching Guides
Many friends of Orcas Montessori School met for breakfast on Thursday, February 11th at the Senior Center to celebrate a special anniversary. Head guide Tom Rubottom, Director Teresa Chocano, and Assistant Ina Drosu have been teaching together at the school for ten years. The occasion provided guests an
Fun With Flowers Workshop Open to All
Updated Feb. 22 at 3 p.m. If you’d like to learn how to create beautiful floral arrangements, there’s a workshop you won’t want to miss. Professional flower arranger Rosemarie Altberg will lead “Fun with Flowers” on Thursday, March 18th from 10 a.m. to 12 p.m. at the Eastsound
"Noises Off" a Hoot of a Farce — Be Prepared to Howl
In the howling, romping fun of “Noises Off,” at the Orcas Grange, it’s easy to forget about the painstaking work of timing, blocking, memorization, and characterization that go into the portrayal of comedic characters. But, two days after seeing the Actors Theater of Orcas Island present “Noises Off,”
Letter to the Editor: Addendum to the Sign Ordinance Letter
I want to follow up the letter I wrote to correct a few misperceptions I had, and may have given. I talked with the man who removes the signs and is the enforcer for all the county codes. Being only one man, he must be very busy, yet he took
County’s Move to Recycled Paper has a Ripple Effect
By Stan Matthews County Communications Program Manager This month San Juan County has received its first shipment of printer and copier paper with 40% recycled content, as did the town of Friday Harbor and dozens of other businesses. The County’s switch from virgin paper to recycled paper has had
February Flew! The Week Ahead, Feb. 21 – 28
Sunday, February 21 Visions of a Water Rat: Boats and Nature in the Islands. Doe Bay Café.hosts local photographer Peter Fromm presenting a multi-media slide show in the Doe Bay Café Sunday evening as part of ‘Sundays at the Movies’ series. Also half price bottles of wine and free popcorn. 7
