Here’s a thought…
“The only Zen you find on the tops of mountains is the Zen you bring up there.”
ROBERT M. PIRSIG
Crossroads Lecture Series Presents Life in a Time of Pandemics
The Crossroads spring lecture series begins on Friday, February 5, 7:30 pm at the Orcas Center with Dr. Frank James presentation "Life in a Time of Pandemics: Influenza and Other Diseases that Shape Our Future." The current worldwide pandemic, the H1N1 influenza virus, seems much less severe than was originally
WinterFest & SongShare 2010: An Island Collaboration
Correction made Feb. 5 at 12 p.m. WinterFest: "The Languages of Music and the Gods" Songshare 2010: The Music of Ralph Vaughan Williams "The Languages of Music and the Gods” will be the theme of this year’s annual WinterFest Lecture Series on March 19-21, 2010 with guest lecturer, Dr. Harold
Letter to the Editor: School Spelling Bee F-U-N
The PTSA is proud to have sponsored our schools' participation in this year's Scripps Spelling Bee. Many students participated in an after school Spelling Club for the last several months, learning words, strategies and taking part in mock bees. The Fourth through Eight Graders took part in class bees in mid-January
Orcas Center Showcase Seeks Orcas Poets
In celebration of National Poetry Month, the 3rd annual Spotlight on Local Poets on April 10 will feature an evening of poetry by Orcas Island poets. Interested poets are invited to submit their work to be considered for this juried presentation. Selected poets will have the opportunity to share their
New Online Voters Guide Available for February 9 Special Election
By Stan Matthews County Communications Program Manager All San Juan County Voters except those living on Shaw Island will be voting in the February 9, 2010 Special Election. Voters have a new source for information to help evaluate measures on the ballot. The new online voters guide can be found
Dylan Thompson Wins Spelling Bee — On to Regionals!
Dylan Thompson and Antony Kaskurs went back and forth for quite some time this morning, until Dylan successfully spelled "parable" and then "mosquitoey" to come out the champion of the school spelling bee. The Fourth through Eight Graders took part in class bees several weeks ago to select
This Weekend — Spelling, Salmon, Music, Movies and More
Friday, January 29 Housing Bank Commission meeting 9:30 a.m. to noon at the Orcas Hotel. Community-wide affordable housing planning project with a group of citizens from several islands and multiple segments of the community to discuss the planning project. The Housing Bank Commission has been invited to attend. The HBC
John Steward is January's Guest Chef at Orcas Cafeteria
Contributed by Madie Murray Who put the “stew” in beef stew? None other than John Steward, owner of Maple Rock farm and January’s Celebrity Chef at the public school. While a sports event postponed many of the middle school and high school students from enjoying John’s incredible lunch
Alexander's Real Time Band Comes to Doe Bay
The Doe Bay Cafe welcomes Alexander's Real Time Band at 7 p.m. this Friday, Jan. 29. Alan Alexander III is a composer, producer, singer and multi-instrumentalist with numerous credits. As a performing musician he has toured internationally (US, Europe, the Caribbean and Japan), headlining and opening for artists like UB40,
School Board Meets at 5:30 Tonight
The Orcas Island School District Board of Directors will hold its regular monthly meeting tonight. Personnel items are the only action items identified on the full agenda, with approval required to open the Business Manager position at .6 FTE (slightly more than half-time employment), with the salary to be determined.
Swim-a-thon: Kids Raise Funds for Orcas Rec
Splashing swimmers, cheering parents and generous donors can all support the Orcas Rec Swim-a-Thon on Saturday, Feb. 6. The swim-a-thon will be held at the Orcas Athletic Center from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. All swimmers under 18 who can swim the length of the pool and back
Common Market Returns to Orcas Center
Returning after their first Orcas appearance in 2009, the popular hiphop duo Common Market will play an all-ages concert at Orcas Center this Saturday, January 30. All tickets are $12. Common Market is DJ Producer Sabzi and RA Scion, each a well-known figure in the Seattle hiphop scene.
Bellingham's Kalb to Challenge Rick Larsen in Congressional Election
Larry Kalb, a longtime resident of Bellingham, has announced his candidacy for Congress to become the representative of the 2nd Congressional District of Washington State, challenging Rick Larsen. Kalb, 55, works in the Finance Department for Whatcom Transportation Authority and has lived in Bellingham for 16 years. He has
Orcas, SJI Transfer Stations Will Close on Fridays
By Stan Matthews County Communications Program Manager San Juan County Public Works Director Jon Shannon and Utilities Manager Ed Hale told the Council Tuesday that the County’s solid waste utility will be making additional cutbacks to reduce operating losses. In response to a question from Council Member Gene Knapp,
Rosedanie Cadet Returns to Haiti to Rebuild
Rosedanie Cadet was born in Haiti, the Land of Mountains. She has traveled the world, from the United State to Japan. After three years on Orcas Island, she decided last December to return to Haiti, to give back. She says she found her life’s purpose, “the job
Jazz, Brass, and Excitement Build for Orcas Center’s Sneak Preview Tomorrow
A bold and brassy season awaits Orcas Center patrons in 2010, and a lively “Sneak Preview” will give a taste of what’s to come tomorrow, Wednesday, Jan. 27. The Sneak Preview begins at 5:30 p.m. at the Center, and all are welcome to get revved up for
