Here’s a thought…
“The only Zen you find on the tops of mountains is the Zen you bring up there.”
ROBERT M. PIRSIG
San Juans' Judge John Linde dies suddenly
Updated Dec.4 at 7:30 p.m. By Stan Matthews County Communications Program Manager There will be a moment of silence in remembrance of Judge Linde at 9 a.m. in his courtroom at the San Juan County Courthouse. San Juan County’s first Superior Court Judge, the honorable John O. Linde, 62, died
Don't blink — or even think — of missing these weekend events
Updated 11:45 a.m. Dec. 4 Friday, Dec. 4 Scholastic Book Fair sponsored by the Orcas PTSA, from 10:00 a.m.-3 p.m. in the School Library. All book sales support the school. Chamber of Commerce-sponsored Christmas Tree Lighting with the Community Band, Christmas Carols and Santa and Mrs. Claus. From 4 to
The Community Band Gives Holiday Concert and Party Saturday night
The Orcas Island Community Band, under the leadership of Joe Babcock, will perform their traditional holiday concert and host a post-concert party this Saturday evening, Dec. 5, beginning at 7:30 p.m. The December concert is a special gift from the musicians to all island neighbors and friends as
WSU Beach Watcher Program Seeks New Stewards
A new series of Beach Watchers Stewardship classes is now accepting applications for its program beginning next March. Beach Watchers Program is a watershed-to-marine stewardship education program offered by WSU Extension- San Juan County. It is modeled after the highly successful WSU Master Gardener Volunteer Program format. Beach Watcher volunteers
PTSA Book Fair Runs through Friday at Orcas School
The Orcas Island Parent-Teacher-Student Association (PTSA) openend thier annual Scholastic Book Fair last night, Dec. 2, as crowds of kids, parents and community menbers filled the library to browse the books, posters and kits for sale to beneift the school. Youngsters crowded around Santa and Mrs. Claus, who
Candlelight Walk Tradition Continues Dec. 13
The 19th annual Candlelight Spiral Walk will take place on Sunday December 13 at 3 p.m. at the Odd Fellows Hall. The entire community is invited to join in this event which will be hosted by the Orcas Montessori School, the Salmonberry School and the School of the
Christmas Carol Cast: Familiar Faces and New Kids too as Final Performances are Planned
The cast and crew for the farewell performance of "A Christmas Carol" later this month was announced at the first rehearsal on Monday, Nov. 30. The Orcas production of the Dickens' classic was begun in 1999, when Jim Bredouw, Funhouse founder, musical composer and now Orcas Park and
Dog License Tags Now for Sale
By Stan Matthews County Communications Program Manager Dog owners may now buy County licenses tags for their pets at the San Juan County Auditor’s office at the County Courthouse in Friday Harbor or at any of the sites listed below. This year’s fees are the same as last year’s: $12
Public School Board Special Meeting this Friday
The Orcas Island School District Board of Directors has announced a Special School Board Meeting to act upon the Grounds and Maintenance Technician position, which has become open. The person holding this position will perform maintenance operations of all district facilities and maintain district grounds, park, fields and landscaped areas
OPALCO Crew Helps with Move of Salvaged House
On Tuesday morning, December 1, OPALCO cleared the lines so that a 1912 Craftsman bungalow, originally from the Seattle area, could make the last leg of its journey to Olga where Fiona and Eddie Stone plan to restore it and call it home. Ironically, Fiona Stone has been
County Council Adopts 2010 Budget
By Stan Matthews County Communications Program Manager At a special session on Monday, November 30, 2009, the San Juan County Council unanimously adopted the County’s 2010 budget. The adopted General Fund totals $13.4 million which – despite the addition of the $960,000 levy lid-lift approved by voters in November –
Steve Alboucq Jazz Quartet and Friends at the Ecotopian this Saturday
Steve Alboucq Jazz Quartet, heard at the New Year's Eve Ball and ohter island events in recent years, will play at the Ecotopian Restaurant on Saturday December 5th. Featured guest artists include Willie Thomas, Martin Lund and members of the Orcas Horns. The jazz concert begins at 9:00. There will
Episcopal Bishop Craig Anderson to Give Talk on Lakota Spirituality
Sunday, December 6th at 11 a.m. at the West Sound Community Club, Episcopal Bishop Craig Anderson will give a talk about his experiences while serving as Bishop to the Diocese of South Dakota where 80 of the 118 churches he served were on the various reservations of the Great Sioux
Slow Food Potluck to Celebrate Terra Madre Day
Doe Bay Café will host a Slow Food Potluck in honor of Terra Madre Day next Wednesday, Dec. 9th, at 5p.m. This is a free public event (the café is not open for business). Doe Bay is welcoming local farmers, cooks, grocers and neighbors who are interested in supporting Local
Doe Bay Hosts T-Flo this Friday
T:FLO rocks the house at the Doe Bay Café with covers that range from the 50's, to now with songs from Neil Diamond to Ben Harper, from soul to rock and pop to disco and everything fun in between. T:FLO will play this Friday during dinner service at
Marine Resources Committee Meets Wednesday
The San Juan Marine Resources Committee will meet on Wednesday morning to discuss a nomination for the state’s rockfish advisory committee, the upcoming retreat agenda and a proposal for an Environmental Protection Agency grant. Ginny Broadhurst, director of the NW Straits Initiative will provide an update. Matt Niles from Dept.
