Here’s a thought…
“The only Zen you find on the tops of mountains is the Zen you bring up there.”
ROBERT M. PIRSIG
Giardia in Waters from Dogs Pose Hazard to Humans and Seals
From the SeaDoc Society Many of us have four-legged best friends and there's nothing better than walking our tail-wagging pups along the shore. But what happens when that tail goes up and processed kibble plops down somewhere it can wash into the water? What we do on land impacts the
Orcas Choral Society's "Joyous Sounds of Christmas" on Dec. 12 and 13
Harmonically embracing the holiday season, the Orcas Choral Society will present the annual “Joyous Sounds of Christmas” concerts on Saturday, Dec. 12 at 7:30 p.m. and Sunday, December 13 at 2 p.m. at the Orcas Center. The program of seasonal music features “Magnificat” by John Rutter as well as familiar
Guest Opinion: Orcas Historical Society and Museum Seek Our Journey Stories
By Tom Welch, President Orcas Island Historical Society One hundred and sixty eight years ago, a journey was begun from the shores of Orcas Island that will finally be ‘completed’ on July 17th, 2010. That ‘journey’ was the movement of local native and natural artifacts and objects, including maps and
What Do Local Sharks Eat? Find Out at Free Dinner and Talk on Dec. 8 at Camp Orkila
From the SeaDoc Society Ever wonder what we have for sharks in our waters? Now is the time to find out! On Tuesday, December 8th at 5:30 p.m. Gene Helfman will give a free public lecture entitled "sharks of the San Juans Islands" for the Orcas Island Marine Lecture
The Week Ahead: We'll Keep the Days Merry and Busy and Bright
Stacey Lancaster reads to her daugher August Moore at the Family Literacy Carnival at the Funhouse. The PTSA sponsors Family Reading Night on Weds. Dec. 2 Sunday, Nov. 29 Paul Nelson's poetry workshop "The Personal Mythology of Organic Poetry" -- a three hour workshop 1 to 4 p.m. limited to
Mr. and Mrs. Santa Claus to Come to the Friends of the Library's Holiday Tea
Kids and parents are invited to visit with Mr. and Mrs. Santa Claus between 2 and 3 p.m. on Saturday, December 5th in the children’s room at the Orcas Island Library during the annual Friends’ Holiday Tea. No registration is required, and all ages are welcome, as long
Orcatrazz to Play for Family Health Center Benefit
A Benefit Dinner and Dance to benefit the Orcas Family Health Center will be held December 11, beginning at 7 p.m. at the Orcas Center. Tickets are $35 per couple, and are available at Kay's in the Our House Building, Eastsound. Tickets must be purchased in advance. Orcastrazz Band
Letter to the Editor: Education Foundation is Thankful for Success of Dinner
The Orcas Island Education Foundation wants to thank all who attended our 8th Annual Food for Thought dinner! Your generosity, and some after-event donations, helped bring the evening's net proceeds to $20,000. That is $20,000 that will go to fund many enriching school programs such as the 6th grade trip to
Orcas Choral Society Reaches Out for New Director
The Orcas Choral Society is reaching out to local publications and college and university music schools in its search for a new Choral Director to assume duties following the retirement of its Founding Director, Catherine Pederson, next spring. Pederson started the Orcas Choral Society with a performance of Handel’s Messiah,
PTSA Family Reading Night Coming Dec. 2
The Orcas Island Parent-Teacher-Student Association (PTSA) will once again host a Family Reading Night on Wednesday, Dec. 2. The evet will alos Kick Off the Scholastic Book Fair, to be held in the School Library. Family Reading Night is from 5:30 to 7:30 p.m. School children and parents are invited
Orcas A Cappella Holds CD Release Party Dec. 6
Orcas a Cappella has just completed recording their first full length CD. To celebrate the release of Encore!, there will be a reception at the Episcopal Parish Hall, 4 – 6 pm Sunday Dec 6th. They want the community and all their past singers to join them for
Thanksgiving Poetry: A Brief for the Defense
A Brief for the Defense By Jack Gilbert Sorrow everywhere. Slaughter everywhere. If babies are not starving someplace, they are starving somewhere else. With flies in their nostrils But we enjoy our lives because that’s what God wants. Otherwise the mornings before summer dawn would not be made
Thanksgiving Poetry: The Gathering
The Gathering By Billy Collins Outside, the scene was right for the season, heavy gray clouds and just enough wind to blow down the last of the yellow leaves But the house was different that day, so distant from the other houses, like a planet inhabited by only a dozen
Soccer Ceremonies Emotional and Triumphant
The Lady Vikings Soccer Team, fresh from their State Championship games this weekend, were celebrated in a ceremony today at the High School Gyn, and a parade through town. Coach Chama Anderson spoke movingly of her pride in the girls, while they acknowledged her motivation, focus and integrity
Vandermay Prevails in Orcas Rec Race
In today's certification of the Nov.3 ballot, Vicki Vandermay retained her lead over Marian O'Brien for the position of Orcas Rec Commissioner #1. Vandermay won by four votes. The other Orcas Rec Commissioners -- Martha Farish, Bob Eagan, Ian Lister and Jim Bredouw, were uncontested in their positions. Voters approved
Guest Opinion: No rational conclusion to CAO debate
By Walter Corbin After careful consideration of the CAO -- the Critical Areas Ordinance -- I have come to the conclusion that this has done nothing but polarized people and there will be no rational conclusion. Each parcel in this county of islands is in some way an ecological sensitive
