Here’s a thought…
“The only Zen you find on the tops of mountains is the Zen you bring up there.”
ROBERT M. PIRSIG
Letter to the Editor: Follow-through with Pet Poop
Editor: Most of us are deeply fond of our dogs. Most of us are also deeply appreciative of the parks and public lands available to us on Orcas, where we choose to walk with our leashed dogs. But a problem has arisen. Although most dog-walkers carefully pick up after their
Art Show Continues at Orcas Center
By Mary Anne Stone There is still time to catch the 5th Annual Terry Johnson Student Show at the Orcas Center. The dates for this show have been extended through the end of this Thanksgiving week and will come down on Tuesday afternoon, December !st. The responses to the reception
"Noises Off" Auditions Tuesday at the Grange
By Doug Bechtel The Actors Theater of Orcas Island will hold auditions for "Noises Off" by Michael Frayn on Tuesday, Nov. 24th at 7 p.m. at the Grange. Auditions will consist of group exercises and readings from the script. This play will require split-second timing, a great sense of humor
Soccer Champs Feted Tomorrow, Tuesday Nov. 24
Parade and game video to celebrate victorious season, starting at noon The Lady Viking Soccer Team, State Champs following their victories on Friday and Saturday, will be honored with a celebration at the High School gym at noon on Tuesday, Nov. 24. The celebration will begin with an introduction of
Holiday Festival of the Arts Coming this Saturday
Something old Something new Something to eat And Santa too! Fifty-five vendors will bring their wares to the Orcas Island Senior Center this Saturday for the Annual Holiday Festival. Huge snowflake decorations will decorate the halls of the Senior Center for the Holiday Festival, which runs from 10 a.m. to
Community Band Readies for Dec. 5 Concert
By Karen Key Speck We know the islands are chock-full of musicians. And to think that 1% of the Orcas population is in the Orcas Island Community Band is pretty impressive. Averaging forty musicians strong each season, the Orcas Island Community Band is concluding its nineteenth year of
The week ahead: Fun and Festivities with Turkey Diners and the Olga Symphony
Monday, Nov. 23 Orcas Island Chamber of Commerce monthly meeting from 5:30 to 7 p.m. at the Orcas Island Library. 376-2273. Artsmith Salon, begins at 7 p.m. at Doe Bay Resort Café featuring poet Jean-Paul Pecqueur with local talent Dustin Fox, followed by a 10 minutes spoken word open mic.
Montessori School floods, continues at Benson Hall
Montessori School suffered water damage when a water heater failed a week ago Friday, and they have relocated to Benson Hall while the floor in the school on North Beach Road is being replaced. The damaged floor and underlayment has been taken up and a new floor will be installed
"Dry But Important" School Board Meeting Mulls Enrollment, Budget, Bond and Levy Situations
With enrollment in the Orcas Island School District’s Alternative Learning Experience (ALE) now at 110 for grades K-8, the OISD Board agreed at their regular meeting on Nov. 17 to add additional teaching staff to the program With the additional staffing, the teacher/student ratio is now at 1/33. Ben
Orcas Lady Vikings — State Soccer Champions!
Update from Lance Evans, Executive Director of Orcas Island Chamber of Commerce: "The team is arriving at the Orcas Ferry Landing tonight around 10:40 pm and everyone is invited to join the small celebration as their ferry arrives." They win it in a shootout The Orcas Island Vikings’ girls’ soccer
Students Gather to Hear Point Blank's Message: Is It Worth the Risk? Think About It
Members of the Orcas High School Point Blank Club, a chapter of the Students Against Destructive Decisions, advised by Julie Pinardi, packed the high school gym on Nov. 18 with middle and high school students from OASIS and Orcas Christian Schools, to think about the decisions they make
Center's December Show Will Display Shared Memories, "Treasures"
By Joe Floren Orcas Islanders will share portions of their lives as well as memories of local history--in the form of artifacts, art objects and personal memorabilia--in Orcas Center’s month-long holiday event. The exhibit, “Island Treasures,” sponsored by the Visual Arts committee, will open Friday, December 4, with
The Mighty Yellow Jackets — On to State Champs!
By Lyndsey Smith Note: The Orcas Island Lady Vikings won their soccer game today against La Conner in double overtime, and will go on to play for the State Championship tomorrow in Sumner. On to State Champions! :) Well, almost! 1st or 2nd..these girls are WINNERS!!! Here's a
Literacy Carnival at the Funhouse from 1 to 4 this afternoon
Who can believe it's the week before Thanksgiving? As we bustle around in this weekend before Turkey Day, take some time to stop in at the final public event in a month promoting Family Literacy -- the Literacy Carnival at the Funhouse. It's fun and it's free! There
Vikings Victorious Over LaConner in 2nd Overtime
By Kris Drake of www.skagitvalley radio.com It took a pair of overtimes, plus a pair of shootout rounds to determine a winner to advance to Saturday’s 1B/2B girls’ soccer championship game. It took the Viking goalkeeper, Lara Bronn, to kick a chipshot to the left side in the second round
Orientation and Training for Funhouse Volunteers!
From The Funhouse Interested in helping Orcas kids--but not sure how? Not sure if you have the time? Beginning December 1st, the Funhouse will launch a new volunteer training program “Working Well With Kids.” With the cooperation of Orcas Island Prevention Partnership (OIPP), local experts and Funhouse staff, we’ll walk you
