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: A Concert to Remember
Correction made Sunday, Nov. 15 at 1:45 p.m. Jon (“Jackie”) Kimura Parker’s Leaves of Gold solo piano performance on Wednesday November 11th was a privilege to hear. Those of us who came together to support this benefit concert for the Orcas Island Chamber Music Festival are describing our experience as
Letter to the Editor: Orcas Park and Rec Commissioners Give Thanks for Approval
Dear Orcas Island Community, We appreciate your vote of approval for the formation of a Park and Recreation District and the selection of the commissioners. We will listen to the community carefully and make a promise of a process that is thorough, thoughtful, and transparent. It is our intention to
Montessori Holiday Wreaths On Sale Now
By Cathy Faulkner It’s that time of year again! The 15th Annual Orcas Montessori Wreath Sale is now underway and taking orders for the 2009 Holiday Season. The wreaths are hand-made of noble fir and decorated with blue-berried juniper, yellow tipped incense cedar, pine cones and a festive
A Good Weekend to Enjoy Our Island Community
Updated Nov. 14 at 9:50 a.m. Friday, Nov. 13 Farm to Cafeteria Guest Chef Charles Dalton serves lunch at Orcas School. Chili -- meat and vegetarian -- accompanied by cornbread and plum and apple tart, for $5. Public is welcome. Call 376-2284. Saturday, Nov. 14 Writer’s Roundtable :
Dahl Named Week Nine NFL High School Coach of the Week at Seahawks Game
From the Seattle Seahawk office At the Seattle Seahawk's Nov. 1 game, it was announced that Orcas Island High School’s Dennis Dahl is one of the two week nine’s NFL High School Coach of the Week award winners for the state of Washington. The crowd at the Oct. 30th league
Sustainable Orcas Island Starts Grain Test Project
Contributed by Phil Heikkinen Sustainable Orcas Island (SOI), a group that meets on the last Wednesday of each month, has put together kits for a "Grain Growing Test Project" that are available to any interested parties. The project is designed by Dan Borman. SOI believes that it will be increasingly
Play Santa and Rent a Booth at the Holiday Festival
The Holiday Festival at The Senior Center will again be held on the Saturday after Thanksgiving. ( This year on Nov. 28th) This is one of two fund raisers for The Senior Center and the money is used to keep it going (lights etc.) There are a few
Guest Opinion: Why Should You Care about Today's Field Trips and Workshops?
By Patty Miller I am writing to you to make sure that you are aware of [today Nov. 12] Critical Areas Ordinance field trips and workshops. The field trip will start at 11:30 am at the Outlook Inn parking lot. It will be a walking tour of some wetlands in
JP and the OK Rhythm Boys to perform at Ecotopian
By Anita Orne Fine dining and fabulous fiddling come together on Saturday, November 14, when JP and the OK Rhythm Boys play at the Ecotopian Restaurant in Eastsound. JP and the OK Rhythm Boys features popular fiddler JP Wittman, backed up by Anita Orne and Gordon Koenig. The
Tickets Now on Sale for Food for Thought Benefit
Contributed by Janet Brownell Tickets are now on sale for THE Orcas Island Education Foundation fundraiser event of the year. The annual Food for Thought auction benefit is November 19th at Camp Orkila. This year many of our local artists have created fantastic works of art out
Letter to the Editor: Council Thanks Voting Public
The San Juan County Council would like to express its appreciation to the voters of San Juan County for their generous support by approving the San Juan County tax levy lift in the November 3rd, 2009 election. Our citizens demonstrated their commitment to preserve our quality of County services in
Vikings State Playoff Game on Saturday to be Webcast
Contributed by Bob Phalan The Orcas Vikings football team will begin state playoffs this Saturday at Mount Vernon High School. The Vikings finished the 2009 regular season 8-2 and undefeated in League play. Defending 2B State champs Napavine, will be the opponent. The Vikings are riding a seven
American Legion Helps Community Honor Veterans
Veterans of the United States Armed Services were honored today at Orcas Island High School, as representatives of Post 93 of The American Legion spoke in a ceremony honoring the history of Military Veterans, including those who are Prisoners of War and Missing in Action. "Our might lay
CAO update: Buffers and Mitigation Baffle Eastsound Water Providers at Nov. EPRC Meeting
The Eastsound Planning Review Committee (EPRC) spent much of their Nov. 5 meeting discussing the Critical Areas Ordinance (CAO) update, which is the subject of field trips and public discussion on Orcas this Thursday, Nov. 12. New this month to the EPRC was member Ted Tidrington. Present were EPRC
Guest Chef at Orcas School Cafeteria this Friday
Continuing their innovative programs, the Farm to Cafeteria folks at Orcas School presents Chef Charles from The Kitchen who will be preparing and serving lunch at school this Friday, the 13th of November. On the menu will be chili, with or without Lopez Island Meat ( and lots of veggies
H1N1 Vaccine Priority Expanded to Include 25-64 Year Olds with Chronic Health Problems
By Stan Matthews County Communications Program Manager San Juan County health officials announced today, Nov. 9, that the groups currently given priority for receiving H1N1 vaccinations now includes adults 25-64 years of age who suffer from a chronic health problem that places them at greater risk of suffering serious
