Here’s a thought…
“The only Zen you find on the tops of mountains is the Zen you bring up there.”
ROBERT M. PIRSIG
Sing on Orcas for the World: Saturday, Oct. 24
Orcas Islanders are invited to raise their voices in song in a Climate Change Sing-Along to Stop Global Warming next Saturday, October 24, at 4:30 p.m. at the Odd Fellows Hall . Sharon Abreu, organizer of the event as part of the International Day of Climate Action and Executive Director
“Best of Classical Jazz” Features Claude Bolling Suite
As the final installment of the Island Classics series featuring chamber musicians from Lopez, San Juan and Orcas Islands, a program entitled The Best of Classical Jazz will be performed on Sunday, October 25 at 2pm on Orcas Center’s intimate OffCenter Stage. The program, selected by Orcas Islander
Southern offers energy-healing classes this week
Nancy Southern, MSW, offers two new tapping classes beginning this week. A four-week class series will be held Thursdays from 6 to 7 p.m. at the Healing Arts Center Annex in Eastsound. This class will use Emotional Freedom Techniques (EFT or Tapping) and other energy management tolls for handling stress
Letter to the Editor: Leadership San Juan Islands Offers Community Building and Leadership Skills
Dear Editor, Leadership San Juan Islands is looking for 20 great islanders to become LSJI Cohort VI in January. As a graduate of Cohort V this past spring, I want to encourage your readers to consider being a part of this community building and skills development program. How fortunate we
Carolyn Cruso Celebrates Release of New CD
As the last offering in the 2010 Spotlight in the OffCenter series, Carolyn Cruso will share an evening of original songs on Saturday, October 24 at 7:30 pm at Orcas Center. The performance will celebrate the release of Cruso’s latest cd Have You Ever, which exhibits her smooth
Two Drafts of County Budget — With and Without Increased Tax — Available for Examination
2010 Preliminary “Survival Mode” Budget Book Available By Stan Matthews County Communications Program Manager The preliminary San Juan County 2010 budgets are now available in detail for download from the County website at https://sanjuanco.com/Budget2010. The budget book includes two preliminary budgets – one based on existing revenue, the second includes
The week ahead: "Memory and Emotion" to final "Great Expectations" Matinee
Sunday, Oct. 18 Leadership San Juan Islands Open House, 10:30 a.m. to noon at 70 Langell Lane. Learn about the county leadership class beginning its 6th year in January 2010. 376-6020. Crossroads Lecture 2 p.m. James McGaugh, “Memory and Emotion: The Making of Lasting Memories” at the Orcas Center. Tickets
Susan Osborn & David Densmore Celebrate Artists and Volunteers as They Leave the Living Room
Susan Osborn and David Densmore are not, repeat NOT, leaving Orcas Island. They ARE leaving the Living Room at the north end of town, and they are leaving the community arts “salon” a far better place than the one they moved into in 1998. In celebration of
Alana Leeper Obituary and Memorial Celebration
Contributed by Ethna Flanagan Alana Leeper passed away early Thursday, October 15th, 2009. Her last days were spent peacefully in her sleep shed by the pond surrounded by flowers, candles, cool breezes and the family she loved so much. May she go in peace in her next adventure as well.
Special Town Hall Conversation Wednesday Oct. 21
By Ingrid Gabriel, San Juan County Council Clerk Please join County Council Members Richard Fralick, District 4, Orcas West, Gene Knapp, District 5, Orcas East, County Administrator Pete Rose And County Auditor Milene Henley for a Town Hall conversation at the Fire Protection District No. 2, 45 Lavender Lane, Eastsound,
Orkila's Fall Festival and Haunted Hayride Loom
Contributed by Kaitlyn Richards, Camp Orkila staff On Friday, October 23rd, Camp Orkila will celebrate fall by opening camp to the community for the annual Fall Festival and Haunted Hayride. From 3:00-6:00, come visit us at the Big Red Barn for climbing the wall, bow and arrow practice
Endow Orcas to Hold Informational Meeting Oct. 23
Updated Oct. 21, 7:30 p.m. The Orcas Island Community Foundation is holding an Endow Orcas meeting on Friday, October 23rd , 8 am –noon, in the Madrona Room at Orcas Center. This session is open to all Orcas nonprofit staff and board members and will offer a general overview of
Letter to the Editor: Please Vote "Yes" for the New Park and Recreation District
WHY A NEW DISTRICT TO PROVIDE RECREATION PROGRAMS? Orcas Island recreation activities need stable and consistent leadership. The Orcas Parks and Recreation District will provide the leadership needed to provide healthy leisure time activities for people of all ages on Orcas Island. The leadership will come from five elected park
County Economic Council Recruiting for Executive Director
The San Juan County Economic Development Council is recruiting for an Executive Director to be responsible for achieving the goals and objectives of the EDC Board of Directors consistent with the Economic Development Elements of the San Juan County and Town of Friday Harbor Comprehensive Plans. The EDC Executive Director
Opening Night Review: Orcas Center "Workshop" Performance of Great Expectations Realizes Great Ambitions
Opening Night performance of Great Expectations -- a workshop staging with local actors produced in partnership with Seattle's Book-It Repertory Theater -- was an active, ambitious, inspired and entertaining experiment in theater. The Orcas Center production stars the incredibly talented, energetic and expressive Jamie Mulligan-Smith as Pip, who
Book Lovers – Donate Your Favorite Books and Get Free Books at the Book Lovers Fair
Book lovers can spread the love around and browse a choice selection of books at the Book Lovers Fair on Sunday, Nov. 1 from 5 to 7 p.m. at the Odd Fellows Hall. The Book Lovers Fair is sponsored by the Orcas Island School District’s Readiness to Learn program, in
