Here’s a thought…
“The only Zen you find on the tops of mountains is the Zen you bring up there.”
ROBERT M. PIRSIG
Artsmith at Kangaroo House Opens Applications for Residency Until Oct. 16
By Jill Johnson Artists, writers, and scholars are encouraged to apply for an upcoming Artsmith Garden Party Artist Residency at Kangaroo House Bed & Breakfast on Orcas Island. The residency brings together a cross-disciplinary group of creative and scholarly individuals so they can have time and space focus on the
Guest Opinion: Historical Museum Celebrates All-Year Opening Oct. 2
By Tom Welch The Orcas Island Historical Museum will host our Closing Party on October 2nd from 4-6 p.m. Everyone is invited to join us and tour the museum, snack on delicious finger-foods, listen to entertaining music, help press apples and make cider, and enjoy our traditional end
Ranker testifies to Puget Sound "Recovery" at White House Ocean Policy Task Force
On Sept. 24, at the invitation of the White House Council for Environmental Quality, State Sen. Kevin Ranker, who resides on San Juan Island, testified at the U.S. Interagency Ocean Policy Task Force hearing at the White House Conference Center. In his testimony, Ranker, who is also a senior
Letter to the Editor: Orcas Rec District Would Be a Wise Investment
Dear Editor: I had just been in town and noticed how brilliant the fall colors on our street trees are becoming. I felt thankful that back then, someone had the vision, courage, and resources to invest in a part of our future in a way that was not directly
The Week Ahead: The Days Grow Shorter, Sept. 27 – Oct. 3
Updated Sept. 28 Sunday, Sept. 27 Pancake Breakfast at the American Legion in Eastsound. 8 a.m. to noon. 376-4987. The Orcas Island Community Church Celebrates their 125th anniversary. They invite the Orcas Island community to join them for indoor and outdoor games and competitions for all ages; musical groups; face
Echo Lake an engaging performance at The Grange
A review by Lin McNulty Echo Lake is a starkly innovative production that magically weaves words and movement into a mysterious, poetic performance. We find two brothers reunited at a remote family cabin that reverberates with unsettling memories and behaviors. The storyline is familiar: troubled family dynamics and two brothers
Senior Center Sends "Tourists" to Deer Harbor
Two vans full of nearly 20 Seniors traveled to the hinterlands of Deer Harbor on Thursday, Sept. 24, to hear about area history and see the old school at Deer Harbor (now the Community Club), the Post Office building, (recently purchased by the Deer Harbor Community and leased
Banned Books Week Sept. 26 – Oct. 3: Celebrating the Freedom to Read
By Kathy Stribling, Orcas Island Public Library Staff Banned Books Week (BBW): Celebrating the Freedom to Read is observed during the last week of September each year. Observed since 1982, this annual ALA event reminds Americans not to take this precious democratic freedom for granted. BBW celebrates the freedom
New Ferry Schedule Starts Sunday — Rate Increase on Oct. 11
WSF will implement the 2009 fall schedule beginning Sunday, September 27. Key schedule changes include reduction of service between Anacortes and Sidney, B.C. Beginning Sunday, Sept. 27the only trip to Sidney will leave Anacortes at 7:45 a.m. daily, with stops scheduled at Orcas at 8:40 a.m. and departing Friday Harbor
School Board Reports Good Indicators: Enrollment and Reserve Fund Both Above Projections
Updated Sept. 26 The Orcas Island School District (OISD) Board, after two days of exhaustive interviews with 9 architectural firms pitching their proposals for school rebuilding, heard last night from Business Manager Ben Thomas that enrollment and the district's general fund were in excellent shape. Enrollment, conservatively projected to be
Health Officer says County can Avoid H1N1 Deaths
By Stan Matthews County Communications Program Manager San Juan County Health Officer, Frank James, MD, presented a cautiously optimistic view of the ability of the County health department to respond to the “swine flu” (Novel Influenza A H1N1) pandemic. Appearing before the County Board of Health in Friday Harbor
What a weekend — betcha can eat the whole thing!
If you time it right, and see "Swing Fever" on Saturday and "Echo Lake" on Sunday, you can do everything on this weekend's schedule! Friday, Sept. 25 Veterans’ Advisory Board Regular Meeting –11:30 AM until 1:30 PM at the Large Conference Room, Legislative Bldg. 55 Second St., Friday Harbor. The
"Innovative, Fluid, Gorgeous" — Authors Perform "Echo Lake" at the Grange this Weekend
The Actors Theater of Orcas Island very pleased to be able to present two performances of "ECHO LAKE", a full length play written and performed by Patrick Hogan and Rob O'Neill. This wonderful play had a very successful run in New York City last year. "Echo Lake" weaves
LeRoy Bell and His Only Friends at Orcas Center
Orcas Island audiences will have a rare chance to see one of the Northwest’s most inventive soul/rock groups. LeRoy Bell and His Only Friends will perform at Orcas Center on Friday, October 2 at 7:30 pm. Guitarist and singer/songwriter LeRoy Bell performs with “His Only Friends” – Terry
October Wood Show at Orcas Center Gallery
What do Don Pencil, Dale Heisinger, Bill Dean, Hal Ross and Jonathan Loop have in common? They all practice the fine art of woodworking; some are nationally known. All have been invited to a special exhibit called WOOD that will be presented at the Orcas Center Gallery throughout
Tapping into More Energy — Complementary Workshop on Oct. 3
Nancy Southern, who holds a Masters Degree in Social Work and brings 30 years experience in personal growth and development to her practice, will hold a complementary workshop incorporating Emotional Freedom Techniques (EFT), commonly referred to as “tapping.” The workshop will be held Saturday, October 3rd from 2:00-4:30 pm at
