Here’s a thought…
“The only Zen you find on the tops of mountains is the Zen you bring up there.”
ROBERT M. PIRSIG
Deer Harbor Businesses also Targets of Recent Island Crime Wave
The recent spate of break-ins and robberies is not confined to Eastsound. The Inn on Orcas Island, located just off Channel Road in Deer Harbor, and the Deer Harbor Marina have joined the unfortunate club of Ace Hardware, Island Market, Islanders Bank, the airport, and several restaurants in Eastsound that
Moran Outdoor School Bids Farewell in Celebration Saturday, Sept. 26
Contributed by Michel Vekved Despite the best attempts of many involved in keeping Moran Outdoor School (MOS) open, the program has been cut from the WA State Park’s budget, and will no longer offer environmental programs. Moran Outdoor School held its last season this Spring with 595 participants in four
Port Commissioners Draft Through-the-Fence Resolution
Garth Eimers, Chair of the Port of Orcas Commissioners, presented a draft resolution regarding Access to the Public-Use Orcas Airport at the Port's regular meeting Thursday, Sept. 10. The resolution is an initial attempt to draft language that will meet Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) requirements regarding access from private property
Letter to the Editor: Learn More about Puget Sound's "Poisoned Waters"
Last night Hedrick Smith’s documentary entitled “Poisoned Waters” played to a sold out crowd at the Orcas Center. After the showing, there was an animated question and answer session. People were energized and excited to know what they could do to make a positive difference. Good ideas were bantered about,
Cast and Crew Set for Orcas Center's Great Expectations
Deborah Sparks,Orcas Center Theatre Productions Director, today announced the cast and crew for the Orcas Center/Book-It Theater co-production of "Great Expectations" next month. The starring role of Pip will be played by Jamie Mulligan-Smith, who has studied acting at UCLA. Estella will be played by Jules Mann, 2007 Orcas Idolette.
Artsmith Partners with Doe Bay for Weekly Salons
Contributed by Jennifer Brennock Doe Bay Resort and the nonprofit Artsmith have collaborated to bring a weekly salon for writers and thinkers to meet and read each other their work. The Artsmith Salon Series begins Monday, Sept. 21 at 7:30 p.m. at the Doe Bay Resort café and will continue
OPAL's Soirée by the Sea a Smashing Success
Delicious dinners, incredible auction items, desserts to die for, a magical décor, and the very popular Golden Raffle were key elements of OPAL Community Land Trust’s Soiree by the Sea held Saturday evening, Sept. 12 at the Emmanuel Episcopal Parish Hall. This is OPAL’s major fundraising event of
Harmony and Healing ~ Music and Movement next Sunday, Sept. 20 at Community Forum
Contributed by Marta Nielson, Orcas Island Prevention Partnership Staff Featuring the music of Martin Lund and a special presentation from yoga/movement specialist, Terra Dally, the community is invited to join us on Sunday, September 20th at the Odd Fellow’s Hall for the next Community Mindfulness Forum. The evening
A Sunny Sunday greets the Cascade Summit Challengers
Friends of Moran State Park greeted bicyclists beginning the Cascade Summit Bike Challenge this Sunday morning at 10 a.m. Cyclist Jim Schuh had already ridden to the top of Mt. Constitution, as he does every day, before signing on for the Challenge. Schuh makes the trip in about
Letter to the Editor: School Bus Count Week Begins Sept. 21
The week beginning September 21st is an important one for our school district. Washington State bases its transportation reimbursement rate for school districts entirely on the number of students who ride the bus during five mornings in September. That’s right—the annual reimbursement for a school district (which never fully covers
Classes, Hearings, and Back-to-School Nights before Writers Festival caps the week
Sunday, Sept. 13 Cascade Summit Bike Challenge. Check-in for the ride is at 10 a.m. at the Cascade Lake Day Use Shelter in Moran State Park. The ride begins at 10:30 a.m. with a choice of three routes. Registration cost for the ride is $30 per individual; kids 12 and
United Way Day of Caring Brings Out the Best
Orcas Islanders turned out on a beautiful -- hot!-- Indian Summer Day to weed the Orcas Center grounds and the stations along the Vitality Trail circling Buck Park and the school fields. The county's United Way fall fundraising campaign is about 10 percent behind where it has been
Orcas School District to Oversee $42,750 in School-based Mental Health Funds
Following approval of a $42,750 annual grant by the County Council earlier this month, Orcas Island School District Superintendent Barbara Kline and other Orcas school staff met yesterday with Barbara La Brash and Wayne Totten, San Juan County Department of Health & Community Services staff, to define staffing and outcomes
"Show Up and Clean Up" for United Way on Sept. 12 Kicks Off Fall Fund-raising "Ask One" Campaign
‘Show up and clean up’ is the motto for this year’s United Way Day of Caring, which takes place on Orcas, Lopez and San Juan Islands on Saturday, Sept. 12., from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. The event kicks off United Way’s fall fund-raising campaign to provide grants for
Fall Harvesting and Winter Grain Planting Workshops Sept. 16 and 17
On Wednesday, Sept. 16, the public is invited to join WSU wheat breeders Steve Jones and Kevin Murphy and independent plant breeder and farmer O. J. Lougheed to learn about technology and techniques for grain harvesting and varieties for winter planting. Washington State Extension and Skagit Valley College bring
Many Choices this Weekend for Recreation, Support, Entertainment and Service
Friday, Sept. 11 San Juan County Land Bank Commission Meeting 8:30 to 11:20 a.m. at the Council Hearing Room, San Juan County Legislative Building . Public Hearing for Proposed 2010 Expenditure and Acquisition Plan. Public comment time: 9 a.m. at 55 Second Street, Friday Harbor. An Evening of Comedy, produced
