Here’s a thought…
“The only Zen you find on the tops of mountains is the Zen you bring up there.”
ROBERT M. PIRSIG
Lelievre Watercolors on Display at Key Bank
Steven Lelievre’s watercolor paintings are now on exhibition at Key Bank’s Orcas Island branch for the month of September. The 26 works represent leaf and floral studies, landscapes, a portrait, and mixed media work. Steve is a junior high school math teacher in the Seattle area. His interest in watercolor
Marine Resources Committee to Discuss New Rules to Protect Whales
By Stan Matthews County Communications Program Manager The San Juan County Marine Resources Committee will discuss the proposed vessel regulations issued by NOAA Fisheries for the Southern Resident Killer Whales during their regular meeting on September 2 from 8:30 to 10:30 a.m. at the Islanders Bank Annex in Friday Harbor.
Funhouse to close for maintenance next week, Sept. 7 – 11
The Funhouse will be closed for school year prep and maintenance for one week, September 7-11th.> The Funhouse will be OPEN for Teen Nights—which are always free— on Friday and Saturday nights, 6:00 p.m.-11:00 p.m. Funhouse Director Pete Moe says, "Please take note of our closed dates and make alternative
Kyle Freeman, Orcas Elementary Principal, Inspired to Participate in Solutions
In his Principal's office, Kyle Freeman has prominently displayed a wall-sized poster of President John Kennedy and his words, “It’s time for a new generation of leaders, for there is a new world to be won.” And just outside his office door is that world – Orcas Island
Polaris Map Systems Training Coming to Orcas
Melissa Crane, the San Juan County Geographic Information Systems (GIS ) Program Coordinator, recently announced that additional Polaris training will take place on on Orcas Island on Tuesday, September 8 at 1:30 pm at the Orcas Senior Center. The GIS Team has designed Polaris to become the one-stop-shop for both
School Board cranks it up for new construction architect and bond
Updated Sept. 2, 2009 at 12:20 p.m. The Orcas Island School District Board is proceeding full-speed ahead to select an architectural firm for the final design of the long-awaited new school construction, and to decide upon the bond issue that will finance the undertaking. At the School Board meeting on
One Position Contested in Orcas Parks and Recreation District Commissioner Filing
Special filing for Orcas Recreation District Commissioners, to be elected in the November election, began Aug. 26 and closed Friday, Aug. 28. Marian O'Brien faces Vickie Vandermay in Position #1, Bob Eagan has declared for Position #2, Martha Farish for Position #3, Jim Bredouw for Position #4 and Ian Lister
The Week Ahead: Auditions, Ferry Meet, and Back to School
Sunday, August 30 Auditions for Great Expectations -- Orcas Center will hold auditions for an original adaptation of the Dickens’ classic from 2 to 4 p.m. and again on Monday, August 31, from 6 to 8 p.m. See www.orcascenter.org . Sundays in the Park – Orcas Idol Showcase
Letter to the Editor: OASIS K-8: An Alternative Education Option
Experts say the best way parents can be involved in their child’s education is to support learning at home. For some students, this literally means learning in an alternative environment such as the home and community. Orcas Island School District’s OASIS A.L.E. K-8 program is designed to help parents
Community Foundation to honor Bob and Marsha Waunch at Annual Luncheon
The Orcas Island Community Foundation will hold its annual Report to the Community Luncheon on Tuesday, September 15 from 11:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. at the Rosario Resort Discovery House. This year the organization will celebrate Collaboration in the Orcas Island Community and will honor Bob and Marsha Waunch for
15th Annual Golf Classic to Support Orcas Center on Saturday, Sept. 12
Fast approaching is the 15th annual Orcas Center/Island Market/Red Rabbit Farm Golf Classic. All net proceeds of the Golf Classic support Orcas Center programs and operations. Golfers of all skill levels are encouraged to participate in this 18-hole scramble, and prizes will be awarded to the winning teams. In addition,
"From Quartets to Craigslist" Concerts Conclude Chamber Music Festival
(Quotes in this article are from Jeff O’Kelly’s program notes in the Orcas Island Chamber Music Festival Program unless otherwise noted.) “From Quartets to Craigslist,” the last concert series of the 12th annual Orcas Island Chamber Music Festival, is as diverse, era-hopping, and ambitious as its name implies. It
Orcas Idol Redux at Summer's Final Concert in the Park this Sunday
The 10th Annual Concert-in-the-Park series comes to a close Sunday, Aug. 30 with a final performance from 5 p.m. to 7 p.m. on the village green stage in Eastsound. The final show includes a reunion of all four Orcas Idol winners -- Jenole Peacock (2006), Jason Kraayeveld (2007), Locket
Nautilus Book Award Winner to Speak at the Outlook Inn
Contributed by Marilyn Maguire Makere Ruka Te Korako, 2008 Nautilus Book Award Silver Award winner for “Whispers of Waitaha: Traditions of a Nation,” a book of the Grandmothers Stories of Waitaha, will be appearing at the Outlook Inn on Friday, Aug. 28. Te Korako will speak about her 2007 journey
County to Consider Tipping Fees and Revenue Shortfall
By Stan Matthews County Communications Program Manager At its August 27 meeting, the San Juan County Solid Waste Advisory Committee (SWAC) was expected to finalize its recommendations on a long-term sustainable rate structure for the County’s Solid Waste Utility. Currently the Utility is funded primarily with revenue from “tipping fees”
