Here’s a thought…
“The only Zen you find on the tops of mountains is the Zen you bring up there.”
ROBERT M. PIRSIG
Our Shorelines and Critical Areas: Complex Differences in Environmental Protection Aired at County Meeting
Updated Sept. 12, 2009 Trying to shed some light on the complex mandates of protecting the islands’ environment while limiting a cash-strapped county government, the San Juan County Council convened a workshop with experts on environmental protection and property rights from the public and private sectors on
Orcas Site Council and School Board to hold meetings on Thursday
The newly formed Orcas Island School District (OISD) Site Council and the School Board will both meet Thursday, Aug. 27th. The Site Council meets at 10 a.m. in the school library and will feature a presentation on providing differentiated student learning options by Elizabeth Morris, the OISD Site Council's ALE
Mai-Lan's Cafe Returns to the Odd Fellows' Hall for 2 Days Midweek
Mai-Lan has returned to Orcas Island, and to the Odd Fellows Hall on Wednesdays and Thursdays to serve her native Vietnamese Style Food. The Cafe is open at the lower level of the historic Hall just north of Madrona Point from 10:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. on Wednesdays, and from
The Olga History Tour: Ecotourism at its Finest
Contributed by Madie Murray In a delightful hour-plus walking tour of Olga, participants will hear how Orcas Island fits into the geologic history of the west coast of the American continent, take a look at the 9,000 years of native habitation before European settlement and learn about William Moore, the
September Art Show Brings Abstract Photography into Focus
The September photo exhibit at the Orcas Center will be focused on the theme "abstract photography." Entitled "The Abstract Eye," the show will open Friday, September 4, with a reception for participating artists in the Madrona Room at 5:30 p.m. Both the Center Lobby and the Madrona Room
"Brilliant Traces" Opens September 4th at the Grange
Contributed by Doug Bechtel Actors Theater of Orcas Island is pleased to present "Brilliant Traces,"a full length play by Cindy Lou Johnson. Start with a woman (played by Joan Cusack in the original New York production) fleeing from her life, add in a hermit who has withdrawn from
“The Return of the Miró” Concerts — Mozart, Mendelssohn and Dvořák
(Quotes in this article are from Jeff O’Kelly’s notes in the OICMF Festival brochure, unless otherwise noted.) The Miró Quartet performs some of the more somber choices in this year’s Orcas Island Chamber Music Festival (OICMF) Program tonight and tomorrow evening, as well as the beloved “American” Quartet by
Fall Youth Soccer Starts September 3
It's a sure sign of fall when the Orcas Rec Fall Youth Soccer season begins. Soccer games for kids ages 5-13 starts Thursday, Sept. 3rd at 3:30 p.m. and continues every Tuesday & Thursday until October 24 at Buck Park. The younger kids, 5-6 years old, play at the elementary
Summit Bike Challenge Promises Family Fun on September 13
It’s almost that time of year again when Friends of Moran State Park, Wildlife Cycles and Eastsound Sporting Goods sponsor the “Fun Fall Family Summit Bike Challenge.” On Sunday, Sept. 13, The Friends promise, “A casual ride through Moran State Park from Cascade Lake to Mt. Constitution or
Ferry Fare Increase and Discounts Explained at Onboard Ferry Meeting Aug. 31
News release from the Washington State Transportation Commission Proposed ferry fare adjustments are the focus of a series of pubic input meetings being held by the Washington State Transportation Commission. For the San Juan Islands' route, the meeting will be held aboard the Sealth on Monday, Aug. 31. The Commission
Attempted Break-ins at Airport, UPS buildings
Bea VonTobel, Port of Orcas Manager, was summoned to the airport Saturday evening , Aug. 22, around 7:30 p.m., in response to a call indicating the alarm system had gone off. She found the terminal locked and secure, although there was an indicator that Hangar #19 had been disturbed. "This
Editorial: Learn What's at Stake in the CAO as the County Again Faces State and Federal Compliance
Do you own property, or hope to own property? Do you plan to develop it sometime in the future? Is your property near a wet area, the shoreline, or a creek or stream? Is your property in the Eastsound “basin” or a critical aquifer recharge area? Does it concern you
A busy week ahead: August 23 – 30
Orcas Island Chamber Music Festival continues www.oicmf.org Sunday, August 23 Sundays in the Park with Susan Osborn 6 to 8 p.m. at Eastsound Village Green. All are welcome, Free. “The [intlink id="orcas-chamber-music-festival-welcomes-familiar-faces-and-new-artists" type="post"]Dazzling Mark O'Connor[/intlink],” Chamber Music Festival Concert, 7:30 p.m. at the Orcas Center. 376-2281. Monday, August 24 Music
"Poetry of Relationships" registration opens, for 8 class sessions this fall
JoEllen Moldoff will moderate a new class where participants will read and discuss poetry that addresses the broad theme of relationships—relationships with family, friends, community, place, nature—exploring issues of love and loss, life transitions, connections and reflections. "This class welcomes poets and lovers of poetry, as well as those who are new to
Letter to the Editor: Fire Chief Responds to Public Questions
I asked these questions at the last fire department meeting on August 11 and would like to share the answers that Chief Mike Harris emailed me with anyone interested. Mary Hatten Subject: Answers to questions submitted @ August 11 BOFC Mtg. In question #1 you asked "How many fire fighters
For your dining pleasure — a freshly-painted cafeteria!
Bruce Orchid, (background) Farm-to-Cafeteria program coordinator, and Bill Pollock, father of second-grader Madison Pollock, put finishing touches to the "sprucing up" and painting of the Orcas Island school cafeteria. The all-volunteer clean-up effort took place on Thursday, Aug. 20 and Friday, Aug. 21.
