Here’s a thought…
“The only Zen you find on the tops of mountains is the Zen you bring up there.”
ROBERT M. PIRSIG
Farm to Cafeteria Brings Fresh Organic Salads to the Library Fair
By Madie Murray, Farm to Cafeteria Committee Chair Among all the other wonderful foods booths you’ll find while wandering through tables of books and gifts, Farm-To-Cafeteria will once again be offering healthy, delicious and fresh organic salads. Last year, more than $700 was raised for the Farm-To-Cafeteria program
Storyfest starts at Senior Center – tomorrow "Pajama Tales" at the Library
The Third [intlink id="orcas-storyfest-enthralls-all-ages-next-week" type="post"]Orcas Storyfest[/intlink], sponsored by the Friends of the Library and Eth-Noh-Tech, began with "Wisdom Tales" at the Senior Center Tuesday afternoon. Storytellers Eshu Bumpus and Olga Loya joined Nancy Wang and Robert Kukichi-Yngojo of Eth-Noh-Tec to entertain an audience of nearly 100, old and
Auditions for "Great Expectations" August 30 and 31
Orcas Center will hold auditions for an original adaptation of the Dickens’ classic, Great Expectations on Sunday, August 30, 2-4 pm and Monday, August 31, 6-8 pm. The play will be directed by Jane Jones, co-founder and co-artistic director of Seattle-based Book-It Repertory Theatre, which is known for its rich
Island Market tags Readiness to Learn for receipt program donations
Last week, Island Market named the Readiness to Learn school program as the recipient of a donation for one percent of Island Market purchases, through the Market’s ongoing receipt collection program. Readiness to Learn is the name of the program that enlists community social services when a student has
Benefit now from planned giving: Cohen's talk helps donors and non-profits
The Orcas Island Community Foundation (OICF) invites those interested in minimizing their tax burden and in maximizing the benefits they can give others in a presentation given by Certified Financial Planner and OICF Board Member Joe Cohen. He will explain planned giving and its significant benefits for both donors and
Primary Fire Commissioner Candidates give their views
The following candidates for Fire Commissioner #2 are on the ballot for the Primary Election, Aug. 18. Mail-in ballots were sent late last week. From the San Juan County online Voters Guide Jonathan Loop: My wife Tricia and I have lived on Orcas for 9 years. Since being involved in
Doe Bay Music Festival returns after first-year hit
The Doe Bay Music Festival, scheduled to begin on Aug. 14, earned top regional props in its inaugural year. Music website Sound on the Sound reported: “Seattle summers are increasingly filled with great musical festivals/events, so congrats to the newest kid on the Block for beating the
Play-off determines Turtleback Open Winners
The Third Annual Turtleback Open was won in a playoff between two Orcas four-somes, with a visiting French youth on board the challenging team. The team composed of Chris Dolan, Norm Flint, Jim Schaffer-Bauck and 16-year-old Timothe Aussud of France, came in from regular play at 59, or
2009 Orcas Fly In Brings Back the Crowds
After last summer's skyrocketing fuel prices, organizers of the 26th Annual Orcas Fly In were pleased to see the huge turnout this weekend. Bea von Tobel, the Port of Orcas General Manager, reported that by 11a.m. on Saturday, the count of fly-in planes was 112. She said that
The week ahead, Aug. 2 – 9: you may be tired but you won't be bored
Sunday, Aug 2 Orcas Fly-In continues at the Port of Orcas. Aircraft displays, take-offs and landings and the Snack Shack. All welcome to look. Cement Sculpture Class Saturday and Sunday, 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. This will be a very intense workshop, so be ready. Bring old
Children's Festival a perfect day for pint-size fun and games
Kids (and adults) prance around an outdoor version of musical chairs, one of many play areas in the Children's Festival on August 1. The Festival took place on the grounds behind Salmonberry School and Children's House in Eastsound. With tickets purchased at the entrance to the Festival, children were able
Storyfest Workshop Turns Family Heirlooms into Treasured Stories
Contributed by Robert Kikuchi-Yngojo Robert Kikuchi-Yngojo and Nancy Wang of Eth-Noh-Tech present Orcas Storyfest from Aug. 4-8 with multiple events and varied venues. Telling from the Family Treasures is a special workshop offered Friday, Aug. 7 at 1 p.m. Donations on a sliding scale, up to $25, are appreciated.
Orcas Fire Commissioner #2 only race on primary ballots
Updated Saturday, Aug. 1 at 10:45 a.m. The ballots arriving in Orcas Islanders' mailboxes this week ask voters to select one candidate among the three who have filed for Fire District Commissioner #2. This is the only race on the ballot, in order to narrow the field in the General
Orcas Storyfest enthralls all ages next week
Robert Kikuchi-Yngojo and Nancy Wang of Eth-Noh-Tec again bring the art of storytelling to Orcas Island next week, with events scheduled every day, culminating in a performance of The World of Stories at the Orcas Center on Saturday evening. Islanders will be engaged in the stories of elders, funny and
A warm weekend ahead with lots to do
Friday, July 31 26th Annual Orcas Fly-In at the Port of Orcas All weekend long there will be takeoffs and landings for lookey-loos and lots of aircraft on display (no touching!) It’s family fun for everyone! Snack Shack, Port of Orcas mugs, antique car rally in the
"The Thin Man" comes to Orcas Center
Orcas Center presents the Midnight Mystery Players from Bellingham in Dashiell Hammett's The Thin Man, originally adapted in 1936 for the Lux Radio Theater on Saturday, August 1 at 7:30 p.m. The Thin Man, Hammett’s last novel, is the widely-read detective story featuring the quick-witted, and sardonic duo,
