Here’s a thought…
“The only Zen you find on the tops of mountains is the Zen you bring up there.”
ROBERT M. PIRSIG
After the fireworks die down: the week ahead July 5-12
Sunday, July 5 Seaweed Ramble with Waldron Island resident Ryan Drum. 9 a.m. to 12:30 p.m.The walk will go north from Camp Orkila on a beautiful beach at the intertidal zone on low tide to discover the many uses and benefits of seaweed, including medicinal, nutrition, how to harvest and
Kids Book Club continues at Darvill's, thanks to anonymous donor
When Public Librarian Nita Couchman told the kids in the Table of Contents Book Club that they'd have to disband for the summer, they protested vociferously. "It was so rewarding to see the kids so excited about reading," said Couchman. And when an anonymous donor came it to
Born Learning Trail installed on North Beach Road
Orcas Family Connections, a non-profit serving island families, and the and the Early Childhood Education nd Assistance Program (ECEAP) a San Juan County agency, combined efforts with Terra Firma Construction and the local Girl Scout troop to install the "Born Learning" trail signs along North Beach Road. The
Summer Ballroom Dance Lessons with Lynn Richards
A summer ballroom dance series for teens and adults will take place on Thursday evenings this summer at the Orcas Center's Madrona Room. Instructor Lynn Richards, with a lifetime of dancing experience, makes it easy and great fun. The six-week series begins July 9 with the following schedule: July 9
Public test of vote counting equipment to be held in advance of August primary
County Elections Supervisor Doris Schaller has announced that Logic and Accuracy Tests for vote counting equipment, which will be used to tally absentee ballots for the August 18th Primary, will take place at 10:30 a.m. Tuesday, July 14, at the Elections Office located at 55 Second Street, Suite A, in
Rosario Mansion and Cascade Bay Grill open every day
For those who felt the Sept. 30, 2008 auction of Rosario Resort was the end of an era, we have good news. The Moran Mansion is open daily from 10 a.m. - 6 p.m. There is a $5 daily admission charge, but locals can become a "Friend of
"Report to the People" – EPRC holds outdoor meeeting July 2
A wide array of county advisors and officials spoke to the public from the Stage on the Green at Eastsound on July 2, as the Eastsound Planning Review Committee (EPRC) held an outdoor meeting to inform the public of their work, the priorities they've set for this year,
Art and masks start the weekend celebrations
Friday, July 3 Bake Sale for Salmonberry School 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. at Island Market. Stop by early for the best selection. All items are baked with care by the families of Salmonberry school, and all money raised will go to the school’s scholarship fund. Call Eliza Morris at
Shakespeare's "As You Like It" at Doe Bay July 9
By Kathi Ciskowski On Thursday, July 9 at 7:30 pm at Doe Bay Resort, a full Shakespeare play, "As You Like It" will be performed. A troupe out of San Juan Island called Island Stage Left does a Shakespeare play yearly and tries to bring it to the other islands
Last-minute electioneering heats up Mayoral Campaign
The election for the Mayor of Eastsound ("We're all animals here!") will conclude this weekend. At $1 a vote, Mikey, the Golden Retriever sponsored by Office Cupboard remains in the lead with 1349 votes. Darwin, sponsored by Driftwood Nursery, shows the town's affection for its Golden Retrievers, as
"Report to the People" — this afternoon's schedule
The Eastsound Planning Review Committee (EPRC) will present a “Report To The People” on Thursday, July 2nd from 4 to 6 p.m. at the Stage on the Village Green. The schedule is as follows: 4:00 New Voices Spoken word - Dustin Fox 4:15 Overview of event and introduction of EPRC
Ranker announces $167 million for coastline and natural areas restoration
From the office of State Senator Kevin Ranker: Today, [July 1] US Commerce Secretary Gary Locke announced the distribution of $167 million by the National Oceanographic and Atmospheric Association (NOAA) to help restore coastlines and natural areas across the country, including $16.4 million for projects in Washington – many of
Open space farm classification and taxation of current use parcels
By Charles Zalmanek County Tax Assessor The Open Space Taxation Act, enacted in 1970, allows property owners to have their open space, farm and agricultural, and timber lands valued at their current use rather than at their highest and best use. The Act states that it is in the
Council adopts "Phase I" of budget cuts
(updated with corrections July 2) By Stan Matthews County Communications Program Manager After much discussion in its special session today[July1], the San Juan County Council unanimously adopted - with two amendments - the first phase of what promises to be a series of cuts to the remainder of the 2009
Still some slots left in fun science classes
PTSA President Barb Skotte announced today that there are still a few spots left, and time still to sign-up for the PTSA summer math classes, to be taught by Marta Nielson. Marta is teaching both the weeks of July 6 and July 13, M-F from 9-noon at the school. The
"Be Still, Be Well" — practice T'ai Chi Chih at Eastsound Waterfront Park
(Note: Updated 7/2/09 with correct email contact.) Those who may be in the mood for “a little Monday evening meditative sustenance" are invited to join Joan Roulac and other T'ai Chi Chih students in a summer series of outdoor classes, beginning Monday, July 6. The silent exercise classes will be
