Here’s a thought…
“The only Zen you find on the tops of mountains is the Zen you bring up there.”
ROBERT M. PIRSIG
Solstice Parade – what a glorious day!
People came out into the streets of Eastsound to greet the Sun after a long cold lonely winter The Bee brigade swarmed through the streets The kids marched and watched the Solstice Parade Old and young, Orcas Islanders
Ferries: the Hiyu to replace the Sealth for a week — report on latest ferry meeting
Beginning today, June 20, the 34-auto Hiyu will operate on the San Juan inter-island route for approximately one week. The Hiyu the ferry system’s only backup vessel — will replace the 90-auto Sealth on the inter-island route. In a news release sent yesterday, June 19, from Susan Harris-Huether,
Simply do not wait to see "Waiting for MacArthur"
Review by Lin McNulty Sandy Thompson owns the stage in Actors Theater of Orcas Island production of Waiting for MacArthur! And she has a talented, radiant supporting cast which is to die for. To die for — a phrase we bandy about so lightly. Yet, this character was, in fact,
Island Hardware and Supply holds a celebration for "Our America"
By Dyan Holmes The popular Anniversary Celebration for Island Hardware and Supply, Inc. is this Saturday, June 20, at 21 West Beach Road. In previous years, the store's birthday was called an anniversary sale. "This year it's more of a celebration. We're celebrating 'Our America' and our friends," says Paul
School is out — so the library's summer reading program is ready to start
By Nita Couchman Orcas Public Library Children's Librarian The 2009 Summer Reading Program, "Be Creative," begins Saturday, June 20, at the Orcas Island Public Library. The program runs from June 20th to August 22nd, and is open to children from preschool through middle school. Parents of preschoolers are encouraged to
Skatepark get spruced up and a new exit ramp
On Tuesday, June 16th a large crew of volunteers came to the Skate Park to work. They did an amazing amount of concrete repair and other maintenance. According to Funhouse Director Pete Moe: "The work party turned into a serious project-from filling some cracks to pouring eight yards
Specks share their "Trek-nology" as Seaview Theater screens latest Star Trek Movie
When someone says "Live long and prosper" to you, what's the only appropriate response? Why, it's "Peace and long life," as any bona fide Trekkie will tell you. Just ask Ken and Karen Speck, who have proudly displayed some of their extensive Star Trek memorabilia, collected over the
Weekend fun in the good old summertime
Friday, June 19 County Planning Commission consideration of 6-year Transportation Improvement Plan. 8:45 a.m. at County Legislative Building in Friday Harbor. Summer Solstice Contra Dance -Get the family together, bring your favorite home made dish, and put your dancin' shoes on... there will be a community potluck, contra dancing and home made
Orcas Island Community Band wows them north of the border
By Moana Kutsche On Sunday, June 14, the Orcas Island Community Band traveled to Ladner, B.C., to perform at the Ladner Bandfest. The Delta Music Makers, who host the festival, invited Orcas to play after meeting Ken and Karen Speck and Pat Muffett, band members who visited the
Town Crier begins trial run at the Farmers Market
The Eastsound Planning and Review Committee would like to increase community awareness of and participation in local issues and public meetings. "We want to have fun engaging the citizens in planning, and provide educational facts. For the next two Saturdays -- June 20 and June 27 -- we will try
Celebrate Hope with cancer survivors at Garden Party June 21
The public is invited to celebrate good health and life at a Garden Party on the Summer Solstice, June 21, at 3 p.m. The garden setting will be at the Coffelt's Farm on Crow Valley Road. Directions: Take Orcas Road to the Crow Valley Road turnoff by Fowler's
Solstice Parade — happy clothes, dancing feet and musical merriment parade through Eastsound this Saturday
By Dyan Holmes Grab your dancing shoes, colorful clothes and instruments, because the Orcas Island's Annual Summer Solstice Parade, themed "Carnival of Color," is just around the corner - on Saturday, June 20th at noon. The Islands Solstice Parade has expanded into a clever and stimulating display of masks, costumes
Math classes through world exploration activities this summer
During the summer, Orcas School PTSA is offering two special enrichment school courses for children in grades four through six at summers' end. "Counting on a Small Planet - Activities for Exploring Environmental and Cultural Mathematics" will be offered from July 6th through the 10th . A second class will
Orcas in Bloom — tour six gardens next weekend June 27 and 28
Six unique and lovingly crafted gardens will be on display next weekend at "Orcas in Bloom," the Orcas Island Garden Club Garden Tour. The tour will run from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. on Saturday, June 27, and from noon to 5 p.m. on Sunday, June 28. The
County to act on $933,000 in budget cuts at July 1 meeting
By Stan Matthews County Communications Program Manager The San Juan County Council was set for a long and perhaps contentious public hearing on the proposed $933,121 in cuts to the County's 2009 budget for the remainder of the year, but only three people spoke during the June 17 hearing, including
Senior Songbirds croon and trill on Tuesdays
The Orcas Island Senior Center has a new group that meets Tuesdays after lunch to sing. Recently formed, the group of enthusiastic singers, conducted by Linda Tretheway, held their first public performance late last month, and they're eager to perform for the public again and again. "The Senior
