Here’s a thought…
“The only Zen you find on the tops of mountains is the Zen you bring up there.”
ROBERT M. PIRSIG
Endow Orcas "graduates" 7 non-profits
“A community foundation will always need money to do its job – near and long term.” Endow Orcas, an Orcas Island Community Foundation (OICF) initiative which started late in 2007, celebrated seven island non-profit organizations who have achieved “Endow Orcas” status at a meeting Friday, May 15.
The week ahead: Islanders' interests on parade
Sunday, May 17 Orcas Island Choral Society spring concert Songs on the Lighter Side. Romantic, humorous and spirited songs. 3 p.m. at the Orcas Center.Tickets are $10 for adults and $3 for students and children. Orcas Island Prevention Partnership Annual Meeting. 5 p.m. at the Senior Center. A Farm to
Letter to the Editor: EPRC Open House brings out support for Eastsound as "walking village"
The Eastsound Planning and Review Committee would like to thank all of the citizens and participants who met for our Open House. There were displays from the Stormwater Utility, Long Range Planning, Island Stewards, Eastsound Waters Users Association and Eastsound Sewer and Water as well as members from EPRC and
Orcas Center seeking monlogues for June 12 performance
Orcas Center is still seeking monologues for Monologue Night, June 12. The theme this year is: What happened to (the character) when he or she encountered an artistic experience? Deborah Sparks, Theater Productions Director at the Center, says , "We are seeking characters that are: -- speaking in the present
Letter to the Editor: Fire Department expenses cause concern
Dear Editor, I have a lot of concerns about current expenditures at the Fire Department and what is sustainable for Orcas Island in the long run. I have a feeling that it has become to easy to just buy whatever and let the taxpayer pay for it. The Chief at
Mandy Nigretto opens her own hair salon
At Mandy's Hair Haven, "Relax and Enjoy" is her logo. Located at the new liquor store building on the corner of Prune Alley and Rose Street, Mandy Nigretto's new business opened without fanfare earlier this month. She started out at The Hair Salon and then worked at Salon
Doe Bay Resort to Host 2nd Annual BBQ to Support The Funhouse
For the second year running, Doe Bay Resort is hosting a 4-star BBQ with all proceeds benefiting The Funhouse. Adults will be treated to an incredible meal with a Mexican flavor. Chef Abigael Birrell will serve up Charred Spiced Oaxcan Fish Tacos with salsa verde, charred tomato-mint salsa, pickled cabbage
Letter to the Editor: Vote often for Eastsound Mayor
In 1873, the Territorial Legislation of Washington sent Governor Stevens a bill creating the County of San Juan out of 172 islands in Washington Sound. Friday Harbor was designated as the County Seat, and three county commissioners were selected. The population then was approximately 554 people and as of the
Students Demonstrate Lessons in Dance and Drama
Contributed by Barbara Courtney May is Arts Education Month, as proclaimed by the San Juan County Council, the Board of the Orcas Island Public School District, and Orcas Center. The general public will have the opportunity to see demonstrations of the dance instruction their students have enjoyed this year through
Weekend events will keep you hopping
Friday, May 15 County Planning Commission meets at the Orcas Island Senior Center at 10 a.m. Agenda includes a report from the EPRC and an Open Space application. Artsmith Poetry reading and spoken word open mic with poet Peter Ludwin at 7:30 p.m. at Kangaroo House Bed and
Didier Gincig to leave Orcas Rec after 13 Years
Didier Gincig, who has headed the popular Orcas Island Recreation program for 13 of its 16 years of existence, has announced that he will be leaving the program this year. "I love Orcas Rec, and I love working with children and their families," he said, "but after 13
Swine Flu Update – Relax, but Not Too Much
By Stan Matthews County Communications Program Manager The Washington Department of Health (DOH) announced Monday, May 11, that it has deactivated its Emergency Operations Center which has been overseeing the statewide response to Swine Flu. The Public Health Lab will continue to run tests and produce daily situation reports this
Is your prescription good for you?
The lecture series Crossroads: Ideas for a New Century will conclude its 2008-09 season on Saturday, May 23, 7:30 p.m. at Orcas Center. Russ Altman, Professor of Bioengineering, Genetics and Medicine at Stanford University, will speak on Personalized Medicine: Prescribing the Right Drugs Based on Your Genes. The current process
KindlingsFest 2009: "A place for warm hearts, active minds and hungry souls"
Pastor Dick Staub of the Orcas Island Community Church brought KindlingsFest to Orcas Island for the first time last summer. "KindlingsFest is a celebration of Art and Ideas as they intersect with the spiritual," says Staub, whose career before coming to Orcas Island in 2007 has included hosting a radio
"Born Learning" signs to be added to North Beach trail
Orcas Family Connections and the Early Childhood Education and Assistance Program (ECEAP) will soon launch the “Orcas Born Learning Trail” to promote early childhood learning and family fun. The Born Learning Trail is a series of learning activities that any adult can play with young children. Based on the
Letter to the Editor: Adams supports OPALCO teamwork in conserving and developing energy
Dear Editor, These are inspiring times. Significant change is afoot. For some of us this gives pause: in what do we anchor the future? Increasingly many are turning to local sources. For local and reliable OPALCO is a proven source. This small co-op is a shining star. Accessibility to the
