Here’s a thought…
“The only Zen you find on the tops of mountains is the Zen you bring up there.”
ROBERT M. PIRSIG
Writer'sRoundtable: Writers on Writing
This month's Roundtable, on Saturday, May 9 from 1 to 3 p.m. at the Library, will be devoted to conversation about the writing process as it relates to all kinds of writing -- fiction, poetry, memoir, creative non-fiction, journaling. Many books deal with writing strategies, yet the most inspiring and
Letter to the Editor: Sutton Road choice "reprehensible"
Dear Editor and County Commissioners, I am incredulous and dismayed to learn of the County Council's recent vote to site the San Juan transfer station on inadequate and contaminated property. While most Orcas residents may be unaware of the situation, this siting decision affects us all. We funded a lengthy
Kids Auditions for Whale of a Show
Whale of a Show, the local kids' variety show, is coming back to Orcas Center on May 21, but first, island kids get to audition this week. Elementary, middle and high school students are asked to share their talents -- song, dance, comedy, acrobatics, magic, juggling, flame-throwing -- whatever! --
Write your college essay and Get Off the Rock
The final event in the Funhouse's annual "Get Off The Rock" College Counseling series is coming soon. College Essay Workshop will be presented at the Funhouse on Saturday May 16th from 9 -10:30 a.m. and Sunday May 17th from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. Sarah Callender, Seattle-based college essay consultant,
The week ahead: at work and play despite spring fever
Sunday, May 3 Orcas Off-Leash Area Orientation and Training, corner of North Beach and Mt. Baker Roads at 2 p.m. The board of directors will be holding users meetings and orientations on the first Sunday of each month. Trainer Annie Allan will provide "getting off on the right paw" - tips for
Olga dock returns – Sustainable Living Fair comes to Library Park – Farmers Market opens in Prune Alley
The lusty month of May began with a slightly gusty Saturday, but that didn't slow Orcas Islanders down as they observed our island's particular Rites of Spring. Olga residents gathered at the dock, along with members of the Community Band, to celebrate the return of the dock at
Writers Festival brings a Fresh Partnership to May 9 event
By Barbara H. Lewis As a boy, Island Chef Bill Patterson whipped up breakfast for his family, just for the fun of it. He’s been cooking ever since. “I pretty much eat, sleep, and breathe food,” he says. Patterson believes our memories are intertwined with aromas and
Orcas Choral Society to sing on the lighter side at Spring Concerts May 16-17
The Orcas Choral Society sings Music on the Lighter Side at the Orcas Center Theatre on Saturday, May 16th at 7:30 p.m. and Sunday, May 17th at 3:00 p.m. The program includes Folk and Gospel songs, lyrical ballads and a medley of Hoagy Carmichael favorites. Linda Slone and Dimitri Stankevitch
Council chooses Sutton Road property — owned by Friday Harbor — for new transfer station
By Stan Matthews County Communications Program Manager The San Juan County Council voted on April 28 to order staff to negotiate with the Town of Friday Harbor for a lease-purchase agreement aimed at acquiring the right to build a new San Juan Island transfer facility on Town-owned property on Sutton
Eastsound aquifer: safe? and for how long?
Eastsound Water Users Association and San Juan County Health Department are hosting a public meeting on Wednesday, May 6th at the Orcas Island Senior Center. The meeting will feature a presentation from hydrogeologist Steve Swope who has authored the recent report on the condition of the Eastsound Aquifer. This report
Saturday Farmers Market moves to Prune Alley for May
For most of May, the Orcas Island Farmers Market will be held on Prune Alley from Fern to A Streets. Market hours are 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. throughout the summer. The Saturday market will open May 2 at the new location because the lawn reseeding project for
Two performances of Earth Tribes in Rhythm this Saturday
Anthony Manuel's Earth Tribes in Rhythm featuring over a dozen local dancers, comes to Orcas Center Saturday, May 2 at 2 p.m. and 7:30 p.m. Earth Tribes in Rhythm is a musical and dance odyssey exploring the evolution of man, from walking upright to an interdependent service to one
Editorial: Make EPRC Open House a priority
There's a lot going on these days; with the 1st of May, it seems we're all bursting from our long winter cloud with ideas and initiatives and plans. How would you like to see a cement parking structure go up behind the Outlook Inn? What do you think of one-way
Auditor delivers bad news: county coffers have $1 million less this year
By Stan Matthews County Communications Program Manager San Juan County Auditor Milene Henley delivered the news to the County Council on April 28: Revenues are down, expenses are up and cash on hand is at its lowest point in three years, $1 million less than it was in 2008. In
Flu fears close Camp Orikila
The San Juan County Health Department reports that Camp Orkila on Orcas is being closed and approximately 300 school children from King County and Richland are being sent home after six children and one adult exhibited flu-like symptoms Thursday night. County Health and Human Services Director John Manning reported
Letter to the Editor: Teacher and Staff Appreciation Week
May 3rd through 9th is National Teacher and Staff Appreciation Week. The PTSA encourages you to take the time to thank the wonderful teachers and school staff personnel in our community, especially as they work so hard to provide the exceptional services they do during difficult economic times. The PTSA
