Here’s a thought…
“The only Zen you find on the tops of mountains is the Zen you bring up there.”
ROBERT M. PIRSIG
Orcas Montessori Pre-school "St. Patrick's" Auction on Saturday, March 14
Contributed by Teresa Chocano “Let’s Go Green” at the Orcas Montessori St. Patrick’s Auction is this Saturday, March 14 at the Outlook Inn. The fun starts at 6pm. Beautiful and useful items abound: jewelry, toys, wine, one-of-a-kind items, services, great food and experiences are examples of the great silent and
How those whales can fly!
Orcas Travel Fast to California by Christopher Dunagan of Kitsap "Sun" A group of killer whales that frequent Puget Sound recently completed a nearly 1,000-mile trip to Monterey Bay, Calif., in 11 days — demonstrating just how fast orcas can swim. “They were really scootin’,” said Ken Balcomb of the
Senate passes Ranker bill requiring state to lead by example
On March 10, the Senate passed legislation sponsored by Sen. Kevin Ranker, D-San Juan Island, that directs state agencies to lead the way in reducing energy consumption and greenhouse gas emissions. "I believe our state government should lead by example by reducing emissions and increasing energy efficiency now,” said Ranker.
Exquisite Chamber Music Trio with flute, harp and viola at Orcas Center March 21
Orcas Center will present Trio Verlaine, an exquisite combination of flute, viola and harp, in concert on Saturday, March 21. The members of Trio Verlaine — Lorna McGhee (flute), David Harding (viola) and Heidi Krutzen (harp) — are drawn together by a strong desire to further expose
Letter: PTSA Math/Science Night Success
The PTSA’s recent Family Fun Math/Science Night was a success yet again—thanks to our dedicated teachers and talented students, as well as the many involved community members who all came together to celebrate the fun of learning about math and science. The kids (and their families) who came
March 11 — tomorrow — deadline to register views on expanded Navy operations
from Olympic Peninsula Environmental News, with thanks to Susan Malins for alerting us to this issue The Navy is attempting to expand their operating area in the Northwest, and in Puget Sound in particular. As you can see from their map, an expanded Chinook zone, right over Port
Write now for Monologue Night
Submissions are now being accepted for monologues in preparations for Monologue Night on June 12 at Orcas Center. A presentation on writing monologues will be held at the Orcas Center in April. Writers are encouraged to submit up to three monologues of one-to-three minute duration to sparks@orcascenter.org by May
Middle school Spaghetti Dinner March 27 – buy tickets now!
The Annual Orcas Middle School Spaghetti Dinner will be held this year on Friday, March 27 at the Orcas School Cafeteria. The dinner, sponsored by Island Market, supports middle school activities throughout the year. There will be two seatings - 5:00-6:30pm and 6:30-8:00pm. Tickets are available from any
Bob Littlewood teaches seminar on Radical Doubt
An eight session discussion, called RADICAL DOUBT, concerning the nature of Being and the various impediments to the possibility and availability of Experiencing, will be offered by Bob Littlewood at the Orcas Island Public Library on Tuesdays, 10 a.m. to 12:30 pm, from March 31 through May19. Topics under discussion
Old Man Winter not done with us yet
The photographic art opening scheduled at Christina's from 5 to 7 p.m., Astigmatisms: defect, deviation, distortion has been postponed to tomorrow evening due to the weather. Call 376-4904. And County Communications Program Manager Stan Matthews reports, "With the official start of spring less than two weeks today, County crews were
Kids invited to write poetry for Young People's Poetry Week
In honor of Young People’s Poetry Week, April 13-18, the Orcas Island Public Library invites young poets, from ages 7 to 18 years, to submit one poem for display in the Orcas Library during the month of April, as well as for reading at a public poetry reading featuring our
Snow sends students home early
This morning's white-out snowstorm has sent Orcas Island Elementary students home early. School buses were ready to take students home at the 12:30 dismissal. Colder temperatures and more snowfall are predicted for this evening, according to the National Weather Service.
Author of "Ecotopia" to come to Orcas
Ernest Callenbach, author of “Ecotopia”, a classic book enjoyed by millions, will be offering a talk “Recipe for a Sustainable Future” at the Odd Fellows Hall Saturday, March 21 at 3 p.m.. A finger food potluck follows. The talk will focus on sustainability and community, other local questions, personal life-style
Three new whale calves in 2009
Ken Balcomb, Dave Ellifrit and John Durban encountered J pod just before sunset on March 3 in Haro Strait traveling Northwest. They report on the Center for Whale Research website: “We confirmed that the new baby J44 was still doing well with its presumed mother, J17; and,
Vikings Victorious ! Arrive home on Sunday morning ferry
The triumphant Lady Vikings basketball team and their traveling supporters met an enthusiastic crowd of well-wishers at the Orcas Landing this morning, after placing 5th in the State Basketball tournament played in Spokane last week. Junior Stephanie Shaw's tears were those of saying farewell to her senior teammates,
Multi-purpose commercial building to open soon
Bent Nail construction is hard at work at the multi-cupola'd building on the corner of Prune Alley and Rose Streets. Crew members pictured above, from left, are Truman Wills, Karl Kruger, lead carpenter, Ian Woolworth and Bathan Shaner, all Orcas Island residents. Kruger says that completion of the
