Here’s a thought…
“Don’t ask me who’s influenced me. A lion is made up of the lambs he’s digested, and I’ve been reading all my life.”
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Annual Native Plant Sale- Order Now for Best Selection!
With the New Year rolled over and the seed catalogues arriving daily in the mailboxes, gardeners are making their to do list for the perfect, dream garden. The Master Gardeners of San Juan County have
EPRC Dives Into Full Plate at January Meeting
It was a long and intense Eastsound Planning Review Committee (EPRC) meeting on January 6. After seating two new County advisory committee members, the volunteer advisory group tackled an agenda including: Plans for the design
Flowers, Flours and Flavors: Farm to Classroom Experiences
It seems the experiences individuals on our Island bring to our students are endless - especially when they relate to Mother Nature and the lessons she has to offer. Last November, Steve Deipenbrock
County Ferry Advisory Group Seeks Comments on Governor’s Proposed Regional Ferry Authority
By Stan Matthews County Communications Program Manager In a news conference Thursday, Jan. 6, Governor Chris Gregoire said that she has concluded the state government can’t afford to operate the ferry service at the level
Letter to the Editor: Love and Peace in Our Country
Dear Friends, On Martin Luther King Day (Jan. 17), as on Christmas, we have a day to meditate on love and peace. My great-grandparents came to the U.S. in the late 19th and early 20th
Winter Weekend: And it May Snow!
Friday, Jan 7 Live Music at the Doe Bay Café. This weeks band is “Red Tide,” Locals, if you will… Walter O’Toole on harp, Jimi Mudd on bass, Andrew Moore on drums, and Bruce Harvie
Orcas Food Masters About to Launch — Ready to Participate?
By Learner Limbach The date of our first Food Masters meeting is quickly approaching -- Feb. 6th. The purpose of FM is to establish local food security by choosing to invest in the economy of
Governor Proposes Puget Sound Regional Ferry District
From Governor Gregoire's Office Gov. Chris Gregoire announced today [a proposal] that would further transform state government, [and]transfer responsibility for state ferries to a regional distric. “These difficult times require bold action to not only
“Point in Time” Homeless Count Scheduled January 27
By Stan Matthews County Communications Program Manager San Juan County Health & Community Services will participate in the state’s annual Point in Time Count of Homeless Persons (PIT) on Thursday, January 27th. Prior to that
Mount Property Constructed Wetland Open House Jan. 20
San Juan County Public Works Department is holding an Open House for the Mount Property Constructed Wetland project in Eastsound on Thursday, January 20, 2010, from 3:30 – 5:30 p.m., at the Eastsound Firehall. The
Land Bank Commission Elects Officers for 2011
At its December 17th 2010 meeting, the Land Bank Commission elected Tom Cowan, from Lopez Island, as its Chair. He has served as a member-at-large on the Commission since December, 2000. “The Land Bank’s mission to conserve
Gryphon Trio Performs in Orcas Island Chamber Music Festival Salon Concert
Imagine seeing internationally acclaimed musicians perform in the intimacy of a comfortable living room. On Saturday, February 12th the Orcas Island Chamber Music Festival (OICMF) will introduce its first “Salon Concert: Bringing Chamber Music
February 8 Special Election Ballots Mailed Only to Orcas Island Voters
By Stan Matthews County Communications Program Manager On January 19, the San Juan County Elections Office will mail ballots for the February 8, 2011 Special Election. A levy for Orcas Island Park and Recreation District
Farm to Cafeteria Receives Lowe’s Education Grant
A Lowe’s Toolbox for Education Grant in the amount of $3,000 was granted to the Farm to Cafeteria Program’s project entitled “Fifth Season: Saving Summer for Lunch.” This will provide a very significant financial boost
The Funhouse Schedules a Variety of Classes for Kids and Adults
Do you think learning new skills is fun? So does the Funhouse and they have come up with a number of classes, beginning next week, January 10 to learn new ways to have fun. For
Free Classes in Gardening for Food Security
Free classes offered Sunday, January 9 and 16 James David Sneed offers a class in “Gardening for Food Security” this Sunday at the Odd Fellows Hall from noon to 4 p.m. Gardening for Food Security
