Here’s a thought…
“The competition between Nature and the economy is deep and broad.
In the short term, the economy usually wins. In the long term …?”
BILL APPEL
A Poem for Our Times: Let America Be America Again
-- by Langston Hughes -- Let America be America again. Let it be the dream it used to be. Let it be the pioneer on the plain Seeking a home where he himself is free.
Orca Recovery Day of Action on San Juan
Saturday, November 10, 11 a.m. - 3 p.m., Jackson Beach on San Juan -- from Sarah Hanson for San Juan Conservation District -- On Saturday, November 10 from 11 a.m. – 3 p.m., an Orca
Time to Check In On Indian Island Health
Thursday, November 15, 5:30 p.m., Emmanuel Parish Hall -- from Russel Barsh for Kwiaht -- Kwiaht and community scientists of the Indian Island Marine Health Observatory invite the public to the ninth annual monitoring report
Community Invited to Talk Trash at Forum
Saturday, November 3, 2 - 5 p.m., Eastsound Fire Station -- from Pete Moe for Orcas Recycling Services -- Members of the Orcas Island community are invited to a forum: “Talking Trash - Imagining the Future
Orcas Peace Chorus to Observe Armistice Day with Unitarian Universalist Fellowship
-- from Sharon Abreu -- In conjunction with World Beyond War and SingPeace!, and welcomed by the Orcas Island Unitarian Universalist Fellowship (OIUUF), members of the Orcas Peace Chorus will sing to commemorate the 100th anniversary of Armistice Day, on
Comp Plan Survey Now Available Online
-- from San Juan County Communications -- If you were unable to attend the Comprehensive Plan update community workshops in September and October, please take the online survey here: https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/B7MPCCX The survey will be available
SJC Master Gardeners Present Luscious Garden Film
Sunday, November 11, 2:30 p.m., San Juan Grange -- from Susan Kunk for San Juan Master Gardeners -- The gardens at Hummelo in the fall. San Juan County Master Gardeners present the film
County Awards Funds from Lodging Tax and Public Facilities Revenues
-- by Margie Doyle -- This fall, San Juan County awarded grants from Lodging Tax Funds, as recommended by the Lodging Tax Advisory Committee (LTAC); and from the Public Facilities Financing Assistance Program (PFFAP) Grant,
Healing Arts Center Faces the Future with Renovation and Restoration
-- by Margie Doyle -- [metaslider id="63295"] The Healing Arts Center occupies an iconic farmhouse building as North Beach Road curves to meet School Road in Eastsound. Come inside and feel the positive and comforting
EPRC Considers Propane Tank Addition and Zoning
Thursday, Nov. 1 from 3- 6 p.m. at the Eastsound Fire Hall 3:00 pm Welcome and Introductions 3:10 pm Additions or Agenda modifications 3:15 pm Approval of October Minutes Draft Minutes: https://www.sanjuanco.com/DocumentCenter/View/17366/2018-10-26_DRAFT_Minutes_EPRC_October 3:20 pm Rick
First Wednesdays Are Now Ocean Night at Sea View
Wednesday, November 7, 7 p.m., Sea View Theatre -- Justin Cox for SeaDoc Society -- For years, the SeaDoc Society has hosted series of monthly science talks during the winter months on Orcas Island. This
Use Your Voice to Save the Whales
-- from the SeaDoc Society -- Southern Resident Killer Whales are severely endangered, and Governor Jay Inslee has put together a task force aimed at ensuring the survival of the species. As SeaDoc Science Director
Early Childhood Education & Assistance Program Has Free Pre-school
-- from Ethna Flanagan (ECEAP Manager -- San Juan County Early Childhood Education and Assistance Program (ECEAP) is a wonderful opportunity that provides valuable enrichment for 3- and 4-year-old children, at no cost to the
Apply Now to Become a WSU Master Gardener
-- from Caitlin Blethen for Master Gardeners -- Love to problem solve? Interested in gardening, plants and/or insects? Looking for a fun way to get involved? Applications are now being accepted for the 2019 San
Whale Museum Will Host Day of Dead Remembrance
Friday, November 2, 3 - 4 p.m., The Whale Museum -- from Tracie Merrill for The Whale Museum -- Please join The Whale Museum (TWM) on Friday, November 2, from 3 to 4 pm as
