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
U.S. Navy Signs Record of Decision for the Northwest Training and Testing
-- from Mike Welding, Public Affairs Officer -- The U.S. Navy announced today its decision to implement its Preferred Alternative (Alternative 1), as described in the Northwest Training and Testing (NWTT) Final Environmental Impact Statement/Overseas
Is Your Life Too Plastic? Bag It!
Monday Nov. 14 at 5:30 pm at Orcas Island Public Library -- from Orcas Food Co-op and the Exchange -- Learn about the effects of plastic on our world. Join Orcas Food Co-op and the
Cancer Survivorship Group to Meet Thursday
Nov. 10 at 5 p.m. at Community Church --bY Sue Lewis-- The Cancer Survivorship Group wants everyone to remember that together we can fan the flames of hope. The research shows that an individual’s outcomes
Farm to Cafeteria Program in October
-- from Ashley Randall -- What happened in Farm to Classroom (K-5) during the month of October? We celebrated the process, practice and importance of seed saving. We harvested enough seeds to both save for
Great Islands Fall Clean-Up Recap
-- from Danielle Wheeler, ORS -- On Saturday, October 29, the first-ever fall Great Islands Clean-Up was held. 33 amazing volunteers on Orcas Island braved the rain and wind to collect 620+ pounds of trash from
School’s Out Washington Features Funhouse Commons
-- from The Funhouse Commons -- (Originally posted on Schools Out Washington) When we imagine Orcas Island, many think of vacation, natural beauty, and often wealth, but as Krista Bouchey, Executive Director at The Funhouse
Inform Yourself and Vote
-- from Clare Kelm, President, LWVSJ -- As almost everyone knows, there's an important election coming up in November. The League of Women Voters of the San Juans would like to urge you to become the
School Board to Review Phase III Building Project at Special Meeting
Monday, Nov. 7 at 10 a.m. at the Orcas School Library -- from Cathy Ferran for the Orcas Island School District -- A Special School Board meeting will be held Monday, Nov. 7 at 10
Letter to Editor | Watson, Durland Will Address Ongoing Land-Use Concerns
-- from Lee Sturdivant -- The San Juan County Council recently released their preliminary budget for 2017. A hearing on the budget is scheduled for November 14. During this campaign, Councilmen Jarman and Hughes have
Odd Fellows’ Volunteerism Sparks Gratitude
-- from Kathryn Hansen -- San Juan County Parks sends a huge thank you to Odd Fellows members Fred Klein, Robin Kucklick, David Turnoy, Eric Morris, and Larry Paluzzi for their work restoring the Village Green grass.
EDC Gives Free Workshop on LinkedIn for Career Development
Tuesday, Nov. 8 from 1-2:00 p.m. at the San Juan Island Library -- from Victoria Compton, Director, Economic Development Council (EDC)-- Many people have joined LinkedIn, but how can it be used for career enhancement
Elevate the Vote: Gather with Community at Emmanuel Parish Hall
Tuesday, Nov. 8 from 3-4 p.m., Emmanuel Episcopal Parish Hall --from Father Berto Gandara -- We will gather for an hour of meditation at the parish hall of Emmanuel Episcopal Church on Orcas Island on
Orcas Rallies in Support of Standing Rock
-- by Kelly Rose, Updated Nov. 2 -- More than 70 Islanders gathered at Odd Fellows Hall last Tuesday, October 25, in solidarity with the Standing Rock Sioux Nation to protest the construction of the
Great Ideas from the 50-50 Visionaries
-- by Margie Doyle -- “We could be the model for other islands and towns; let’s use that energy to make it cool” At the 50-50 Vision for Eastsound last Wednesday evening, Oct. 26, Fred
Center for Whale Research on Orca Death
-- from Kenneth C. Balcomb, Center for Whale Research -- J28 was born in mid-winter 1992/93 in or near Puget Sound Washington, and was the first of four known calves born to J17 in the
