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
Address Pain with Blended Eastern-Western Treatments
February 18, 2 to 4 pm at Orcas Public Library Integrated (Eastern and Western) Approaches in Managing Acute/Chronic Pain Syndrome Presented by Vincent Shu, MD, FCCP, Board Certified Internist/Geriatrist/Cardiologist Have you been suffering from headache,
Farm to Cafeteria Program December-January 2017
-- by Ashley Randall -- K-5th grade Farm to Classroom: During the month of December, we practiced our cooking skills and discussed the importance of winter wellness. To start out the month, we made fresh
Jonathan White to Speak on his New Book Tides
Saturday, February 18, 5:30 pm, Orcas Center -- from Donna Laslo -- After nearly losing his 65-foot schooner Crusader in a strong Alaskan tide, local author Jonathan White vowed to understand these mysterious, implacable sea surges.
Snow Day | No School Tomorrow
Good Evening, This is Eric Webb, Superintendent of Orcas Island School District. Due to additional snow accumulation and unsafe road conditions, ALL schools will be closed tomorrow, Thursday, February 9. Have a good evening and enjoy your
Community Foundation Kicks Off Annual Grants Program
-- from Kate Long -- The Orcas Island Community Foundation (OICF) is now accepting applications for the 2017 competitive grants program. In 2016 over $2 million was distributed through OICF—$202,700 in the annual grants process.
Garden Photography is Garden Club Topic This Month
Wednesday, February 15, 10 am, Madrona Room -- from Vanessa Julian -- Want to capture those beautiful flower blossoms before they fade? How about some garden photographs? Mark Turner from Bellingham will be in the
Remembering Robyn Lowe
-- by Russel Barsh, Director, KWIAHT nonprofit conservation laboratory -- Indian Island in East Sound All of you that have volunteered to help take care of Indian Island, and most of you that
Guest Opinion: County Comprehensive Plan Guides Growth
-- by Joe Symons -- You may have heard that San Juan County has embarked on an update to the county’s Comprehensive Plan. What you may not know is what a Comprehensive Plan (CP) is
Eastsound Planners Invite Public to Join Workgroups
-- from Jeff Otis, Co-chair Eastsound Planning Review Committee (EPRC) -- How important is the future of Eastsound to you? What will Eastsound be like in twenty years? What role would you like to play
Where, What is the Salish Sea?
-- from Salish Sea Pilot -- Talking to cruisers from up and down the coast at the Vancouver Boat Show last week, we realized not everyone knows precisely what waters are included within the “Salish
Workshop: Utilizing Woody Biomass to Reduce Fire Risk
Saturday, February 25, 10 a.m. - 2 p.m., Eastsound Fire Station -- from Cailin Mackenzie -- Many forests in the San Juan Islands are comprised of extremely dense small diameter trees. These dense stands are at
LWV, EDC Team Up for Trades Education Program
-- from League of Women Voters of the San Juans -- The League of Women Voters of the San Juans will present a program with Victoria Compton, director of the county Economic Development Council, speaking
Eastsound Visioning Group Reaches Consensus
-- from Fred Klein -- Starting on Saturday, January 7th, and concluding on Saturday, January 14th, a group of thirty four Orcas Islanders met for twelve hours to address the following: Goal: To reach a
Free Resources for Waterfront Landowners Available
Waterfront properties in the San Juan Islands are part of a beautiful, complex, and increasingly fragile marine ecosystem that supports salmon, rockfish, seabirds, whales, and human communities. Decisions made by owners of shoreline property can
Whale Museum, Town of Friday Harbor to Host Granny Tribute
Sunday, February 12, 1 - 4 p.m., Friday Harbor Brickworks -- from Jenny L. Atkinson -- (Photo by Sara Hysazu) Join us for a special Tribute Event to honor Granny (J-2) on February 12.
