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
Councilman Proposes Special Moratorium Meetings
-- from Bob Jarman -- On Nov. 25th the Grange will take up and discuss the San Juan County Council’s proposed moratorium on marijuana producers. Although I was cordially invited to attend to speak in
Pot Growing Moratorium Meeting Adds Speakers
Tuesday, November 25, at 7 p.m. at the San Juan Island Grange Hall, 152 First Street North, Friday Harbor -- from Boyd Pratt -- San Juan Island Grange #966 is hosting an informational forum on
Guest Column: County Fails to Notify Neighborhoods of Re-zoning
-- by John M. Campbell -- As the currently revised Eastsound Subarea Plan works its way thru the adoption process, a neighborhood rezoning has been added to the agenda without any notice or explanation to
Guest Column: Preserving our Lands and Waters
-- from U.S. Rep. Rick Larsen -- In the Pacific Northwest, we know protecting the environment is essential to our way of life. That is why I am working to protect Washington state’s environment, and
Dance Tonight to Fund New Exchange Building!
Friday, Nov. 21 at 9 p.m. at Random Howse -- from Wendy Shinstine -- Come celebrate and help raise funds for a new building for The Exchange! Members of the Board will be present for
2nd Annual Holiday Art Walk Comes to Eastsound
Friday, November 28, 2014 from 3-6 p.m. -- from Orcas Island Chamber of Commerce -- Join galleries and businesses throughout Eastsound as we celebrate our local arts scene! Why go off island when you can
Growler Schedule for Next Week
Flight Operations Schedule at OLF Coupeville the Week of Nov 23 -29, 2014 -- from Mike Welding, Public Affairs Officer, NAS Whidbey Island -- No Field Carrier Landing Practice (FLCP) operations for aircraft stationed at
What’s Farm to Classroom Been Up To?
-- from Madie Murray -- Farm to Classroom is experienced by all of our public school students from Kindergarten through grade 8. For those of you curious about what students do in these classes, here’s
Weekend Packs for Kids Program Gives Thanks
-- from Kate Long -- The Weekend Packs for Kids program prepares child-friendly bags of food for children who have little to eat over the weekends. Thanks to a dedicated group of volunteers and donors,
Indian Island: Celebrating Five Years of Challenges and Change
Thursday, November 20, 5:30 p.m., Orcas Center -- from Russel Barsh -- Diversity and change are themes of this year’s Celebrate Indian Island event at Orcas Center on November 20, hosted by the Indian Island
NatureBridge 6th Graders Say Thank You
-- from the parents and students of the Class of 2021, via Kim Ihlenfeldt -- On behalf of Mrs. Freeman's 6th grade class at Orcas Island Elementary School, we would like to express our gratitude
Proposed Moratorium on Marijuana Production
Tuesday, November 25, 2014, 7 p.m., San Juan Island Grange Hall -- from Boyd Pratt -- San Juan Island Grange #966 is hosting an informational forum on The Proposed Moratorium on Marijuana Production, at 7:00pm
Water User Members Prepare Response
-- Representatives prepare formal petition to the board at Nov. 18 meeting -- by Margie Doyle -- On Wednesday, Nov. 12, a group of concerned members of the Eastsound Water Users Association (EWUA), a 501(c)12
Another Week With No Growler Noise
-- from Mike Welding Public Affairs Officer NAS Whidbey Island -- No Field Carrier Landing Practice (FLCP) operations for aircraft stationed at NAS Whidbey Island are scheduled to occur at the Outlying Field (OLF) in
Apollo Astronaut Rusty Schweickart to Speak on Threat of Asteroid Impacts
Wednesday, November 19 5:30 p.m., at the Episcopal Parish Hall -- from Michael Riordan -- Rusty Schweickart This Wednesday Apollo 9 astronaut Russell L. “Rusty” Schweickart will visit Orcas Island to deliver a
