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
News From the Dump: ORS/The Exchange Update
from Pete Moe Your Orcas Island Transfer Station is in business! After a month in the saddle Orcas Recycling Services/The Exchange is pleased to make this progress report to our community. The transfer station is
Nothing Says Fall Like a Montessori Apple Crisp
from Teresa Chocano Organic Apple Crisp Sale - a Montessori School Fundraiser Orcas Islanders are in for a sweet treat! The hundred-year-old orchard at Orcas Montessori School provides a key ingredient for the school’s fall
Farm to Cafeteria Launches a Crowd-Funding Campaign!
from Madie Murray The Orcas Island Farm to Cafeteria Program has put together an innovative and exciting way for you to keep the school garden a vibrant outdoor classroom and healthy, fresh local foods in our
New Orcas Food Co-op Accepting Members
by Cara Russell From left to right, Zanetha Mattise (Contract Membership Coordinator), Ken Katz (VP of the board), Lisa Byers (President of the Board), and Learner Limbach (Board member and General Manager of
Doe Bay Café Hosts Fundraising Dinner for The Funhouse Commons
from the Funhouse Commons Attention foodies—here’s an event you won’t want to miss. For the fifth year running, Doe Bay Cafe is hosting a 4-star dinner and wine event with all proceeds benefiting The Funhouse
Garden Club Change: A Cottage Garden Through the Seasons
Wednesday, October 16 at 10 a.m., Orcas Center by Perri Gibb (please note: the schedule speaker, Jeff Wyckoff, is unable to come to the meeting planned for this month's meeting. See below) This month's presenter
Talk with FRIENDS on Lopez About Renewable Energy
from Katie Fleming, FRIENDS of the San Juans Saturday, October 19, 2-3 p.m., Grace Episcopal Church on Lopez Carl Zichella, Director of the Western Transmission, Land & Wildlife Program at the Natural Resources
Guest Column: Prune Alley Improvements Part of Eastsound Planning Review Open House
updated Oct. 14 at 8 p.m. Prune Alley, ready for a facelift! EPRC Open House on Wednesday, October 16, from 4 to 7 p.m. at the Senior Center by Teri Williams, revised, originally
Planning and Creating an Island Resource Hub
from Hilary Canty, Executive Director, Orcas Island Community Foundation The Orcas Island Community Foundation has issued a Letter of Interest to all community members who would like to participate in the development and implementation of
Naturalist’s Notebook #4: Mermaid’s Hair
The micro-photo of Ditylum was taken by a volunteer last summer. by Russel Barsh The onset of fall rains and persistent mild temperatures have produced a late bloom of the bright green
Learn Leadership Skills in the SJ Islands
Graduates of the 2013 cohort of Leadership San Juan Islands, from far left: Lee Taylor, Kim Secunda, and Lucas Limbach. Row 1: Cathy Kromer, Cindy Gutierrez, Armando Nunes, and Christopher Aiken. Row 2: Michelle
Food Bank Annual Food and Fund Drive
by the Orcas Island Food Bank Board Thanks to our wonderful community, the Orcas Island Food Bank is able to help sustain struggling families until they are able to get back on a stable path.
Mushroom Walk on Lopez Saturday
from Jennifer Brennock, San Juan County Land Bank Saturday, October 12, 9 a.m., Lopez Hill The final hike of Lopez Community Trails Network’s Take a Walk series of warm-month hikes is Saturday, October 12 at
Homes for Islanders: No Down Payment, Just Communal Sweat Equity
Homes for Islanders work on the Rosario site by Cara Russell Over three and a half years ago, I was standing in the empty kitchen of a brand-new home — and I
Elizabeth Nickson, Author, Canadian Columnist, Life European Chief, to Speak on Orcas
Elizabeth Nickson to speak at Eagle Forum on Friday, Oct. 11 from the Eagle Forum UPDATE: October 11. Eagle Forum Event Cancelled Due to Illness Elizabeth Nickson, former Life magazine European Bureau
