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
Energy and Rental Assistance Moved to Orcas Family Connections
The Opportunity Council’s Energy and Rental Assistance programs which used to be administered at the OPAL Community Land Trust office have been moved to the Orcas Family Connections Resource Center at 1292 North Beach Rd.,
Council Writes Ecology about Oil Spill Plans for Salish Sea
To Sonja Larson, [Washington state] Department of Ecology RE: Comments on proposed amendments to the Oil Spill Contingency Plan Rule (Chapter 173-182 WAC) Dear Ms. Larson, We appreciate this opportunity to provide the following comments
School Rain Catchment System Is Here!
Tank is ready to unload. The area in front is where it will be placed. By Madie Murray A huge cheer went up from those watching when it was finally in place. Just
Savor the San Juans: A Medley of Food, Art & Culture All Month Long
From Barbara Marrett Communications Manager, San Juan Islands Visitors Bureau Please join us this October for our fifth annual, month-long movable feast for the senses in the San Juan Islands. “Savor the San Juans” is
Orcas Island Food Bank Launches Annual Fund Drive
By Madie Murray Recognizing that hunger and hard times are not behind us, the Orcas Island Food Bank is launching its annual fund drive. Your pennies go a long way at the Food Bank
SeaDoc’s Marine Lecture Series Announced
SeaDoc Society Lecture Series to start again If you're on Orcas, you won't want to miss any of this year's Marine Science Lectures, co-presented by YMCA Camp Orkila. Take a moment and get
Memo to SJ County on Orcas Recycling Services Proposal
To the San Juan County Council: Thank you for devoting serious attention and time to the privatization plans for the Orcas transfer station. Â We appreciate the responsibility you have undertaken, and share your sincere commitment
The Great Island Grown Festival throughout the County – October 1-31
From the SJC Agricultural Resources Committee CELEBRATE THE HARVEST! Join us in October for The Great Island Grown Festival. This month-long celebration offers a rare glimpse inside the unique world of food and farming in
Lummi Tribe Opposes Whatcom County Coal Port
Members of the Lummi Nation watch the burning of a symbolic million-dollar check stamped "Not Negotiable" as they protest the proposed export terminal at Cherry Point.Photo courtesy of Floyd McKay and Crosscut.com By
Free Film Screening: Ocean Frontiers
Thursday, Sept. 27, 6:30–8:30 p.m., Orcas Center Ocean Frontiers explores the possibility of cooperation to save our seas. Ocean Frontiers: The Dawn of a New Era in Ocean Stewardship, a new film by
Common Sense Alliance Invites Islanders to Discuss CAO Proposal
A Reasonable Way Forward: ORCAS: September 24, 2012 Eastsound Fire Hall 5:30 – 7:30 p.m. LOPEZ: September 27, 2012 Lopez Community Center 3:30 – 5:30 p.m. Tim Blanchard, Vice-President, Common Sense Alliance The Common Sense
Letter to the Editor: Orcas Council Opponents Agree, Urging Rejection of Charter Propositions
Dear Voters, As the two candidates running for the County Council from District 4 on Orcas Island, we would like to thank the Charter Review Committee for their time and energy devoted to the Charter
M.O.R.E. Local power: S&S Homestead Farm on Lopez Island
Henning Sehmsdorf and Elizabeth Simpson with Molly in front of one of the two solar panel arrays at S&S Homestead Farm on Lopez. Henning Sehmsdorf and Elizabeth Simpson produce everything they need—including
Salmon in the Classroom Picnic
Studying salmon, counting gulps, with support from the San Juan Nature Institute . A fundraising barbecue will be held at the home of Jim and Kathy Youngren on Sept. 30. From Fiona Norris,
ORS/The Exchange Gathers Petition Signatures Online
Meeting Today (Weds. Sept. 19) at Eastsound Fire Hall at 5:30 p.m. The Board of Directors of the Orcas Recycling Services (ORS)/The Exchange Orcas non-profit has set up an online link where people can sign
