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
As Candidate Filing Week Approaches, Questions about Council Terms Remain
Filing deadline is between May 14 and May 18 By Milene Henley, County Auditor Candidate filing week will arrive three weeks earlier in 2012 than last year, because of a change in state law. County
Letter to the Editor: County Considers Parking at West Sound
Recently County Public Works started a project by the County Dock in West Sound to remove the unsightly and temporary concrete barriers that were placed on the shoulder after the bank was stabilized following a storm
OPALCO’s 75th Annual Meeting and Board of Directors Election
Saturday May 5 on the Ferry From the Orcas Power & Light Cooperative (OPALCO) From the Orcas Power & Light Cooperative (OPALCO) is a local electric cooperative that is owned and operated by its
Lopez Gardeners and Creatures invite Orcasians to celebrate Earth Day!
Inter-island Garden Projects: Lopez Island Garden Work Party and Creature Parade, April 22 10:30 am-3 pm From Callie Blue We need your help! Our community garden which is located in the middle
World Music Dance Earth Day Celebration Benefits FEAST Program!
Saturday April 21 from 8:30-11:30 p.m. at the Oddfellows Hall Bring your dancing shoes and get ready for another fun night of dancing sponsored by Orcas Community Dance! The theme is World Music and the dance will feature a combination of salsa, reggae,
Letter to the Editor: Thanks for a Super Clean Up Day!
Friends of Moran would like to send an enthusiastic Thank you to the community volunteers all 50 or more of you! The Annual Spring Clean Up was a great success. Not only did
Expedition Talk to Support Education Foundation
Tuesday, April 24 at 7 p.m. at the Orcas Island Senior Center From Janet Brownell This past summer, Orcas Islanders Shawna Franklin and Leon Somme took 44 days away from their kayak school,
Orcas Parks and Rec Has Big Summer Plans
By Ken Brown At the Orcas Island Parks and Recreation District’s meeting on April 12, it was clear that they are preparing for a busy, active summer season. A playground structure has been donated by
International Ocean Mapping Conference to be held at Rosario Resort April 30- May 4
by John Aschoff People used to think of the ocean’s resources as inexhaustible. Today we know better. Despite that knowledge, a growing human population and increasing economic development will continue to place pressure
Oh, What A Night!
By Madie Murray Friday the 13th was certainly not unlucky for the Farm to Cafeteria Program when a sell-out of 200 people enjoyed a truly memorable evening of food and film organized by Marc Turtletaub
Tree Grafting Demo Tomorrow
Sunday, April 15, 2–3 p.m., at the Bullock's Homestead from Learner Limbach 1:00-2:00 Potluck with Bullock's Community and Visitors 2:00-3:00 Topworking Demonstration with Q&A James Most will topwork a tree, showing how to graft new
Calling all Partners in Philanthropy
By Hilary Canty, Executive Director, Orcas Island Community Foundation The Annual Community [Foundation] grants process is underway. Over 25 organizations serving the Orcas community have applied for funding, and the Orcas Island Community Foundation Grants
Habitat Restoration Opportunities Abound on Orcas
Sound Stewardship Training Begins at Earth Day Work Party on April 21 By Rachel Benbrook Hundreds of volunteers from all over Puget Sound have learned about nearshore habitat restoration and volunteer management through People
Reclaiming the Concrete Wilderness: a Lesson from Seattle
From Crosscut.com and Green Acre Radio By Martha Baskin As spring turns a warm corner, there’s no better place to experience it than a wetland, alive with swallows and the chorus of frogs. One wetland,
New Funhouse Commons Events Start Next Week
SAT Prep Class This class is for students preparing for the May 5 or June 2 SAT Test. April 24, 26, May 1 & 3. 5 - 6 p.m. Call 376-7177 to register. Spring Soccer
