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
Japanese Flower Arranging Summer Season Begins
Japanese Flower Arranging (Ikebana) Classes start later this month The Saturday Ikebana Class with Joan Stamm will begin a new series of five classes on July 16 and continue August 13& 27, and
Tour Elementary School Construction July 12
By Kyle Freeman, Orcas Elementary/Middle School Principal The Orcas Island School District would like to invite parents and community members to tour the Nellie S. Milton Building (the elementary school) to see the progress of
Islanders Bank & OPALCO Partner for Energy Savings
Orcas Power & Light Cooperative has partnered with Islanders Bank to bring energy efficiency tools and savings to islanders in San Juan County. OPALCO members can schedule a Home Snapshot Energy Assessment, get
OPALCO Changes Rules for Capital Credits
On June 16th, the OPALCO Board of Directors voted to change the Co-op bylaws to remove the option of early capital credit retirement for members who leave the service area and to specify that operating
Critical Areas Update Coming Round the Bend
County Council Member Patty Miller, representing Orcas West, says that the Critical Areas Ordinance (CAO) update IS happening, and mostly according to the work plan the Council set for 2011. There has been a
Kitchen Boot Camp at Red Rabbit Farm
by Bruce Orchid This three day hands-on Workshop is designed to build confidence, give knowledge, and inspire culinary savvy for the kitchen neophyte. Day One We will boil water and cook pasta that
Orcatrazz Swing Band to Perform at “Music in the Park”
Orcatrazz, founded and led by Ken Speck, will be the featured band in what will be the 100th concert of the “Music in the Park” series on Sunday, July 10. “Music in the
New Algal-bloom Hotline for Orcas Island
By Russel Barsh Have you ever wondered what causes that bluish green, orange, brown, or white slime on the water? Or whether it is potentially toxic? The Indian Island Marine Health Observatory and Kwiáht
Celebrate Independence Day with Safety in Mind
By Steve Marler, San Juan County Fire Marshal The Fourth of July is a time when we all celebrate our nation’s heritage. Many of us choose to include fireworks as a part of that celebration.
CAO Public Hearing for Geologically Hazardous & Flooded Areas July 15
Notice of Public Hearing on an Ordinance Regarding Critical Area Regulations for Geologically Hazardous Areas and Frequently Flooded Areas Comment deadline July 12 Notice is hereby given that the San Juan County Planning Commission
Farm to Classroom on YouTube!
Mandy Randolph's Farm to Classroom kids will teach you how to make a Garden Burrito aka Veggie Taco on YouTube. You'll also learn how to safely pick and eat nettles - just one of the
Misidentification of Poison Hemlock Can Be Deadly
By Alison Halpern, Executive Secretary, Washington State Noxious Weed Control Board Poison hemlock (Conium maculatum), a poisonous weed to people and animals, can currently be found blooming all over Washington State. Last
Schedule Your Time in the Garden and Take Home the Bounty
By Madie Murray We have three weeks already filled by volunteers who will be visiting the School Garden an hour each morning for a week during the summer when school is out. We
Hance’s Home Inspection Company Wins WSU Grant
All Islands Home Inspections, owned by Tim Hance, was one of only forty companies statewide to be awarded a grant to test for energy loss from homes due to air leakage. The Washington State University
Bring Down the Morning Glory!
What do garden gloves, hors-d'oevres, and live music have in common? They are the makings of a festive Garden Party for the Orcas Island Elementary School grounds and garden. Everyone is invited to
