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
Ferry Advisory Committee Comments on 2011 Summer Schedule
By SJC Ferry Advisory Committee The Anacortes/San Juan Islands/Sidney B.C. summer ferry schedule has been finalized, and released by WSF. The San Juan County FAC would like to join WSF in thanking everyone who submitted
Eastsound Planners Hold Monthly Meeting this Thursday
Eastsound Planning and Review Committee will meet on Thursday at 3 p.m. for its regular monthly meeting. The agenda will include an update from Orcas Island County Council members on the solid waste situation, Shoreline
Come Zip on Orkila’s New Zip Line!
Camp Orkila would like to invite the public to come out and take a ride on its new 1,000-ft Zip Line! Kaitlyn Pujlu, Site Director for Outdoor and Environmental Education at Camp Orkila says, "We will
Children’s House Seeking Mayoral Candidates for 2011 Campaign
By Dale Heisinger, Orcas Island Children's House Board President It’s time for candidates for this year’s Mayoral Campaign to step up and declare their candidacy for Eastsound Mayor. Any animal (with the exception of Homo
Yachters Enjoy Sunny Skies for Opening Day
Was it only yesterday? Today we donned galoshes and umbrellas again, but Opening Day for Boating Season was blissfully balmy. Northern Light owners Wes Heinmiller and Allen Stameisen treated
Salmonberry School Announces Full Slate of Summer Programs
Salmonberry Celebrates Ten Years of Learning Salmonberry School and Learning Center will be celebrating ten wonderful years on Orcas Island this summer. This year Salmonberry will continue reaching large numbers of both islanders
OPAL Housing Awards Given to Joe & Kathi Ciskowski, Wally Gudgell
Penny Sharp Sky and Allen Smith spoke movingly of Orcas Island history and lifestyle when they gave out the feel-good awards that came at the close of the OPAL (Of People and Land) Community Trust
Online Auction for Orcas Montessori: Friday/Saturday Only
By Joe Thoron The Orcas Montessori wine tasting and auction is Saturday night. Ifyou can't make it, we've got a limited number of items available forbidding online, including cookies every month, a fantastic handmadewooden ferry
OPAL Community Trust Open House & Annual Meeting Tomorrow Afternoon
Updated April 29 at 5:30 p.m. On Saturday, April 30th Of People and Land (OPAL) Community Land Trust will open its two latest acquisitions to the public, followed by the celebration of the completed Wild
Volunteer Technical Advisors Sought by County for Shoreline Update
Request for Qualifications for Assistance with Technical Review of the San Juan County Shoreline Master Program Update Documents San Juan County requests Statements of Qualifications (SOQ) from citizens interested in volunteering for appointment to the
Library Storytimes at the Farmers Market
Beginning on Saturday, May 7, the Orcas Island Public Library's Saturday storytimes will be held on the Village Green at 11:30 a.m. during the Farmers Market season. Look for the green umbrella and
Citizens Petition Drive to Renew the Land Bank Begins
A group of citizens from across San Juan County have formed an official Ballot Committee to help gather signatures to place the renewal of the Land Bank on the November 2011 County ballot. Signature-gatherers will be asking
American Legion Scholarship Fund Seeks Contributions
By Judi Resch for the American Legion Auxiliary Each year, at this time, we reach out to the community (businesses and individuals) requesting contributions for the Voyle Martin American Legion Auxiliary Unit No. 93 Annual
Healing Arts Fair is This Weekend
By Anita Holladay The practitioners of the Healing Arts Center are excited to offer our Spring Healing Arts Fair, from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. on Saturday, April 30, and Sunday, May 1. Treat your
Letter to the Editor: Protect the Earth with Safe Waste Disposal
Dear Islanders, You can celebrate Earth Week by participating in this weekend’s Hazardous Waste Collections at your county solid waste facility: Orcas Island - Saturday, April 30, from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. Lopez Island
