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
Free Classes in Gardening for Food Security
Free classes offered Sunday, January 9 and 16 James David Sneed offers a class in “Gardening for Food Security” this Sunday at the Odd Fellows Hall from noon to 4 p.m. Gardening for Food Security
County Patches Together Loan for Solid Waste
On Jan. 4, the San Juan County Council approved the transfer of $1,000,000 in short-term loans made to the Public Works Department to pay for Solid Waste projects, and additional funds for the Capital Improvement
Indian Island Marine Health Observatory Plans Low Tide Night Walks
Russell Barsh, founder of Kwiáht, the Center for the Historical Ecology of the Salish Sea, announces the third annual nighttime low-tide walk around Indian Island on Wednesday, January 19 at 8:30 p.m. The interpretive
Winter 2011 Orcas Island Library Class Offerings
Updated Dec. 30 at 12:30 p.m. The Orcas Island Library is taking registrations for 3 new classes beginning in January. First up is “Awakening the Poet Within” taught by Jo Ellen Moldoff. In this poetry
Ferry Petition Circulates — Send Signatures by Dec. 30
A petition to "develop an effective, reliable ferry system" that eliminates recent cuts, provides a sustainable source of revenue for building new ferries, addresses efficient refurbishing of the system and develops sustainable funding for ferry
Consider Your Support as BullWings: Orcas Issues Begins its Third Year
BullWings: Orcas Issues exists to inform and serve the general public – you! – so that we can come together to help each other out, to celebrate our achievements and to discuss respectfully matters
Marine Science Lecture Series Presents “Humpbacks of the Salish Sea”
Lecture with Dr. Jeremy Goldbogen Most people think of killer whales when they think of the Salish Sea, but in the early 1900’s humpback whales were one of the most common large whales
New Year Events for Auld Lang Syne
Friday, December 31 The Funhouse Teen Night New Years Eve Party! from 6 p.m. to 1 a.m. at the Funhouse in Eastsound.Food, drink, music, dancing, games and more! Call 376-7177 Allium Restaurant We're taking New
Local Food Featured in Student Chef Competition
Without our local Island farms, the Orcas Island Farm to Cafeteria Program would not thrive. They help our students learn about food and farming, help us keep our school garden healthy, and provide products
Christmas Trees: A Renewable Resource
From Helen Venada Waste Reduction and Hazardous Waste Coordinator San Juan County Solid Waste Division, Public Works Department The County Public Works Department is sponsoring a Christmas tree collection program this year. Trees will be chipped for mulch
Orcas School Board Accepts Grants Totalling $480K
At their regular meeting last night, the Orcas Island School District (OISD) board voted to accept local and federal grants to assist the English Language Learning (ELL) program, and library technology. The board also voted
Community Conversations with Candidates for Orcas Center Director Position
Reception to honor outgoing Director Barbara Courtney on Jan. 28 As part of its process to select a new Executive/Artistic Director, the Orcas Center Board of Trustees will host “conversations with the community” for each
Orcas Park & Rec District to Make Another Try
The Orcas Island Park and Rec. District commissioners, at a special meeting held on Dec. 17, voted in favor of presenting a reduced levy on 2011’s February 8th ballot of 9 cents per $1,000 of
Missed the Full Moon-Solstice-Lunar Eclipse? Here’s Photos
If, like us, you missed the first time in nearly 400 years that there was a lunar eclipse during a full moon on the night of winter solstice, you can still view photographs that give
Brace Yourselves: Cold November Temperatures Contribute to Higher Energy Bills
For five days in November, San Juan County experienced a cold snap—with an average daily temperature of only 25 degrees—and OPALCO members are going to notice the difference on their power bills that go out
