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
“Sticky” Marketing Workshop Presented by EDC
From the San Juan County Economic Development Council Why do some marketing messages work and some don’t? How can business owners improve their company’s “message” to make it stick in the minds of customers? Learn
November Poem: Wolf Moon
Wolf Moon by Mary Oliver Now is the season of hungry mice, cold rabbits, lean owls hunkering with their lamp-eyes in the leafless lanes in the needled dark; now is the season when the kittle
Mexican Treasures Trunk Show and Food Bank Benefit
Bilbo’s Festivo’s owner, Sara Kissel and Julie Fraser (former owner) are teaming up on November 13, 2010, from 10:00 AM to 3:00 PM at Bilbo’s for a festive event/benefit. Sara will be serving delicious, homemade
The Funhouse Re-works the After School Program
After a trial period of several weeks The Funhouse has officially introduced “Activity Hour” to the After School program. From 3:30 – 4:30 p.m. Monday - Thursday, the computers and video games get
League of Women Voters Plan Energy Forum
The League of Women Voters of San Juan County will be holding their monthly general membership meeting at the San Juan Island Library on Monday, November 8th from 12 noon until 2 p.m. This month's
Open House for Odlin Park Renovation Nov. 3
By Stan Matthews County Communications Program Manager Plans for a project Park Board Members began endorsing nearly 35 years ago and which attracted intense public comment this summer, will be unveiled at a community meeting
Come to Simple Sunday Supper Nov. 14
By Madie Murray Tickets are now on sale for the very first Farm to Cafeteria community fundraiser called “A Simple Sunday Supper.” It will feature the spirited toe-tapping music of Orcas’s own Anita
Organic Apple Crisp Sale Supports Montessori School Scholarships
Orcas Islanders are in for a sweet treat! The hundred-year-old orchard at Orcas Montessori School provides a key ingredient for the school’s fall fundraiser. In recent years, Islanders have enjoyed classic apple pies.
Wolf Eel: Eel, Fish or Monster? Marine Science Lecture Helps You Decide
Marine Science Lecture Series Presents Lecture by Dr. Jeff Marliave, Vancouver Aquarium Have you ever wondered if the Wolf Eel is really an eel or just a fish disguised as an eel? Or
Ken Speck, Charles Dalton and Dave Shinstrom Honored at Chamber of Commerce Annual Meet
"Businesses Helping Other Businesses" Orcas Island Chamber of Commerce theme at Annual Meeting The Annual Orcas Island Chamber of Commerce meeting was attended by a full complement of the island's business and non-profit
Sixth Graders Learn the Art of Filleting
Most, if not all of you, remember dissecting a frog in your high school Biology class. Well, here’s one better - learning to fillet a salmon in your 6th Grade Farm to Classroom class.
Fuchsia Expert at Orcas Island Garden Club
When the Orcas Island Garden Club meets next Wednesday, November 10th Madrona Room at the Orcas Center, guests will learn everything they need to know about fuchsias from an expert. Shirley Rock comes from Marysville
Farm to Cafeteria Apple Pressing Shares 92 Gallons
By Madie Murray Goldeneye Farm in Olga, one of the few producing hundred-year-old-plus apple orchards left on Orcas, was the setting for the first Farm to Cafeteria Apple Pressing event. Eight mature trees
4-Course Garlic Feast Celebrates 5th Annual Festival at Doe Bay
By Heather Watts Celebrate the Stinking Rose at Doe Bay Café -- our 5th annual Garlic Feast is coming up on November 6th! Featuring local garlic varieties from Orcas Farm, La Campesina Project, Taproot, Maple
Letter to the Editor: Park and Rec District Essential
We would like to encourage you to vote for the Park and Rec levy (located at the very end of this year's ballot). As you probably know, the County, because of its own significant budget
