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
Indian Island Report to the Community this Thursday
The Indian Island Marine Health Observatory celebrates its second year of research and presents its first annual Report to the Community on Thursday, October 28. Everyone is invited to this free event beginning
Letter to the Editor: Urgent to Invest in Orcas Park and Rec
When we asked our children what their most memorable island activities have been outside of school, we weren't surprised to hear that the majority have been related to Orcas Rec and the Funhouse: learning to
Renovation Plans for Odlin Park to be Unveiled November 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
Letter to the Editor: Vote Yes for the Orcas Island Park and Recreation Levy
Orcas Islanders created the Orcas Island Park and Recreation District by a 72% majority in last November’s election. We elected five volunteer commissioners who over the last year worked tirelessly to build a realistic operational
Letter to the Editor: Park and Rec’s Proposition 1 Funds Necessary Services
I recently received my ballot and voters pamphlet in the mail. Needless to say, the word tax appears more than almost any other word. In reading through the various initiatives it is clear to me
Islanders Sponsor Preschoolers Through Appleseed Fund
By Alyson Stephens In response to a dramatic increase in need for tuition assistance, Orcas Montessori School announces its new Appleseed Fund. "It's our mission to make quality preschool programming available to as
Get Behind the San Juan Bluebirds (and the San Juan Preservation Trust!)
Contributed by the Staff and Board of the San Juan Preservation Trust In March 2011, the San Juan Islands Western Bluebird Reintroduction Project (for which the San Juan Preservation Trust is a coordinating
Orchard to Cafeteria: Apple-picking at Golden Eye Farm this Saturday
The Farm to Cafeteria Committee together with Golden Eye Farm in Olga (home of one of the oldest apple orchards on Orcas), is asking for volunteers to help pick and press organic apples into cider
EDC Gives Free Workshop on Hiring Employees
By Victoria Compton San Juan County Economic Development Council Need a little help around the office but are afraid to take the first steps to hiring an employee? Wondering what the difference is between an
Healing Arts Center Holds Fair & “Raise the Roof” Raffle
Raffle prize a “bonanza” package of healing therapies Once again this weekend, Oct. 23-24, the Healing Arts Center, housed in the historic yellow farmhouse on North Beach in “downtown” Eastsound, is offering islanders
With Meat Comes A Need for Space
The Farm to Cafeteria Program is taking another healthy leap by committing to a purchase of fresh local organic ground beef - 300 pounds of which will be arriving November 1. Like most things, however,
October 18-24: October Winds Stir Calls to Action
Monday, October 18 Small business and financing workshop from 9 a.m.-12:30 p.m. Advance registration recommended. Sponsored by the San Juan County Economic Development Council (EDC) and hosted by the Outlook Inn, 171 Main Street, Eastsound.
Orkila Opens Camp for Annual Fall Festival
Contributed by Kaitlyn Richards On Monday, October 18th, Camp Orkila will celebrate fall by opening camp to the community for the annual Fall Festival. From 3 to 5 p.m., come visit us at
The Headless Head Regatta Runs on Oct. 30
The Headless Head is one of two annual rowing regattas (races) held by OrcasI sland Rowing Association (OIRA). This year it will be held on Saturday October 30th, the day before Halloween. Boats
Seed-Saving Workshop Coming Sunday, Oct. 24
By Phil Heikkinen James-David Sneed, a producer of garden and farm seed for forty years, will conduct a seed-saving workshop on Sunday October 24, 11 AM to 2:30 PM, at the Odd Fellows Hall (112
