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
Endow Orcas Hosts Stewardship Seminar Oct. 8
The Endow Orcas Committee of the Orcas Island Community Foundation is sponsoring a workshop this Friday morning to focus on stewardship of organizational donors. Sharon Holden – a development professional from WSU and the architect
County Economic Agency Offers Free Business Planning & Financing Workshop Oct. 18
The San Juan County Economic Development Council will present a free half-day workshop for small businesses and entrepreneurs on Orcas, Monday, October 18, from 9:00 a.m. until 12:30 p.m. The business and financing workshop course
OPALCO Plans Power Outage October 15
All of Shaw Island and OPALCO members in Olga Village and to the west on Orcas Island will experience a power outage beginning at midnight on Friday, October 15th and ending by 4:00 am. The
Get Your Booth for the Senior Center Holiday Festival of Arts
The Senior Center is having its annual Holiday Festival of Arts on the Saturday after Thanksgiving, November 27th, from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. There are still tables available for artists to participate.
Waste Disposal Meet on Orcas: Consensus to Recycle Aggressively
Funding proposal a “surprise” to meeting moderator The Public Planning Workshop for Orcas Island last Wednesday, Sept. 29, followed closely on the County Council’s decision of Tuesday, Sept. 28 to direct County Administrator Pete Rose
Lopez Farm Festival Celebrates Local Food Growers
Lopez Island Fall Farm Festival October 7-11 Visit Lopez Island for a weekend of fabulous, delicious and informative events to learn about farming in the San Juan Islands. Buy fresh fall harvest from
The Stone Forms on Turtleback Mountain
For years, Islanders have heard stories about a stone anchor and stone circles on Turtleback Mountain, but very few have actually seen them. Archeologist Gary Wessen is someone who has. He will be speaking Sunday
Car-Pooling Offered for Lopez Audubon Trip
Plans for Oct. 23rd boat trip in the works Car pooling can be arranged for the Audubon Society field trip on Lopez Island this Sunday, October 3rd. The trip will be led by Bob Myhr,
Orcas Farm Heritage in the Spotlight at FEAST Dinner this Saturday Night
By Owen Cheevers With the harvest season upon us, the F.E.A.S.T. program is gearing up for its annual fundraising dinner on October 2. This year promises to be a spectacular event; the sunset
Open Burning Season Begins
San Juan County Fire Marshal's Office Effective October 1st, residential and commercial burn permits are available for purchase. Residential permits allow for fires up to ten feet in diameter. The permit fee is $15. Permits
Homecoming: Bringing It All Back to School
High School gamers Jamison Rose and Yon Agnew play the pre-2000 video games projected onto the corridor wall on the first floor of Orcas High School. Decoration of the hallways is part of
Leadership San Juan Islands Class VII Begins in January
Contributed by Marta Nielson OPEN HOUSE and Information Session ~ Wednesday, October 13th 5:30 – 7:00 p.m at Heartwood House, 70 Langell Lane, Eastsound. For more information and questions please contact Gretchen Krampf at 360-317-8220.
Guest Opinion: Waste Solution Ignores Public Input
By George Post Have we all gone mad or is it just the County Council? They are poised to force Lopez and San Juan islands to accept roadside garbage and recycling pick up at the
Wild Food Harvesting as Culture and Cuisine
The Marine Science Lecture Series starts a new season with author, wilderness guide and naturalist Jennifer Hahn on Oct. 12. Jennifer Hahn is the author of the forthcoming book, Pacific Feast: A Cook's Guide
School Cafeteria Celebrates Taste Washington Day – Community Welcome!
Updated Tuesday, Sept. 28 at 11 a.m. The community is invited to come to the public school cafeteria for lunch with the kids on Wednesday, September 29th. On that day, schools around the entire state
