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
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
Join Council Candidate Patty Miller For A Community Discussion Sunday, Oct. 17
Citizens are invited to join Patty Miller, candidate for the San Juan County Council District 5 position in a discussion on current issues facing our community. Share your questions, concerns and suggestions on topics that
Orcas Island Garden Club Brings Experts to the Island
Marlyn Myers, President of the Orcas Island Garden Club, is ecstatic over this year’s presenters. The line-up includes authors, professors, horticulturists, researchers, botanists, filmmakers, and owners of highly successful nurseries and gardens. From Orcas, Cindy
Protect Equipment During Planned Power Outage
(Correction: The planned outage will begin Thursday night at midnight. Power should be restored by 4:00 am on Friday morning.) All of Shaw Island and most of Orcas Island (EXCEPT Obstruction Pass, Deer Point, Doe
Author to Speak at Darvill’s on Healing & the American Experience
By Gretchen Krampf Local psychotherapist and author Lisa Iversen reads from and signs her book, Ancestral Blueprints: Revealing Invisible Truths in America’s Soul, at Eastsound’s Darvill’s Bookstore on Thursday, October 14, 2010, at 7 p.m.
Endorsement: Orcas Issues Supports Park & Recreation Levy on Proposition 1
Accomplishment and grief bring our community together like nothing else. The largest island event ever was the Rally to Save Turtleback Mountain four years ago in 2006. It is an island reference point celebrating nature,
Orcas Park & Rec District Asks Voter Approval for Funding Measure
The Orcas Island Park and Rec District (OIPRD) has successfully placed a property tax levy request on the November ballot, which will be mailed to Orcas Island voters this Friday, Oct. 15. The[intlink id="5854" type="post"]
Cafeteria’s Next Celebrity Chef Anne Garfield of Rose’s
The public school cafeteria is humming. The donated Glenwood Springs Hatchery salmon has been enjoyed twice already by being included in delicious Salmon quiche two weeks ago and Salmon linguini last week. Time to give
World Food Day Celebration at Odd Fellows Oct. 16
By Phil Heikkinen Join Sustainable Orcas Island (SOI) in celebrating World Food Day, and in support of local food security, on Saturday, October 16, from 5 to 10 pm at Odd Fellows Hall
Community Foundation’s “Endow Orcas” Initiative Helps Non-profits Plan into the Future
Beyond daily operations, an organization must consider the big picture, and plan how to nurture itself so that it can sustain its mission beyond the present day. Recognized non-profits, or “501(c)3s,” most often
New State Ferry’s Inaugural Sailing Set for Nov. 14
Assistant Secretary of Transportation for Ferries, David Moseley, announced that the latest addition to the fleet, the 64-car Chetzemoka, will be welcomed by Gov. Gregoire, local officials and the communities on Sun., Nov 14. Moseley
