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
International Oceans Day Celebration June 12 with Indian Island Marine Health Observatory
Field Research Days coincide with International Oceans observances On Saturday, June 12, in celebration of International Oceans Day and the 100th anniversary of Jacques Cousteau’s birth, there will be a local happening at
Madrona Club Hosts Madrona Murphy June 10
Talking to Plants About People - Reading Orcas’ Cultural Landscapes The public is invited to attend the Madrona Club of Orcas Island’s Founders’ Day Celebration on Thursday June 10th in the Madrona Room of Orcas
OASIS High to Graduate Seven this Saturday
Students Initiate their Education in OASIS High School Fernando Arevalo, Erik Sherman, Adam Thomas, Barry Sharp, Alaina Vedder, Sheri DeRaimo and Alex Brown will graduate from Orcas Alternative Student Initiated Studies (OASIS) High
Letter to the Editor: Responsible Citizens Build Schools
Several years ago, I giggled when I came across Mark Twain’s famous quote regarding school boards. At the time, it seemed apropos: “God made the idiot for practice, and then He made the school board.”
High School Grants all $5,000 of its Community Foundation Funds to Orcas Family Connections
22 Community Non-profits Receive Awards from OICF and Partners in Philanthropy at June 3 Ceremony Fostering philanthropy to enhance and preserve the quality of life on Orcas Island is the mission of the Orcas Island
Native Plant Meeting with “Wild Plants” Author
By Madrona Murphy Everyone is invited to the 2010 Annual Meeting of San Juan Islands Chapter of the Washington Native Plant Society on Saturday June 12th, at the Orcas Hotel. The Business meeting (and elections)
Eastsound Priorities to be Debated at EPRC Meeting Today
The Eastsound Planning Review Committee (EPRC) meets today from 3 to 5 p.m. at the Senior Center. Public Access is officially scheduled at 3:15 p.m. New members are sought to fill positions on the county
Birth to 5 Playgroup Starting at the Funhouse
Krista Bouchey of the Funhouse staff will be starting a playgroup for children from birth to five years old, and their parents/caregivers. The group will meet on Mondays from 10 a.m.-12 p.m. at
Patty Miller Hopes to Continue Community Service as Council Member
Miller considers a move from the Eastsound Planning Review Committee -- which meets tomorrow at 3 at the Senior Center -- to the County Council When Patty Miller retired to Orcas Island 25
Orcas Island Community Foundation Awards $81,000 to Orcas Nonprofits
From the Orcas Island Community Foundation An oil spill responder class, more protein provided by the Food Bank, an after school science club, and a community family advocate… these are just a few of the
Council to Convene Early June 8 to Discuss CAO Work Plan
By Stan Matthews County Communications Program Manager The San Juan County Council will convene at 9 a.m. on Tuesday, June 8 to allow time to discuss and take public input on the work plan for
Local Author Says “You Too Can Do Something Great”
Local Artist and writer, Susan Carnes, to give presentation on June 16 Contributed by Nita Couchman, Children's Librarian "If wishes were horses, children would ride! I read every horse book in the library,”
Volunteer Nicole O’Neill to Speak on Patos Light
The Grange will be the site of an interesting and informative talk given by Nicole O’Neill, first Docent for the ‘Keepers of the Patos Light’ (KOPL) on Patos Island, at 7:00 p.m. on
Community Band Plays American Music June 4
The Orcas Island Community Band turns 20 this year! Band members under the direction of Joe Babcock will play a selection of works by American Composers this Friday evening at 7:30 p.m. A
Who’ll be Eastsound’s Next Honorary Mayor?
Meet the Candidates June 5 By Dale Heisinger, President, Board of Directors, Children's House The Eastsound Honorary Mayoral Campaing kicks off on Saturday, June 5, on the Village Green at 11:00 am. Yes,
