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
Farm to Cafeteria Sunday Brunch at School Features Student Chef Recipes
By Madie Murray A very special event will occur this Sunday at 11:30 in the school cafeteria. The cafeteria staff, under the watchful eye of Christina Orchid, will be preparing and serving several of the
Historical Museum Hosts Opening Day Celebration May 28
From the Orcas Island Historical Museum The Museum traditionally hosts an opening day party the Friday of Memorial Day Weekend, and this year will be no exception. Stop by and share in the
An Event-Filled Weekend Ahead, May 21 – 23
Friday, May 21 PTSA-Scholastic Book Fair 2-for-1 Book Sale at the Orcas School Library, 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. on Friday, and 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. on Saturday. Doe Bay Café presents Paleo with
Crossroads Lecture: Tracking Rubber Duckies and Gulf Oil Spills
By Susan Malins Crossroad Director The last event of the Orcas Crossroads Spring Lecture Series is this Sunday, May 23, 2 pm at Orcas Center: "The Undiscovered Ocean: The Sea Surface Hidden in Plain View."
San Juan County Marine Resources Committee Elects Steve Revella as New Chair
Kit Rawson Steps Down as Chair and John Aschoff Elected Vice Chair Kit Rawson is stepping down as the Chair of the San Juan County Marine Resources Committee (MRC). He will remain an
OPALCO Website Wins National Award
Orcas Power & Light Cooperative (OPALCO) received recognition in the 2010 “Spotlight on Excellence” national awards program, sponsored by the Council of Rural Electric Communicators and the National Rural Electric Cooperative Association. OPALCO received the
Rare High Winds Expected in San Juans Today
Brendan Cowan, Director, San Juan County Department of Emergency Management, announced this morning: An unusual late spring storm will bring strong winds to the islands late in the day on Wednesday [May 19] and into
SeaDoc Society Gives Octopus Award to Anacortes Wine Store
By the SeaDoc Society Local wine store receives the Octopus Award for its efforts to ensure the health of marine wildlife and their ecosystems. Last week, Compass Wines, under proprietors Will Parks and
Run for Orcas Rec Saturday at Moran State Park
Come show your support for the Orcas Rec Program and get in shape for the summer! Walk or run around Cascade Lake to help support our upcoming summer programs. The cost will be $25 per
Crabbing in the San Juans – and Throughout Puget Sound
by the San Juan County Marine Resources Committee Recreational crabbing season opens in the San Juans on July 14. Everyone can learn more about the biology and management of crabs in the Puget Sound in
Orcas School Spring Clean-Up this Saturday
By Marian O'Brien Pitch in this coming Saturday, May 22, from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m., as we aim towards year-end with many activities happening at the Schools, now is the time to give some
Join the Madrona Circle to Honor the Salish Sea
Members of the Madrona Circle will be joining in the Prayers of the International Council of Thirteen Indigenous Grandmothers with a celebration of the Salish Sea on Tuesday, May 18th, beginning at 5PM
The Undiscovered Ocean: The Sea Surface Hidden in Plain View
The Orcas Crossroads spring lecture series concludes on Sunday, May 23, 2:00 pm at the Orcas Center with Curtis Ebbesmeyer’s presentation The Undiscovered Ocean: The Sea Surface Hidden in Plain View. Today the world is
Music & Education of All Kinds Spotlighted this Weekend
Friday, May 14th Barnum Jack at the Doe Bay Café. 7:30 p.m. Barnum Jack is an acoustic music duo -- Matt Novak and Allegra Ziffle – who play progressive old-time family-style song and tune and
School Board Seeks 25-year, 54-cent Bond Rate
Decision on new board member postponed The Orcas Island School District (OISD) Board decided on Wednesday, May 12, to submit a bond proposal for the August 27 county election for $27 million dollars. “ The
