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
Bond Committee meeting looks at costs of building designs
At the most recent school bond meeting with design architect Carlos Sierra conferencing via telephone, the Orcas Island School District (OISD) bond committee went through the latest version of the Educational Specification Update page-by-page. The
Skatepark get spruced up and a new exit ramp
On Tuesday, June 16th a large crew of volunteers came to the Skate Park to work. They did an amazing amount of concrete repair and other maintenance. According to Funhouse Director Pete Moe:
Specks share their "Trek-nology" as Seaview Theater screens latest Star Trek Movie
When someone says "Live long and prosper" to you, what's the only appropriate response? Why, it's "Peace and long life," as any bona fide Trekkie will tell you. Just ask Ken and Karen
Orcas Island Community Band wows them north of the border
By Moana Kutsche On Sunday, June 14, the Orcas Island Community Band traveled to Ladner, B.C., to perform at the Ladner Bandfest. The Delta Music Makers, who host the festival, invited Orcas to
Solstice Parade — happy clothes, dancing feet and musical merriment parade through Eastsound this Saturday
By Dyan Holmes Grab your dancing shoes, colorful clothes and instruments, because the Orcas Island's Annual Summer Solstice Parade, themed "Carnival of Color," is just around the corner - on Saturday, June 20th at noon.
Orcas in Bloom — tour six gardens next weekend June 27 and 28
Six unique and lovingly crafted gardens will be on display next weekend at "Orcas in Bloom," the Orcas Island Garden Club Garden Tour. The tour will run from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m.
Be a Garden Keeper this summer
The Orcas Elementary School Garden needs people willing to sign up for two weeks of garden care throughout the summer. The benefits include harvesting veggies that are ready to be eaten, the unparalleled gratitude of
EPRC addresses beach trail, Country Corner LAMIRD, Madrona Point access, and Town Crier at recent meeting
At their regular monthly meeting on June 4, Eastsound Planning Review Committee (EPRC) members Gulliver Rankin, Bob Connell, and Audrey Moreland discussed plans to advance the priorities the full committee has established this year. County
Summer fun with a French accent begins with Open House on Saturday, June 20
Canoe Island French Camp will hold an Open House that provides a chance for those curious about Canoe Island as well as families and friends to tour the island and meet the staff on Saturday,
Our man in Olympia: Ranker reports at legislative session's enc
Dear Neighbors, On April 26 we adjourned the 2009 legislative session, my first as your state senator. I came to this legislative session with several priorities - a few pieces of legislation, an intense focus
Discussing sexuality with children to be topic at next PTSA meeting June 10
The last Parent-Teacher-Student-Association (PTSA) meeting of this school year is next Wednesday, June 10th. It will be a short business meeting to elect the PTSA Board of Officers and approve its budget for the 2009-10
School boards meet to discuss cuts to next year's programs — tonight at 5:30
There will be a special Orcas Island School District (OISD) board workshop with the Budget Advisory Committee (BAC) tonight, Wednesday, June 3rd, beginning at 5:30 pm in the school library. Program cut discussions are on
Living with the eagles: Everyone has to eat
A column by S. Jaen Black When I moved here from Atlanta, one of the many points of delight about Orcas Island was that I would be living amongst eagles. My eyes combed the skies
Funhouse holds "think tank" for new exhibits
The Funhouse is issuing an invitation to all artists, educators, builders, engineers and community members. "We are looking for new ideas, new exhibits and interesting concepts to spice up the museum at The Funhouse," says
Sustainable Orcas Island brainstorms and develops ideas for sustainable growth — today's meeting at 5:30
Garden sharing, privately-owned cell towers, a roving garden party, assisted living, gardens on wheels, and saving seeds are but a few of the ideas springing from the fertile minds of Sustainable Orcas Island, a local
