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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
“No Surprises” at Writer’s Roundtable Oct. 9
"No surprise in the writer, no surprise in the reader": experience the truth of this often quoted dictum by Robert Frost in this month's gathering of the Writer's Roundtable, led by JoEllen Moldoff. Leave your
Sara Dailey-Smith Holds Chair Yoga Classes
Chair yoga will start again at the Orcas Senior Center on Wednesday, Oct. 6th from 10-11 a.m. This will be an ongoing class until December. This class is for seniors or those with limitations and
Lopez Island Elementary Student’s Art Featured in Statewide Voters’ Pamphlet
By Stan Matthews County Communications Program Manager The San Juan County Elections Office will mail ballots for the November 2 General Election on October 14. Voters will see federal, congressional, legislative, county, and
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
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
Council to Act on Mitchell Hill Deal
In response to a request from the Federal Government that San Juan County expedite action which will result in adding the 320 acre Mitchell Hill property to the San Juan Island National Park, the County
OPALCO to Host Rep. Jeff Morris for Energy Talk
Orcas Power & Light Cooperative invites all members to attend the annual Ambassador’s Legislative Kick-Off meetings. There are meetings scheduled on Orcas, San Juan and Lopez Islands: Eastsound: Thursday, October 7th 4:30 –
Lopez Energy Efficiency Projects Get Big Rebates from OPALCO
From Orcas Power and Light Cooperative (OPALCO) OPALCO handed out two big checks on Lopez last week: $43,675 to the Lopez School District for their HVAC project and $37,567 to the Lopez Village
New Ferry Schedule Starts Tomorrow, Sept. 26
The new San Juan Islands fall schedule goes into effect on Sunday, Sept. 26. David Moseley, State Assistant Transportation Secretary for Ferries said last month that the schedule incorporates adjustments based on input from the
League of Women Voters Registration Challenge
The countdown to Election Day has begun! There are less than two months left until the upcoming midterm elections and the League of Women Voters is committed to making sure that every eligible American is
Get Ready to Recycle Big Time Oct. 4 on Orcas
Press release by Helen Venada, County Waste Reduction and Hazardous Waste Coordinator We hope you’re rounding up and preparing your nursery pots and other “agricultural plastics” for the big fall recycling jamboree! To make sure
Orcas Library Seeks New Trustee
The Orcas Island Public Library is seeking a new trustee to begin serving January 1, 2011. The length of the term is five years. The board is configured of five members who have the charge
Port Meeting Sept. 23: FAA Amends Compliance Regulations & Port TTF Fee Proposal on Agenda
This Thursday, the Orcas Island Port Commission will hold a public meeting regarding the Port’s compliance with Federal Aviation Authority FAA regulations -- in particular, the possibility that non-compliance with land use restrictions may mean
