Here’s a thought…
“America is and always has been an argument — it’s an experiment.”
DAVID W. BLIGHT
Local Book Sales Earmarked for Mount Grant Campaign
-- from Val and Leslie Veirs -- As the holiday season continues and the Mount Grant Campaign nears its goal (only $25,000 to go), community members have a unique gift-buying opportunity. The charming Book of Birds, written and illustrated by 7th grade student scientists of Sharon Massey of Spring Street
Larsen-led Ecosystem Restoration Bill Heads to Senate
-- from Office of Rep. Rick Larsen -- Rep. Rick Larsen (WA-02) today announced that an effort he spearheaded – along with other members of the Washington delegation – to authorize $451 million for the Puget Sound Nearshore Ecosystem Restoration Project has been approved by the House as part of the
Lawsuit Seeks to Cut Funds for Failure to Protect Coastal Waters
-- from Associated Press -- Photo: Elaine Thompson/AP SEATTLE (AP) — An environmental group is suing the federal government to force Washington state to do more to protect Puget Sound from polluted runoff from roads, farms, logging and boats. The lawsuit, filed Wednesday, seeks to force the Environmental
Where Your Food Bank Donations Go
-- from the Orcas Island Food Bank -- The graph says it all 55% of the food and money the Orcas Island Food Bank receives is from our incredible Orcas community. The 33% of Community Food Donations (fresh produce, canned and other food stuffs) and 22% Community Donated
“Stress, Digestion and Health” is Talk Topic
Tuesday, December 13, 5:30 - 7 p.m., Co-op Commons -- from Regina Zwilling -- Participants in this class will learn how chronic stress affects your digestive system, your overall health & your weight. Gain practical action steps to help reduce and manage your stress & what foods are best to
Garden Club to Discuss Bees, Birds
Wednesday, December 14, 10:30 a.m., Orcas Center -- from Vanessa Julian -- Mason bees are good native pollinators living with us on the island. If you'd like to learn about the mason bee, island birds and what you can do to provide a good habitat for them please join the
Brrrrreaking News: Weather Coming
-- from National Weather Service -- ... Winter Storm Watch in effect from Thursday morning through Friday morning... The National Weather Service in Seattle has issued a Winter Storm Watch... which is in effect from Thursday morning through Friday morning. * Timing... a weather system will move from south to
End of the Year Flea & Craft Market at Fairgrounds
Saturday, December 10, 9 a.m. - 12 noon, San Juan County Fairgrounds -- from Ashley King -- The end of the year Flea & Craft market is this Saturday from 9 a.m. - 12 noon. This 3-hour spectacular will feature over 30 vendors selling locally made crafts, Christmas-themed gifts and
Salmonberry Kids Break A Record
-- from Orcas Island Food Bank -- On November 17, Salmonberry School's 45 students pulled and pushed wagons overflowing with donated food to the Orcas Island Food Bank. This year's donations totaled 410 pounds and represented the school's largest single donation to the Food Bank to date. According to Salmonberry's
Meeting on Lopez Re: Growlers
Wednesday, December 7, 3 - 6 p.m., Lopez Center -- from Sue Kollet -- The Council will be attending an Open House on Lopez Island at the Lopez Center for the Community and the Arts, on Wednesday, December 7, 2016 from 3 to 6 p.m. The U.S. Navy will host
Big Dogs, Small Dogs, Shade, Water, Fences. What to Do?
Thursday, December 8 5 - 6 p.m., Eastsound Fire Station -- from Jeff Hanson -- Thanks to the generosity of the Orcas community, creation of the new Orcas Off-Leash Area at Buck Park is well underway. The initial clearing is complete, and finish grading, seeding and exterior fencing are scheduled
Guest Opinion: Orcas Medical Center Questions & Answers
-– from the Orcas Medical Foundation (OMF) –- (Updated Dec. 5, 2016) (This is the first in a series of answers to frequently asked questions about the OMF/UW Medicine plan to have a UW Neighborhood Clinic on Orcas Island. Each week, these updates will be submitted for publication and also
Lecture: How Stormwater Kills Coho Salmon
Tuesday, December 13, 6 p.m., Camp Orkila -- from Jean Lyle -- On Tuesday, December 13 come enjoy a free dinner and free lecture about how urban stormwater is killing coho salmon before they can even make it far enough up the stream to spawn. The SeaDoc Society and YMCA
County Looks to Fill Board Vacancies
-- from San Juan County Communications -- The County Council is searching for San Juan County citizens to fill current and upcoming vacancies on various boards and commissions. Additional information about each committee is available on the County's website at: sanjuanco.com/Council/AdvisoryCommittees.aspx Persons interested in serving on a board or advisory
Orcas Family to Share Stories from 11-year Global Sailboat Trip
Saturday, December 10, 3 p.m., Senior Center -- from Didier Gincig -- In 2004, Tiffany Loney and Bruce Halabisky left Victoria, Canada for Hawaii aboard their sailboat. This was to be the first leg of an 11-year voyage around the world, including crossing the Pacific and Indian Oceans and three
Kaleidoscope Upgrades Playground Area
-- from Vala Ross -- Over the past few years, early learning centers on Orcas Island and across the state have used Early Achievers tools to measure the quality of their programs. One area where Kaleidoscope Preschool and Child Care Center had not reached threshold was their outdoor environment. Although
