Here’s a thought…
“And, frankly, I would like to make the U.S.-Canada relationship boring again.”
RICK LARSEN
Guest Opinion: Alice Waters Takes A Stand on GMOs
By Madie Murray On Oct 23, I received an email from the California Right To Know organization that contained a plea from Alice Waters, renowned author, food activist, and founder of the Edible Schoolyard in Berkeley, California. In it, she stated, “On November 6th, the future of food is at
Letter to the Editor: Big Band Dinner Dance a Huge Success!
The Big Band Dinner Dance at the Senior Center on the October 20th was a huge success. All of tickets were sold and a wonderful time was had by everyone who attended. Of course, no event would be successful without volunteers. A big "Thank You" to Margie Doyle for her
Walk the Labyrinth for Remembrance
Remembrance Walk Nov. 1-11 From the Emmanuel Episcopal Church As the days grow shorter, our thoughts naturally turn to remembrance. Across many cultures, the autumn season is associated with remembering the departed and honoring their lives. Both the Christian holy days of All Saints Day (Nov. 1) and All Souls
Letter to the Editor: Vote Yes on School Bond
We are voting Yes for school bond. The bond will pay for critically needed repairs to the middle school buildings. The renovation will use materials designed to reduce maintenance costs, and will further reduce operating costs through improved energy efficiency. Over the past few years, volunteers and staff for the
County Parks Seeks Village Green Groundskeepers
Bids due November 1 at 3 p.m. From Kathryn Hansen, San Juan County Parks, Recreation and Fair County Parks is seeking bids for year-round groundskeeping services for the Eastsound Village Green. We’re encouraging contractors submitting proposals to visit the facility before submitting proposal. They can e-mail me at kathrynh@sanjuanco.com for
Public Invited to Land Bank’s Annual Retreat
The San Juan County Land Bank Commission will hold its regular monthly meeting and annual retreat on Friday, November 2 at Canoe Island French Camp. The meeting begins at 9:00 a.m. Public comment time is scheduled for 9:15 a.m. The public is welcome at every monthly Land Bank Commission meeting.
Nothing Beats a Harvest Weekend with the Great Pumpkin
Friday, October 26 State of the State presentation by Trent England, Vice-President of the Freedom Foundation. Potluck at at the Orcas Senior Center. Saturday, October 27 Eastsound Merchants present free activities all day. Click Great-pumpkin-day to read about all the events. Open House at Eastsound Fire Station 10:00 a.m. –
Caring Bridge Site Set Up for Mairi Rose Stagg
A CaringBridge site has been set up for Mairi Rose Stagg, who is battling cancer. For more information, go to www.CaringBridge.org and visit Mairi Rose Stagg's site. You may send cards and donations to Mairi Rose Stagg, PO Box 1826, Eastsound, WA. 98245. You may also contact Lilli Pavonis at
Food Masters Presents Creative Krauts Workshop on Lacto-Fermentation
Sunday October 28, 1:30-5 p.m. at the Westsound Community Hall Eating small amounts of lacto-fermented foods every day dramatically improves digestion, restores the gut, and will greatly improve your health! Come learn the how’s, why’s, and advantages of this ancient food preservation technique, with instructors Ulanah McCoy and Regina Zwilling.
CRC Proposition Opponents to Speak
Jeff Bossler and James Wolf will give a presentation on the Charter Review Committee's proposed charter amendments this Sunday, Oct. 28 at 2 p.m. at the Eastsound Fire Hall. Wolf says that he and Bossler are opposed to the amendments "based on a thorough analysis of the proposals. "This is
Unitarian Universalist Service, Oct. 28: “Finding Beauty in a Broken World”
By Susan McBain For this service, you are invited to share on the topic, “What has been broken in your life, and how has it helped you to build something new?” Each participant will have a few minutes to describe an experience from his or her life in answer to
Thanks To All for a Successful Meal on the Green
By Madie Murray Even Mother Nature came to the party with sunshine and a beautiful sunset while 59 guests gathered at a 70-foot long linen draped table and shared a meal made of 100% Island products at the very first Harvest Meal on the Village Green benefiting the Farm to
Science Club and Funhouse Host Fruit Tasting on Halloween
Bring your fruit for taste selections on Halloween By Madrona Murphy The Orcas Science Club and the Funhouse invite you to a heritage and locally adapted fruit tasting on Halloween! Between 4 and 5:30 pm, fruit from heritage apple trees and from the rugged volunteer pear and apple
U.S. Congress Candidate Dan Matthews to Return to Orcas
This weekend, the San Juan County Republicans bring U.S. Congressional Candidate Dan Matthews to Orcas Island. Matthews traveled to Orcas Island to speak to voters at the League of Women Voters forum on Oct. 13, but because his opponent, Rick Larson, did not appear, Matthews was not allowed to speak
Fire Commissioners Hold the Line on 2013 Budget
Over-budget revenue will go to reserve fund and benefit volunteers By Margie Doyle At the Oct. 23 Orcas Fire and Rescue District meeting, Commissioner Clyde Duke proposed that next year, the District operate on the same amount of funds as in the 2012 budget -- $1, 524,000 -- and dedicate
Eastsound Merchants Promise a Great Pumpkin Day!
the goblins'll getcha if ya don't watch out!!! Great Pumpkin Day on Saturday, October 27th is a free community event, sponsored solely by local merchants, with no cost for any event to anyone at any time. And here's the line-up! - 11AM to 2PM - at Wildflour Bakery...
