Here’s a thought…
“When is the time we all get to eat cake? I don’t want to miss it!”
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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...
Trent England to Speak at Electoral College Seminar
Trent England, Vice President of the Freedom Foundation, comes to Orcas this weekend From Cindy Carter of the Eagle Forum What is an electoral college and why do our Presidents get elected with one? Freedom Foundation’s VP Trent England will be on Orcas to answer those questions plus
NW Coal Port Traffic Raises Fears of Huge Marine Spill
It can't happen here? This is what the 1989 Exxon Valdez 11 million gallon crude oil spill looked like, transposed to the Strait of Juan de Fuca. (Reprint use only with permission from Orcas Issues.) Huge export proposals would up the ante by some 972 coal ships from
Letter to the Editor: School Bond Well Considered and Needed
Dear Editor, We urge you to help maintain a strong community by voting yes for the school construction bond. The school’s 1980s buildings are in poor shape. Citizens and school personnel have worked together to develop a plan to restore the school to a healthy, safe learning environment. A dozen
Orcas Fire and Rescue Recruiting at Open House
From Orcas Fire and Rescue Chief Kevin O'Brien Orcas Fire and Rescue is holding a “Recruitment Open House” this Saturday, October 27 from 10:00 a.m. until noon. While we are currently recruiting firefighters for our Winter Firefighting Academy, anyone is invited. Here are the details: Saturday, October 27th 10:00 a.m.
Otello and Desdemona’s Tragedy at Orcas Center
The tragedy of Otello and Desdemona, as portrayed by Verdi in opera Sunday, Oct. 28 at 1 p.m., streamed live in HD from the Metropolitan Opera Renée Fleming sings one of her greatest roles, the innocent Desdemona, in Verdi’s towering masterpiece Otello which is based on Shakespeare’s play
