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“If you don’t vote you don’t exist. It is the only place where we’re all equal, the voting booth.”
GLORIA STEINEM
Learn to Raise your own Pastured Poultry
From Learner Limbach Here is another class you will not want to miss! There are still some spaces left, but pre-registration is required, due to limits on available chickens. This class is being offered by the Coffelts Farm and it's a really great value. Make sure to sign up ASAP
Sustainable San Juans’ Annual Event this Sunday
The public is invited to join the Stewardship Network of the San Juans on Sunday, May 27 from 12-3pm at Lime Kiln Point State Park for its annual Sustainable San Juans event. Talk with local naturalists, explore the water at a sea bird viewing station, listen for orcas on the
Cider Festival Home Brew Correction
By Madie Murray Not to worry, Bob...your spot as [intlink id="16744" type="post"]Number One [/intlink]is intact! However, I erroneously reported that Susan and John Fleisher of JBS Farms won both second and third place in the Home Brew Competition of the 2nd annual Mead and Cider Fest, and I’m
Council Approves Contract for Administrator Pro Tem
By Stan Matthews County Website and Communications Manager The San Juan County Council yesterday [May21] unanimously approved a consultant agreement retaining veteran government manager Robert W. Jean to serve as County Administrator Pro Tem. Jean will act as the County’s chief administrative officer until a permanent replacement is found for
Give Help & Goods for Big Sale to Help the Goodrich’s
Sunday, May 27 from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. at Odd Fellows Hall From Ginny Lu Wood There is a wonderful celebration taking place at Odd Fellows Hall for Joe and Elaine Goodrich. What started out as an idea for a garage sale with Elaine and Ginny Lu
Learn Ancient Healing Technique for Horses
Saturday, June 26, from 2-4 pm. By Kate Wood/em Jin Shin is an ancient Japanese healing technique that works especially well on animals. Similar to acupuncture without the needle,s it has been a traditional method for woman to work on themselves and loved ones. Often the results are dramatic and
1st Annual Clean and Sober Community Dance
Saturday, May 26 from 8:30 to 12:30 p.m. at the Odd Fellows Hall In the interest of giving back to the community, a group of clean and sober islanders have planned a dance for all ages at Odd Fellows Hall on Saturday, May 26 from 8:30 pm – 12:30am. Everyone is
Canine Capers: Boundaries
By Lesley Liddle Lesley Liddle is a certified service and pet dog trainer. First Mate Lulu is a Corgi/Red Heeler with spots like a baby harbor seal; Crewman Leonard is a Chihuahua/Doxie with tall ears like a rabbit. Both dogs have very short legs and were originally found in California
Rain or Not, Summer is A-Coming In!
Monday, May 21 Orcas Marine Health Observatory Field Research Days at Eastsound Waterfront Park with start times as follows: Monday, May 21 – invertebrate surveys – 10:30 a.m. Wildfire Workshop on Shaw Island .5:30 pm at the Community Center. Open to the public. For more information on the Community Wildfire
Council Meeting Starts Early this Tuesday
The San Juan County Council will start a special meeting at 9 a.m. on Tuesday, May 22. The Special Meeting agenda call for items from the county administrator regarding Parking Code Amendments (2nd touch) – Rachel Dietzman, County Engineer; Jon Cain, Civil Deputy Prosecuting Attorney Water Resources Management Committee (WRMC)
View Birds of Coffelt Farm with Kim Middleton
Saturday, May 26 from 9 am - Noon Sustainably managed farmland can provide a rich environment for birds, and at the Coffelt Farm Preserve this is well demonstrated. The diversity of forest, open pastures, hedgerows, ponds, marsh, orchards, and gardens provides a haven for many resident and migrant avian species. Ornithologist
40th District Legislators to Host Three Town Hall-style Forums
Thursday, May 31 from 6 to 8 p.m. in Friday Harbor at Mullins Senior Center Sen. Kevin Ranker, D-Orcas Island and Reps. Jeff Morris, D-Mount Vernon, and Kris Lytton, D-Anacortes, are reaching out to 40th District constituents with a series of three town hall-style forums held throughout the district later
Museum to Hold Season Opening with a Party
Orcas Museum Opening Party Mark your calendars for Friday May 25 at 4:30 p.m. to attend the annual Season Opening Party at Orcas Museum, on North Beach Road right next to the Village Green. Festivities take place inside the Museum and on the front walkway as weather permits, including finger
Pertussis (Whooping Cough) Vaccination Clinics Scheduled Here
From Stan Matthews County Website and Communications Manager A new report from the Washington Department of Health shows reported cases of pertussis this year jumped by 200 in a single week in early May, to a total of 1484. That is more than ten times the number of cases reported
Upcoming Marine Health Observatory Field Research Days
Join local scientists and community volunteers at Eastsound Waterfront Park in conducting surveys of fish and inter-tidal creatures on low tide days during the spring and summer. Learn about the unique marine life of Eastsound’s waterfront. The next Field Research days are the last low tides of May,
Tripods on Turtleback – Free Photo Workshop
The San Juan Preservation Trust will host a nature photography workshop at Turtleback Mountain Preserve on Thursday, May 24 from 3:30 pm to 9 pm for photographers of all levels. The workshop will be taught by Mark Gardner and Bob Stavers who are both professional, prominent fine-art photographers
