Here’s a thought…
“When the last tree is cut, the last fish is caught, and the last river is polluted; when to breathe the air is sickening, you will realize, too late, that wealth is not in bank accounts and that you can’t eat money.”
ALANIS OBOMSAWIN
Senator Ranker Visit: Hot Issues and Hot Dogs
Updated Sept. 7 at 6 p.m. By Janet Brownell On Sunday, September 11 from 12 noon to 2 p.m., State Senator Kevin Ranker will be on hand at the corner of Main Street and North Beach Rd. on Orcas Island to talk to you about the issues concerning
There’ll be a Hot Time on the Old Rock This Week
Tuesday, September 6 Open Mic. The Lower Tavern. Starting at 8:30-ish. Wednesday, September 7 Tennis Recreational Coach Workshop -- at Buck Park, sponsored by the United States Tennis Association. Professional trainer Ted Sayrahder, head pro at the Forest Crest Athletic Club will lead the workshop. He is a national tester
George Karnikis, Born in Greece, Calls Orcas Home
George Karnikis is a citizen of Orcas Island, and of the world. He relates his story in the newly-published book West of the Parthenon, My Memoir, and he continues to actively engage with those around him, especially those who may be new to the island – and
Hurricane Irene Affects the San Juan Islands
From the Islands Chapter, American Red Cross Red Cross assists in the aftermath of Orcas Island fire, too On the Sunday before Labor Day, Diane Ludeman, a member of the Islands Chapter of the American Red Cross Disaster Action Team, here on San Juan Island deployed to White
Have you ever had the slightest question about 9/11?
By Barry Neville Have you ever had the slightest question about 9/11? Come to the Odd Fellows Hall, to see the world premier of “Experts Speak Out” about the World Trade Center. Followed by a community conversation. Monday September 12 Doors open 6:30 Program starts promptly at 7
Eastsound Review Committee Considers Streetscape Plan
Committee also considers Ocean Forest project on Main Street Eastsound Planning and Review Committee considered options and costs of the revised Streetscape Plan during its Sept. 1 meeting. The first hour was taken up conferring with County Engineer Rachel Dietzman on the Streetscape Plan, dealing with on-street
A New Yoga Class on Friday Mornings
Yoga, Level 1, has been added to Friday mornings at the Madrona Room at the Orcas Center, 8:30- 10:00 starting September 9th. This class will continue to encourage students of yoga to work at their own pace with special attention to ones with injuries or limitations. For more information please
Kaleidoscope Dinner Marks Expansion in Serving the“Island Grown, Island Raised”
Fundraising Dinner on Saturday, Sept. 10 at 5:30 p.m. Kaleidoscope Childcare Center on North Beach Road marks another anniversary and new developments at its annual “Island Grown, Island Raised” Dinner next Saturday night. The mission of the 20-year-old organization is to “provide safe, affordable, high-quality, consistent childcare
County-wide Power Outage Overnight Sept 15-16
All of San Juan County will experience a planned power outage beginning at 11 p.m. on Thursday, September 15th and ending by 6 a.m. on Friday, September 16th. This maintenance outage is mandated by the North American Electric Reliability Corporation (NERC). OPALCO crews will take advantage of this opportunity to conduct inspection
Workshop on Agricultural Activity Protection thru Voluntary Stewardship
From Lovel Pratt, San Juan County Council A Voluntary Stewardship Program Workshop will be held on Monday September 12, from 9:30 a.m. to noon, at the Key Bank Garden Room. Recent legislation established the Voluntary Stewardship Program to address the protection of critical areas associated with agricultural activities while maintaining
Agave is now open Mondays!
By Kathleen Lunde Agave Restaurant & Tequila Bar in Eastsound is now open Mondays, due to popular demand. Happy Hour begins at 4:30, the dining room opens at 5 p.m. Saturday Happy Hour now begins at 4 p.m., due to many requests from our Farmer's Market friends. We hope to
Boat Destroyed in Deer Harbor Fire
Karen Parsons was told of a boat on fire in the Deer Harbor Marina yesterday afternoon. Down at the harbor, the fire would periodically die down, only to flame up again through the night. While at the dock, Parsons heard the story of a man who jumped into
Letter to the Editor: That’s Community!
Until I moved to Orcas, I never experienced anything like the community we have here. Last week I attended two fun, heart-filling benefit events. First was the benefit for Morgan Meadows and her family. Those who attended the evening of poetry, music and munchies at the Odd Fellows Hall were
County Budget Revision Ordinance Subject of Hearing
September 13 at 10:15 a.m. San Juan County Council Clerk Ingrid Gabriel announced that the Council will conduct a public hearing for the purpose of receiving testimony on a proposed Ordinance and to revise the San Juan County 2011 Budget Appropriations to account for a projected reduction in revenues and
New County Boat Expected to Reduce Costs, Boost Efficiency
By Stan Matthews County Website and Communications Manager Wednesday, San Juan County’s Public Works Department took delivery of a new boat that will enable it to retire two aging boats and, for the first time, give it the capacity to carry its own materials and even small vehicles,
Letter to the Editor: Please Help with MS Fundraising Goal
Dear Friends: I've reached 50% of my goal for the MS Bike Ride this year. The ride is coming right up on September 10-11th. Please help me raise the final $500. We held a car wash and the first Annual Chili Cook-Off and Extreme Croquet Tourney for MS (check out
