Here’s a thought…
“If you don’t vote you don’t exist. It is the only place where we’re all equal, the voting booth.”
GLORIA STEINEM
Meet the Author! Jeremy Smith, Author of “Growing a Garden City”
Meet Jeremy Smith, author of "Growing a Garden City", Saturday, June 4th @ 11:30 am on the Village Green Stage. Find out how farmers, first graders, counselors, troubled teens, foodies, a homeless shelter chef, single mothers, and more are transforming themselves and their neighborhoods through the intersection of local agriculture
Hearts and Hands Bring Independence to Orcas Seniors
Orientation for new volunteers on June 9 By Betsy Louton, Hearts and Hands Coordinator Hearts and Hands is an organization that finds and trains volunteers to work with the elderly and disabled. Our mission is to offer support and assistance to help maintain independence and improve quality of life. Seemingly
Organic Vegetable Specialist To Give Workshop
Join WSU San Juan County Extension for a workshop with Dr. Carol Miles, Extension organic vegetable specialist and researcher. Learn the latest on soil management, veggie varieties suited to the San Juans, season extension, diseases and pests, crop rotation, seed saving, biodegradable alternatives to plastic mulch, and more. We’ll also
Letter to the Editor: 21th Annual Pet Parade a Huge Success!
I don’t know who came up with the idea 20 years ago to march children and their pets through Eastsound, but I’m sure glad they did! Grassroots fundraisers like Kaleidoscope’s Pet Parade are another reason we choose to live on this glorious island. There aren’t many places where children AND
Candidate Filing Week – June 6 through June 10
By Milene Henley, County Auditor Candidate filing week for the fall primary and general elections will run June 6 through June 10, 2011. During that week, candidates for open positions in districts throughout the county may submit their filing paperwork by fax, email or in person at the San
Weatherization Tech Training promotes Builders
From the Economic Development Council The San Juan County Economic Development Council (EDC) and the Northwest Workforce Council are pleased to announce that the Weatherization Tech Training program has enabled nine San Juan County builders to expand their knowledge base to include retrofitting and weatherization techniques The program
Learn to Sketch in Pencil this Wednesday
Susan Slapin will offer a class, "Sketching in Pencil~Creating Surfaces" at the Orcas Island Senior Center on Wednesday June 1 The class will start promptly at 1 and go until 3 p.m. Bring graphite pencils & sketchbook or paper. All levels and ages are welcome. Class payment is by donation.
Microplastics in the Marine Environment
By Russel Barsh The Indian Island Marine Health Observatory invites the public to join a technical seminar on microplastics in the marine environment at the Library on Saturday June 4, at 3:30 p.m. in the afternoon. What do we know about the chemical properties of different plastics, how plastics interact
Lavender Hollow sells to OPAL
From the OPAL Community Land Trust Endurance, perseverance and tenacity: The sale is complete. OPAL (Of People and the Land) Community Land Trust is delighted to announce that the Lavender Hollow Apartments have joined our family of housing options. Ownership of the 22 units on Orion Lane and
Kaleidoscope Pet Parade Ushers in Summer
At this year’s 21st annual event, on Saturday, May 28, the daycare center netted about $4,000, including fees from sponsors, registrants and the hamburger/hot dog concession. Prizes were awarded by the 21 community business sponsors. About 92 pets, from box turtles to chickens, paraded forth before gathering
Tepley Show at Washington Federal Bank
Judy Tepley opens a new show at Washington Federal Bank, June 2nd running through the end of the month, titled "Painting in the Round." Tepley says, "All pieces in this show are new and I'm excited to share this current avenue of work with you. Come in and
Elliott Parsons Receives Ph.D in Wildlife Biology
By Clay Parsons Elliott Wentworth Reed Parsons, the son of Karen and Clay Parsons of Cayou Valley Road, Deer Harbor has received a Doctor of Philosophy Degree ( Ph.D.)in Wildlife Biology from the University of Montana at Missoula. Elliott received his undergraduate degree in Anthropology from the University
EDC offers social media & SIM workshop on Orcas
From the San Juan County Economic Development Council Social media is revolutionizing the way we use the Internet, and its low- or no-cost tools can be used by small businesses to achieve remarkable results. Join instructor Victoria Compton to learn more about social media and SIM – social influence marketing.
Wild Foods Dinner at Doe Bay June 4
Executive Chef Abigael Birrell and renown Pacific foraging expert and author Jennifer Hahn will be hosting a four-course wild foods dinner June 4 at the Doe Bay Cafe. The meal will highlight the bounty of native foods in the San Juans, with the possibility of a foraging workshop
Letter to the Editor: Why Chip Seal Watmough Head Road?
Dear Editor, We live on Watmough Head Road on the southeast end of Lopez island which, we understand, the County intends to chip seal in late June. Like the great majority of people living down here, we oppose this plan. Much of this area has been preserved through BLM purchases,
Tapsalteerie Contra Dance Calls on Orcas
A Contra Dance featuring Tapsalteerie, with Carol Piening calling will be held at the Odd Fellows Hall in Eastsound on Saturday, June 4, from 7:30 to 10 p.m. Tapsalteerie is based in Seattle and has been playing for contra dances in the Northwest for 12 years. They play an
