Here’s a thought…
“It wasn’t a Blue Wave; it was an American Tsunami!”
Sneak Preview of Books at Farmer’s Market
By Rachel Newcombe This Saturday, July 16 at the Farmers Market, the Orcas Island Public Library wants to provide you with a jump start on bargain book buying. Although the annual Book Fair isn’t until August 13, you don’t have to wait that long to buy books. We’ve decided to
Bison Bash at the Historical Museum on Sunday
Sunday July 17 will be a unique opportunity to see the Bison skull fossil at the very locale where it was discovered in Olga . . . . . and have a great time to boot! Tony and Nancy Ayer, who owned the property where Bison Antiquus was
Island Medical Center Groundbreaking Set for July 23
From PeaceHealth Healthcare in the San Juans will take a major step forward at 1:30 p.m. on Saturday, July 23 when the groundbreaking ceremony for PeaceHealth Peace Island Medical Center is held at 1049 San Juan Valley Road in Friday Harbor. The San Juan community will be joined by
Election Opinion: Sustainability and Human Waste
(Editor's Note: BullWings:Orcas Issues welcomes opinions and commentary by candidates for the positions to be decided by voters in the November election. We will endeavor to give all candidates the opportunity to voice their opinions). By Roger Adams Sustainability is on almost everyone's mind these days. We face the stark
Want Community Sustainability? Try Art
From the San Juan Arts Council “The development of the arts at all levels is proven to be the single most effective way to achieve sustainable economic growth and to enrich the quality of life for all citizens." (Research from Americans for the Arts and the NEA). It should be
Nothing Says Summer Like Berries – Order Yours Now
By Mary Carlson St. Francis Church Berry Sale taking orders for Rapberries and Blueberries All berries are locally grown, fresh, washed and ready for use or are available individually quick frozen. Raspberries (14 lbs) are in their own juice and packaged in sturdy reusable pails. Individually quick frozen Raspberries are
Sign up Now for Kids’ Crafts Booths at Library Fair
By Nita Couchman Once again this year, kids can sign up for a kids’ booth at the Library Fair to sell crafts, baked goods, or other items they have made. This year the Library Fair will be held on Saturday, August 13. Kids’ booths will be open from 10 a.m.
The Week Ahead: What Could be Better than July on Orcas?
Tuesday, July 12 Special Council Meeting early start to discuss Waste Disposal parcel fees at 8:30 a.m. in Friday Harbor at Council Chambers in the Legislative Building, across the street from the County Courthouse. Regular meeting follows at 10 a.m. Orcas Island Public Library Board 9 to 11 a.m. at
Land Bank Opens New Trail on Turtleback!
Southside Loop for Turtleback Hikers Over the last several months, San Juan County Land Bank staff, volunteers and members of the Washington Conservation Corps completed a new section of trail on the south side of Turtleback Mountain Preserve. At just under ¾ mile, the Lost Oak Trail connects
Early Start to Council’s Waste Disposal Meeting July 12
The San Juan County Council will conduct an early start special meeting in the Legislative Hearing Room, 55 Second Street, Friday Harbor on Tuesday, July 12, beginning at 8:45 a.m. The Purpose of the Special Meeting is to allow for discussion of the Solid Waste Ordinance (describing the Parcel Fee
Farm and Forage Workshop To Be Offered
by Bruce Orchid This is a participatory culinary workshop focused on the sustainable kitchen, seasonal cooking, kitchen gardens, and the untapped resources of our local environments. An insiders tour of the foodie highlights of the island. After this workshop you will be able to recognize and prepare seasonal
Celebrate Olga Daze on July 16
On Saturday, July 16 you will find many happy visitors on the east side of Orcas enjoying the annual Olga Daze event. Starting at 10:00 am there will be something for everyone: a terrific Yard Sale; a Silent Auction with many services and articles on which to bid, including Fine
The BODāLO Trio to Play at Brown Bag Concert
The BODāLO Trio will be featured at the Brown Bag Concert Wednesday noon, July 13 at the Episcopal Church in Eastsound. The trio is composed of Bob Littlewood, clarinet, Dale Heisinger, cello, and Louellen McCoy, piano. They have been playing together since 2006 and this is their sixth Brown Bag
Governor to Chair Strategic Transportation Plan
From the Office of the Governor “With no money left to transfer into the ferry system from other transportation accounts, more resources are necessary to fill the system’s 10-year, $1 billion budget hole and to cover the cost to replace the aging fleet.” Gov. Chris Gregoire announced [on July
Parsons – Wheeler Wedding
Emily Parsons and David Wheeler Clay and Karen Parsons of Cayou Valley Road in Deer Harbor, are very pleased to announce the marriage of their daughter Emily Allan Taylor Parsons to David Roy Merris Wheeler, the son of Peggy and Leo Wheeler of Gonzales, Calif. Emily and David are graduates of
County Secures 50-year Lease on Lopez’ Odlin South Property
From the Land Bank San Juan County has just concluded a 50-year lease with the Department of Natural Resources (DNR) on the Odlin South school trust land on Lopez. The state paid DNR $1,096,000 through the Trust Land Transfer Program for the lease. These funds will be in
