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
The Lions’ Easter Egg Hunt Starts a Springboard of Service
Orcas Island Lions Club continue its mission for health and vision year-round By Jim Biddick April 23 is our annual Easter Egg Hunt. The hunt will take place at Moran State Park at the picnic shelter. It will start at 10 a.m. and the way the kids go it will
Count of Homeless in San Juan County Shows Increase
By Stan Matthews County Communications Program Manager This year’s Count of Homeless Persons identified 110 people in San Juan County. 42 of those people, including many children and disabled, were classified as unsheltered - living in tents, cars, boats (not equipped with facilities for living aboard) or staying in motels
San Juan Islands Visitors Bureau Announces First Photo Contest
Amateur and professional photographers are invited to enter the San Juan Islands Visitors Bureau’s first photo contest. Deadline for submissions is May 13, with chosen images to be considered for use in the upcoming redesign of our website and other promotional materials. Photos will be judged on their ability to
The Week Ahead: Here Comes Peter Cottontail…
Monday, April 18 Movie Night at Doe Bay Cafe. Call the Cafe to find out which movie is playing this week, as well as to make your dinner reservations, at 360-376-8059. We offer half price bottles of wine and free popcorn at showtime (7 p.m.) Tuesday, April 19 Wednesday, April
Legislature Faces Ferry Finances: Fuel, Labor, Management and Fares
By C.B.Hall for Crosscut.com A set of legislative reforms designed to patch up Washington State Ferries’ (WSF) perennial money problems is making its way through the legislature, but grander schemes to improve the system have gone nowhere, and ferry users can look forward to more uncertainty about service levels.
6 Families, 6 Keys and Now 6 New Homes!
Homes for Islanders Builds North Beach Gardens in Eastsound On Friday April 15, 2011 Home for Islanders held a “Key and Dedication Ceremony” at the Orcas Center. Six hardworking families built their own homes, starting 15 months ago. While working their regular day jobs, they also put in
NW Coast Medicine Teachings in Honor of Earth Day
By Che Blaine On Earth Day, April 22nd, Paul Che oke ten Wagner will be offering, by donation, Northwest Coast Medicine Teachings at the Odd Fellows Hall beginning at 5 p.m. Paul is a member of the Red Cedar Circle, has studied with Johnny Moses, Whis tem men knee, for
Field Research Day at Indian Island this Thursday
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 our home waterfront. The next Field Research Day is Thursday, April 21 at the lowest tide
Guest Column: Prepare for Landslide of Waste Resources
By Gulliver Rankin, Natural Home Builders Inc. To the County Council and Islanders Solid Waste - This I believe: I believe that taking full responsibility for our trash footprint is an essential part of a strong community. I believe in local control of essential services. If we outsource our solid
Mystery of East Sound Waters Signal Herring Return
Updated April 17 at 9:30 a.m. Juvenile herring may be detected soon, following spawn event Why were the waters of East Sound a tropical blue near Madrona Point late last month? Thanks to the "footwork" of Marta Branch's marine science and marine biology classes, there appears to be
April 22 Parade to Honor “Our Dear Earth”
By Gregory Books, Earthling Greetings Fellow Earthlings: Next Friday, April 22, is Earth Day and for the tenth consecutive year, the Earth Loving people of Orcas Island will be expressing their appreciation for our dear planet by having an Earth Day Parade. All people who love our earth
Performance Poetry Competition at Doe Bay Café April 24
The public is invited to the first ever Orcas Island performance poetry competition with Seattle slam poets Maya Hersh, Greg Brisendine, and Steven Wilbur. The competition is April 24 at 7 p.m. on the dot at the Doe Bay Resort café, sponsored by Artsmith (orcasartsmith.org) Slammaster: local writer
New Orcas Fire Fighters Sworn in to Volunteer Service
Commissioners review Friday Harbor fire, work on West Sound Station, Strategic Plan and future training By Ken Brown “I voluntarily take this oath with purpose and pride... I understand that all these lives will be in my hands and mine in theirs…” This was a part of the oath of service
The Weekend: Lots to Do and Time to Do It
Friday, April 15 Darvill's Bookstore hosts Judy Bentley, reading from Hiking Washington's History, at 7 p.m. 376-1035 Saturday, April 16 Kiwanis Clean-up of Pioneer Park at the corner of North Beach Road , Prune Alley and School Road. Starts at 10 a.m. Granny’s Attic Sale at the Senior Center from
Ciscoe Morris Coming to April Garden Club Meeting
Ciscoe Morris, one of the most recognized gardening experts in the area, is coming to Orcas Island. Ciscoe will be the featured speaker at the Garden Club meeting on Wednesday, April 20, 2011. Both Club members and the public are invited to attend. The meeting will be at 10:00 a.m.
Darvill’s Hosts Hiking Washington’s History Author
Join Judy Bentley at Darvill's Bookstore on Friday, April 15, 2011 at 7 p.m. as she reads from her book Hiking Washington's History. Judy Bentley, who teaches at South Seattle Community College, is an avid hiker and the author of fourteen books for young adults. Hiking Washington’s History
