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“It wasn’t a Blue Wave; it was an American Tsunami!”
Free Workshops on Small Business & Farm Funding
Federal Dept. of Agriculture offers Renewable Energy and Efficiency Grant Proposals Workshops From the San Juan County Economic Development Council USDA Rural Development is sponsoring the first of a two-part Renewable Energy/Energy Efficiency workshop in Port Angeles next week, Wednesday, Dec. 8. The workshops, which are FREE, will include information about
Whale Museum Showcases LED Lighting Open House
The public is invited to an open house on Tuesday, December 14th at The Whale Museum from 2-4 pm to showcase their LED Lighting Project. Co-hosted by OPALCO and The Whale Museum, hot cider and cookies will be served and energy efficient door prizes awarded. Guests will be invited to
Agricultural Resources Committee Meets on Orcas Today
The Agricultural Resources Committee of SJC (ARC) and WSU Extension of SJC are co-sponsoring a series of meetings about agriculture in SJC. On Friday, Dec. 3, a meeting will take place at the Orcas Firehall from 11:30 a.m. to 2 p.m. Those who are unable to attend are asked to
Plastics on Our Beaches?
Contributed by Shann Weston, Anita Holladay and Marcia Spees WSU Beach Watchers - San Juan County, along with other interested volunteers, are supporting marine plastic pollution research and education under the guidance of the Port Townsend Marine Science Center. Thirty-five beaches in 12 counties around Puget Sound and the
Public School Holds Technology Sale Dec. 4
Orcas Island School District will hold a sale of surplus technology on Saturday, December 4th from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. in the school cafeteria. The sale will be run as a silent auction, with a guaranteed buy number so that anyone who wants an item can purchase it immediately
Second Annual OISD Student Chef Competition
January 14, 2011 is the deadline for students to submit recipes for consideration in the competition. The 2010 competition was incredible, and the Farm to Cafeteria Program is looking forward to putting on an equally exciting day of student culinary expertise on Saturday February 12, 2011 at the
Peg Manning Joins EPRC Board at Today’s Meeting
Peg Manning will join the Eastsound Planning Review Committee at their regular monthly meeting today. She joins Chair Gulliver Rankin, and fellow members Bob Connell, Clyde Duke, Patty Miller and Fred Klein. Two positions on the board are now open: that of Miller, who leaves Dec. 10 in advance of
Animal Shelter & Off-Leash Area Host Pet Photo Event
The Orcas Animal Shelter and Orcas Off-Leash Area are sponsoring a joint holiday event which includes Orcas Photographer Damien Stark, who will be shooting holiday photos of dogs or cats and their owners.The photo "shoot" will take place Sunday, Dec. 5 from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. at
Children Serve Dinner at Orcas Loving Care
Malachi looks a little concerned, but Zion is as cool as a cucumber as they prepare to serve dinner to three residents at Orcas Loving Care, a private assisted-living home owned by Tim and Daphne Tyree. Soon two more children, Cadence and Trinity, from Lighthouse Christian Center, arrive
“Love & Logic” Parenting Class at OCS Next Week
Orcas Adventist Fellowship will sponsors a two-day "Love & Logic" parenting class featuring Phyllis Radu, a Love & Logic Parent and Teacher facilitator from Spokane, Wash. The classes will be held at Orcas Christian School on Friday, Dec. 10 from 6 to 8 p.m. and on Saturday, Dec. 11, from
The Nest Brings Holiday Décor Ideas to Garden Club Christmas Tea
Cindy Morgan of The Nest will be sharing her creative flair with the members of the Orcas Island Garden Club at their annual Christmas Tea on Wednesday, December 8th. Holiday cheer will abound with Cindy showing unique Christmas decorating ideas focusing on using things people already have at
Cancer Support Group Meeting on Dec. 9
The Cancer Support Group Meeting will meet Dec. 9 at 5 p.m. in the Fireside Room at the Orcas Island Community Church. The meeting is open to anyone whose life has been touched by cancer: survivors, caregivers, or someone currently in treatment. Come for encouragement, resources, and hope. Call 376-4198 for
Dennis Bonner Returns to Direct Orcas A Cappella at Rosario Mansion Dec. 6 and 8
Dennis Bonner, the creator and long-standing director of Orcas A Cappella, returns to the island for special holiday concerts at Rosario Resort. Performances will be held on Monday, December 6th and Wednesday, December 8th at 6:30 p.m. in the Music Room. The choir will be singing songs of
Celtic Christmas Music Comes to Community Church
For the second year, Orcas Island Community Church brings an evening of contemporary Celtic music to another Emerald Island. Celebrating the season of Christmas, Celtic-style, are Windham Hill/Ark Music recording artists Jeff Johnson (keyboards and vocal) and Brian Dunning (flutes and whistles) with Wendy Goodwin (violin) The trio
Stephens Holds On to Lead in Lopez Council Race
By Stan Matthews County Communications Program Manager At the conclusion of today’s recount of ballots in San Juan County’s District 6 Council Election, there was no change in the totals. Jamie Stephens won the race by 11 votes: 877 to 866 over incumbent Councilman Bob Myhr. Because the margin was
Fourteen Local Dogs Graduate
The Liddle Assistance Dog School, also known as LADS LLC, graduated its first fourteen dogs in Basic Obedience Grade One in a gathering at the Odd Fellows Hall on Sunday afternoon Nov. 28. Grade One is equivalent to Kindergarten; it is the introduction to good manners and teaches the basic
