Here’s a thought…
“It wasn’t a Blue Wave; it was an American Tsunami!”
America Recycles Day is Nov. 15
By Helen Venada San Juan County Public Works Department More than a thousand events have been scheduled across the country to showcase America Recycles Day, November 15th; many events extend for weeks before and after the 15th. Events are listed by zipcode at https://earth911.com. Why should we do anything more
A Scarecrow for Supper?
Anne Ford McGrath’s second grade class has just finished the scarecrow that will be one of the garden items available to a lucky raffle winner at the Farm to Cafeteria Simple Sunday Supper event this Sunday, 5 p.m. at Odd Fellows Hall in Eastsound. Tickets are still available
Editorial: Honoring Our Veterans Beyond Today
Veterans Day 2010 War continues and threatens – we continue to fight in Afghanistan, and while “withdrawn from combat” from Iraq, military forces continue to serve there. Talk continues of the threat of war with Iran. Every day we have more veterans and today we pause to honor them. War
Olga Symphony Rings in the Holiday Season
By Mary Ann Slabaugh The 12th annual Olga Symphony & Friends' holiday concert is quickly approaching on Friday & Saturday nights, December 3 and 4th at 7:30 p.m. at the Orcas Center. Get your tickets now or else you'll be in the over-sold section sitting on stage behind
T’ai Chi Chih Classes at the Senior Center
Joan Roulac will start a new series of T'ai Chi Chih classes on Monday morning, Nov. 15. Roulac asks, "Ready to experience less pain, and develop more balance, flow and ease in your daily life? What if I promised you will feel better after your very first class…better yet, what
American Legion to Honor Veterans at 11 a.m. Nov. 11
The Eastsound Chapter of the American Legion will hold memorial services for Veterans of U.S. Armed Forces tomorrow, Nov. 11, starting at 11 a.m. November 11 was observed as Armistice (laying down of arms) Day since 1918 to mark the end of armed warfare between the Allies and the Central
Lisa Nakamura: F2C Celebrity Chef November 18
The Farm to Cafeteria Program features Allium owner Lisa Nakamura as its Celebrity Lunch Chef at the school cafeteria on Thursday, November 18. The menu is Lisa’s delicious version of freshly made Chicken Teriyaki along with stir-fry veggies, rice and a brownie. And, of course, a salad from our daily
Historic Tharald House on Shaw Open to the Public
The San Juan County Land Bank invites the public to view the Tharald Historic Homestead on Shaw Island Saturday, November 20, 2010 from 1 to 3:30 p.m. Boyd Pratt, architectural historian, will be available to provide historical background on the homestead which appears in the National Register of
“Sticky” Marketing Workshop Presented by EDC
From the San Juan County Economic Development Council Why do some marketing messages work and some don’t? How can business owners improve their company’s “message” to make it stick in the minds of customers? Learn how to create a cohesive, compelling message in the EDC’s upcoming workshop entitled, “Making It
November Poem: Wolf Moon
Wolf Moon by Mary Oliver Now is the season of hungry mice, cold rabbits, lean owls hunkering with their lamp-eyes in the leafless lanes in the needled dark; now is the season when the kittle fox comes to town in the blue valley of early morning; now is the season
Carl Buttke Displays Watercolors of the Islands
Orcas Island artist Carl Buttke is presenting an exhibit of his watercolor paintings of island scenes throughout November and December at the Doe Bay Resort and Retreat. The exhibit includes seascapes along the San Juan and Canadian Gulf Islands as well as the Ionian Islands in Greece. Island
Eastsound Planners: Streamline Process and Move Sub-area Plan into UDC
At the Eastsound Planning Review Committee meeting on Nov. 4, EPRC members met with county planning officials, Eastsound Design Review Subcommittee members and council members to expedite the processes of the advisory review group. Rene Beliveau, County Development and Planning Director and “Administrator” of the Eastsound Sub-area Plan, discussed the
Mexican Treasures Trunk Show and Food Bank Benefit
Bilbo’s Festivo’s owner, Sara Kissel and Julie Fraser (former owner) are teaming up on November 13, 2010, from 10:00 AM to 3:00 PM at Bilbo’s for a festive event/benefit. Sara will be serving delicious, homemade tapas as well as Autumn spirits. Julie, who has spent the last three winters in
Wolf Eels, Mr. Dickens, Viva La Mamma and Sunday Supper — What ISN’T Happening this Week?
Monday, November 8 Free Business Finance Seminar from 9-noon at the Mullis Street Fire Hall, 1011 Mullis Street in Friday Harbor. Learn about a variety of business financing options available from traditional and alternative agencies and lenders. Attendees will meet representatives from financing agencies, including the SBA, the USDA, the
Farm-to-Cafeteria Supper this Sunday
By Madie Murray Scarecrows, stepping stones, birdhouses and benches are just a few of the food, farm and garden items you can win at the Farm to Cafeteria Simple Sunday Summer fundraiser this coming Sunday from 5 to 9 p.m. November 14 at Odd Fellows Hall. While supping
A Dickens of a Performance at Orcas Center this Tuesday
The Lobby Gallery and Madrona Room at the Orcas Center will be the scene of a delightful evening to benefit the Orcas Arts Education Project, as Charles Dickens’ great great grandson, Gerald Dickens, brings to life the stories of his prolific ancestor. Gerald Dickens', one-man show is based
