Here’s a thought…
“It wasn’t a Blue Wave; it was an American Tsunami!”
OPALCO to Host Rep. Jeff Morris for Energy Talk
Orcas Power & Light Cooperative invites all members to attend the annual Ambassador’s Legislative Kick-Off meetings. There are meetings scheduled on Orcas, San Juan and Lopez Islands: Eastsound: Thursday, October 7th 4:30 – 6:30 pm, OPALCO Office Friday Harbor: Friday, October 8th 8:30 – 10:30 am, Earthbox Conference
Artsmith Starts Salon Series at Fire!
Artsmith Salon Series & Writers' Open Mic starts its season with Writer Michael Kerr with beats by local DJ Owlform on Oct 4, 7 p.m. at FIRE! Smokehouse and Grill in Eastsound. Michael Kerr began his life as an entrepreneur but, after developing a nearly fatal aversion to numbers, he
Tripple Ripple Presents Chi Running In Between Events
The Orcas Island Triple Ripple Trail Festival is pleased to include a presentation by Seattle instructor Laura Houston on the art of Chi Running, Saturday, Oct. 2, 5:30 pm at the Environmental Learning Center in Moran State Park. Chi Running is an approach to distance running that combines aspects of
Lopez Energy Efficiency Projects Get Big Rebates from OPALCO
From Orcas Power and Light Cooperative (OPALCO) OPALCO handed out two big checks on Lopez last week: $43,675 to the Lopez School District for their HVAC project and $37,567 to the Lopez Village Market for energy efficiency measures installed in the new store. OPALCO has a full menu
Ride the School Bus Next Week — Free! — to Aid School Funding
Next week, Sept. 27th - Oct. 1st, is the annual Bus Ridership Survey for Orcas Island Public Schools. Elementary Principal Kyle Freeman says: This is the one week a year that we count students who are riding the bus to school. We are funded for transportation based only on this
New Ferry Schedule Starts Tomorrow, Sept. 26
The new San Juan Islands fall schedule goes into effect on Sunday, Sept. 26. David Moseley, State Assistant Transportation Secretary for Ferries said last month that the schedule incorporates adjustments based on input from the public "where possible, given our objectives to improve schedule reliability and adhere to U.S. Coast
League of Women Voters Registration Challenge
The countdown to Election Day has begun! There are less than two months left until the upcoming midterm elections and the League of Women Voters is committed to making sure that every eligible American is registered to vote. With the outcome of these elections playing a large role in next
Funhouse Running Program Receives National Grant
From the Funhouse The Funhouse was recently named one of only seven organizations nationally to receive a significant grant from the Saucony Run for Good Foundation of Massachusetts. The grant will be used to expand The Funhouse’s youth running programs. The Saucony Foundation is committed to improving the
Slideshow Precedes “Creativity, Cognition and Computers” this Sunday
Reception follows Crossroads' afternoon Lecture The Orcas Crossroads Lecture Series begins its season of distinguished and interesting lectures, about timely topics of both local and global interest this Sunday with Professor Harold Cohen. An internationally known painter (with paintings in the Tate), Cohen has devoted over 30 years of his
Myhr Leads Audubon trip on Lopez Oct. 3
Bob Myhr will lead a San Juan Islands Audubon Society field trip on Lopez Island, Sunday, October 3, 2010. Meet at 8AM at Otis Perkins Park, trip over around noon. Look for last migrants heading south and arrival of winter waterfowl. Everyone welcome. More info call 468-2258.
Funhouse and Orcas High School Team Up on “Futures Fair”
From the Funhouse The Funhouse and Orcas Island High School are teaming up for the annual post-high school “Futures Fair” on Tuesday, October 5th and Wednesday, October 6th. The Futures Fair will offer access to college representatives from different state and out-of-state colleges, plus top college counseling consultants from Seattle,
Get Ready to Recycle Big Time Oct. 4 on Orcas
Press release by Helen Venada, County Waste Reduction and Hazardous Waste Coordinator We hope you’re rounding up and preparing your nursery pots and other “agricultural plastics” for the big fall recycling jamboree! To make sure they are acceptable for recycling markets, please keep your items dry and shake off loose
Halley McCormick Achieves National Recognition
Halley McCormick, daughter of Paige and Frank McCormick, has been named a Semifinalist in the National Merit Scholarship Program. Halley joins approximately 16,000 students nationwide.In a press release issued by the National Merit Scholarship Corporation it was announced: "These academically talented high school seniors have an opportunity to continue in
Orcas Library Seeks New Trustee
The Orcas Island Public Library is seeking a new trustee to begin serving January 1, 2011. The length of the term is five years. The board is configured of five members who have the charge and honor of planning the direction of the library services, making sure that policy comply
Letter to the Editor: Thanks to All Who Contributed to Dorothy Austin’s Arty Party Benefit
It takes a community to have a successful and wonderful event. There are artists, artisans, and business people who contribute items for a silent auction. There are many unseen and unsung heroes who contribute time, expertise, and loan of essential equipment to stage such an event. There are food people
Port Meeting Sept. 23: FAA Amends Compliance Regulations & Port TTF Fee Proposal on Agenda
This Thursday, the Orcas Island Port Commission will hold a public meeting regarding the Port’s compliance with Federal Aviation Authority FAA regulations -- in particular, the possibility that non-compliance with land use restrictions may mean a loss of federal funding. The FAA, Orcas Port District Commissioners and interested District citizens
