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Earth Day Parade

Posted by Cassandra on Apr 27th, 2010 | Comments Off home title

I grew up as a military brat and in all my travels ( this is my Mom’s 31 house) I have never experienced anything like Orcas Island. Mild temperatures, community spirit and exciting waterfront adventures have made this the perfect place to have been nested for the last 12 years. We have grandchildren on Orcas and grandchildren in Las Vegas, Nevada and the contrast is always startling. Last week was Earth Day and my grandsons on Orcas were in a parade down Main Street. All the elementary school children were there as well as many parents dressed in various earth day regalia, marching through the middle of town, stopping traffic and entertaining the passers-by. I don’t think it could have looked anything like that in Las Vegas. It lasted 20 minutes and was perfect. I laughed out loud to see them so enthusiastic about saving their planet and couldn’t help but think that Norman Rockwell would have loved the scene. Even though Wal-mart is an all day off-island event I do know my daughter is grateful for Orcas’ safe and nurturing environment for her children.

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