Here’s a thought…
“Even under the best circumstances, the transition to this new AI era will be one of the most turbulent times in human history.”
BILL GATES
GMO-free Future Presentation
Thursday, February 19 6-7 p.m., Co-op Commons -- from Regina Zwilling -- GMO-Free San Juans is sponsoring a free presentation, "Working Together to Create a GMO-Free Future" with Marney Reynolds & Ken Ankopiantz on Thursday, February 19, 6-7 p.m. at The Co-op Commons (upstairs at the Orcas Food Co-op). Topics
Guest Column: Back When It was Strawberry Fields Forever
-- from Tom Welch -- In support of the Olga Strawberry Council’s “Grand Push to Complete” the Olga Artworks Building, I offer some notes on the history of this iconic structure, and its importance to our community. Whether you know it or not, strawberries play an important role in the
Orcas-Anacortes Sailings All Reserved Today
-- From Washington State Ferries-- Ferry Alert: Ana/SJs - Feb. 16- Reservation Status - Orcas to Anacortes – Full until 8:25 p.m. For Monday, February 16, reserved vehicle space departing Orcas Island for Anacortes is only available for the 8:25 p.m. and 10:25 p.m. sailings. All other departures are full.
Growler Schedule for the Week: Nada
-- from Mike Welding, Public Affairs Officer, NAS Whidbey -- No Field Carrier Landing Practice (FLCP) operations for aircraft stationed at NAS Whidbey Island are scheduled to occur at the Outlying Field (OLF) in Coupeville, Wash., the week of Jan. Feb. 15 -21, 2015. The FCLP tempo is driven by
Dustbunnies Begin Season at Random Howse
Friday, February 20, 8 p.m., Random Howse -- from Matthew Wallrath -- Hey bunnyhoppers, the Dustbunnies are starting the new season strong with a funky throwdown at Random Howse, with a kitchen now under the tasty direction of Bill Patterson of. Doors at 8 pm, music starts at 9 pm
Orcas Kids Plant for the Planet
-- by Cara Russell and Margie Doyle -- [metaslider id=34646] Orcas students become Climate Ambassadors, committed to planting the planet. Twenty-three students from Orcas Island, Kirkland, Enumclaw and Seattle gathered with adult volunteers at Orcas Island School District on Saturday to "Plant for the Planet" and to learn
Tumbling Into Spring at OCS
Tuesday/Thursday, March 3-26, Orcas Christian School -- from Briana Davis -- Spring Tumbling Program at Orcas Christian School Tuesday/Thursday, March 3-26. Cost: $4.00/session or $32 for 8 sessions. Grades K-2 from 3:30-4:15 and Grades 3-6 from 4:15-5:00. To sign up contact the OCS main office. 376-6683. If you are interested
Another New Baby in J pod!
-- from the Center for Whale Research -- Another whale is born to the endangered Orcas, announced on Feb. 12, 2015. Shown here are J19 and J51. Photo courtesy of Dave Ellifrit of the Whale Museum After spending the past two weeks near the west entrance of the
A Lovely Valentine’s Tea with the Montessori Kids
-- by Margie Doyle -- Maybe shy, but totally charming, the Montessori kids entertain at their Valentine's Tea The 20 students at Orcas Montessori School threw a Valentine's Tea for parents and friends on Friday, Feb. 13 that would put the Queen to shame. Dressed like lords and
History Lives Here! The Museum’s Calendar
-- from Maggie Vinson of the Orcas Island Historical Museum -- The Orcas Island Historical Museum on North Beach Road, open Wednesday through Saturdays from noon to 3 p.m. Family Dinner Night, Smugglers Island, History Matinees and Heritage Festival highlight the year for the Orcas Island Historical Museum.
JP and OK Rhythm Boys Release New CD
Saturday, February 21, 3 - 4:30 p.m., Darvills -- from Anita Orne -- Too late for Christmas, just missed Valentine's day, so come enjoy and buy some music just for music's sake! Join JP and the OK Rhythm Boys as they celebrate the release of their third CD - Beet
New San Juan Islands Art Museum Opens
New San Juan Islands Art Museum's official opening on Saturday, Feb. 14, 2015 The San Juan Islands Museum of Art opens at 4p.m., Saturday, February 14 to the public. World renowned glass artist William Morris’s work is in two of the galleries. The other gallery has the work
You, Too, Can Draw
Tuesday – Friday, March 3-6, 9:30 a.m - 3 p.m, Olga Community Center Tuesday – Friday, March 3-6 Caroline Buchanan will teach those who have always wanted to draw but fear they don’t have the “talent” that they, too, can draw. Whether for sketching on trips or just enjoying being
Ash Wednesday Services at Emmanuel
Wednesday, February 18, 11 a.m. - 1 p.m., Emmanuel Parish -- from Lisa Heisinger -- Emmanuel Episcopal Parish will open its sanctuary on Ash Wednesday, February 18, from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m.; and clergy will be available to offer a simple lenten prayer and the imposition of ashes for
OIFR Honors New Volunteer Grads
-- from Mindy Kayl, OIFR Volunteer Coordinator -- Shown from left to right:Chief Kevin O’Brien, R.J. Myers, David Tribolet, Paul Kintzele, Virginia Carrick, Paul Carrick, Tony Simpson, John Ahrens, Annalies Schuh, Capt. Chad Kimple and Assistant Chief Miklos Preysz Orcas Island Fire and Rescue welcomed our new firefighters
History Matinee: The Remarkable Murrow Brothers
Sunday, Feb. 15 at 3 p.m. at the Eastsound Fire Hall Edward R. Murrow, flanked by his older brothers Lacey and Dewey The Remarkable Murrow Brothers -- Lacey, Dewey, and Edward -- came to Bow, in the Skagit Valley, from North Carolina as children. They all attended Washington
