Here’s a thought…
“To be clear, we don’t know if A.I. models are conscious. I don’t know. I’m genuinely uncertain.”
CHRISTOPHER OLAH
Ferry Meeting Dec. 4 in Friday Harbor
-- from Stan Matthews -- Wednesday, Dec., 4, 11:30 a.m. - 1:30 p.m., County Council Chambers: Washington State Ferries will hold a public meeting in Friday Harbor on December 4, from 11:30am to 1:30pm, in the County Council Chambers, 55 Second Street, Friday Harbor. Topics will include recent legislative activity
It’s Beginning to Look a Lot Like…
-- from Lance Evans -- Friday, Dec. 6, 3:30 - 5 p.m., Village Green: It’s that time of year again when the Chamber helps put on the tree lighting festivities at the Village Green. It’s all happening this Friday, December 6 (3:30 pm – 5 pm). We offer hot apple cider,
Medicare Open Enrollment Ends Dec. 7
-- from the Washington State Office of the Insurance Commissioner -- Open enrollment in Medicare’s prescription drug program (Part D) and Medicare Advantage plans ends this Saturday, Dec. 7. Help sorting through plans is available through the Washington state Insurance Commissioner’s SHIBA (Statewide Health Insurance Benefits Advisors) program. “We have
Salmonberry School Has Trees
-- from Amy Lum -- When you buy a tree from Salmonberry, you will be supporting the programs and the students of Salmonberry School Are you looking for a beautiful Christmas tree to brighten up your home for the holiday season? Come to Salmonberry School’s 4th Annual Christmas
Artisan’s Faire Just Around the Corner…
-- from Eliza Morris -- Saturday & Sunday, Dec. 7 & 8, 10 a.m. - 5 p.m., Odd Fellows Hall: The Orcas Island Artisan Faire returns for its 24th year! The fair will be held at the Odd Fellow's Hall in Eastsound on Saturday December 7th and Sunday December 8th.
Board Considers Outside Firm in Sup’t Search
-- by Margie Doyle -- A meeting next Tuesday, Dec. 3 may prove critical for input into the selection of a new Superintendent for the Orcas Island School District. School Board President Chris Sutton said following the meeting, "One of the main topics and potential decision at this meeting will
Farm to Classroom Tree Celebrates The “Seeds That You Plant”
-- by Madie Murray -- "Don't judge each day by the harvest you reap, but by the seeds that you plant." If you visit the Rosario Mansion between now and the end of the year, a host of beautiful, whimsical, magical and delightful trees will greet you as
Festival of Trees at Rosario: Cast Your Vote!
-- from Jenole Peacock -- Orcas Island resort sponsors fundraiser for non-profits Veronica San Martin who decorated the coastal-themed tree for OPAL Community Land Trust. Christmas trees return to light up the Moran Mansion at Rosario Resort & Spa during the month of December, decorated by ten local
Auditions for Hitchcock Spoof on Dec. 8 and 9
Orcas Center auditions for four adult Actors for the play, "39 Steps," a hysterically funny spoof on the Alfred Hitchcock movie by the same name. Auditions are on Sunday, December 8 from 6:00 to 7:30 pm and Monday, December 9 from 6:00 to 7:30 pm in the OffCenter Black Box.
Handel’s Messiah Sing-Along
-- from Cynthia Abolin -- Tuesday, Dec. 10, 7 p.m. Orcas Community Church: Handel's Messiah sing-along to be done "Karaoke style." Bring your score or come early and borrow one. This free community event first began three years ago when a few of us (Jan Ehrlichman, Tina Rose
Fire & Rescue’s Levy Plan Causes Consternation
-- by Margie Doyle -- At the November 26 meeting of Orcas Island Fire & Rescue (OIFR) District Commissioners, the plans for a levy amount to replace the current levy (established in 1999) were questioned by Commissioner Clyde Duke. His comments were echoed by some of the public attendees at the meeting.
Montessori School Wreath Sale Underway
-- from Jamie Donatuto -- Annual holiday wreath sale is popular fundraiser for Montessori School. In its 19th year, the Orcas Montessori School wreath sale is an Orcas Island holiday tradition, providing islanders and their friends with holiday décor, while bringing vital funds to the Montessori school. The
Our New Look: Your Feedback and Navigation Tips
One of our faithful readers wrote us to say that going from the full articles back to the home page to read another article was a cumbersome process. As a result, webmaster Ann Palmer made a few changes. The new site design should make navigating between articles much easier. We
Naturalists Notebook #5: Starfish Wasting Away?
-- by Russel Barsh, Kwiáht and the Indian Island Marine Health Observatory -- Wasting away? Ochre star exuding its eggs at Indian Island, August 2013. Photo courtesy Russel Barsh Northwest newspapers caused waves this fall with reports of “huge numbers” of starfish being “ravaged” and “turned into goo”
Cancer Support Group Celebrates Christmas
Thursday Dec. 12, 5:00 p.m., Fireside Room, Community Church -- by Sue Lewis -- A Christmas celebration will be held by the Cancer Support Group at its December 12 meeting. Christmas is a perfect time to celebrate successes large and small. Join our party and enjoy holiday snacks in the
Kokanee Swimming Up Moran Creek
-- by Michel Vekved -- Mike O’Connell and Dave Caster removing fertiziled eggs from Cascade Lake. When rinsed with cold water, the eggs become a little less fragile. On Tuesday morning a group of fish enthusiasts and experts gathered to help spawn kokanee from Cascade Lake for the
