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
Unitarian Universalist Fellowship Series on Ethical Eating Continues
by Susan McBain The second in the Orcas Island UUF series of services about ethical eating will take place at this Sunday’s service at Benson Hall (Episcopal Church) beginning at 11:30 a.m. Our presenter will be Madie Murray on the topic “Farm to Cafeteria: Feeding our Kids for a Healthy
Who Says Business and Pleasure Can’t Mix?
by Cara Russell Local business owners take a break to schmooze and network and just have fun. Photo: Cara Russell The theme was Volunteer for Success, and the Beach House at Rosario Resort was packed Wednesday evening October 23 for the Annual Orcas Island Chamber of Commerce mixer.
“Open Lens” to Open with Featured Photographer
by Anne Hay Photo by Martin Taylor Photographers from throughout our island will share their most recent work with friends and neighbors at Orcas Center beginning Friday, November 1. Coordinated by the Center's Visual Arts committee, the month-long exhibit, "The Open Lens" will kick off with a reception
Farm to Cafeteria Has Been Busy!
Tom Burg - salmon smoker extraordinaire by Madie Murray On Monday, the 21st, Tom Burg delivered almost 30 pounds of freshly smoked salmon to the school cafeteria for our school lunches! Are we lucky or what?? The salmon was supplied by the Glenwood Springs Hatchery, and the smoking
Community Hub Conversation
Sunday, October 27, 11:30 a.m., Heartwood House Thrive Orcas island Please join in on a community dialogue. Orcas Island Community Foundation has requested letters of interest for developing a “Community Hub” on Orcas Island. Let’s create a joint letter of ideas and collaborations, addressing unmet needs. What kinds
Go to Orkila for Festival and Hay Rides!
Camp Orkila's awesome climbing wall! Friday October 25 at YMCA Camp Orkila (at the end of Mt. Baker Road) from Laura Bruhns Camp Orkila's Fall Festival will be from 1:30-5:30 p.m. We’ll have hot dogs, soup, chili and cider to warm you up. You’ll be able to participate
The Carls Are Coming!
Sunday October 27 at 7 p.m. at the Orcas Senior Center That would be folk musicians Carl Allen and Carl Burger, both well-known to Orcas audiences separately, but now together for a joint show. They will be performing Sunday evening, October 27th, 7 PM, at the Orcas Senior Center. Carl
Letter to the Editor: Protect Charter & Vote No on Proposition 1
Vote NO on County Charter Proposition 1 This proposition was put forward last May in a last ditch effort by a disgruntled, lame duck, six-member County Council to change our current Charter. If approved, it may lead to: . more instability in our county government . an end to our
Donate for Halloween Candy at Bonnie Brae Neighborhood
from Didier Gincig Contributions of candy to help with Halloween trick or treating at OPAL Bonnie Brae may be dropped off at the OPAL office on the corner of Lover's Lane and Enchanted Forest Road. Bonnie Brae is a main Halloween location for island children. Donations may also be made
Orcas Terminal Gets Facelift, New Bumpers
by Cara Russell Repairs at Orcas Ferry Terminal. Photo: Rich Harvey Last week, maintenance work began on the Orcas Island Ferry Terminal. The entire dock is getting repainted. The fixed dolphin (an offshore structure that helps guide the ferry into the dock) on the west side of the
Pulitzer-Winning Cartoonist Speaks With OHS Students
by Cara Russell Orcas High School Juniors and Seniors tune in to Horsey's talk Two-time Pulitzer-Prize winning political cartoonist David Horsey visited Orcas this weekend to speak at the Crossroads Lecture Series. Before he left, he paid a special visit to Orcas Island High School. Junior and Seniors
Letter to the Editor: Proposition One Threatens Deliberative Process
Currently, our charter requires an elected Charter Review Commission to make recommendations to the voters for any changes to Council districts and the number of Council members. Any recommendations from the Charter Review Commission are then approved or rejected by the voters. Proposition 1, if approved by voters, would change
OPALCO Earns Top Communication Awards
At the Northwest Public Power Association’s annual Northwest Innovations Conference in September, OPALCO was honored with two of the top Excellence in Communication awards: first place for best annual report publication (2012) and another first place for a collection of commemorative items created for the Co-op’s 75th Anniversary celebration. The
Why We Do What We Do & How to Measure It
Community Workshop on Measuring Non-Profit Outcomes from Hilary Canty, Director, OICF Thursday, November 21 from 3:30-6 pm at the Eastsound Fire Hall Non-profit organizations sometimes struggle to communicate -- to their funders and their clients -- how the organization defines and measures success. Jim Connell, a member of the Orcas
Stamper Invited To Give a TED Talk
by Lin McNulty Orcas Islands' Norm Stamper to speak at TEDxRainier. His companion Gunther will not be in attendance. In May 2013, writer, former Seattle police chief, community safety adviser, and Orcas islander Norm Stamper spoke at Orcas Center. His topic, "Policing in the 21st Century," was not
The Nose Will Run, Live in HD
from Artha Kass Sunday, October 27, 1 p.m., Orcas Center A scene from Act III of Dmitri Shostakovich’s “The Nose” with Andrei Popov as the Police Inspector and the Nose (portrayed by Frank Colardo). Photo: Ken Howard/Metropolitan Opera Artist William Kentridge’s innovative and acclaimed production of Shostakovich’s The
