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
Last Weekend for Shrew-Taming at Roche Harbor
Shakespeare’s hilarious play about taming a shrewish wife plays on San Juan Island — last weekend at Roche Harbor From Helen Machin-Smith, StageLeft Just a reminder that this weekend and next are the last chances to see William Shakespeare’s The Taming of the Shrew on the Roche
New Feature! Indian Island Naturalists Notebook
Striped perch and Shiner perch give live birth! Striped perch and her golden newborn, Indian Island, June 25, 2013 Russel Barsh and the Indian Island Marine Health Observatory team Everyone knows that fish lay eggs, right? Well, not our two local surfperch species! Shiners and Stripeys, as our
Kids Film Contest: Why I Love Moran State Park
The Washington State Parks and Recreation Commission and the Farrington Foundation remind kids there’s still time this summer to enter a film contest focusing on a favorite state park. The contest, entitled, “Why I Love My State Park,” features multiple prizes of up to $500, to be offered in
Storytelling in the School Garden this Friday
Last year, storytelling in the garden always drew a crowd. By Madie Murray Gardening from 9:30 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. Garden lunch & tea (bring something to share) Storytelling from 1:30 to 2:30 p.m. Come join us for a tea, gardening, lunch and storytelling led by School Librarian
Buy Olga’s Artworks Art Online
From Martin Taylor The Artworks building may be closed down for the time being, but the gallery web site is still open for business. The inventory for the web site was kept in a different location and was not harmed by the fire. While some of that artwork will end
Letter to the Editor: Help Needed for Cathy Cavanaugh
Many of you know that our beloved CPA, community volunteer and wonderful friend has recently been diagnosed with cancer. A fund to assist Cathaleen Cavanagh with her “out of pocket” medical expenses for Cancer treatments has been set up at Islanders Bank at 225 Blair, Friday Harbor or the Orcas
A Message from the Olga Strawberry Board
The Olga Strawberry Council is the non-profit 501(c)(3) corporation created in 2005 to purchase, restore and manage the historic 75-year-old Olga Strawberry Barreling Plant, better known as the Artworks Building. Last Friday’s tragic fire impacted many lives. The building housed three businesses (The Artworks Cooperative, James Hardman Gallery, and Cafe
Orcas Storyfest Comes to Town July 29 – Aug. 2!
Robert Kikuchi-Yngojo and Nancy Wang, storytellers extraordinaire of Eth-Noh-Tec By Margie Doyle Nancy Wang and Robert Kikuchi-Yngojo, storytellers and performing artists who make their homes on Orcas Island and in San Francisco, have again produced a multi-event Storyfest involving storytellers Anji Ringzin and Antoinette Botsford from Orcas
Kids Book Club Starts at Library
Book Club for the younger kids book starting this week
Friends of Moran to Celebrate State Parks Centennial
Benefit Celebration at Historic Cabin July 27th Photo: “Arch Eagle” – woodcarving by Marlene Dusbiber 2013 marks the 100th Anniversary of Washington State parks, and locals have taken the celebration into their own hands to insure this milestone is marked accordingly. Orcas Island gallery Crow Valley Pottery, in
Kenmore Air Rewards Contesting Islanders with Discounted Fare
Seattle-based airline Kenmore Air (KenmoreAir.com) will put tickets on sale for just $69 each way between Seattle and one island in the San Juan Islands as a part of their Facebook promotion where fans vote for their favorite island. “We rarely discount our flights between Seattle and the San Juan
Exhibit Celebrates Eastsound Salish Leader
Attend the Friendhship Feast on Saturday, July 27 at the Outlook Inn! By Denise Wilk A small log room at the Orcas Island Historical Society & Museum has been furnished with the look, smell and sounds of a Coast Salish home in Eastsound circa 1913. The Orcas Historical Museum
Come to Emmanuel Episcopal’s Market Day!
Saturday July 27, from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Find a treasure at the Market Day sale, sponsored by Emmanuel Episcopal Parish’s St. Agnes Guild. All proceeds go to fund parish outreach activities for the good of the entire community. The following poem is by David Gutteridge, an English friend
JP and the OK Rhythm Boys to Play Free Concert in the Park
JP and the OK Rhythm Boys Pack a picnic dinner, get on your best toe-tapping shoes (or your best kickin' cowboy boots) and join JP and the OK Rhythm Boys for a free Concert on the Stage on the Village Green on Sunday, July 28th, from 5 to
Small Business Administration Offers Advice re: Affordable Care Act
By Meredith K. Olafson of the Small Business Administration (SBA) The Small Business Administration and Small Business Majority are launching the Affordable Care Act 101 weekly webinar series. Each week, SBA representatives will walk through the key pieces of the law so that small business owners can understand the
Letter to the Editor from Jane Barfoot-Hodde: Thanks for the Birthday Party!
Dear Friends and Family, Wow! That was a wonderful party last Saturday. Thank you so much for helping me celebrate my 100th birthday! The party was exactly as I wanted it, lots of visiting with old friends, neighbors and family. The day was perfect – sunshine, not too hot –
