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
Brown Bag Concert Features Myers and Liger
Ron Myers and John Liger are the featured musicians at this Wednesday’s Brown Bag Concert. The Brown Bag Concert begins at 12 noon and end at 12:30 p.m. Admission is free although donations are received which fund an annual music scholarship for an Orcas Island music student. Everyone is
School Scores Free Modular Building
This building, constructed in 2011, will come to the Orcas School campus this week. Orcas Island School District Superintendent Barbara Kline says that a new modular building should be arriving on campus by the end of this week. "We will have it landed in a temporary location, possibly
Write Fast! at Writers Roundtable
Saturday, July 20 from 1 to 3 p.m. at the Library Step On It! Building Velocity in Poetry (& Stealing the Techniques for Prose) co-taught by poets Tina Schumann and Jill McCabe Johnson Ever read a poem that grows more and more urgent, leaving you almost breathless at the end?
Historical Museum Salutes Samish Heritage
Lummi canoes come to East Sound in 2002, as part of a traditional voyage. Photo courtesy of Peter Fisher. Saturday, July 27 from 1 to 4 p.m. at the Outlook In From the Orcas Island Historical Museum Join the Orcas Island Historical Museum for our biggest fundraiser of
Love, Loss and What I Wore: Not Just a Girls’ Night Out
The ensemble cast of “Love, Loss and What I Wore.” From left, Abby Rueb, DD Glaze, Regina Zwilling, Bev Jensen and Luann Pamatian A review by Cara Russell [Friday, July 12] was opening night of “Love, Loss and What I Wore,” written by Nora and Delia Ephron.
Ride the Community Zip Line!
Why walk when you can zip? Saturday July 20 from 9 to 11 a.m. at YMCA Camp Orkila YMCA Camp Orkila invites the public to come out and take a ride on its 1000-ft Zip Line! There will be a Community Zip day (by-appointment only) on Saturday July
Orcas School Budget Hearings Scheduled
The Orcas Island School District No. 137 will be completing the 2013–2014 budget, and placing the same on file in the school district office by Monday, July 15th, 2013, and a copy thereof will be furnished to any person who will call upon the District for it. On Thursday, July
Post-Prime Ball Players! Wanna Play?
From David Turnoy Past Your Prime But Still Want to Play Ball? Remember those fond memories of the smell of freshly-cut grass, of getting out on the sandlot and playing baseball or softball in the spring or summer? Just because we are past our prime, it shouldn't mean we can
Local, Regional Potters Featured at Potter’s Fest!
Carved Orcas Plate by Sandra Kvalheim By Michael Rivkin Crow Valley Pottery presents its annual Potter’s Festival, which begins Friday, July 19th with an opening reception at the historic Cabin shop, from 4 to 7PM. The focus of this year’s ‘fest is the blending of artistic and functional
Sheriffs Office Investigating Home Invasion
from Sheriff Rob Nou On Thursday, July 11, 2013 at about 11:45 p.m. deputies responded to a reported home invasion at a Friday Harbor apartment complex. Two masked men reportedly forced entry into the occupied apartment demanding property and assaulted the victims. In the ensuing altercation, the suspects were recognized
Gov. to Unveil Health Care Act Enrollment Plans
Governor Jay Inslee and health care leaders convene “Coverage is Here” Enrollment Summit, July 16 in Seattle From the Office of Washington State Governor Jay Inslee Governor Jay Inslee and other health care leaders are convening a “Coverage is Here” Enrollment Summit on July 16 in Seattle. The “Coverage
Airlift Northwest Makes Non-Emergency Visit: Are You a Member?
Airlift Northwest visited the Village Green on Thursday afternoon for tours—not for an emergency. Photo: Cara Russell Airlift Northwest paid a get-acquainted visit to the Village Green on Thursday, July 11, followed by a “Meet and Greet” event at Rose’s Bakery. Airlift Northwest offers AirCare membership, a
Orcas Class of ’73 to Reunite this Summer
The Orcas High School Class of 1973 invites classmates and friends to join in their 40th Reunion Celebration to be held on Saturday, August 31st at the Senior Center in Eastsound. For complete details on this and other reunion activities please contact Tim Grant via email: timothygrant_orcasisland@msn.com
Tea and Story Time after Garden Work this Friday
Tea and Story Time this Friday, July 12, at 1:30 p.m. in the School Garden Storytime to coincide with weekly Friday work parties in the school garden. Gardening is every Friday, 9 a.m. to 2:30 p.m., until August 23. Storytime with Mrs. Doss is every other week, beginning
Fire Chief Report: June 10—July 7, 2013
............................CALLS FOR SERVICE ....................This Report ........Year to Date EMS.................. 58....................321 Fire/Other........ 32....................113 Total................. 90.................. .434 2012.......... 1/1/12–7/7/12.............. 353 Year to date responses have increased 22.95% Fire Chief’s Goals and Priorities for 2013 Execute the mission of OIFR through direction of the Board of Commissioners Improve and maintain fiscal accountability for
Council Clerk’s Corner (C3)
Ingrid Gabriel, San Juan County Council Clerk By Ingrid Gabriel, Clerk to the Council Here in the San Juan County Council office, we have long recognized that you, the public, may not be as informed on the day-to-day activities of your elected legislative government as we would
