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
Animal Harvesting Workshop
Sunday, July 7, 9 a.m.—4 p.m., Deer Harbor from Learner Limbach Respectful animal harvest workshop Where has the connection to our food gone? How many people know where their last meal of meat came from? Many of us rarely know how the animal was raised, what it was
Montessori Summer Art/Language Program
from Teresa Chocano Students enjoying the Dual Language Summer School at Montessori For the past 16 summers, the Montessori classroom gets transformed into an environment where Spanish songs and basic Spanish vocabulary fill the air, where children 4-8 years old spend time exploring a variety of art materials,
BBQ Marks Cancer Support Group’s 3rd Anniversary
Thursday, July 11 at 5 p.m. at Orcas Island Community Church By Sue Lewis The Cancer Support Group will hold a barbecue to celebrate three years serving the community. We will meet on July 11 on the deck of the Fireside Room of the Orcas Island Community Church at 5
Fourth Often Not Fun for Fido
by Lin McNulty The jubilant red glare of rockets and celebratory Independence Day bombs bursting in air can be a lovely sight, if you are a human. For a pet, however, it is often a loud, noisy, frightening experience from which there is no escape. As many pet lovers know,
Council to Meet Tuesday on Lopez
The San Juan County Council will hold its regular meeting on Tuesday, July 2 at the Lopez Center on Lopez Island. The meeting will start at 10 a.m. The agenda calls for: Discussion of Acceptance Conservation Easement Deeds Donation (Geiling Parcels) – Lincoln Bormann, Director Land Bank Discussion of Ben
Public Invited to Special Council Workshop
From Ingrid Gabriel, County Council Clerk The San Juan County Council will conduct a Special Meeting Workshop on Monday, July 1, 2013 in the Large Conference Room Room, 55 Second Street, Friday Harbor beginning at 10:00 a.m. The purpose of the meeting is for the Council to discuss various administrative
Seaweed: What’s It To You?
by Cara Russell Ryan Drum seems to rise from the sea as he explains and explores the wonders of seaweed. The rain came on strong last Monday morning, June 24, when Food Masters invited Ryan Drum to hold a class to explain just what benefits seaweed has to
Beatles Live On in Abbey Road LIVE!
Abbey Road LIVE! comes to Orcas Friday Friday, July 5 at 7:30 p.m. at the Orcas Center "One of the world's premier Beatles cover bands.” -US News and World Report. Abbey Road LIVE! returns to Orcas Center Friday, July 5 at 7: 30 pm Since 2002, Abbey Road
“How to Make a Zombie Movie” Returns to Orcas!
Conrad Wrobel and Bruce H. Bosley on the set of one of their films, " "Angels of the City" By Conrad Wrobel Last year, the film class that offered kids acting and hands-on filming experience was well received by the community. Now, by popular demand, it will return
New Gallery to Open July 4th
from Terry Johnson THE GALLERY: A cooperative of the Terry Johnson group A new gallery will be opening in Eastsound. THE GALLERY, is the brainchild of Betsy and Jim Nelson of Orcas Island and is intended to be a showplace for a group of artists that are of
Odd Fellows Fundraise with Rock and Soul!
Thursday, July 4 at 8:30 p.m. at the Odd Fellows Hall From Jay Kimball Dance to some of your old favorites on July 4th. Odd Fellows of Orcas Island will host a Rock and Soul fundraiser dance to help raise money for our Community Giving Fund. The fund
Golf Benefit for OCS: Orcas Open is Tomorrow!
The Orcas Open Golf Tournament will bring Trophies, Prizes, Giveaways, BBQ, Silent Auction, Fun & Sun, promises Orcas Golf Club Manager Justin Taylor. "We have been working hard to get the course ready, and Mother Nature has helped with that rain this week and now lots of sunshine, it will be
Letter to the Editor: Thanks for the Solstice Parade!
The sun sure smiled on all of us as we celebrated in the streets and on the Eastsound Village Green at the 15th Annual Summer Solstice parade and celebration. Thank you everyone for sharing your music, dance. song and colorful, creative merrymaking. Thank you to our sponsor, San Juan County
The 2013 Garden Tour “Earth on Her Hands”
Hazel O'Brien's garden. Visit it during the Garden Club Tour June 29-30 Saturday and Sunday, June 29 and 30, from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. By Jan Jacobsen The five wonderful gardens on the “Earth on Her Hands” Tour were created by women with a passion for plants
Orcas Cares: An Invaluable Partnership
Trent Johns, recent graduate of the Orcas Fire and Rescue volunteer recruit training, Marla Johns, Senior Services Coordinator, Alan Stameisen, Orcas Fire and Rescue volunteer. By Margie Doyle Yesterday, over 100 islanders came to the Senior Center to think about the unthinkable, "What If?" emergencies that call for
Beloved Island Icon, App Applegate Dies at Home
SAILOR, NEIGHBOR, BOAT BUILDER, November 10, 1918—June 11, 2013 App Applegate. Photo: Joe Floren UPDATED: Friday, June 28, 2013 App Applegate longtime resident of the Mt. Pickett neighborhood, died peacefully at home at age 94. A native Washingtonian, he was born in Walla Walla and graduated from Whitman
