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
Doe Bay to Show Sea Shepherd Films
Friday, June 21, 7 p.m., Doe Bay Yoga Studio from Doe Bay Resort Join Sea Shepherd at Doe Bay for a Short Film Social with guest speaker, Sea Shepherd USA executive director Susan Hartland. We will be showing two fascinating short films about Sea Shepherd's presence in the Galapagos Islands
Big Rummage Sale at the American Legion
The American Legion will hold a rummage sale this Saturday, June 22, from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. at the Legion Post on Crescent Beach Drive by the Tank Corner. All are welcome to the sale. Proceeds will go to the American Legion Building Fund to pay for new windows
Community Supports 6th Grade Science
Orcas 6th graders learn about science first-hand! By Susan Stoltz Thanks to a private donation, Paula Towne’s 6th grade class [from Orcas Island Elementary School] was able to take this year's science curriculum out of the classroom and into the field. Students participated in an extensive study of
Unitarian Universalist End-of-Year Potluck
Sunday, June 23 at 11:30 a.m. at Moran Park From Susan McBain The Orcas Island UU Fellowship’s final gathering of the year will be a potluck at the picnic shelter at Cascade Lake in Moran State Park. Our Annual Meeting will be at 11:30 a.m.; please come and give us
Exchange ART Show Opens Tomorrow at Enzo’s
unique mobile at the old Exchange Friday, June 21 at Enzo's Cafe in Eastsound From Michael Greenberg, Orcas Recycling Services The 13th Annual Exchange A.R.T. Show (Appropriate Recycling Technology) opening night is TOMORROW, Friday the 21st! Come join us at Enzo's Cafe and see what sweeeet things can
Try a 5K Run/Walk on the “Glorious 6th” for Funhouse Commons
Saturday, July 6 at 9 a.m. at Village Green in Eastsound From the Funhouse Commons Come join us for our second annual fourth-of-July 5K Fun Run/Walk! Support The Funhouse Commons, get some exercise, and enjoy the summer weather! The “FC5″ starts at 9 a.m. on Saturday, July 6th (parade day)
Solstice Parade: Creatures! and History Thereof
by Cara Russell Solstice Parade has been an island tradition since 1999. In 1999 Orcas Island had its very first Summer Solstice Parade, in celebration of art, community, dance, and of course summer. Not only is the Summer Solstice Parade going strong fifteen years later, the attendance of
Upcoming Gala—It’s the Bee’s Knees
Did we mention it's going to be the bee's knees? You are invited to the 27th Annual Orcas Center Gala & Auction, Saturday, July 20, 2013. Don't miss it because it’s going to be the bee’s knees! Put on your glad rags and join us at the Orcas
IsleShare: A Time & Skills Exchange Orientation
from Morgan L. Meadows, IsleShare Coordinator IsleShare: Matching Needs & Resources, One Hour at a Time You are invited to a time banking orientation on Sunday, June 23 rd at 3pm. This is being held at the Orcas Island Public Library conference room. The one and a quarter
Freedom Sailors to Speak at Darvill’s
Wednesday June 19th at 6 pm at Darvill's Bookstore Come and hear Bill Dienst, MD and David Schermerhorn, co-authors of Freedom Sailors talk about how 44 intrepid passengers broke through Israel’s illegal blockade on Gaza in August, 2008. They sailed in the face of overwhelming odds and made it in
PeaceHealth and Regence Reach New Agreement
From PeaceHealth and Regence PeaceHealth and Regence reached a new two-year agreement [on June 16]. The contract ensures Regence members can continue to receive their care at PeaceHealth at in-network rates. The new contract begins July 1, 2013 resulting in no interruption of in-network coverage for Regence members. This agreement
Will the Skagit I-5 Bridge Open Tomorrow?
by Lin McNulty New Skagit River temporary bridge span. Photo: WSDOT Depending upon the source you read, the temporary bridge span over the Skagit River will reopen tomorrow, or at least by the weekend. The State Department of Transportation (WSDOT) website says "sometime this week." Governor Inslee's office
Museum Celebrates the 4th with Historical Days
Thursday July 4, starting at 11 a.m. on the Village Green From Karen Meng, Orcas Historical Society Hooray for Historical Days—a day-long event filled with activities for families, tourists, and kids of all ages. Historical Days is organized and sponsored by the Orcas Island Historical Museum with the support and
Seaweed Ramble: Sounds Fun, Doesn’t It!
Monday, June 24th 10 a.m.—2 p.m., Camp Orkila from Learner Limbach, Food Masters Food Masters presents Seaweed Harvesting: A Ramble On The Beach With Ryan Drum Join us for an epic day of hands-on learning during the lowest tide of the year (-3.3 feet)! This is a special opportunity given the
OPALCO to Discuss Change in Broadband Direction Wednesday
Wednesday Jun 19 at 5 p.m. at the Senior Center OPALCO has a vision for broadband in San Juan County: true high-speed Internet service for all islanders. The plan that was proposed in February 2013—to build a hybrid fiber-wireless system to serve 90% of San Juan County—has been challenging, particularly
Editorial: Conservatives and Conservationists
By Margie Doyle I had a good, if quirky education. For example, I've known what parthenogenesis meant since I was 16 and it was explained to me that virgin births are, in fact and science, possible, documented in other species, if not in humans. And though I grew up on
