April Begins: What Say the Poets?

Monday, April 2

Auditions for “The Butterfly Effect” Auditions for adults are Monday 4/2 or Tuesday at 6 p.m. in the Center Stage at Orcas Center. You do not need to prepare anything for these “auditions” – just come in comfortable clothes ready to read, move and have fun. People ages 16 and up (of any gender / sexual orientation) are encouraged to participate.

Artsmith Salon at Fire Smokehouse and Grill at 7 pm. This month’s featured writer is Seattle poet Tina Schumann who will read new works as well as selections from her collection, “As If.”

Doe Bay Movie Night! Doe Bay Café will be showing a movie on the big screen in the on Monday night during dinner service!  7 p.m. Also half price bottle of wine night!  How could you  Make your dinner reservations and find out what the movie is at 376-8059. Call 376-2291 or www.doebay.com

Tuesday, April 3

Videoconferencing — San Juan County Council considers whether to support designation of BLM lands in the San Juan Islands as a National Conservation Area/National Monument by submitting a letter to Interior Secretary Ken Salazar supporting these designations.  The Council will address this issue at 11:15 a.m. at Council Chamber in Friday Harbor.  The videoconference at the Orcas Library  will be from 9 a.m. – 12 p.m.

Granny’s Attic Sale  Collections, at the Senior Center in Eastsound, one of the Center’s largest fund raising events of the year.  Drop off days are Tuesdays n Tuesdays until April 24th.   Drop off hours are 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. we will accept gently used items in good condition but no clothing or electronics.  We will also accept small pieces of furniture. The Granny’s Attic Sale will be on April 28th from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. Please call Jane Heisinger at 376-2677.

Auditions for “The Butterfly Effect” Auditions for adults are  Tuesday at 6 p.m. in the Center Stage at Orcas Center. You do not need to prepare anything for these “auditions” – just come in comfortable clothes ready to read, move and have fun. People ages 16 and up (of any gender / sexual orientation) are encouraged to participate.

Wednesday, April 4

Thor Hanson, conversation biologist  and author of Feathers  to speak at the West Sound Community Club at 6 p.m. Hanson has studied Central American trees and songbirds, nest predation in Tanzania, and the grisly feeding habits of African vultures. Hanson will discuss his latest book, “Feathers”, answer questions, and a book signing will be available at the end of the evening. This event if free of charge, and sponsored by the Orcas Island Library and The Friends of the Orcas Island Library. Books to be purchased will be provided by Darvill’s Book Store.  Contact  Kathy Lunde at the library at 376-4985 for further information.

Thursday, April 5

Eastsound Planning and Review Committee meeting frm 3 to 5 p.m. at the Eastsound Fire Station. Public comment time. Open to the public.

Friday, April 6

Betsy Nelson Art Exhibit Opening Reception at the Orcas Center. 5:30 to 7 p.m.

Carrie Clark and the Lonesome Lovers at Doe Bay Café.  Clark finds people endlessly fascinating, and all her songs dwell on human foibles. You can check out her music at https://www.carrieclark.com/listen–buy.html.  Make a night of it!  Guests with dinner reservations in the Café will get free day use passes to the spa (for use that day only)!  To make dinner reservations, please call the Café at 360-376-8059.

Saturday, April 7

Great Hoppin’ Saturday Easter Event The Downtown Merchants of Eastsound have again joined forces to organize and present a fun-filled Holiday Event for the enjoyment of both locals and visitors alike!  The activities are designed to appeal to a wide range of ages and interests All are invited, and as always, all the events are free!

11 AM to 2 PM:
~ Eggs, Critters and Cookies! at Wildflour Bakery!  Easter Egg Decoratings, Egg-Shaped Cookie Decorating, Live Bunnies and Baby Lambs for petting!
~ Parasol & Bonnet Decorating at Moon Glow!  Old Fashioned Creative Fun for All!
~ Pictures with the Easter Bunny! at The Nest! Creating Memories for a Lifetime!
2 PM: ~ Old Fashioned Hay Rides! Downtown Eastsound Loop. Bonnet & Parasol Show. Tractor Pulled Hay-Wagon Rides
3 PM: ~ Story Telling! at Darvill’s Bookstore. A Small-Town Favorite for the Kids!
ALL DAY: ~ Photo Contest!
Contact Michael @ Crow Valley Pottery or Cindy @ Nest for additional information… Michael Rivkin 376-4260 – trvlnman@crowvalley.com or Cindy Morgan 376-4580 – cmorgan@rockisland.com

Sunday, April 8

Easter Egg Hunt on the lawns of  Deer Harbor Inn 2 p.m. Sponsored by he Deer Harbor Women’s Auxiliary, who will   exchange the eggs the children find for candy and other surprises.

Indian Island Marine Health Observatory Field Research DaysJoin local scientists and community volunteers at Eastsound Waterfront Park in conducting surveys of fish and inter-tidal creatures on low tide days during the spring and summer. Learn about the unique marine life of our home waterfront. 2012 research begins the first Sunday in April with low tide start times as follow:
Beginning this Sunday, April 8  with invertebrate surveys – 11:30 am
~ Monday, April 9 – invertebrate surveys – Noon
~ Tuesday, April 10 – fish seining – 1 pm
~ Wednesday, April 11 – Upland survey (birds, botany)
Everybody is welcome.  Meet at the tide pools around the island. Wear appropriate footwear (wet sand, gravel, shallow water), and come on down to the beach! To learn more about the Indian Island Marine Health Observatory, go to www.Indianisland.info. For more information about volunteer opportunities, call Marcia Spees 376-4084.

Orcas Community Council, meeting at 4:30 at Odd Fellows Hall in Eastsound. , Potluck at 6:30 p.m.  360.317.8220