Sunday, January 3

Tap Away the Blocks to Successful Resolutions, 2 to 4:30 p.m. at the Orcas Library. Free. To register, call Nancy Southern at 376-4288 or email nancy@happytapping.net

Free Movie at Doe Bay Cafe  at 7 p.m., free popcorn and 1/2 price bottles of wine. For this Sunday’s featured film call 376-8059.

Tuesday, January 5

“The Practice of Poetry” 1 to 3 p.m. at the Orcas Library. $10 copying fee.

Toastmasters practice public speaking skills 6:00 pm at the Orcas Senior Center.

Wednesday, January 6

Citizens’ Stormwater Advisory Committee, 8:30 a.m. until 1:30 p.m. in the County’s Large Conference Room, Legislative Building, 55 Second St, Friday Harbor

Orcas Idol Begins! Music selection at the FunHouse 3 to 5 p.m. Call 376-1547 for details or email dlaslo@aol.com for further information.

Thursday, January 7

“Tapping” class — four-week series with new more powerful ways to use tapping and energy management tools to achieve your dreams and goals. To register, call Nancy Southern at 376-4288 or email nancy@happytapping.net

Eastsound Planning Review Committee,3 p.m. at the Senior Center.

Pizza and Open Mic at the Doe Bay Café. Pizza served 5 to 10 p.m. Open Mic starts at 7:30 pm.  One dollar from every pizza goes to a local non-profit. 376-8059 or see www.doebay.com.

Saturday, January 9

Auditions for Orcas Center’s Spring Musical “Gypsy” For Children ages 8+  10:30 am–noon. For Adults 6 to 8 p.m. Call Backs for Children and Adults are Monday, January 11, 6-8 pm Cast members are required to be available for an 11-week rehearsal period from January 31 – April 22.

Open House at Phase II Wild Rose Meadow, from 1 to 3 p.m. Call OPAL at 376-3191

Sunday, January 10

Auditions for Orcas Center’s Spring Musical “Gypsy” For Children ages 8+  10:30 am–noon. For Adults 6 to 8 p.m. Call Backs for Children and Adults are Monday, January 11, 6-8 pm Cast members are required to be available for an 11-week rehearsal period from January 31 – April 22.

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