Tuesday, January 4
“Awakening the Poet Within” Eight-week Poetry Class in the Public Library, 1 to 3 p.m. $15. 376-4985
Camera Club Show Reception — Reception for a show of art photography by the Orcas Island Camera Club (OICC) 5:30 p.m. at the Orcas Senior Center. Show continues through January.
Wednesday, January 5
Thursday, January 6
“Orcas Has Talent” Registration at the Funhouse, from 3 to 6 p.m. “Orcas Has Talent” is the new name for Orcas Idol; it shares the same show’s format as “Idol” except it’s not just a singing competition; it’s a talent competition! Auditions will be on January 22 at the Grange.
Eastsound Planning Review Committee Eastsound Fire Station at 3 p.m.
Pizza and Open Mic Night at Doe Bay Café. One dollar from every pizza goes to a local non-profit. This month’s support goes to the Student Chef Competition, which is sponsored by the Farm-to-Cafeteria school program. Open Mic starts at 7:30 p.m.; pizza is served 5 to 10 p.m. Call 376-8059 or see www.doebay.com
Friday, Jan 7
Live Music at the Doe Bay Café. This weeks band is “Red Tide,” Locals, if you will… Walter O’Toole on harp, Jimi Mudd on bass, Andrew Moore on drums, and Bruce Harvie on old funky guitars, a loosey-goosey blues band. Starting at 7 p.m. 376-8059.
Saturday, January 8
Writer’s Roundtable 1 to 3 p.m. at the Library. The Writer’s Roundtable offers a chance to be with fellow writers for monthly presentations, conversation and writing. All are welcome. Today, “The Power of Self-Disclosure in Healing” with Dr. Alexandra Gayek.
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