The Week Ahead: From Poetry Workshops to Masks & Easter Egg Hunts

Sunday, March 28

Poetry Workshop at Doe Bay Resort Join Artsmith for a special poetry workshop with Seattle poet Judith Roche, whose third book Wisdom of the Body (2007) won the American Book Award.  Roche be offering a 3-hour workshop which is open to all experience levels from 1 to 4 p.m. Call 376-2291 for more information.

Free Movie at Doe Bay Café. This week features “No Impact Man: The Documentary” about a family that goes green on a yearlong crusade to make a no net impact on the environment in this engaging documentary. Among their activities: eating only locally grown organic food, generating no trash except for compost and using no carbon-fueled transportation. At 7:30 p.m. Along with regular meal selections, Sunday evenings the Doe Bay Café offers half price bottles of wine and free popcorn. 376-8059

Monday, March 29

The Artsmith Salon at Doe Bay Café.  This week features the talents of guest writers Judith Roche (See March 28 listing above). and Fred Ferraris. Following the featured writer, audience members can read their own works each week in a special Writer’s Open Mic. Performance begins at 7 pm. Call 376-8059.

Tuesday, March 30

Tax Help with Jim Biddick at the Senior Center.  $4 per session. Appointments recommended.  10 a.m. to 4 p.m. 376-2677.

Celebrity Chef luncheon with Abigael Birrell at Orcas School Cafeteria. Public is invited to purchase lunch. 376-2284.

Free Hot Lunch and Food Bank 11:30 a.m. at the Orcas Island Community Church.

Wednesday, March 31

Orcas Island School Board special meeting 5:30 p.m. at the School Library.  Call 376-2284 for more information.

Sustainable Orcas Island meeting 5:30 p.m. at the Public Library.  Call 376-4985 for more information.

Thursday, April 1

Orcas School Site Survey results, 3:30 p.m. at the Orcas School Library. Call 376-3930 for further information.

Eastsound Planning Review Committee (EPRC) 3 to 5 at the Senior Center.

Friday, April 2

Easter Puppet Performances at several locations and times. Puppet play entitled, “The Road to Galilee” tells the Easter story in a way that both children and adults will enjoy.  April 2 at Orcas Christian School at 8:30 a.m.; and at Orcas Senior Center at 12:45 p.m. (Also Sunday performance, see April 4 below). All welcome. Call 376-6332 x113 or email orcasinfo@lighthouseministries.net

“About Face” Mask Exhibit at Orcas Center, Reception from 5:30 to 7 p.m. David Densmore’s mask works in the Orcas Center lobby, work from private collections and from the studios of Orcas Island artists  featured in the Madrona Room. Densmore will speak about his work in the lobby at 6 p.m., followed by masked dancers performing to live music. Bring your own mask to wear or make one while you’re at the reception. Materials will be provided. Contact Pat Littlewood at 6-3050 or Marilee Holm at 6-4775 with questions.

Pub Night at the Orcas Hotel with Martin Lund and Gene Nery.  Stop in for some great bites from the Bistro menu, and listen to two of Orcas Island’s most talented musical forces. Starts at 6 p.m. 376-4300.

Saturday, April 3

Lions Easter Egg Hunt at Moran State Park, beginning at 10 a.m. sharp! It will take place at the Cascade Lake Picnic Area, rain or shine. Over 1,000 colored eggs will be hidden in specially marked areas for toddlers, pre-schoolers, grade schoolers and tweens. Egg hunters should bring their own baskets.

Moran Park Cleanup meet at the picnic shelter by the Fish Hatchery (there will be signs posted)  at 10 a.m. Lunch at 12:30 provided, sponsored by the Friends of Moran Park assisted by Orcas High School Key Club. Bring rakes, shovels and gloves — Park Rangers will offer direction and supervision.

Sunday, April 4

Easter Puppet Performance “The Road to Galilee” tells the Easter story in a way that both children and adults will enjoy.  Following Easter Sunday Service at 10 a.m.; meets at the Senior Center).  Children’s church and nursery are both available and there will be a free brunch following the service on Sunday. All welcome Call 376-6332 x113 or email orcasinfo@lighthouseministries.net

Easter Egg Hunt at Deer Harbor Inn for all island children ages 12 and under, beginning at 1 p.m. Sponsored by the Deer Harbor Inn and the Deer Harbor Women’s Auxiliary. Call Ann Ramsey at 376-5172