Orcas Island Writers Festival continues with events through the weekend . Registration at the Outlook Inn in Eastsound, call 317-4383 or go to www.orcasislandwritersfestival.com
Friday, Sept. 18
County Planning Commission meeting at the Orcas Grange, beginning at 10 a.m. to for public hearing and deliberations on the Hay Open Open Space application, and on the proposed Country Corner LAMIRD Plan and Rezone of Parcels within the LAMIRD Study Area to Less than Urban Density. Call 378-2354 or 378-2116.
Talking About Hurston with Al Young 2005 California Poet Laureate Al Young discusses Zora Neale Hurston’s Their Eyes Were Watching God at the Emmanuel Parish Hall on Friday, September 18 from 2 to 4 p.m. Free and Open to the Public, sponsored by the Orcas Island Writers Festival.
Sharon Abreu sings Billie Holiday at the Ecotopian Restaurant, beginning at 6 p.m.
Saturday, Sept. 19
Skate repair 1 to 4 p.m. in the old gym, in preparation for the PTSA Friday night roller-skating season. Please bring socket wrenches.
Al Young and Martin Lund: A Night of Poetry and Jazz at the Orcas Centers Main Stage on Saturday, Sept. 19 at 7:30 p.m. The evening will begin with visiting author Ellen Lesser reading from Their Eyes Were Watching God. Free and open to all. Sponsored by the Orcas Island Writers Festival.
Sunday, Sept. 20
“Changes in Journalism” Talk by Bullwings Editor Margie Doyle, part of the Orcas Island Writers Festival, 1:45 p.m. at the Odd Fellows Hall.
Community Mindfulness Forum at the Odd Fellows Hall. Potluck dinner starts at 4. Music with Martin Lund and Yoga/Movement with Terra Dally. Michael Mele facilitates the forum discussion. 376-1547.
Writers Festival concludes with a Dinner with the Authors, prepared by island chef Bill Patterson, from 5:30 to 9, for $28. Carolyn Cruso and Dustin Fox will provide entertainment. Call 317-4383 or go to www.orcasisalndwritersfestival.com
10th anniversary of Orcas Christian School Auction at the Discovery House at Rosario. Tickets, which will be available at the door, are $25 and will benefit the OCS scholarship fund. 5 to 7:30 p.m. Call 376-7400 for information and tickets.
