Poetry class

“Poets Teaching Poets: Words and the Imagination” will be presented by JoEllen Moldoff on four Wednesdays, Feb. 3 to 24 from 1 to 3 p.m. at the Orcas Library. Participants will read, discuss and write poetry. Each week they will sample poems from a contemporary poet. Writing prompts will be used to generate poems in a supportive group. The class is open to experienced as well as novice writers.  The class fee is $15, payable at the first class.

Wa Fed art show

Maggie Sharkey will be displaying her paintings at the Washington Federal Bank in Eastsound during the month of February.

Sharkey has spent the past two years honing her technical skills and color understanding through classical training. Her show will include oils and pastel paintings of still lives and en plein air landscapes. Most pieces will be for sale. For more information,  contact info@maggiesharkey.com, or visit her website at http://www.maggiesharkey.com.

Community meal

The next Community Dinner at Orcas Christian School is on Tuesday, Feb. 9 from 5 to 7:30 p.m.  This free, all-you-can eat meal will feature Mexican food.  On the menu is cheese enchiladas, burritos, Spanish rice, refried beans, Mexican slaw, black bean casserole, chips, salsa and cake. Everyone is invited to this free community event. The gymnasium is open for play from 5:30 to 7:30 p.m.