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Saturday, February 28, 2009 (Solar
Energy!)
Coupeville Recreation Hall, 12:00
- 2:00 pm.
Spin Your Meter Backwards with Solar
Energy. Learn how you can reduce your electric bills as well as your
carbon footprint with your own solar electric power system. This
free 2 hour workshop will cover how grid tied solar electric power systems
work, federal and state financial incentives, illustrate proven and new
technologies including thin-film (amorphous) PV and microinverters, and
demonstarate how there has never been a better time to invest in solar
power. Power Trip Energy, Corp. of Port Townsend is sponsoring this
event. Power Trip Energy is a licensed an bonded electrical and general
contracting firm that has installed over 140 solar electric power systems
on the Olympic Peninsula and surrounding areas since 2003. Location:
Coupeville Recreation Hall, 901 NW Alexander St., Coupeville, WA.
Email
Us or go here learn more http://www.powertripenergy.com
Island Angel
Chocolates presents Art in the Café.
March 7th from 5:00 pm to 7:00
pm
A rotating art show featuring local
painters and photographers sharing their creativity with
their community. This month's artist
is Susan Jensen.
Island Angel Chocolates www.islandangelchocolates.com
is holding an
artist's reception on Saturday evening,
March 7th from 5:00 pm to 7:00 pm at 1 Angel
Place, Chocolate Bar at 138 2nd
Street, Langley, in conjunction with the
Langley Art Walk, held the first
Saturday of every month from 5:00 pm to 7:00 pm,
so come visit the other Langley
galleries in the Art Walk, too!
Saturday and Sunday March 7-
8 from 10 am - 5pm
Whidbey Working Artists Present
the 6th Annual “Spring Art Studio Tour” on Beautiful Whidbey Island.
A Free Self guided Tour Featuring
38 Artists at 27 Studios. A sure cure for cabin fever and winter doldrums.
This years popular tour features
more artists and locations than previous years. There are thirty-nine artists
at twenty-seven working studio locations conveniently located from
Greenbank to Oak Harbor. Most artists will be demonstrating during
the tour and are happy to answer questions. An exhibit featuring one piece
from each artist will be available for viewing at the Coupeville Rec-Hall
in downtown Coupeville on saturday and sunday during tour hours.
A color brochure with map and artist
information is available on line at: www.WhidbeyWorkingArtists.com.
Printed brochures with map
are available before the event at most art galleries in Island, Snohomish,
and Skagit counties, or at the Coupeville Rec-Hall the days of the event.
March 6th-8th 2009
The 22st annual Penn Cove Mussel
Fest in Coupeville on Whidbey Island will kick off on Friday March 6th
and go through Saturday the 7th and Sunday the 8th. Mussel Chowder
Contest tickets will be on sale at the Coupeville Recreation Hall.
Your ticket will allow you to cruise around Coupeville and taste all the
different versions of Mussel Chowder the local restaurants have cooked
up. You'll then vote for the one you liked the best. There
will be a Mussel Shuttle to take you around to the establishments and boat
rides to the Penn Cove Mussel Farm and around the Cove. A mussel
eating contest will be held in the Rec Hall and generally a "yummy mussel
time" will be had by all. If you can't afford that costly vacation
anymore - you sure can afford to head to Whidbey for some good and tasty
fun in Coupeville!!!! The festival runs 5:30-7:30 p.m. Friday, 10:30
a.m.-9 p.m. Saturday and 10:30 a.m.-5 p.m. Sunday.
Whidbey Playhouse
Saturday, March 21, at the Coupeville
Performing Arts Center.
Whidbey Follies Returns for 20th
Anniversary Event
The Whidbey Playhouse and Concerts
on the Cove are teaming up to bring on
the laughs with a 20th anniversary
presentation of "The Whidbey Follies"
for two performances on Saturday,
March 21, at the Coupeville Performing Arts
Center. It was 20 years ago that
Concerts on the Cove staged the first Follies in
Coupeville as a fundraiser for the
construction of the Pavilion stage in
Coupeville Town Park. The
proceeds from this year's event will be shared
between the Playhouse and Concerts
on the Cove. The "Whidbey Follies" will feature a lighthearted look through
music and comical satire at some of the current (and not so current) issues
faced by
those living on or visiting Whidbey
Island. The production will include a look back through video clips...
The Whidbey Follies will be held
at 1:30 and 7:30 on Saturday, March 21.
General Admission tickets are $15
each, and will be available in Oak Harbor
at the Whidbey Playhouse, Wind &
Tide Bookstore, in Coupeville at Bayleaf
and Linds, in Freeland at Book Bay
and in Langley at Moonraker, or go
online to www.whidbeyplayhouse.com
April at Museo Gallery - Langley,
WA - Whidbey Island
Incorporating imagery of garden
motifs, still lifes, landscapes, and outdoor pieces, artists were invited
to exhibit their work in celebration of the coming of spring as Museo
presents "Promenade au Jardin".
Works in glass, metal, stone, wood, and mixed media paintings will be on
display by gallery and guest artists.
SPECIAL EVENTS throughout April:
Saturday, April 11, 2-4 pm "Trunk
Show" Cheryl Kamera will be showing new scarf & wrap designs for quick
and easy garden party attire.
Saturday, April 18, 11:30-12:30
Author/Seattle Times Columnist Valerie Easton will be answering gardening
questions and offering signed copies of her recent book, "A Pattern Garden"
http://www.valeaston.com
Saturday, April 25, 11:30 - 12:30
Dominique Emerson, owner of Custom
Landscape Solutions (www.mooseridge.net),
will be offering advice on
placing and caring for outdoor art.
Opening Reception, First Saturday, April 4 from 5-7pm Special Opening Night
Discounts.
MUSEO Gallery
215 First Street/P. O. Box 548
Langley, WA 98260
360.221.7737
http://www.museo.cc
Open 11-5, Tuesdays & Wednesdays
by appointment
An Evening with Michael Tomlinson
Date From April 24, 2010 7:00 PM
Until April 24, 2010 9:30 PM
Location Mukilteo Coffee Roasters
3228 Lake Leo Way
Langley, WA 98260
Price $20.00
Buy Tickets at:
www.brownpapertickets.com/event/99898
Info Line 360-321-5270
Website michaeltomlinson.com
Contact Gary Smith
PO Box 862
Langley, WA 98260
360-321-5270
mukjava@whidbey.com
Description
Seattle's favorite son "Michael Tomlinson" performs in the woods on
Saturday, April 24th at Mukilteo Coffee Roasters from 7pm. to 9:30pm. Michael's
had amazing success in his long career putting out such hits as "The Climb"
which was the most requested song on our beloved former radio station "KEZX"
Michael's album "Dawning of a new day" sold over 100,000 copies. He has
performed all over the world with his amazingly sweet voice and guitar
that seems to harmonize with his vocals. Part of the proceeds go to the
Whidbey animal improvement foundation on Whidbey Island.
All ages are welcome, Bring your own chair, We offer Great coffees,
fine wine, Imported beer,and non alcohol beverages.
Doors open for dinner at 6pm.
Mukilteo Coffee Roasters assumes no Liability for events. no refunds
Notes:
All ages, Bring folding chairs, Food and beverages available. This
will be an amazing evening that you won't want to miss!
May
MAY 30TH "HARBORSIDE PARADE"
IN FREELAND! We've got car clubs, marching bands, horses, and
just about everything else in this year's parade! See the parade
then visit the fabulous shops and restaurants in our seaside community!
The town is all decked out in beach attire and waiting for you! Parade
time: 11 AM to 12:30 PM. Parade route: from Newman Road
down Main Street to Myrtle. Interested in participating in the parade?
Call the Freeland Chamber of Commerce for entry form: 360-331-1980
($5 entry fee will help pay for parade prizes, nonprofits exempt).
To advertise your business on the event poster ($50), please email charlona@creativeadsolutions.net.
Join us for some island fun! Enjoy the parade, or participate in
the parade! Everyone is welcome!
please email charlona@creativeadsolutions.net.
Langley Gets Lively!
Join the Fun Every First Weekend
of the Month
FRIDAY 4 till 7 pm
Friday Night Flights – Our walk-about
wine tasting featuring fine wines from around the world, paired with delicious
hors d’ouevres and cheeses
Admission $20 per person
- must show proof of age
WHERE: The Edgecliff, Prima,
the Fishbowl and the Chef’s Pantry – call 360 221-2060 for more info.
SATURDAY 1 till 8 pm
Langley Cooks! Live
cooking demos with the pros at 1 pm - Free recipes and samples
Live Music Saturday at 4 pm Free
admission
WHERE: Chef’s Pantry 112
½ Anthes Avenue in the White Tent on the Courtyard- Donations benefit
local charities
Art Walk – Opening receptions
with the artists from 5 till 8 pm
WHERE: Museo, Karlson/Gray
Gallery, Whidbey Art Gallery
PLUS In-store Demos and Special
Offers at participating retailers
For details and more information,
contact the Chef’s Pantry 360 221-2060 or call any of the participating
restaurants or galleries. www.chefspantryonline.com/events
Saturday May 12th 2007
Penn Cove Water Festival
Coupeville, WA
11am-6pm
Coupeville Waterfront.
Free! The Penn Cove Water Festival
features annual tribal canoe races, Native arts and crafts, demonstrations,
storytelling, dance performances, artist demonstrations, authentic Native
foods, children's activities, and exhibits and displays.
www.penncovewaterfestival.com
The Nextdoor Neighbors (Live
Music)
At the Living Green
FREE SHOW
Friday May 16th
7:30 pm.
My name is Jessie Hill and my band
the Nextdoor Neighbors is an electro-folk-hop duo. We combine the
sentiment and beauty of folk music with the powerful dancibility of electronic
and hip hop music.
Saturday, May 20
WICA Theater - Billet Deux
Times: 7:30 PM
Location: WICA Theater, Langley,
WA
Phone: 360 221-8268
www.wicaonline.com
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Saturday, May 31 from 11 a.m. to
2 p.m. there will be a benefit bbq and silent auction. Proceeds go to support
Heifer International. Call Sunnie Bell for more details 509-846-3117
Sunnie Bell
VISTA Disability Navigator
pabell@esd.wa.gov
(509) 826-7558
June
Saturday,
June 2nd. 5:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m.
Whidbey Animals
Improvement Foundations (WAIF) Fourth Annual Spring Fling Auction
Greenbank
Farm.
765 Wonn Road,
Greenbank
Over 200 quality
Live and Silent Auction Items; Gourmet Dinner and Wine are included. Tickets
are $75; please call 360-678-1366 to purchase tickets.
waifdev@whidbey.net
www.waifanimals.org
Friday, Saturday, Sunday, June 2,
3, 4
WICA Theater - "The Importance of
Being Earnest"
Times: 7:30 PM (Friday & Saturday),
2PM Sunday Matinee
Location: WICA Theater, Langley,
WA
Phone: 360 221-8268
www.wicaonline.com
Friday, Saturday, Sunday, June 2,
3, 4,
Whidbey Playhouse - "Radio Gals"
Times: 8 pm (Friday & Saturday);
2:30 pm (Sunday Matinee)
Location: Whidbey Playhouse, Oak
Harbor, WA
Phone: 360-679-2237
www.whidbeyplayhouse.com
Thursday, Friday, Saturday, Sunday,
June 8, 9, 10, 11
Whidbey Playhouse - “Radio
Gals”
Times: 7:30 pm (Thursday); 8 pm
(Friday & Saturday); 2:30 pm (Sunday Matinee)
Location: Whidbey Playhouse, Oak
Harbor, WA
Phone: 360-679-2237
www.whidbeyplayhouse.com
Friday, Saturday, Sunday, June 9,
10, 11
WICA Theater - "The Importance of
Being Earnest"
Times: 7:30 PM (Friday & Saturday),
2PM (Sunday Matinee)
Location: WICA Theater, Langley,
WA
Phone: 360 221-8268
www.wicaonline.com
Saturday, June 10 - 10am-3pm
Annual Picnic & Plant Auction
Location: Meerkerk Gardens, Greenbank,
WA
Time: 10am-3pm
www.meerkerkgardens.org
Meet your gardening neighbors at
Meerkerk's annual picnic, volunteer recognition and plant auction. Bring
a dish to share and a plant for the auction.
Thursday, Friday, Saturday, Sunday,
June 15, 16, 17, 18
Whidbey Playhouse - “Radio
Gals”
Times: 7:30 pm (Thursday); 8 pm
(Friday & Saturday); 2:30 pm (Sunday Matinee)
Location: Whidbey Playhouse, Oak
Harbor, WA
Phone: 360-679-2237
www.whidbeyplayhouse.com
Friday, Saturday, June 16 and 17
WICA Theater - "The Importance of
Being Earnest"
Times: 7:30 PM (Friday & Saturday)
Location: WICA Theater, Langley,
WA
Phone: 360 221-8268
www.wicaonline.com
Thursday, Friday, Saturday, June
22, 23, 24
Whidbey Playhouse - “Radio
Gals”
Times: 7:30 pm (Thursday); 8 pm
(Friday & Saturday); 2:30 pm (Sunday Matinee)
Location: Whidbey Playhouse, Oak
Harbor, WA
Phone: 360-679-2237
www.whidbeyplayhouse.com
Friday, Saturday, June 24 and 25
WICA Theater - Dancical
Times: 2PM and 8PM (Friday &
Saturday)
Location: WICA Theatre, Langley,
WA
Phone: 360 221-8268
www.wicaonline.com
June 30th, Saturday, 10am
– 2pm
Methodist Church’s annual “Strawberry
Social”
Welcome summer at the Coupeville
United Methodist Church’s annual “Strawberry Social”. Enjoy a delicious
Strawberry Waffle, Sundae or Shortcake featuring strawberries from local
Bell’s Farm. Saturday, June 30th, 10am – 2pm, 608 N. Main St. All
proceeds benefit our missionaries in the Democratic Republic of the Congo.
Cost: $5.00 for whole order includes beverage. Take out and half orders
also available.
678-2029
632-0667
CLICK
HERE for lot's of great activities for children and adults. Presented
by South Whidbey Parks & Recreation District
P.O. Box 136,
5495 Maxwelton Road, Langley, Washington 98260
swparks@whidbey.com
360-221-5484
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July
Notte di
Vino
Date: Friday,
July 02, 2010
Time:
7:00 PM - 9:00 PM
Join us for
a spectacular evening at Whidbey Island Winery, featuring the release of
our '09 Estate Grown Siegerrebe and live music from local artist Matt Schmiesing.
Bring a friend, pack an evening picnic, and enjoy the intimate setting
of our winery & vineyard!
Event Website:
www.whidbeyislandwinery.com/nightofwine
Ticket Sales:
http://www.brownpapertickets.com/event/117057
Contact:
Whidbey Island
Winery
5237 Langley
Road
Langley, WA
98260
winery@whidbey.com
P (360) 221-
2040
www.whidbeyislandwinery.com
July 3rd,
Freeland Park
CELEBRATE
AMERICA 2007! 13th annual freedom celebration; Free & family-friendly!
July 3rd, Freeland Park, south end of Whidbey Island (Mukilteo-Clinton
ferry). Oreo Stacking Contest for kids; juggling & comedy show
by Brothers From Different Mothers. Inflatables & Big Toys open
at 2:00, food booths at 4:00, children's programs & entertainment at
6:00. Spectacular professional fireworks show over Holmes Harbor
at dark. Bring your lawn chairs and blankets! Free transit
shuttle starting at 5:00 p.m. from Washington Mutual Bank by Payless Foods
and from Trinity Lutheran Church Park ‘n Ride lot.
360.221.1656,
www.swag-online.org
The 6th Annual
Spirit of the Northwest Art Show
A benefit for the Whidbey General
Hospital Foundation
Sat & Sun July 11th and 12th
Sat 10 - 5pm
Sun 11- 4pm
At the Coupeville Rec-Hall in downtown
Coupeville.
Remembering Don Enright Artist Extraordinaire
One time only, this must see art
show will be a commemorative celebration of the art of Don Enright.The
show will feature a special selection of remaining paintings from Don’s
estate as well as a large selection of art from a select group of Whidbey
Islands finest living artists . Don was an extremely talented and nationally
collected wildlife artist who choose Whidbey Island for his home.
He was also one of the founding artists who helped organize the Spirit
of the Northwest Art Show. Those who knew Don are very fortunate for he
was truly a kind and caring person.(Don Enright 1925-2008)
Other artists featured in this special
show are Randy Emmons a water colorist of some renown. Randy’s images of
Whidbey are a delightful take on Whidbey scenes and life style. Randy is
the chosen artist for the Coupeville Arts Festival Poster of 2009. Joining
the show for the first time is Whidbey painter Patty Picco, her encaustic
mixed media pieces are refreshingly new and clearly reflect her mastery
of a difficult medium. Rounding out the show is Gerry Roberts an internationally
collected and frequently published Whidbey artist who will be showing many
of his new left handed paintings along with his normally right hand painted
pieces. Artist demonstrations will be ongoing during the show.
Little Tykes July 10 - 14
Moms- take a morning off and let
us entertain your kids. This is a special
camp exclusively for kids ages 3
to 5. All crafts, games and songs will be
geared towards the younger crowd
for an entertaining morning.
9:30am-12:30pm Ages 3-5 $45
South Whidbey
Parks & Recreation District
Dream Big
July 10 - 14
Do you have a passion for entertaining?
If so, this camp is for you! Join
the camp staff in a talent show,
express your creative side with daily
crafts and have fun with group games.
9am- 3pm Ages 6 -12 $90
South Whidbey
Parks & Recreation District
Sunday through Friday, July 15-21
Whidbey Island Race Week
Presented by Northwest Marine Productions,
Inc.
Phone: 206 286-1004
raceweek@sailnorthwest.com
www.whidbey.com/raceweek
Don't miss the 24th Whidbey Island
Race Week, the Original Northwest Adult Summer Camp. Open to ALL PHRF and
one design keelboats, The regatta offers five days of the most competitive
racing in the Northwest, as well as great parties, rock and roll, volley
ball, golf and the world famous REGGAE NIGHT!
Presented by Northwest Marine Productions,
Inc.
Phone: 206 286-1004
raceweek@sailnorthwest.com
10th Annual Freeland Open Golf
Classic and Silent Auction
The Freeland Chamber of Commerce
will hold its 10th Annual Freeland Open Golf Classic and Silent Auction
on Sunday July 27th at Useless Bay Golf & Country Club. More that just
a relaxing golf escape, the Freeland Open and Silent Auction is the Chamber’s
primary fund raising event. The money raised plays a crucial part
of the Freeland chamber’s mission to improve the climate for business as
well as the quality of life in the community. Useless Bay Golf &
Country Club will be the site for this year’s event, check in will be at
12:00 pm with MacGregor’s Famous Polish Dog Barbeque starting at 12:30
pm the Scramble Format Shotgun start will be at 2:00 pm with Dinner following
the Event at 6:30 pm.
The Silent Auction offering fantastic
opportunities will be ongoing throughout the event. Please contact
The Freeland chamber of Commerce and Visitor Information Center for registration
forms and additional information.
You can reach them at (360) 331-1980
email freeland@whidbey.com
or visit their website at www.freeland-wa.org
Freeland Chamber of Commerce
1640 Main Street - PO Box 361
Freeland, WA 98249
Games Galore July 17 - 21
Did we hear a request for more games?
Well then this week is designed just
for you. How many games can
you fit into five days? You just have to
sign-up to find out!
9am- 3pm Ages 6-12 $90
South Whidbey
Parks & Recreation District
Fun in the Sand July 24 - 28
Come and discover the beautiful
beaches of South Whidbey. We'll meet at
different beaches, play games in
the sun, explore the beach's wildlife and
have a great time playing in the
water. Special events this week include
sand castle building contests and
a week ending BBQ.
9am- 3pm Ages 6-12 $90
South Whidbey
Parks & Recreation District
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WAA Annual Art Show & Sale,
July 18-23, 10am - 6pm, daily
Location: Coupeville Recreation
Center
Featuring original artwork by local
artists
Artist Reception, July 21, 4pm-7pm.
Open to the public. Refreshments served
Free admission, daily drawing
August
August 4,
2007
Meerkerk Medley
Dinner and Auction
Phone 360.678.1912
Website: meerkerkgardens.org
An Afternoon
in Provence
August 5,
2007
1:00-4:30
pm
$25
To reserve
tickets call 360-678-0919 or visit www.lavenderwind.com/event
Join Lavender
Wind Farm and WSU Extension to celebrate our agricultural heritage with
French flair. It’s an event to benefit the new Agriculture Sustain
ability & Land Stewardship Program*.
Enjoy the farm,
eat and drink, and practice French if you speak. Play Boules, walk the
labrinyth, or talk it up with other fans of Provence. Savor French and
Northwest culinary delights and lavender fusions like lemonade, biscotti,
and even ice cream.
C’est magnifique!
* The Agriculture
Sustainability & Land Stewardship Program is focused on preserving
the rural character of Island County through sustainable agriculture and
land stewardship education and outreach.
Thursday, Friday, Saturday, Sunday,
August 3, 4, 5, 6
Whidbey Playhouse Youth Production-
"Aladdin"
Times: 7:30 pm (Thursday, Friday
& Saturday); 2:30 pm (Saturday & Sunday Matinee)
Location: Whidbey Playhouse, Oak
Harbor, WA
Phone: 360-679-2237
www.whidbeyplayhouse.com
August 5,
2007
Concert in
the Park - Greta Matassa & Quartet
August 10,
2007
Festival Art
Preview & Wine tasting
7:00 PM –
10:00 PM
The Wine Reception
is held in the Art Gallery at the Coupeville Recreation Hall. Guests
may choose from a selection of wines provided by Bayleaf Deli located in
Coupeville and Oak Harbor. Tickets for the wine reception are $12.00
in advance and $15.00 at the door the evening of the reception.
Ticket price
includes a commemorative wine glass.
For more info.
CLICK
HERE
Saturday, August 8, 2009 Highland
Games 9am – 5pm
Whidbey Island Highland Games at
Greenbank Farm offers all the excitement and pageantry one looks forward
to at a Highland Game, with the charm of a small Scottish Fair. Clan
tents fill the field at Greenbank with color, beautiful highland
dancers inspire and athletes amaze as they toss our own “Whidbey Rock”
as well as the caber and other athletic events. The air is filled
with bagpipe and the music of Celtic entertainers. Visit the retail
and food vendors and living history demonstrations throughout the day.
Come experience “A bit of Highlands on the Island ” Saturday August 8,
2009 9am to 5 pm . General admission $8 for adults $6 for children
5-12, Seniors and Military with ID $6 E-mail us at whidbeygames@yahoo.com
or go to our website for more info at www.wihg.org
August 11,
2007 8:00 pm
Barn Dance with Dillinger's Clambake
Dillinger's Clambake. Our annual
Barn Dance at the historic Crockett Farm featuring
the dance band Dillinger's Clambake,
here for the 7th? time.
Tickets TBA
For more info.
CLICK
HERE
August 11,12
2007
Arts &
Craft Festival
The Coupeville
Arts and Crafts Festival is one of Washington States oldest, continuously
run festivals. The Festival is renowned for its primary focus on quality
arts and crafts, handmade by artisans from the Pacific Northwest and beyond.
The historic town of Coupeville is located on Penn Cove, Central Whidbey
Island, WA. Shoppers, vendors and visitors will all be charmed by
the waterfront views.
For more info.
CLICK
HERE
August
16 - 19 2007
Island County Country Fair
The purpose of our Fair is education.
Quality exhibits from the farm, including all types of livestock and crops,
horticulture and floriculture, are on display. From the home, all types
of handwork are represented: clothing, needlework, art exhibits, baking,
canning and fiber arts. The Island County Fair also provides entertainment
and a place for all of us to gather with family and friends to celebrate
the fruits of our labors and enjoy that which is so special about Island
County.
For much more info.
CLICK www.islandcountyfair.com
August 19
Uptown
Lowdown Jazz Band, Concert in the Park
Uptown Lowdown Jazz Band, from Seattle:
This band specializes in good upbeat Dixieland jazz and ragtime, serving
clients and jazz fans since 1971. A full 7 piece band playing all the standard
and obscure jazz from the 1920's to the great swing & dance from the
1930's & 40's - all with style and tastes. Tickets $7. Location: The
Pavilion in Coupeville Town Park
For more info.
CLICK
HERE
Soaking Wet August 7 - 11
Back by popular demand-a week devoted
to water! Bring your towel, because
after a week of crafts, water-oriented
games and running through the
sprinklers you will leave camp SOAKING
WET!
9am- 3pm Ages 6-12 $90
South Whidbey
Parks & Recreation District
Thursday, Friday, Saturday, August
10, 11, 12
Whidbey Playhouse Youth Production-
"Aladdin"
Times: 7:30 pm (Thursday, Friday
& Saturday)
Location: Whidbey Playhouse, Oak
Harbor, WA
Phone: 360-679-2237
www.whidbeyplayhouse.com
August 26,
2007
Concert in
the Park - Deadwood Revival
Described
as "pure, honest, passionate, and refreshing" Deadwood Revival's performances
sound much fuller than one would expect from a duo and include foot-stomping
hoe-downs... imaginative, cleverly arranged covers... and original tunes
that embody their impeccable vocal blend and old-time simplicity wedded
to their undeniable influences nurtured by 20th century American radio.
Tickets are
$7 per person (non-member)/$5 per person (member) at the gate unless you
are a season pass holder.
More Info.
CLICK
HERE
Wacky Water Week August 14 - 18
We are ending summer with a splash
once again! All games and activities
this week are for the water fans
out there. This week will end with a very
special water twist and an ice cream
social to celebrate the end to a great
summer!
9am- 3pm Ages 6-12 $90
South Whidbey
Parks & Recreation District
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September
1, 2007 Art & Antique Walk, 5:00 - 9 PM
Visit the
eight great galleries and half-dozen antique shops of Coupeville on a Saturday
evening once per calendar quarter. Meet the artists, partake of refreshments,
enjoy the clean evening breeze off Penn Cove. FREE, located on FRONT STREET
in Coupeville.
More info.
CLICK
HERE
September
22, 2007 Tour de Whidbey
Registration
is open for the 6th annual Tour de Whidbey bicycle ride to raise funds
for the Whidbey General Hospital Foundation. This event is one of the Foundation's
major fundraisers, with support from the Auxiliary of Whidbey General Hospital.
More Info.
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HERE
September
22 - 23 2007 Whidbey Kite Festival
Central Whidbey
welcomes the Whidbey Island Kite Festival to the Camp Casey Conference
Center, just south of Coupeville. Set against the majestic backdrop of
the Olympic Mountains and Puget Sound, the kite festival features impressive
ground and air displays of color and imagination. Activities include kids'
kite making, beginning sport kite lessons, and sport kite demonstrations.
The highlight
of the weekend is the Whidbey Island Sport Kite Championships, one of the
premier sport kite competitions in the Pacific Northwest. Individual, pairs,
and team events are included. Competition takes place both Saturday and
Sunday. The Whidbey Island Sport Kite Championships is an AKA-sanctioned
More Info.
CLICK
HERE
September
9th annual
Tour de Whidbey
Date: Saturday,
September 25th, 2010
Location:
Whidbey Island, WA
Bike at your
own pace on a 10, 28, 40, 50, 60 or 100 mile ride through stunning scenery
and varied terrain on Whidbey Island . Scrumptious pancake breakfast,well-supported
break stations and a delicious post ride Chili Feed. A fundraiser for Whidbey
General Hospital Foundation.
Event Website
for more information and a downloadable registration form:
www.whidbeygen.org/whidbeygeneralhospitalfoundation/tourdewhidbey
To register
online go to: www.active.com/cycling/greenbank-wa/tour-de-whidbey-2010
Contact E-Mail:
tourwhidbey@whidbeygen.org
Event Telephone:
360-678-7656 360-678-7656 x4020
Start and
End Date: September 25, 2010
Times: 7 am
to 5 pm
www.whidbeygen.org/whidbeygeneralhospitalfoundation/tourdewhidbey
PO Box 641
Coupeville,
WA 98239
WHIDBEY ISLAND OPEN STUDIO TOUR
September 27 and 28, 2008
Whidbey Island
PO Box 1051
Freeland, WA 98249
360-221-4121
www.whidbeyopenstudiotour.org
Contact: Susan Jensen 360-730-1639
sujensen@whidbey.com
PLEASE MARK YOUR CALENDARS!
WHIDBEY ISLAND OPEN STUDIO TOUR
September 27 and 28, 2008
(Whidbey Island, Washington) - Over
75 artists will be participating in the 12th Annual Whidbey Island Open
Studio Tour September 27 and 28, 2008, from 10AM-5PM. Painters, sculptors,
photographers, potters, glass blowers, woodworkers, jewelers, and weavers
will open their studios to give the public a unique opportunity to glimpse
their creative worlds while demonstrating and explaining the creative process
and selling their artwork during the two days of the tour.
Experience art at the source!
A unique feature of this year's
tour is an expanded tour ticket in the form of a 15-month full color wall
calendar and tour guidebook. This beautifully designed publication features
artwork by each tour artist along with resources such as suggested tour
routes and local information. Businesses such as restaurants, shops and
lodgings that will help visitors enjoy their island visit will be listed,
described and located on the full-sized map.
To further assist in planning your
itinerary, an exhibit of each artist's work will be on display in the Coupeville
Crockett Barn and at the Bayview Cash Store the week prior to the tour.
Artists' receptions are also planned at the exhibits on Friday, September
19 in Coupeville, and Saturday, September 20 in Bayview.
Ticket /Calendar/Guidebooks, available
this August, will be priced at $20. Each ticket will admit up to two adults.
Please visit www.whidbeyopenstudiotour.org/tickets.html for an up-to-date
listing of ticket venues, or to purchase online using PayPal.
October
October 1 - 13 2007 Harvest Festival
Scarecrow Corridor begins
October 13 2007 Final Farmers Market
CLICK
HERE for more info.
Saturday, October 14 - 9am-4pm
Autumn Rhododendron Sale
Time: 9AM - 4PM
Location: Meerkerk Gardens, Greenbank,
WA
www.meerkerkgardens.org
"Beautify Your World"! Meerkerk
Gardens Autumn Rhodie Sale, the perfect time to plant your garden! Choose
from a fantastic selection of mature budded rhodies from our Hybrid Test
Garden and the Meerkerk Nursery. Plants range from starter sizes to instant
landscape specimens
Fall Carnival
Saturday, October 27, 5:00pm-8:00pm
Coupeville Elementary School,
Coupeville
Put on those costumes (no scary
ones, please) and join the fun at the
free PTA Fall Carnival! A
family fun event with games, prizes, a
magician, face painting and more!
K'paws Ice Cream and Pizza Factory
pizza will be available for purchase
too. Donations to the local food
bank are also being collected.
Buy tickets for one of six great raffle
baskets. We've got the whole
family covered starting with The "Mom
Basket" which includes Seaside Spa
tanning and manicure, goodies from
Miriam's, a novel from The Kingfisher
and more, a "Young Adult Basket"
with go-kart and movie passes from
The Blue Fox Drive-In, the newest
Harry Potter book and more, the
"Man Basket"--which includes gift
certificates from The BBQ Joint,
Whidbey Beer Works and from Coupeville
Auto Repair a free oil change &
a free six-cylinder tune-up worth $160!
The "Date Night Basket" includes
gift certificates from The Cove
Restaurant, Toby's, movie passes,
a Bayleaf cheese plate and more. The
"Family Basket" has passes to the
Island County Historical Museum, movie
and go-kart passes, and pizzas from
Coupeville Coffee House. Finally,
the "Kid's Basket' includes books
from The Kingfisher and Friends of the
Coupeville Library, Miriam's cookies
and caramels, and a gift
certificate from The Honeybear.
Proceeds from ticket sales will support
PTA educational programs at the
Elementary School, including earthquake
kits for each enrolled child,
field trips and more.
Entry is free! Game and raffle
tickets will be available through
pre-orders and at the night of the
event. Game tickets are 25 cents
each. Raffle tickets, $1.
Come join the fun!
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November
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December
December 2-3: Christmas in Coupeville
The traditional "greening" of town
recalls holiday decoration of the pioneers. A real small-town parade features
Frosty the Snowman, fire engines, tractors, kids in lights, and marching
cows. 4:00. MAIN AND FRONT STREETS
Festival of Trees Gala and Auction
tickets are on sale
A Whidbey Island holiday tradition
returns to South Whidbey for the fifth year, as Big Brothers Big Sisters
of Island County presents its annual Festival of Trees Gala and Auction.
This year’s festival will be held
Dec. 5, starting at 5:30 p.m. at the
Useless Bay Golf & Country Club
in Freeland. Tickets are $85 per person.
This entertaining formal event,
featuring uniquely decorated trees and
wreaths for auction, benefits children
in the community allowing them to
be matched in one-to-one relationships
with positive role-models through
the nonprofit organization. Nationally,
Big Brothers Big Sisters has been the leader in one-to-one
mentoring for more than 100 years.~
On Whidbey Island, the organization
has more than 11 years with proven
success in creating positive
friendships that benefit children,
volunteers, families, schools and our
entire community.
For years, dedicated tree decorators
have created unique styles, which
have continued to bring joy to the
buyers for years to come. The Festivals
of Trees is a community celebration
designed to brighten the holiday
season while brightening the futures
of children, organizers said. All
funds go directly to children’s
services.
To reserve your tickets now, contact
Big Brother Big Sisters of Island
County at 360-279-0644 or email
bbbs@whidbey.net.
Other Festival of Tree events include
the public tree and wreath viewing
from 1 to 3 p.m. on Dec. 5 at the
Useless Bay Golf & Country Club in
Freeland.
Michaela Marx Wheatley
South Whidbey Site Director
Big Brothers Big Sisters of Island
County
Phone: 360-221-6808 ext. 5417
Fax: 360-221-5797
E-mail: mwheatley@sw.wednet.edu
To learn more about Big Brothers
Big Sisters, please visit
www.bbbsislandcounty.org.
Holiday Home Tour
Visit six homes and a church. Hear
holiday carolers. Enjoy refreshments. Hosts at each location provide information
on historical and modern structures. 678-3310, 10-4. Start at the Island
County Historical Society Museum, FRONT AND ALEXANDER
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South Whidbey
Tilth Farmers Market
Saturday 10-2 on May 24, 31, June
7, 14, 21, 28, July 5, 12, 19, 28, Aug. 2, 9, 16, 23, 30, Sept. 6, 12,
20, 27, Oct. 4, 11, 18, 25
We have organic produce, nursery
items, crafts, and hot food/deli for takeout. Located on Thompson Rd. and
Highway #525 we have a park like grassy setting and live music every week.
Great place for families. Dogs welcome. We also have a Wed. evening market
from 4-6pm on June 18, 25, July 2, 9, 16, 23, 30, Aug. 6, 13, 20, 27
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