< Sunday, December 6th 2009 >

Camano Island Coffee Roasters' 8th Annual Holiday Gift Shop features over 40 local artists and artisans. Tour the roasting facility during the month of Nov. Free lattes will be offered as well. Tour days are Mon. and Wed.

Admire the bold, vital, colorful acrylic paintings of Bush Point based artist Marshall Tripp. Mr. Tripp has sold paintings all over the U.S. and the world.

Holiday gift gallery at the Pacific NorthWest Art School

The three day event opens Friday evening with work from over 30 Whidbey Island artisans, representing diverse media, including ceramic tableware, shibori scarves, hand-woven wraps and table runners, bows and arrows for children and adults, hand-bound books, Native American instruments, body care products, fine jewelry, wind chimes, wreaths, paintings and prints, note cards, hand-blown glass, garden art, ornaments and books by award-winning local authors. Pause to get a cup of coffee and a cookie or savory treat, and take home your pre-holiday baked delights.

Colin Lambert's sculptures range from large public works to intimate pieces for more personal settings. It is these personal pieces that will be featured at the gallery. Colin's classical simplicity and touching humanity results in memorable and meaningful sculptures you are sure to enjoy viewing.

Maren Metcalf works in 14kt. gold, brass and Argentium silver. Metcalf decorated her original pieces with fine semi-precious stones and artist-made lamp-worked beads in juicy colors.

"Small things," a group show featuring small, affordable works of art by some of the Northwest's best artists, including Georgia Gerber, Jeff Day, Sharon Spencer, Pete Jordan, Anne Belov and Francy Blumhagen.

Three more weekends of Greenbank Farm's Holiday Market continue into December so you can complete your gift shopping in time for your festivities. New vendors each weekend join in with returning vendors to bring a wide variety of art, photography, handmade crafts and gourmet foods to fill the barn, loft and annex! You never know when we may get a visit from Santa! Hours are from 10am - 5pm. Local musicians provide music throughout the market dates. Meet with friends to catch the holiday spirit inside Greenbank's historic barn or and bring the kids to meet Santa!!

An arts and crafts fair

Tour the holly farm, purchase a Christmas tree, wreath and fresh centerpiece. Enjoy free refreshments, listen to the Victorian Carolers and browse the nature-inspired gift shop. FREE

Surface design encompasses the coloring, patterning and structuring of fiber and fabric. Included in the show will be wall art, art quilts, sculpture and wearables.

Discover how Tony reveals the extraordinary nature of landscapes in his realistic acrylic works. Brining a painterly sophistication to common images of boats, barns and backroads, the artist hopes viewers find a different way of looking at the familiar.

Indoor/outdoor flea market featuring vendors that sell, swap and trade.

Complete with a float contest, this holiday favorite is in its second year. Beginning at 6th Street and Cascade Avenue, the parade winds its way down Second Street, along Anthes Avenue and then back up First Street.

Langley Cooks: Risotto 101 cooking demonstration from 1-3 p.m.

Celebrated chef and Chef's Pantry owner Donna Leahy teaches the techniques to create perfect Risotto. Chef's Pantry is located at 112 1/2 Anthes Ave. Free samples offered.

Holiday Arts Walk from 5-8 p.m.

Fine art galleries, bedecked for the holidays, will debut exhibits showcasing regional artists. Featured artists will be there to meet with gallery goers.

Shop local at the Fire Hall Market from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m.

The Bayview Farmers Market transformed the old fire hall on Second Street into a festive winter market complete with winter produce, baked goods, hot foods and sauces, holiday floral decorations and wreaths, lavender creations, eggs, jams and jellies, seasoned sugars and salts, soaps and lotions, handmade chocolates and a wide variety of quality handcrafted items ranging from blown glass to rakku pottery. The market is open Saturdays, Dec. 6-20 from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m.

The Whidbey Island Center for the Arts Conservatory Choir and the Saratoga Chamber Orchestra share the stage and celebrate the season in an evening of holiday classics.

individual tickets
adult $20
senior/military $16
youth $12

Add to your holiday spirit with a tour of 10 decorated lodgings complete with a favorite recipe to sample, a commemorative recipe book of all 10 recipes, and beverages.

Tickets are $20 per person and available Nov. 15 at the Langley Chamber of Commerce.

A popular annual holiday pet photography fundraiser event to benefit WAIF (Whidbey Animal Improvement Foundation), with Ken White providing professional photography. Family members and group gatherings are encouraged to participate, too. Reservations are strongly recommended due to the popularity of this one day event, also for your pet's comfort.

A festive afternoon with Santa! Free photos, bring your camera or a digital photo you can download will be taken. A great family holiday picture opportunity. Other activities include a bonfire, fire engine rides, coffee and holiday crafts. All free activities.

All the charm, wisdom and joy of the E.B. White original adapted by Joseph Robinette and directed by Martha Murphy. Join us for this lovely tale of friendship, tolerance and loyalty.

Tickets are $12 for adults and $8 for students and seniors. Family show on 12/6 all seats are $7.

A great chance to see many of our fabulous and assorted lodgings. They are beautifully decorated for the holidays and have delicious treats for you to sample. Sunday, Dec. 6, 12-5. Contact the Langley Chamber of Commerce to order tickets or get more information. Call 360-221-6765 or email . Presented by Langley Chamber of Commerce