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Coupeville Arts Center Volunteer Appreciation Dinner, October 9, 2008, 6:00 -8:30 pm, Coupeville Arts Center Randy Emmons "All children are artists. The problem is how to remain an artist once he grows up." Picasso Coupeville Arts Center 15 NW Birch St Coupeville WA 98239 (360) 678-3396

In addition to many wonderful booths with local produce and products the Greenbank Farmers Market will enjoy a workshop offered by Kevin Pardue.
Beginners can learn to make hypertufa pots. Anyone can learn how to make affordable pots with their own hands using a concrete product that imitates the tuffa stone from Europe.

Workshop including all materials is $20 for adults and $10 for children

Of course there is no charge to visit the Sunday Market-located inside the Greenbank Barn and open every Sunday throughout October

A panoramic slide show by Don Baldwin, noted impersonator of environmentalist John Muir, will be presented in three Whidbey Island venues. John Muir is recognized as one of America's most significant and influential environmentalists. Founder of the Sierra Club, Muir challenged the nation to love, enjoy, and preserve its natural treasures. Don Baldwin, a retired clergyman, was appointed to serve as Resident Minister in Yosemite National Park. His love of nature and his skills as a photographer led him to develop an entertaining and compelling presentation of Yosemite and the Sierras, while taking on the persona of Muir.

Spectacular scenery comes alive on a twenty-seven foot wide triple screen, using six projectors and stereo music to dramatize the inspiring message of environmental stewardship.

"An Evening with John Muir" will raise funds to support Saratoga Community Housing, a nonprofit community land trust affordable housing project formed one year ago. Working with Habitat for Humanity, three families have moved into new homes and a fourth will be renovated and ready for occupancy in the next 60 days.

All programs start at 7:00 pm and last 90 minutes. Families are encouraged to attend. Donations of $10 for adults and $15 for families are encouraged

Dates:
Thursday,
October 16, 2008

This will be no ordinary party! Gourmet Balkan cuisine will pamper your palate, and World Class Eastern European band Balkanorama will set your toes tapping with their lively tunes. The Hungarian inspired dance troupe Bokréta will delight you with twirls, spins and Hungarian whoops.

The event is produced by the Northwest Language Academy (NWLA) a Whidbey based Center for World Language and Cultural Exchange. The Northwest Language Academy, a not-for-profit organization, provides conversation-based language instruction, cultural literacy, and unique travel opportunities to adults and children on Whidbey Island and around Puget Sound as a way to promote individual growth and global understanding. For more information www.nwlanguageacademy.com

Seating is limited and attendance to the gala fundraising event is a by reservation only.

Please reserve online at:

http://nwlanguageacademy.com/gala_event_2008.html

or call NWLA You can also mail in your reservation to:

NW Language Academy

P.O. Box 1587

Langley WA 98260

Halloween Bash - Dance to Swing and Zydeco Music

Costume or not, join us for a rockin' out party featuring Ken Pickard and the Zydeco Explosion. These guys are an ultimate dance band for Swing, Zydeco, Walz and more.

Pre-dance workshop is $5, Zydeco Two-step variations with Walter, Janice and the girls

Dance cost is $10 per person at the door

Crockett Barn is located on Crockett Farm Rd. East on Ft. Casey Rd. (3/4 mile north of Keystone Ferry) Look for the bigt red square barn.

For more information on Coupeville - Ebeys Preserve

For More Information Contact:
HYPERLINK ""walterdill@whidbey.com
HYPERLINK "www.EveryoneCanDance.com

Time:
7;30-8:30 pre dance workshop - Dance 8:30-11pm

Dates:
Saturday,
October 25, 2008

Coupeville Lodging Open House

Coupeville area Bed & Breakfasts open their doors for visitors to see what they have to offer. Tour includes approximately a dozen B&Bs and a snack is provided at each one, as well as drawings for a variety of prizes.

12 prizes, ranging from free overniht stays to local artwork to a tea party for 10 - all to be awarded on Nov. 2nd. Bring a bag of canned or nonperishable groceries and recieve a chance to enter the prize drawing a second time. Participants need not be present to win.

'Passports' for the tour are available from the Anchorage Inn and Blue Goose Inn, both on Main St. in Coupeville. Also at bayleaf, corner of Alexander and Coveland in Coupeville

The 'Passport' is your ticket to any or all the lodgings and includes directions, it also includes discount coupons from area businesses.

Passports are available from now through Nov. 1 & 2 for $10 each

Proceeeds from the open houses benefit the Island County Museum and Coupeville's Gifts from the Heart Food Bank.

Participating lodgings Sat. Nov. 1: Blue Goose Inn; The Bluff on Whidbey (Oak Harbor); The Captain Whidbey Inn; Compass Rose B&B; Coupede Villa B&B; The Coupeville Inn; and Spinnaker Tea Garden
Participating lodgings Sun. Nov 2: Anchorage Inn/Callista Cottage; Blue Goose Inn;The Coupeville Inn; The Captain Whidbey Inn; Coupe de Villa B&B; Garden Isle Guest Cottages; The Jenn Farm; Lovejoy Inn; and Spinnaker Tea Garden.

Coupeville area Bed & Breakfasts open their doors for visitors to see what they have to offer. Tour includes approximately a dozen B&Bs and a snack is provided at each one, as well as drawings for a variety of prizes.

The Whidbey Weavers Guild - a community of fiber artists- offers their annual show and sale at Greenbank Farm

Do your gift buying at this one of a kind sale! Treat yourself to the pleasure of strolling through the barn and enjoying the colors and textures.

Natural lFibers Naturally. Alpaca, bamboo, camel, cotton, dog, hemp, linen, llama, silk, wool, handwoven, handspun, hand dyed, hand felted, hand braided, hant planted, hand fused, hand knit.

Fiber artists include Vissak, Willistatter, Burke, Ferrier, Wolfe, Tottenham, Petersons, Tyson and Wade

Fiber show/sale is open to 6 on Friday - Whidbey Pies offers dinner by reservation right next door, call 360-678-3474

Also, many Freeland businesses will participate in the activities, including the Paint Escape, which will offer a “Late Night Paint Night,” China City, which will create special peppermint patties and hot buttered rum drinks, Coastal Community Bank, which will give away apples and cookies, and the Beach Cabin, which will offer a “Taste of Freeland” special. Other Freeland businesses are staying open late for shoppers as well.

Gather around the sculpture tree and sing carols before Santa arrives with his merry band of alpacas.

Following the Lighting of Langley, you're invited to a free dinner thanks to wonderful donors. Live entertainment rounds out the night.

Enjoy Langley's second annual Christmas Parade on Cascade and Anthes avenues, and First and Second Streets. Classic cars, old tractors and bagpipers make this parade complete.

Children of all ages will enjoy Aha! Puppet Theater's production of "The Adventures of Tootsie and Toeby." There will be four 15-minutes shows at the Holiday Market on Anthes Avenue.

Fine art galleries, bedecked for the holidays, will debut exhibits showcasing regional artists. Featured artists will be there to meet with gallery goers from 5:30 to 8 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.

B & B Tour and Tastes runs through Sunday, December 7th, 2008
Have a relaxing afternoon (12-5) seeing their facilities and meeting the innkeepers. Add to this some tasty refreshments and warming drinks to have you in the holiday spirit!

Whidbey Island and Camano Islands are open and beautiful and the snow is gone! New Years' Weekend on Whidbey 12/31/08 to 1/4/09

For things to do New Year's week, click on the calendar or "Things to do" on any page. Nature surprised all of us with a beautiful snowy gift, which caused many of us to cancel holiday plans. There is no better cure for a case of CABIN FEVER than a visit to Whidbey, for a day or the long weekend! This website will give you lots of ideas & suggestions of where to go, where to stay, to shop, to eat, to hike, to be entertained, walk the beaches of Whidbey, or just sit by the fire and read. Something for everyone, invite a friend, bring your kids, bring your dog, and enjoy!

Here are some of the dining and events happening this week. For help planning your New Year's getaway Email or call 1-888-747-7777. Click here for lodging options.

NEW YEAR'S IN OAK HARBOR ON WHIDBEY

New Year's Eve Celebration for Teens - Oak Harbor. For teens ages 12-18 a New Year's Celebration. Celebrate the end of the year with your friends. Play rock And, board games and enoy some special surprises. Funded by the Friends of the Oak Harbor Library. Email - Website

Frasers Frasers Gourmet Hideaway: Fraser's is open with seating still available for a great culinary experience! Frasers Gourmet Hideaway 360-279-1231- special 5 course meal with champagne toast at midnight New Years Eve. 1191 SE Dock St, Oak Harbor, WA 98277 Website

China City Imperial in Oak Harbor and China City in Freeland -same # 360-279-8899, open New Years Eve and NYday. Welcome to China City! 33505 State Route 20, Oak Harbor. We have two locations on Whidbey Island, a beautiful destination within the gorgeous Northern Puget Sound . You can find us in the cities of Oak Harbor and Freeland. Oak Harbor is well known as the home to the Whidbey Naval Air Station and scenic Deception Pass State Park . Freeland is widely adored for its quaint and friendly surroundings. Countless tourists travel to Whidbey Island and China City using the Washington State ferry system at Mukilteo/Clinton and Port Townsend/Keystone; or across the beautiful deception Pass bridge. Open New Years Eve and New Years Day.

NEW YEAR'S IN COUPEVILLE ON WHIDBEY

Christopher's on Whidbey, New Year's Eve, Dec. 31, 11:30-2:00 lunch 5pm-8:30 dinner -a limited number of seats still available Special 4 course dinner
103 NW Coveland, Coupeville, 360-678-5480

Celebrate New Year's and stay at The Captain Whidbey Inn! Join us at The Captain Whidbey Inn at 8 o'clock in the evening on New Years Eve for an elegant dinner and champagne toast with live music. Dinner per person: $79.00; Dinner for Two and a Water View Inn Room: $219.00; Dinner for Two and a Lagoon Room: $279.00 Tax, gratuity, and drinks not included unless otherwise specified. Five day cancellation policy for dinner. Seven day cancellation policy for rooms. The Captain Whidbey Inn, 2072 West Captain Whidbey Inn Road, Coupeville WA 98239; 1-800-366-4097; 360-678-4097; Email. Delightfully out of step for over 100 years. Website

New Years Special at The Blue Goose Inn!
This year celebrate a unique New Year in Coupeville at The Blue Goose Inn! Stay any two nights starting from the 30th or 31st of December and take advantage of our exclusive package. Enjoy a chilled bottle of champagne or wine in your room on arrival, plus a fabulous New Year's Day Brunch. We'll be serving champagne and mimosas, along with a few of our most requested breakfast selections. Spend your days storm watching at Ebey's Landing, walking the beach at Fort Casey, or discover unique treasures in any of Coupeville's fabulous shops and galleries. After a full day of exploring you'll love to come back to a crackling fire in the parlor fireplace where you can also enjoy a glass of wine or a steaming mug of hot chocolate. Give us a call today to plan your New Year's getaway! 877-678-4284. The Blue Goose Inn, Email - Website

Fort Casey's Historic Admiralty Head LIghthouse on Whidbey: The lighthouse is open during the holidays December 27, 28, 29, 30, 31. Hours: 11- 4 Email; Website

NEW YEAR'S IN GREENBANK ON WHIDBEY

GREENBANK FARM WINE SHOP & TASTING ROOM, WHIDBEY PIES CAFE, GREENBANK CHEESE & SPECIALTIES AND 3 GALLERIES Website
Raven Rock Studio, at Greenbank Farm, will be open every day, 10 - 5 pm, during the New Years' Weekend on Whidbey event from 12/31 to 1/4/09! 360-222-0102. Raven Rock Gallery will be open on New Years' Day. Come walk this beautiful spot on Whidbey Island, and then come inside and warm up with us!

MORE WINE TASTING IN GREENBANK, (but not at Greenbank Farm!)
Holmes Harbor Cellars will be open special hours this holiday season.
In addition to normal weekend hours of 11-5pm we will also be opening our doors on Fridays through the end of the year. We look forward to seeing you and having you taste our award winning wines! 4591 S Honeymoon Bay Road, Greenbank. Call for more information (360-331-3544) or click here.

NEW YEAR's IN FREELAND WHIDBEY: Lodging

Golf and Dining at Holmes Harbor: THE BEACHFIRE GRILL, at Holmes Harbor Golf and Beach Club will be open New Year's Eve, as well as New Year's Day. 360-331-2363.

Gordon's on Blueberry Hill Booked for New Years Eve but will be open New Years Day 11:30-2:00 for lunch and 5:00- for dinner reservations highly recommended
5438 Woodard, Freeland, 360-331-7515

Cliff House Bed and Breakfast; Stay hidden in a lush forest on the very edge of Whidbey Island's west side is a setting so unique, there is nothing anywhere quite like Whidbey Island's Cliff House. (800) 297-4118; (360) 331-1566 Website
727 Windmill Drive, Freeland, Wa. 98249

Harbour Inn: A Country Style Motel.
The Harbour Inn is South Whidbey's most affordable lodging. We offer guests the comforts of a B&B with the privacy and convenience of a motor inn. Free wi-fi! Next door to The Beach Cabin!

PLACES TO EAT & SHOP IN FREELAND:

The Beach Cabin, 1594 Main Street (across from Payless grocery). 360-331-1929. Come in and try our fabulous panini sandwiches, or consider special ordering some of our fabulous dishes to serve at your next party. In addition to some great food, The Beach Cabin has a variety of unique gifts and home accessories, perfect for your home or cabin! For some TripAdvisor.com reviews, click here.
The Beach Cabin will be OPEN New Years Day, 10 am - 6 pm! Website For a great story about our Beach Cabin Hat, click here!

THE BEACHFIRE GRILL at Holmes Harbor Golf and Beach Club will be open New Year's Eve, as well as New Year's Day. 360-331-2363.

GERRY'S KITCHEN 1675 Main Street, 360-331-4818. Gerry's Kitchen is open Tuesday - Sundays, and serves a great Sunday Brunch. Closed New Years' Day.

RED ROOSTER ANTIQUES & MUTINY BAY ANTIQUE MALL The Red Rooster Antique Mall and the Mutiny Bay Antique Mall, both located on Main Street in 'downtown Freeland' will be having a sale New Years Weekend on Whidbey. Closed New Years Day, but open January 2nd and 3rd.

ARE YOU A THRIFT STORE NUT? Second Chance, 1664 Main Street, # B, is having a huge 2-day sale on great clothing, furniture and more, December 29 - 31st. Closed New Years' Day, open Jan 2nd & 3rd.

MASSAGE IN FREELAND. Both members and non-members may schedule massage at Island Athletic Club. Offering a range of massage styles and length of session from 30 to 120 minutes. DANIEL HOLMBERG and LESLIE PACKARD, Licensed Massage Therapists. Available Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Friday, Saturday. Call 331-2582 for appointment

NEW YEARS DAY IN FREELAND ... Go ahead, make a SPLASH at the POLAR BEAR DIVE! For the truly intrepid and brave, here are the details:
Start the New Year off with a splash! Join us for a refreshing dive into 2009. Be a part of the 5th Annual Polar Bear Dive. All participants will receive an official. Polar Bear Dive T-shirt, a small thermal blanket, and will enjoy warm refreshments. This event benefits 4-H Youth Programs. Call South Whidbey Parks & Recreation District for more information: 360-221-5484. All ages; youth 17 and under must be accompanied by an adult.
Date: New Year's Day (Thursday, January 1)
Time: Registration opens at 10:30am, and the dive happens at noon
Fee: $15 or 2/$20 (affordable for families!)
Location: Freeland Park

NEW YEAR'S IN LANGLEY ON WHIDBEY:

Whidbey Island Center for the Arts. January 3rd, is a special performance by
TINGSTAD AND RUMBEL. Grammy Award winners Tingstad and Rumbel perform virtuoso American finger-style guitar and beautiful melodic woodwinds inspired by music from America, Asia, the British Isles and Spain. The music speaks to the heart and embraces relationships to the natural world and tradition. Understated, yet powerful, the artists and the music encourage an appreciation for community and stewardship. Website

The Clyde is open New Years Eve and New Years Day (and Christmas Eve and Christmas too). The hands-on owners say this, "We pretty much only close if the power goes out or none of our four projectionists can make it out of their driveways. One time Blake even cross-country skiied in to show the movie!" for full schedule details. On New Year's Eve and New Years Day the feature is Twilight-- with the suggestion to Dress Goth on New Year's Eve, when they will be handing out some Twilight "swag". Hmmm, some Happy New Year Swag too? January 2nd-5th, The Clyde is showing the animated family film Bolt, or the adult Soul Men with Bernie Mac and Samuel L Jackson. Prices still the very low $6 ($4 for under 12 or over 65) with prices at the snack bar lower than you'll see ANYWHERE else. Website

LANGLEY WINE TASTING
Whidbey Island WInery on Langley Road is open 11 - 5 for sales and tasting, with gift ideas and the assistant winemaker on hand to answer any and all questions. It's a warm and friendly stop on the way into Langley. Whidbey Island Winery will be open New Years Day, and open all weekend for the New Years Weekend on Whidbey, 11 - 5. Cheers!
EATING OUT IN LANGLEY:

THE EDGECLIFF, 510 Cascade Avenue will be open for dinner with dinner specials. The Edgecliff is having a New Years party till the wee hours, with a champagne toast at midnight. Call (866) 825-3640 Website

THE FISH BOWL RESTAURANT on 2nd Street is having a fun party on New Year's Eve, featuring the talented and famous jazz band "Blue Matter" coming to play for all to enjoy. 7 until 10 pm. Enjoy dinner, appetizers, beverages and plenty of fun! 360-221-6511.

PRIMA BISTRO 201 ½ First Street, above the Star Store. Join us New Years Eve for a festive celebration to usher in 2009. Champagne flights, live music of Danny Ward, jass saxophonist, and for sale again will be the famous Tuzzie Muzzie hats. (proceeds to benefit Good Cheer). Dinner, with extra special specials, served until 10, limited menu through midnight. It's gonna be a party!!! Call soon for reservations, space is limited and filling fast, 360-221-4060.

NEIL'S CLOVERPATCH CAFE, 14485 State Route 525 Ste 3, 360) 321-4120. Neil's Clover Patch Cafe at Bayview is open from 6:30 am to 2:pm Christmas eve and closed Christmas day. On New Years eve, we will be serving Broiled Lobster Tail, Garlic and rosemary roasted Leg of Lamb, Fresh Dungeness Crab C

SHOPPING IN LANGLEY: The Chocolate Flower Farm will be open 10 - 6 NEW YEARS DAY, as well as 10 - 6 thru the entire New Years' Weekend on Whidbey. Come in for hot chocolate samples, and check out this wonderful a little shop in Langley that features all things chocolate, chocolate candles and unique things for the garden.

LODGING IN LANGLEY: Celebrate 2009 at Country Cottage of Langley. Celebrate 2009 at Country Cottage of Langley. Stay 2 nights in the first week of the New Year and enjoy our New Years Week Special package that includes a Jacuzzi Cottage, a bottle of Sparkling Wine and a bag of sweet treats for $179 per night. Other packages and a Lay-Away Club available too. 215 Sixth Street, Langley. (800)713-3860 or (360)221-8709.

More Information 1-888-747-7777 | Web

Camano Island Coffee Hosts The 7th Annual “Holiday Gift Shop”

With over 40 local artisans, coffee, and many gifts, Holiday shopping is easy! Our Holiday Gift Shop please call Dan Ericson at 360-722-7451 or e-mail Dan.

Come Home for the Holidays - Lighting of Langley on Whidbey

See video of snow on Whidbey! Sat continue through December. There's nothing like coming home for the holidays, and Langley's tradition of welcoming its locals and visitors with the sites and sounds of the holidays unlike any other seaside town's celebration. Website

The Holidays Have Come to A Knot In Thyme!

Snuggle in blankets on our big red wagon and let the huge, majestic black Percherons take you and your family on a tour of the historic Holly Farm to purchase your fresh-cut Christmas tree; then let the horses haul your tree for you as you listen to carolers. Choose from a nice selection of beautiful Noble, Douglas and Grand Firs. Stop in the shop for a warm beverage and browse through their nature-inspired, truly unique, made-on-the-farm items (dried florals, lavender products, holiday and home décor). On Saturdays, you may also watch their wreathmakers creating lovely holly wreaths, arrangements and centerpieces. Discover a new and fun family experience for the holidays.Store hours are Monday through Saturday 10-6, Sunday 1-4 year around. Draft horse wagon rides on Saturday 10-6, Sunday 1-4; other days by special arrangement. Website

Shop local at the Langley Fire Hall Market

The market is open Saturdays 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. Website

Ease Into the Holidays at the Bayview Cash Store on Whidbey

The Giving Tree will be lighting up the hub again this year with ornaments crafted by local non-profits on Whidbey Island. Purchase your ornament at Open Door Gallery + Coffee and all proceeds will go directly to participating organizations.
On Saturday,

Click here for the newest info blog about what shops are open on Whidbey Island now and beyond New's Eve!

Community and vsitors to Whidbey welcome

Whidbey Island Center for the Arts, Langley: Watch live streaming video on the big screen of WICA's main stage beginning at 8 AM. Coffee and pastries will be available. Open to all, free admission.

Whidbey Island Inaugural Ball, Freeland Hall: It's all about dancing and celebrating. In true island style, it's a potluck, so bring "finger-foods and hors d'oeuvres, dainties and desserts." It's also BYOB. Whidbey Island style fancy clothes is the suggested attire. The event is presented by "several Democratic, Obama-supporting and very, very happy Whidbey Islanders." Hours are 7:30-10 PM. Open to the public, all ages welcome and admission is free. For more information, contact Shellie Moore at 206.391.1087.

Barack and Roll, The Dog House, Langley: Part of Move.On.org's celebrations. Things start rolling at 7 PM at this century-old tavern. Food and beverages available for purchase. Hosted by Donna Selig.

WICA and Allikat Productions present a new music festival WI-FEST 2009 will feature TWENTY bands across TWO nights and FIVE venues.Whidbey Island Center for the Arts will host the premier main stage performances, while four satellite venues throughout Langley offer a little something for everyone.

The WICA main stage line-up includes Koralee, Kris Orlowski, grinConvention, Unkle Nancy and the Family Jewels, Lincoln Crockett, Ron Greene, Jordan Lake Band and Global Heat.

FEB 27 - 28, 2009 @ 7pm

Tickets 360/221.8268 or 800/638.7631

More than just a music festival, WI-FEST features practical how-to advice for the DIY musician. Top music industry professionals host a workshop on Saturday, February 28.

This exhibition traces the history and legacy of South Whidbey Island’s commercial and community icon, the Bayview Cash Store. Sponsored in conjunction with the 5 year anniversary of the renovation of the historic Cash Store by Goosefoot, a local non-profit organization.

Celebrate your Irish side with Oak Harbor Wildlife Society's St. Patricks Day parade! The emerald celebration will wind its way along Pioneer and end in Windjammer Park, where local officials will seal their luck with a Blarney Stone kiss!

There's no limit to the festivities to be enjoyed during the 40th anniversary of Holland Happening! From authentic Dutch food, art and souvenirs to the Grand Parade and Family Carnival, Klompen Canal races to Arts & Crafts Vendors, there's something for everyone!

Camano Island studio Tour. Camano Island and Stanwood.

Summer is just around the corner and the The Greater Freeland Chamber of Commerce is delighted to host their annual Harborside Parade, with a NEW route -- to the beach!

This year, the HARBORSIDE PARADE will go north on Myrtle Avenue to Freeland County Beach Park. The theme is "A Day At The Beach". Click *here* for an entry form. BANDS & MILITARY ENTRIES ARE FREE! PRIZES FOR BANDS: $300 - 1st, $150 - 2nd, $50 - 3rd. Everyone, all ages welcome.

Participants will be walking, riding horses, driving or riding in vehicles or floats. Since the theme involves the beach, we're expecting some boaters, fishermen and maybe a mermaid or two ...

You do not need to be a Chamber member to participate in the parade. All ages are welcome, and out of area or out of State entries are also welcome. Whether marching, walking, riding a float, driving a car, a horse, a tractor, a bus, a boat, perhaps a floating bike, or whatever splashy entry you can think up -- aor you just want to watch the parade -- join us!

Your entry can have as many participants as you'd like - your entire school, your entire office, or just a few of your favorite beach buddies, or even just you. Entries are $25, with the exception that Non Profit entries are $15, and BAND OR MILITARY entries are FREE. We'll have prizes (stay tuned to this site for more details!), fun, plenty of sunshine and a great DAY AT THE BEACH!

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Click *here* for an entry form.
Questions? Send us an email: freeland@whidbey.com

The Greater Freeland Chamber of Commerce, www.freeland-wa.org

360-331-1980 or email freeland@whidbey.com

Over 25 local artists take the Goosefoot plant family as their jumping off point for creating original works of art in honor of the local non-profit organization of the same name. Sponsored in conjunction with the 5 year anniversary of the renovation of the historic Cash Store by Goosefoot. The artwork will be auctioned off in a fundraiser for Goosefoot on Saturday, June 13.

Join in the Old Fashioned 4th of July Celebration! Festivities start at 11 am on Pioneer Way with the Grand Parade, then make your way down to Windjammer Park for an afternoon of shopping, food, family games and fun! The evening is topped off with the Fireworks Extravaganza!

Featuring trophies in 14 categories and free admission for viewing!

Art by the Bay, the Stanwood-Camano Festival of Art and Music, now in its 17th year, featuring over 100 booths filled with regional fine art and crafts, great food, plants, garden art and more.

Come listen to live music by some of the Stanwood-Camano area's best musicians. This year the concert stage features only Stanwood-Camano performers, including John Amber-Oliver & Friends, Ronnda Cadle, Selena Tibert & Friends, Chaim & the Essentials, Smitton, and One Ton of Ducks.

Free admission, free parking, free music. Lovingly sponsored by Stanwood-Camano RE/MAX offices, AAA Camano Heated Storage, and presented by the Stanwood Camano Arts Guild.

The Golf Tournament will be held at Camaloch Golf Course. The public is invited. It is a four man scramble with a shot gun start. Entry fee is $75 per person and includes: 18 holes of golf, ½ golf cart, Welcome Bag, Continental Breakfast and Western BBQ Lunch. Entry and sponsorship forms are available by contacting the Chamber. The tournament is generously sponsored by Angel of the Winds Casino, Windermere Real Estate and Islander’s Restaurant. Space is limited, so sign up early! Director of Tourism & Operations, Camano Island Chamber of Commerce

24 Annual North Whidbey Car Show in beautiful Windjammer Park, downtown Oak Harbor, WA. The show is open to cars, trucks and motorcycles, all years and makes. Come enjoy the fun in the sun with swimming area, hiking trails, playgrounds, picnic huts, short walk to downtown shops, merchant displays and food, full hookup RV park and plenty of free parking.

Over 70 trophies will be awarded.

Wag 'n' Walk is Whidbey Animals' Improvement Foundation's celebration of the rescue efforts of Island County's residents.

The 9th Wag 'n' Walk is hosted by WAIF in cooperation with OldDog Haven. It is held at beautiful Greenbank Farm on Whidbey Island. It is adjacent to the Greenbank Farm Farmer's Market, Greenbank Farm Shops, and Whidbey Pies Cafe.

Greenbank Farm will fill up with two and four legged friends, walking one of two routes: The "old dog" route and a longer walk for those with more energy. Along the way, be sure to play the "dog walk poker" game!

In addition to the walk, we'll have games, demonstrations, and activities for dogs and their friends. So, even if you don't want to walk, make sure and check out our fun fundraiser game area during Wag 'n' Walk.

The Fall Whidbey Island Tour is always the last weekend of September. Visit 77 Whidbey Island artists in their personal studios. It's just a short drive and a ferry hop from Seattle - an easy day trip or a great weekend staycation! Painters, sculptors, photographers, potters, glassblowers, woodworkers, jewelers, weavers and more! Watch them work, discuss their processes and techniques. See what inspires them. Purchase art in the space where it is created. Don't miss this tour!

THERE'S BEEN A MURDER! Again ...

Each year, wannabe gumshoes swarm Langley to uncover the perpetrator of the dasterdly deed on the last weekend of February. In 2008, it was death by caffeine and in 2007, death by chocolate. Who will it be next year? This event has sparked sister events in England and beyond. Bring your curiosity!

Whidbey Wedding Inspirations Bridal Fair 2010 at the Best Western Harbor Plaza Conference Center.

Patterns abound. Whether they are designs from nature, chance configurations of objects, or fanciful designs from the artist’s imagination, they decorate our lives. Brackenwood Gallery is honored to host “Patterns – Natural and Otherwise”, featuring nationally recognized sculptor Georgia Gerber and her daughter, painter Laura Hudson. The show runs throughout the month of July. Open 11-5PM Wednesday through Monday.

There will be Patriotic Songs sung by the Camano Island Men's Choir conducted by Billie Jensen; Special Recognition of the area's Pearl Harbor Survivors; and special guests Senator Mary Margaret Haugen, Commissioner John Dean, US Navy Electronic Attack Squadron Commanding Officer from NAS Whidbey Island. There will also be special recognition of the local Rotary Club who sponsored the wonderful new children's play area at Freedom Park and the more than 1000 workers spent a weekend building it. Pastors Scott Brents and Dale Carlson will open and close the celebration, Boy Scout Troop 413 will process the colors. Parking is available at the Terry's Corner Park & Ride and at the Terry's Corner Fire Station. For information call Phil Lewis 360.941.6314.

2nd annual Weddings on Whidbey Expo at Hummingbird Farm and Nursery

A showcase of what Whidbey Island offers for planning weddings, anniversary celebrations, vow renewal ceremonies and retirement parties

25th Annual North Whidbey Car Show in beautiful Windjammer Park, downtown Oak Harbor, WA. The show is open to cars, trucks and motorcycles, all years and makes. Come enjoy the fun in the sun with swimming area, hiking trails, playgrounds, picnic huts, short walk to downtown shops, merchant displays and food, full hookup RV park and plenty of free parking.

Over 70 trophies will be awarded.

Admission includes, a meal provided by Seabolts Smokehouse,a day with crew members, pictures, autographs,live music, and access to the beer/wine garden.

The Best Western Harbor Plaza and Conference Center is offering discounted sleeping room rates for anyone attending this event. For reservations please call their front desk at 360.679.4567 and say you are attending the “Seabolt’s Smokehouse Event”.

For More Information:
Abbey Campbell Events/Meeting Coordinator
33175 St. Route 20
Oak Harbor , WA 98277

*All tickets are being sold prior and will not be sold at event
Purchase tickets at http://www.brownpapertickets.com/event/122875

Event Link Information
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