ACTIVITIES Whidbey
Wednesday, August 1, 2012 • The Whidbey News-Times
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wed. Soroptimist opens upscale shop With many families finding it difficult to make it from one paycheck to the next, Soroptimist International of Oak Harbor knew they could help. Upscale Resale, a store offering gently used women’s and girl’s clothing, accessories, books, home decor and kitchen items, opens Aug. 1 with a grand opening at 4 p.m. The store is located at 31780 Highway 20 Suite 3 in Oak Harbor. Regular store hours are 1 to 6 p.m. Tuesdays and Fridays, and 2 to 7 p.m. Thursdays. The hours will be different for the first week of business. The store will be open from 4 to 8 p.m. Wednesday, Aug. 1, after the grand opening at 4 p.m.; 1 to 6 p.m. Friday, Aug. 3; and 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Saturday, Aug. 4.
Foster parent orientation set Orientation class on foster parenting will take place on Aug. 1 from 9 a.m. to noon at DCFS, 275 Pioneer Way, No. 301 in Oak Harbor. Please RSVP to Myron Egbers at egmy300@dshs. wa.gov or 360-416-7399.
Kids get three wishes Children meet at the Coupeville Library to find out how to make their own magic. If you had three wishes, what would you wish for? The event for school-age children is at 1 p.m. Aug. 1. Call 678-4911 or visit www.sno-isle.org.
Cherries, peaches and apricots galore The Oak Harbor Lions Club will be selling both Rainier and Bing cherries, Freestone peaches and Perfection apricots and blueberries daily from 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. until sold out. Look for the yellow trailer in the Rite Aid parking lot. All proceeds support community projects and services.
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thurs. N.E.W. women invited to club Neighbors Enjoying Whidbey (N.E.W.) invite others to join them at their Aug. 2 meeting at the Whidbey Golf & Country Club beginning at 11:30 a.m.
Reservations are required. Call 675-2099. N.E.W. is open to women who have moved to the island within the past five years and wish to expand their friendship base. It’s a fun social group which shares recommendations of what to see and do on Whidbey Island and its environs. Besides a regular monthly luncheon meeting, an outing is also offered each month.
Help students in need: Donate school supplies to assist students by dropping them off at Walmart on Aug. 4 or at the Oak Harbor Chamber of Commerce on Aug. 16. See Activities listing for more information.
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A craft fair featuring local artisans and crafters is set for 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Aug. 4 at the Oak Harbor Christian School, located at 675 E. Whidbey Ave. Contact 360320-3991 or Whidbeycc@ gmail.com.
Learn about orca whales, including the present state of local pods. This free event presented by Orca Network is set for 3 p.m. Aug. 2 at the Oak Harbor Library. Call 675-5115 or visit www.sno-isle.org.
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Plants get help from the masters
Watersheds are demystified What is a watershed? Find out at the Oak Harbor Public Market between 4 and 7 p.m. Aug. 2 at the city of Oak Harbor information table. Maribeth Crandell will have a watershed model where you can “make it rain” and watch elements of a watershed wash into the bay. Discover what toxins get washed down with the rain and how you can help keep our waterways clean.
DAV meets in Oak Harbor DAV Chapter 47 will hold its monthly meeting at 7 p.m. Aug. 2. The meeting will be at the Oak Harbor Library meeting room 137.
Public welcome at Water Resource meet Island County Water Resource Advisory Committee meets Aug. 2, 3 to 5 p.m., at Heller Fire Station 25, 2720 Heller Road, Oak Harbor. The public is welcome. The mission of the committee is to ensure that the water resources of Island County are managed and protected in such a way as to ensure sustainable use, while protecting habitat, environmental and human health. The Water Resource Advisory Committee develops and oversees the implementation and evaluation of a comprehensive water
books, including “Monsters on Machines,” “Dinosailors,” “Dinotrain” and “Dinosoaring” at 10 a.m. Aug. 4 at Wind & Tide Bookshop. Lund spent years as the librarian at Hillcrest Elementary and also taught in Coupeville and South Whidbey schools. Visit www. deblund.com/blog.
Oak Harbor gets crafty
It’s an underwater library adventure
Master Gardener Plant Clinics are held from 4 to 7 p.m. at the Oak Harbor Public Market located next to the Oak Harbor Chamber on Highway 20. Get free answers to plant questions and help with home gardening from WSU Island County Master Gardeners. Call Carolyn Murphy at 675-6573.
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Sharleen Stroyan, Soroptimist International of Oak Harbor member, decides which clothing is in good enough condition to be sold at Upscale Resale, the Soroptimist International of Oak Harbor’s new store in Oak Harbor. The store, which sells gently used clothing, books, kitchenware and accessories, opens today, Aug. 1 at 4 p.m. resources program in Island County, and recommend to the Board of County Commissioners management and improvements of existing plans and programs, coordinating efforts with other water resource management activities in the county. Visit www.islandcountyeh.org/ Page/204 or call 679-7352.
Bigfishin’ gives plenty of tips Chris Brooks from Bigfishin’ Custom Tackle will be the speaker at the Fishin’ Club’s meeting Aug. 2 at 7 p.m. at the M-Bar-C Ranch, Freeland. Bigfishin’, which is run by Brooks, makes lures for salmon, ling cod, steelhead and halibut. He will discuss local fishing reports, tips on “cut plug and mooching.” Brooks will have lures for demonstration purchase in all the hot patterns. Brooks is a fun, interesting and engaging speaker. Please come to this meeting with your buddies for another enjoyable evening at the Fishin’ Club.
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Kids read with a canine pal Children can practice their reading aloud skills with a patient therapy dog from the Delta Society and Love on a Leash at 1 p.m. Fridays through Aug. 31 at the
Rebecca Ebey tells her story
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Jill Johnson will share the story of Rebecca Ebey at 3:30 p.m. Aug. 5 at the Crockett Barn in Coupeville. “Rebecca - the Story of Rebecca Ebey” is based on the diary journals of one of Whidbey Island’s first settlers and wife of Isaac Ebey. From 12:30 to 3 p.m., the Island County Museum will offer an old-fashioned “Prairie Dog” barbecue. Sales benefit the museum’s operations. Tickets to the show are $10. Call 678-3310 or visit www.islandhistory.org.
Students need supplies
Sunday market set in Greenbank
Stuff the bus with school supplies to help students. Supplies can be dropped off at Walmart from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Aug. 4 or at the chamber of commerce meeting at 11 a.m. Thursday, Aug. 16. Items can also be dropped off any time at the Opportunity Council, located at 1791 NE First Ave., Oak Harbor. Stuff the Bus is a collaborative event with United Way, Opportunity Council, North Whidbey Lions, Oak Harbor Chamber and the Oak Harbor School District.
Check out the locally made foods, items and art at the Greenbank Farm’s Sunday Market. It runs from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. every Sunday through September at the Greenbank Farm. Buy and sell locally, including such items as kettle corn, beef jerky, plants, jewelry and more. Call 678-7700.
Coupeville Library. Caregiver is required. Call 678-4911.
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Need to find some summer fun? Oak Harbor Library’s Saturday Matinee is “War Horse,” from 2 to 4 p.m. Aug. 4. This Steven Spielberg film is set against the canvas of England during World War I. It is rated PG-13 and is free to attend. Call 675-5115.
It’s dinosaurs galore Deb Lund will read from and sign her children’s
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mon. Need help finding a job? Join the Job Club on Mondays from 10 to 11:30 a.m. in the Oak Harbor Library meeting room H137. The topic Aug. 6 is resumes. Attendance is drop-in and free. The club is hosted by the Division of Vocational Rehabilitation, Department of Social and Health Services. The library is located at 1000 SE Regatta Dr. Call 675-5115 or visit www. sno-isle.org.
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tues. A Night Out against crime National Night Out, a crime and drug prevention event Aug. 7 from 3 to 8 p.m. at Windjammer Park in Oak Harbor, brings together local officials, law enforcement, fire personnel, NAS Whidbey Security, Social Service agencies, a Family Resource Fair and local businesses. Featured are a Search and Rescue demonstration, climbing wall, K-9 demonstration, crime scene investigations booth, DUI car crash demo and food booths. Admission is free. Call 675-1778.
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wed. Disney favorites are free Children can enjoy two Disney movies free at 1 p.m. and 3 p.m. Aug. 8 at the Coupeville Library. Popcorn and beverages are provided by the Friends of the Coupeville Library. Call 678-4911.
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thurs. It’s a wriggly, wormy day Help create a worm bin, complete with red wigglers between 4 and 7 p.m. Aug. 9 at the Oak Harbor Public Market. Spin the Wheel of Waste and get a prize. Bring your recycle, compost and worm bin questions to the city of Oak Harbor table.
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Festival opens with wine, art The Coupeville Arts and Crafts Festival will open a weekend of fun with the Art Gallery Opening and Wine Reception set for 7 to 10 p.m. Friday, Aug. 10 at the Coupeville Recreation Hall. Tickets for the event are $12 in advance and $15 at the door that evening. The art display is also open from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. Saturday, Aug. 11 and 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Sunday, Aug. 12 during the festival.