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Model railroad open house A model railroad open house will be open from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Nov. 24 and Sunday, Nov. 25 at 508 Broadway St. in Coupeville. Bring a non-perishable food item for Gifts from the Heart food bank. Call 6785120.
Lions sell Christmas trees The Oak Harbor Lions Club will begin its annual Christmas Tree Sale fundraiser from noon to 7 p.m. Nov. 24, and then daily from 10 a.m. to 7 p.m. through Dec. 23 or until sold out. The stand will be located in the park across from the Oak Harbor Chamber of Commerce, 32630 Highway 20. The Christmas trees are delivered within two weeks of cutting from Deming, Wash. Sizes range from three to nine feet tall. All proceeds support community service projects.
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A free gingerbread house building workshop is set for noon to 3 p.m. Nov. 24 at the Coupeville Recreation Hall. The free family workshop is sponsored by the Coupeville Historic Waterfront Association, Friends of Coupeville Library and Coupeville Chamber of Commerce. All materials provided. Call 360-2223696.
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Family, holiday fun: Children can enjoy old-fashioned holiday fun at a free gingerbread house building workshop today at noon. See Activities listing for more information.
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Learn everything you ever wanted to know about roller derby from the Whidbey Island Rollergirls at 2 p.m. Nov. 24 at the Oak Harbor Library. Find out about jammers, whips and the crazy names they come up with like “Nana Nana Bruise You” and “Punches N Cream U.” The library is located at 1000 SE Regatta Drive. Call 675-5115 or visit www.sno-isle.org.
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Veterans serve monthly breakfast Breakfast will be served at Veterans of Foreign Wars Post 7392 from 10 a.m. to noon Nov. 25. The breakfast features pancakes, eggs, hash browns, breakfast meats and biscuits-n-gravy. The cost is $7 for adults, $4 for seniors (62 and over), $4 for kids (under 12). All are welcome. Breakfast proceeds benefit the local post, including veterans’ assistance and community service programs. The WhiteheadMuzzall Post is located at 3037 N. Goldie Road. Call 675-4048 or visit vfwpost7392.org.
Celebrate the season with “Impressions of Christmas,” Whidbey Community Chorus’ annual Christmas concerts at 7 p.m. Friday, Dec. 7 and 4 p.m. Sunday, Dec. 9, both at the First United Methodist Church in Oak Harbor. Whidbey’s largest chorus, under the direction of conductor Chet Hansen, pictured, will sing sacred to secular Christmas classics. Friday’s concert includes selections performed by Oak Harbor High School’s choir. Concerts are free. For details, call 678-4148.
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is hosted by the Division of Vocational Rehabilitation, Department of Social and Health Services. The library is located at 1000 SE Regatta Drive. Call 675-5115 or visit www.sno-isle.org.
mon. Tree sales help orphans
From Nov. 23 through Dec. 17, Displaced Orphans International will be selling Christmas trees at six Skagit Farmer’s Supply locations to raise money to feed, house and care for Orphan Refugee Children in Thailand and Myanmar. All of the proceeds will benefit DOI. Volunteer opportunities are available; if interested, call Greg at 425-268-3454.
Need help finding a job? Join the Job Club on Mondays from 1 to 2:30 p.m. in the Oak Harbor Library meeting room H137. Learn effective job search strategies Nov. 26. Attendance is drop-in and free. The club
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Get help for childhood asthma A presentation about asthma and your child will be held at 1:30 p.m. Nov. 26 at the Coupeville Library and will address questions and issues with childhood asthma, including signs and symptoms, identifying asthma triggers, sports and asthma, the various medications used for treating asthma and how to use a peak flow meter. Presenter: Katherine Riddle, RRT, CTTS, Whidbey General Hospital.
Get help for Type 2 diabetes The Diabetes Health Group will meet at 6:30 p.m. Nov. 26 at Whidbey General Hospital conference room B to discuss type 2 diabetes medication update. Information will be presented by Don Miller, RN, Certified Diabetes Educator about the oral medication options for treating type
Toddlers become ready readers Jump and bounce into a magical world of stories, music and movements that nurture the desire to read in toddlers ages 24 to 36 months with a caregiver at 9:30 and 10:30 a.m. every Tuesday. Playtime or craft may follow. The library is located at 1000 SE Regatta Drive. Call 675-5115.
Toastmasters make Speaking easy Whidbey Sounders Toastmasters Club meets from 6:30 to 8 p.m. Nov. 27 at San Remo Restaurant, located at 421 NE Midway Blvd., Oak Harbor. Toastmasters is a fun and supportive group who get together on the second, fourth and fifth Tuesdays to develop their public speaking and leadership skills. Call 360-929-4808.
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Now through Dec. 7 is open enrollment period for Medicare beneficiaries. This is a time when you can sign up for Medicare Part D, change your Medicare plan and more. Those needing assistance with Medicare and choosing the correct plan can meet with trained Statewide Health Insurance Benefits Advisors volunteers Wednesdays through Dec. 7. Appointments can be scheduled through the WGH Operator at 678-5151.
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2 diabetes, when insulin is indicated, and options for insulin regimens. Contact milled@whidbeygen.org.
Cujo the Cat returns in “The Cujo Cat Chronicles 2: The Chaos Continues,” the humorous story of a benevolent dictator disguised as a house cat, as told by Cujo through author Doug Dunn. Dunn holds a book signing at 1 p.m. Nov. 24 at Wind and Tide Bookshop on Pioneer Way in Oak Harbor. Call 675-1342.
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ries, happy songs, rhymes and activities that inspire a love of reading at 9:30 and 10:30 a.m. every Wednesday. Playtime follows. This program is for newborns through 24 months with a caregiver required. The library is located at 1000 SE Regatta Drive. Call 675-5115 or visit www.sno-isle.org.
The world is ending, at least on film Teens and adults can enjoy the movie “The Core” for free at 3 p.m. Nov. 28 at the Oak Harbor Library. Popcorn provided by the Friends of the Oak Harbor Library. Call 675-5115.
nov. 29
thurs. Preschoolers become ready readers Let imaginations run wild with fun books, sing-along songs and creative activities that prepare young minds for the adventures of reading for children ages 3 to 5 with a caregiver at 9:30 and 10:30 a.m. every Thursday. Playtime or craft may follow. The library is located at 1000 SE Regatta Drive. Call 675-5115 or visit www. sno-isle.org.
The gift of electronic reading Are you thinking about gifting an eReader for the holidays, or want to load your own up for holiday reading? Register now to learn how to download free eBooks, audiobooks, movies and music from the Sno-Isle Libraries website at 3:30 p.m. Nov. 29 at the Oak Harbor Library, located at 1000 SE Regatta Drive. Call 675-5115 or visit www. sno-isle.org.
Ferry community meeting set A Washington State Ferry community meeting is set for 6 to 8 p.m. Nov. 29 at Trinity Lutheran Church, 18341 Highway 525, Freeland. This will be an opportunity to talk about issues facing the ferry system before heading into 2013 legislative session.
Kiwanis buy out ‘Fruitcakes’ The Kiwanis Club of Oak Harbor is selling tickets to “Fruitcakes,” the Whidbey Playhouse holiday comedy. Tickets to the 6:30 p.m show on Nov. 29 will benefit youth clubs and local charities. Tickets cost $25 or $40 for VIP and include desserts and wine. Call 2405144.