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Nutcracker, Rat King battle continues A Nutcracker doll comes to life and battles the evil Rat King and his minions. Clara and her Nutcracker Prince travel to enchanted lands with dancing snowflakes, forest royalty and wondrous creatures. These are just a few of the magical delights that await to ignite imaginations through the wonder of dance with the Whidbey Island Dance Theater’s “Nutcracker.” The production at the South Whidbey High School Auditorium continues at 7:30 p.m. Dec. 8, 14 and 15, and at 2 p.m. with matinees Dec. 8, 9, 15 and 16. For tickets, go to the new WIDT Box Office located upstairs in the Island Dance building (old Langley High School) on the Langley Middle School campus, call 3412221 or visit www. widtonline.org.
‘Scrooge’ musical still playing “Scrooge! The Musical,” will continue at WICA in Langley from Dec. 8 to 15, with Friday and Saturday shows at 7:30 p.m. and a Sunday matinee at 2 p.m. Dec. 9. Ticket prices for nightly performances cost $24 for adults, $20 for seniors and $17 for youths. Matinee tickets cost $15 for all seats. Purchase tickets online at tickets@wicaonline.com or call WICA at 221-8268 or 800-638-7631. The theater is located at 565 Camano Ave. in Langley.
Make Christmas symbols today Advent Craft Festival at St. Peter’s Lutheran Church in Clinton will be held from 1 to 4 p.m. Dec. 8. Youths and adults are invited to learn about and make some of our most treasured Christmas symbols: Evergreen wreaths, reed stars, ornaments, angels, candles and more. Refreshments and goodies, too. Some crafts have a modest
The Freeland Library presents “eReaders Explained: Your Guide to the Portable Sno-Isle Library,” at 10:30 a.m. Dec. 8. This class presents an introduction to eReader tablets and what they can do for you. Get tips to compare the different readers to help you choose the right one for your needs. Several of the most widely used models will be demonstrated. Preregister online or by phone. eReaders funded by the Sno-Isle Libraries Foundation. Photo by Jim “Shu” Carroll, jshuimages.com
Rich Doyle plays the lead role in “Scrooge, the Musical,” now playing at WICA in Langley.
‘Scrooge! The Musical’ continues at WICA Charles Dickens’ “A Christmas Carol” is one of those timeless stories that has been told and retold in many different ways. “Scrooge! The Musical” is a 1992 stage musical with book, music and lyrics by Leslie Bricusse. Its score and book are closely adapted from the music and screenplay of the 1970 musical film “Scrooge” starring Albert Finney. WICA’s production of “Scrooge! The Musical” is directed by Tristan A.B. Steel, musical direction by
charge. St. Peter’s, 6309 Wilson Place, is one block north of Whidbey Island Bank and Highway 525 in Clinton.
Arts and crafts take over Freeland Support local artists at this annual Holiday Art and Craft Sale at Freeland Hall on Dec. 8 and 9. Hours are 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. Saturday, and 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. Sunday. Find glassware, ceramics, jewelry, locally authored books, cards, metalworks, textiles, original photos and tasty snacks. Visit info@deantile.com for more information.
Enjoy a walk through cookies Enjoy a Cookie Walk at 10 a.m. Dec. 8 at the Langley United Methodist Church. Walk the aisles
Sheila Weidendorf, choreography by Savannah True Randall, and features Rich Doyle as Scrooge, also featuring Tony Caldwell, Jim Carroll, Tom Churchill, Clara Larson-Clifford, Ben Germano, Cameron Gray, Liam Henny, Rose Hughes, Jill Johnson, Gwen Jones, Kent Junge, Antonia Knox, Melanie Lowey, Susan “Sage” Maloch, Paul Mathews, Kaylie McRea, Nicholas Muller, Margaret Rose Nattress, Molly Nattress, CarsonKeeley Orr, Margeaux Scholz, Rob Scott, Aleah Stacey, Ken Stephens,
of homemade cookies (with ingredient lists) and choose the ones you want to fill your box. Only $12 for this popular holiday tradition. Come early for best selection. Proceeds benefit local charities supported by Langley’s United Methodist Women. Find the cookies in Fellowship Hall of the church at Third and Anthes. Contact 221-4233 or lumc@whidbey.com.
Daughters of Norway meet Daughters of Norway Ester Moe Lodge 39 will hold a festive Christmas gathering Dec. 8 at St. Peter’s Lutheran Church in Clinton. Coffee time begins at 9:15 a.m. with singing around the piano. The meeting starts at 9:45. Following the meeting they will have a white elephant gift exchange and a potluck luncheon.
Sarah Swanberg, Andy Walker, Juliana Larson-Wickman, Sophia Wickman and Dwight Zehm. Remaining showtimes are Dec. 8, 14 and 15 at 7:30 p.m., and Dec. 9 at 2 p.m. Tickets cost $24 for adults, $20 seniors/military, $17 youths, $15 Sunday shows, $5 for teen tix, and are available by contacting the WICA Ticket Office, 221-8268 or 800-6387631. Additional information at www. WICAonline.com.
Get the holiday season off to a great start with some Scandinavian Christmas cheer. See old friends or make some new ones and guests are invited. For more information visit www.daughtersofnorway. org.
intermediate birders. The class is limited to 20 participants and there is a $20 fee. Contact Ann Casey at cspcoach@aol. com or call 331-4679. Donahue grew up in Seattle and started birding at the age of 7.
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Whidbey Audubon is hosting a full-day class by Mike Donahue of Seattle Audubon Society on Dec. 8. “Fifty Shades of Brown: getting started with immature gull identification” is the subject. The class will be taught in two sessions on one day. The lecture portion is 9 to 11:30 a.m. in the Whidbey General Hospital Conference Room A in Coupeville. Following a brief lunch break, the field experience begins at 12:30 p.m. This is the first of a series of classes for
The Bayview holiday season continues Dec. 8 with the Bayview Holiday Market at Bayview Hall. This year the popular market, now in its fourth year at the location, will feature 35 vendors offering fall and winter produce, a wide variety of baked goods, jams, cheese, candy, honey, clothing, jewelry and a variety of local artisan crafts. The market has been expanded and vendors will sell upstairs and downstairs. Three Saturdays are left, Dec. 8, 15 and 22. The
Navy Band plays for holidays Navy Band Northwest will present a free holiday concert at 7 p.m. Dec. 8 in the Oak Harbor High School Performing Arts Center. The whole family can enjoy heartwarming music. Toys for Tots donations welcome. Visit www. facebook.com/navyband northwest for details.
9 Sunday Friendship Force sets potluck Friendship Force of Whidbey Island will hold its annual Christmas potluck dinner in the Trinity Annex building, Highway 525 and Woodard Road in Freeland, beginning at 5:30 p.m. All members of the community See calendar, A15
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