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The Whidbey Examiner • Thursday, January 24, 2013
whidbey island’s community calendar Thurs., Jan. 24
Family,” 2 p.m. Jan. 27, Whidbey Playhouse, 730 SE Midway Blvd., Oak Harbor. Enjoy British comedy and treats to benefit Pacific NorthWest Art School and Soroptimist International of Coupeville. Tickets: $25, from school or mail check to 15 NW Birch St., Coupeville. 360-678-3396.
Ready Readers, 9:30 a.m. Jan. 24, Coupeville Library, 788 NW Alexander St., Coupeville. Preschool storytime prepares children to read. 360-678-4911. Spirit of Writing Contest Winner Readings, 3 p.m. Jan. 24, Oak Harbor Library, 1000 SE Regatta Drive. Authors who won the Spirit of Writing contest share their works. 360-675-5115.
English as a Second Language Talk Time, 3 p.m. Jan. 27, Oak Harbor Library, 1000 SE Regatta Drive, Oak Harbor. Adults practice speaking English every Sunday in a supportive setting. 360-6755115; sno-isle.org.
Middle Schools Night of the Arts, 6-7 p.m. Jan. 24, Oak Harbor Middle School. View art by students of both middle schools. 360-2795345. North Whidbey Coupon Club, 9:30-11:30 a.m. Fridays, 6:30-8:30 p.m. Thursdays, Oak Harbor Chamber of Commerce, 32630 Highway 20, Oak Harbor. All are welcome to learn about couponclipping and money saving. Donate coupons at Oak Harbor Senior Center or Oak Harbor Chamber of Commerce. 360-675-2338. Mount Baker Snow Bus, began going to mountain Jan. 5 for eight weeks. Sign up forms available at Oak Harbor High School or www. winterride.mtbaker.us. 360675-9586. Whidbey Island Conservation District Plant Sale, accepting orders through Jan. 30. Order from 29 Western Washington native species. View plant list at whidbeycd. org. Sale benefits WICD educational and assistance programs. 360-678-4708; sandy@whidbeycd.org.
Fri., Jan. 25
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Making a Living Will Seminar, 11 a.m.-noon Jan. 25, Regency on Whidbey, 1040 SW Kimball Drive, Oak Harbor. Learn how to express your personal wishes and medical and legal direction. 360-279-0933.
Source: WSU Island County Extension
Central Whidbey Fire and Rescue Visits, 1 p.m. Jan. 25, Coupeville Elemen-
Friendship Force of Whidbey Island Meeting, 7 p.m. Jan. 27, Baby Island Clubhouse, Saratoga Road, Langley. Exchange students from Moscow will arrive this year. 360-678-4046.
Mon., Jan. 28 Kasia Pierzga Photo
Coupeville Middle School student Ally Roberts stopped by the newsroom recently for a job shadow. Ally is an aspiring journalist and came prepared with her own camera. She’s also a veteran of Wolf Cub News, a school publication at Coupeville Elementary School. Here she is seen surveying old newspapers from 1891. tary School, S. Main Street, Coupeville. Early release day program. 360-678-4911.
ies. 360-221-8365. Amateur Radio Club, 9:30 a.m. Jan. 26, County Commissioners Hearing Room, 1 NE Sixth St., Coupeville. Learn to become a licensed ham radio operator. w7avm. org; k7na@w7avm.org.
Angeli Concert, 7 p.m. Jan. 25, Oak Harbor Lutheran Church, 1253 NW Second Ave., Oak Harbor. Angeli presents “Breath of Winter” to benefit Hope Therapeutic Riding Program. 360679-1561; angel_quartet@ comcast.net.
Art Mart Garage Sale, 9 a.m.-3 p.m. Jan. 26, Pacific NorthWest Art School, 15 NW Birch St., Coupeville. Purchase gently used art supplies. Donations welcome or rent a table for $25 to sell art-related items; visit the school between 8 a.m.-4:30 p.m. Monday-Friday. 360678-3396.
S out h Whidbey High School Jazz Concert, 7:30-9 p.m. Jan. 25, Whidbey Island Center for the Arts, 565 Camano Ave., Langley. SWHS music program fundraiser. Cost: $12 adults, $10 seniors/ military/youths. 360-2218268; 800-638-7631.
Sat., Jan. 26
Gamblers Anonymous, 9 a.m. Saturdays, Whidbey General Hospital conference room, 101 N. Main St., Coupeville. 800-424-3577.
“Biblical Wisdom: Integrating God’s Word with God’s World,” 8:45 a.m. to noon, Jan. 26, Coupeville Recreation Hall, 901 N. Alexander St. Presented by Whidbey Island Theological Stud-
Ways of Whales Workshop, 9:30 a.m.-4:30 p.m., Coupeville Middle School Performing Arts Center, 501 S. Main St., Coupeville. Learn about whales in Salish Sea: threats to health, habitats, research
WHIDBEY WEATHER SUMMARY
January 14 - 20, 2013
HI Temp
LO Temp
Wind MPH
Rainfall
YTD Rain
Last Year
Fawn Run, Bachert
36
28
—
.00
1.00
0.00
Fort Casey, Barnes
46
30
—
.00
0.82
0.55
Greenbank, Mercer
42
32
5
0.00
1.64
1.35
NAS Whidbey, Weather Desk
45
26
16
0.01
1.08
0.34
Crockett Lake, Haglund
45
26
2
0.01
0.85
0.32
Polnell Point (records begin April 9, 2012)
44
30
6
0.00
1.09
0.00
REPORTING STATIONS
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being conducted. $30, $25 students/seniors. 360-6783451; orcanetwork.org.
bank Farm’s Wine Shop, Vino Amore, Moonraker Books or brownpapertickets.com.
Keepers of Admiralty Head Lighthouse, 10 a.m. Jan. 26, Coupeville Library, 788 NW Alexander St., Coupeville. Presentation on Fresnel lenses. 360-240-5584.
Yelena Balabanova concert, 7 p.m., Oak Harbor Lutheran Church, 1253 NW Second Ave., Oak Harbor. $15 donation per person or $25 per family. 520-456-5782.
Lois Harris Book Signing, 1-2 p.m. Jan. 26, Wind and Tide Bookshop, 790 SE Pioneer Way, Oak Harbor. Children’s author of “Maxfield Parrish: Painter of Magical Make-Believe” will read and sign books. 360-675-1342.
Whidbey Chamber Singers Concert, 7:30 p.m. Jan. 26, Sanctuary at Langley United Methodist Church. Vocal and instrumental artists on Whidbey perform. Tickets: $15 adults, $10 senior/military, $5 kids, at door or from brownpapertickets.com. Benefits Whidbey Chamber Singers, nonprofit sponsored by Whidbey Island Arts Council. 360-678-5478.
Three Magic Guys Performance, 2 p.m. Jan. 26, Whidbey Playhouse, Midway Boulevard, Oak Harbor. Magic show featuring JR Russell, Mark Paulson and Jim Earnshaw benefits raising Playhouse Main Stage roof. Tickets: $6 adults, $5 youth, $4 children. 360-279-2237. Shanty Fest, concert at 6:30 p.m., workshops 1-5 p.m. Jan. 26, Greenbank Farm, 765 Wonn Road, Greenbank. Maritime music celebration benefits South and Central Whidbey Hearts and Hammers and Habitat for Humanity Home Preservation Program. Tickets: $20 adults, from Wind and Tide Bookshop, Bayleaf, Local Grown, Green-
Sun., Jan. 27 Veterans of Foreign Wars Breakfast, 10 a.m.-noon, Jan. 27, Whitehead-Muzzall Post, 3037 N. Goldie Road, Oak Harbor. Eggs, pancakes, meat and more costs $7 adults, $4 seniors/kids; chicken-fried steak costs $9. Proceeds benefit post’s veterans assistance and community service programs. 360-6754048; vfwpost7392.org. Fundraiser: “It Runs in the
Blood Drive, 9 a.m.-5 p.m. Jan. 28, First United Methodist Church, 1050 SE Ireland St., Oak Harbor. Oak Harbor Lions Club hosts blood drive. All blood types needed. Schedule an appointment at DonorSched@psbc.org or 800-398-7888. Play Reading for Fun Troupe, 3-5 p.m. Jan. 28, Oak Harbor Library, 1000 SE Regatta Drive. Share ideas and read scripts for the Whidbey Playhouse. No experience necessary. 360-544-8668. Ballroom Dancing, 6:308:30 p.m. second and fourth Tuesdays, Bayview Hall, Langley. Singles and couples welcome to practice their steps. $5 donation benefits Bayview Hall restoration. 360-3214083.
Tues., Jan. 29 Historical Society Membership Meeting, 4:30-6 p.m. Jan. 29, Coupeville Recreation Hall, Coveland Avenue and NW Alexander Street, Coupeville. Annual business meeting and Board of Trustees election. 360678-3310. Positive Discipline Class, 6-8 p.m. Jan. 29, Oak Harbor Lutheran Church, 1253 NW Second Ave. Help your kids become more responsible and respectful. There are seven free sessions offered by CADA. 360-675-7075.
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