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The Whidbey Examiner • Thursday, February 14, 2013
whidbey island’s community calendar Wed., Feb. 13 Ready Readers Baby and Me Storytime, 9:30 and 10:30 a.m. Feb. 13, Oak Harbor Library, 1000 SE Regatta Drive. Newborns through 24 months enjoy stories, songs, rhymes and activities that inspire a love of reading. Caregiver required. 360-675-5115; sno-isle.org. AARP Tax-Aide Free Tax Preparation, 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Feb. 13, Coupeville Library, 788 NW Alexander St., Coupeville. Schedule an appointment by calling 360678-3000. Literature and Laughter Book Group, 6:15 p.m. Feb. 13, Coupeville Library, 788 NW Alexander St., Coupeville. Discuss “Swamplandia.” 360678-4911.
Thurs., Feb. 14 Ready Readers Preschool Storytime, 9:30 and 10:30 a.m. Feb. 14, Oak Harbor Library, 1000 SE Regatta Drive; 9:30 a.m., Coupeville Library, 788 NW Alexander St. Ages 3-5 enjoy books, songs and activities that prepare young minds for reading. Caregiver required. 360-675-5115; snoisle.org.
Play Reading for Fun Troupe, 2-5 p.m. Feb. 14, Oak Harbor Library, 1000 SE Regatta Drive. Share ideas and read scripts for the Whidbey Playhouse. No experience necessary. 360-544-8668. Greenbank Progressive Club, 6-8:30 p.m. Feb. 14, Greenbank Hall, 3090 Firehouse Road, Greenbank. Monthly potluck and meeting. Jerry Mercer presents his books and current state of publishing and marketing. Bring a dish to share. 360678-4885. North Whidbey Coupon Club, 6:30-8:30 p.m. Thursdays, 9:30-11:30 a.m. Fridays, Oak Harbor Chamber of Commerce, 32630 Highway 20, Oak Harbor. All are welcome. Donate coupons at Oak Harbor Senior Center or Oak Harbor Chamber of Commerce. 360-675-2338. Valentine Sweethear t Dance, 7-9 p.m. Feb. 14, Harbor Tower Village, 100 E. Whidbey Ave., Oak Harbor. Nic Nicholai plays tunes of yesterday. Navy volunteers are dancing partners or bring your own. Cost: $2, benefits Big Brothers Big Sisters of Oak Harbor. 360-675-2569.
Fri., Feb. 15 Small Business Counsel-
ing, 9 a.m.-5 p.m. Feb. 15, Oak Harbor Library, 1000 SE Regatta Drive. Sign up for business assistance session by calling 425-423-9090. Third Friday Knitters Class, 9:30 a.m. Feb. 15, Coupeville Library, 788 NW Alexander St., Coupeville. All are welcome to learn to knit or work on projects. 360-6784911. Re-Create with Creation Station, 1 p.m. Feb. 15, Coupeville Elementary School multipurpose room, 6 S. Main St., Coupeville. Early release day program. Recreate art with trash. Free. 360-6784911; sno-isle.org. Star Party, begins at dark Feb. 15, Fort Nugent Park, 2075 SW Fort Nugent Road, Oak Harbor. Explore the night sky and view distant galaxies, planets at free event. All ages welcome and equipment provided. Cloudy weather cancels event. 360-679-7664; icas-wa.webs.com. Al Anon Weekly Meeting, 7-8 p.m. Feb. 15, Trinity Lutheran Church annex, 18341 Highway 525, Freeland. Friends and families of alcoholics get help. 360-3412180.
Sat., Feb. 16 Divorce Care, 10 a.m.noon Feb. 16, continues every Saturday, blue house next to Whidbey Presbyterian Church, 1148 SE Eighth Ave., Oak Harbor. Experts speak on divorce and recovery topics. Cost for 13-week seminar: $20. RSVP: 360679-3579.
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Boating Seminar, 10 a.m. Feb. 16, Oak Harbor Yacht Club, 1301 SE Catalina Drive, Oak Harbor. Free seminar on
basic weather and forecasting. 360-682-6104. K-9 Kids Read, 11 a.m. Feb. 16, Oak Harbor Library, 1000 SE Regatta Drive, Oak Harbor. Kids read to patient, friendly dog to improve reading skills and confidence. Caregiver required. 360-675-5115; snoisle.org. Kids in Motion, 2 p.m. Feb. 16, Oak Harbor Library, 1000 SE Regatta Drive, Oak Harbor. Families dance with fitness instructor Claudia Samano. For ages 4-11; must be accompanied by adult. 360-675-5115; sno-isle.org. Coupeville Lions Scholarship Auction and Super Supper, 4:30 p.m. at the Oak Harbor Elks Lodge, 155 N.E. Ernst St., Oak Harbor. Tickets are $25. Call Carol at 360678-5141. Whidbey Island Democratic Club, 2-5 p.m. Feb. 16, Coupeville Recreation Hall. “Red, White and Blue” celebration includes auction, Democrats of the Year Award and election of new board members. $5 donation at the door. 360-678-6028. Language of Food: Brazil, 5:30-9:30 p.m. Northwest Language and Cultural Center, 5023 Langley Road, Langley. Visit Brazil: Land of Parrots for dinner and music. Cost: $75. 360-321-2102; nwlanguageacademy.com.
Mon., Feb. 18 Oak Harbor City Offices Close, Feb. 18. Due to President’s Day holiday, garbage and recyclables usually collected on Monday, Feb. 18 will be collected on Tuesday, Feb. 19. There will be no change in Tuesday’s collection. 360279-4750.
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5:30 pm – 8:30 pm Coupeville Recreation Hall Enjoy Prairie Polish Dogs & Mussels plus Beer & Wine! Music by Tambourine Sky Wine provided by bayleaf; mussels by Serendipity Catering. Tickets $20; available at bayleaf, Coupeville Chamber of Commerce, Aqua Gifts & Windjammer Gallery Sponsored by
Tues., Feb. 19 Ready Readers Toddler Storytime, 9:30 and 10:30 a.m. Feb. 19, Oak Harbor Library, 1000 SE Regatta Drive. Ages 24-36 months enjoy stories, music, movements and playtime to nurture love of reading. Caregiver required. 360-675-5115; snoisle.org. South Whidbey Republican Women, 11:30 a.m. Feb. 19, Useless Bay Golf and County Club, Langley. Shahram Hadian speaks about “Restoring Our Constitutional Republic.” Lunch costs $15. RSVP: 360-579-4062 or 360579-3614.
Unitarian Universalist Congregation, 20103 Highway 525, Freeland. Free lecture presented by Eileen Soskin before concerts Feb. 22 and 23. uucwiconcerts@yahoo. com. United Way of Island County, 3:30 p.m. Feb. 20, Whidbey Island Bank conference room, 450 SW Bayshore Drive, Oak Harbor. Board meeting. 360675-1778.
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AARP Tax-Aide Free Tax Preparation, 1-6 p.m. Feb. 19, Oak Harbor Library, 1000 SE Regatta Drive, Oak Harbor. Schedule an appointment by calling 360-678-3000.
Ready Readers Preschool Storytime, 9:30 and 10:30 a.m. Feb. 21, Oak Harbor Library, 1000 SE Regatta Drive; 9:30 a.m., Coupeville Library, 788 NW Alexander St. Ages 3-5 enjoy books, songs and activities that prepare young minds for reading. Caregiver required. 360-675-5115; snoisle.org.
Greenbank Farm Conversation Circle, 1 and 6 p.m. Feb. 19, Greenbank Farm main barn, 765 Wonn Road, Greenbank. Informal gathering to ask questions, share concerns, talk about what you may be hearing about the farm. 360-678-7710.
History of Boats of Western Norway, 3 p.m. Feb. 21, Oak Harbor Library, 1000 SE Regatta Drive, Oak Harbor. Local wooden boat builder presents history during Viking and Middle ages through the 18th century. Free. 360-6755115; sno-isle.org.
Whidbey Island Camera Club, 6:30-8 p.m. Feb. 19, Oak Hall room 306, Skagit Valley College, 1000 SE Regatta Drive, Oak Harbor. Theme: photographer’s choice. Submit up to three photos to absolutescience@hotmail.com. Public welcome. tina31543@ comcast.net.
Father Jim Nor thrup Speaks, 6:30-8:30 p.m. Feb. 21, St. Augustine’s Catholic Church, 185 N. Whidbey Ave., Oak Harbor. Father Northrup speaks about sharing faith with others in today’s culture. Free. Child care available. 360-675-2303.
Whidbey Island Local Lending Celebration, 7 p.m. Feb. 19, Island Athletic Club, Freeland. Free informational meeting. 360-730-7915; willefrd@whidbey.com.
Wed., Feb. 20 Ready Readers Baby and Me Storytime, 9:30 and 10:30 a.m. Feb. 13, Oak Harbor Library, 1000 SE Regatta Drive. Newborns through 24 months enjoy stories, songs, rhymes and activities that inspire a love of reading. Caregiver required. 360-675-5115; sno-isle.org. AARP Tax-Aide Free Tax Preparation, 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Feb. 20, Coupeville Library, 788 NW Alexander St., Coupeville. Schedule an appointment by calling 360678-3000. Puget Sound Anglers, 7 p.m. Feb. 20, Holmes Harbor Rod and Gun Club. South Whidbey Port Commission President Curt Gordon will speak about Langley marina expansion. 360-222-3275; patm@whidbey.com. Prelude to the Time Traveling Trio, 1:30 p.m. Feb. 20,
North Whidbey Coupon Club, 6:30-8:30 p.m. Thursdays, 9:30-11:30 a.m. Fridays, Oak Harbor Chamber of Commerce, 32630 Highway 20, Oak Harbor. All are welcome to learn about coupon-clipping and money saving. Donate coupons at Oak Harbor Senior Center or Oak Harbor Chamber of Commerce. 360675-2338. “Farces of Chekhov,” 7:30 p.m. Thursdays-Saturdays Feb. 21-March 2; 4 p.m. Saturdays, Black Box Theater, Island County Fairgrounds, 819 Camano Ave., Langley. Tickets: $12. LittleIslandTheatre@gmail.com.
Fri., Feb. 22 Oak Harbor Book Group, 11 a.m. Feb. 22, Oak Harbor Library, 1000 SE Regatta Drive, Oak Harbor. Discuss “Girl in Translation” by Jean Kwok. 360-675-5115; snoisle.org. Friday Knitter’s Club, 1-3 p.m. Feb. 22, Coupeville Library, N.W. Alexander Street. Bring yarn and knitting needles size 11 or bigger. Beginners through intermediate. Call Leslie Franzen 360-6784911.