ACTIVITIES Whidbey
Wednesday, February 27, 2013 • The Whidbey News-Times
Feb. 27
Wed.
BEACH WATCHER DEADLINE NEARS: The deadline to sign up for the Beach Watcher training course takes place at noon, Wednesday, Feb. 28. See Activities listing for more information.
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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; snoisle.org
Play Reading for Fun Troupe, 5-8 p.m. Feb. 27, Oak Harbor Library, 1000 SE Regatta Drive. Share ideas and read scripts for the Whidbey Playhouse. No experience necessary. 360544-8668. Science Olympiad Community Night, 5:30 p.m.-7 p.m., Feb. 27, Coupeville High School Commons. Free. 360-672-0915.
Feb. 28
Thurs. Beach Watcher Training Course deadline, noon, Feb. 28, Coupeville, 2013 WSU Island County Beach Watchers training course. Course takes place two days per week in April and October. Cost: $75. 360-240-5558, county.wsu. edu/island Ready Readers Preschool Storytime, 9:30 and 10:30 a.m. Feb. 28, 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 Holland-America Koffie Klets meets, 2:30 p.m. Feb. 28 at Whidbey Coffee, 31299 W. Pioneer Way. Call Jan at 360-6752552. Mystery Book Lovers, 3 p.m. Feb. 28, Oak Harbor Library, 1000 SE Regatta Drive, Oak Harbor. Discuss mysteries by Susan Wittig Albert. 360-675-5115; snoisle.org
4, Oak Harbor Library. Drop in for free job-seeking help. 1000 S.E. Regatta Dr. 360-675-5115, or www.snoisle.org Citizenship class, March 4, 6 p.m., Oak Harbor Library. Free series of six classes beginning March 4. Preregistration required. 360-675-5115, or www.snoisle.org United States Citizenship Classes, 6:30 p.m. Mondays March 4-April 8, Oak Harbor Library 1000 SE Regatta Drive, Oak Harbor. Series of classes prepares you for citizenship. Free. Register: 360-6755115; sno-isle.org
AARP Tax-Aide Free Tax Preparation, 10 a.m.5 p.m. Feb. 27, Coupeville Library, 788 NW Alexander St., Coupeville. Schedule an appointment by calling 360678-3000. North Whidbey Lions Club Meeting, 11:30 a.m.1 p.m. Feb. 27, CPO Club, 1080 Ault Field Road, Oak Harbor. The Lions Club is looking for new members; if interested, call around 7 p.m. 360-240-0843.
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Erica Wasinger and Lynn Goebel, co-chairs for Citizens for Better Schools, receive collages highlighting the campaign that helped sway voters to approve a levy increase that benefits the Oak Harbor School District. They attended the Monday evening Oak Harbor School Board meeting to thank the teachers, students, administrators, board members, business leaders and residents who participated in the levy campaign. “Window on Whidbey” is a regular photo feature of the Whidbey News-Times. Readers may submit pictures by email to mhansen@whidbeynewsgroup.com. 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. 360-675-2338.
March 1
Fri.
Spring Studio Tour, 10 a.m.-5 p.m. March 1-3, studios throughout Whidbey Island. Meet artists in their studios and watch them work. Free, self-guided tour. whidbey workingartists.com Pacific NorthWest Art School Annual Meeting, 4:30 p.m. March 1, Pacific NorthWest Art School, 15 NW Birch St., Coupeville. New kinetic sculpture unveiled during membership night and volunteer appreciation. Child Screening, by appointment March 1, Coupeville Elementary School. Families living in Coupeville School District can have children ages birth-21 screened for developmental delays in motor, communication, problem solving, self help and social skills. Make an appointment: 360-6784409 ext. 3023. Featured artists at Garry Oak Gallery, 5-7 p.m., March 1. Meet glass artist Ron Apgar and artist, illustrator and author Kim
Niles and see their work. Free. 360-679-0925.
Oak Harbor Library. 360675-5115, or www.sno-isle.org
Whidbey Allied Artists Show, March 1-3, 10 a.m.-5 p.m., 11 N.W. Coveland, Coupeville. Artists are having a show and sale. 360679-1881.
Whidbey Art Gallery guest artists, 5-7 p.m., March 2, Whidbey Art Gallery, 220 Second St., Langley. Glass maker Aaron LaChausee and landscape painters Joyce Donaldson, Ginger Schmidt on hand.
March 2
Sat.
MusselFest Book Sale, March 2, Coupeville Library, community meeting room. Used book sale benefiting library. 360-678-4911. OHHS PTA Fashion Show Auction, 1 p.m. March 2, Best Western, 33175 Highway 20, Oak Harbor. Oak Harbor High School Parent-Teacher Association holds auction of dresses of all sizes and styles. Contact Christie to donate dresses: tiegertime@ yahoo.com. 805-233-0651. Whidbey Western Games, 10 a.m.-4 p.m., March 2, Island County Fairgrounds. Cost: $25. 360630-4506. Whidbey Allied Artists Show, March 1-3, 10 a.m.-5 p.m., 11 N.W. Coveland, Coupeville. Artists are having a show and sale. 360679-1881. Saturday matinee at Oak Harbor Library: “Moonrise Kingdom.” March 2, 2 p.m. The movie tells the story of two 12-yearolds who fall in love and run away to the wilderness and the search for them. Rated PG–13. Refreshments provided by the Friends of the
March 3
Fri.
MusselFest Book Sale, 10 a.m.-4 p.m., March 3, Coupeville Library, community meeting room. Used book sale benefiting library. 360-678-4911. Whidbey Allied Artists Show, March 1-3, 10 a.m.-5 p.m., 11 N.W. Coveland, Coupeville. Artists are having a show and sale. 360679-1881.
March 4
Mon.
AARP Tax-Aide at Oak Harbor Library, March 4, 9:30 a.m.-2:30 p.m. Free tax preparation; priority for age 60 and up. 360678-3000 for appointment. First Monday Knitting Group at the Oak Harbor Library, March 4, 10 a.m. Knitters of all levels welcome. Share knowledge and build skills. Beginners, please bring a pair of #8 or #9 needles and a skein of worsted–weight yarn. 360675-5115, or www.sno-isle.org Job Club, 3 p.m. March
Island County Astronomical Society, 6:30 p.m. March 4, First United Methodist Church, 1050 SE Ireland St., Oak Harbor. Anyone interested in astronomy welcome to attend. 360-679-7664; icas-wa. webs.com First Monday Bunko, 7 p.m., March 4, hosted by Oak Leaf Rebekahs at IOOF Hall, 721 SE Barrington Drive, Oak Harbor. $10 donation requested. Prizes awarded. 360-675-0128. Sustainable Small Scale Farming in Thailand, 7 p.m. at Deer Lagoon Grange Hall on Bayview Road. Free. 360-321-4027. Divorce: What You Need to Know, 5:30-7 p.m. at Coupeville Library, 788 N.W. Alexander St. snoisle.org
required. 1000 S.E. Regatta Dr. 360-675-5115, or www. sno-isle.org DIY Teens: Tangle– Free Tech Cords at the Oak Harbor Library, March 6, 3 p.m. Bring your USB or other tech cords and learn how to personalize them with just a simple knot and colorful thread. 360-675-5115, or www.snoisle.org “Moonrise Kingdom” film viewing, 5:30 p.m., March 6, Coupeville Library community meeting room. Wednesday Night with the Stars film about two 12-year-olds who fall in love, make secret pact and run away together in the wilderness, PG-13 movie. Free. 360-678-4911.
March 7
Thurs. Coupeville Garden Club meeting, 10 a.m., March 7, Coupeville Recreation Hall, 920 N.W. Alexander. Nancy Lane speaks about Hellebores. Greenbank Garden Club meeting, 10 a.m., March 7, Greenbank Progressive Club, Bakken and Firehouse roads, Greenbank. Doug Kirk of Kirk’s Nursery in Clinton will speak about “A Happy Garden equals a Happier You.” 360-579-5880.
Tues.
For Your Health public talk, Whidbey Island Holistic Health Association, 6:30 p.m., March 4, at Coupeville Library. An introduction to CranioSacral Therapy with Lynne Donnelly. Free. 360544-8445.
AARP Tax-Aide at Oak Harbor Library, March 5, 1-6 p.m. Free tax preparation; priority for age 60 and up. 360-678-3000 for appointment.
Disabled American Veterans Chapter 47 meeting, 7 p.m., March 7, new location at Oak Harbor Elks Lodge. Open to all veterans. 360-257-4801.
Ready Readers: Toddler Storytime at the Oak Harbor Library, March 5, 9:30 a.m. and 10:30 a.m. Playtime or craft follows. For children ages 24 months to 36 months. Caregiver is required. 1000 S.E. Regatta Dr. 360-6755115, or www.sno-isle.org
Ready Readers: Preschool Storytime at the Oak Harbor Library, March 7, 9:30 a.m. and 10:30 a.m. Playtime or craft may follow. Program for ages 3 to 5 years and a caregiver is required. 1000 S.E. Regatta Dr. 360-675-5115, or www. sno-isle.org
March 6
March 8
Ready Readers: Baby & Me Storytime at the Oak Harbor Library, March 6, 9:30 a.m. and 10:30 a.m. Playtime follows. Program for newborns through 24 months with a caregiver
Passion for Peru Benefit Concert, 6:30-8 p.m. March 8, Family Bible Church, 2760 Heller Road, Oak Harbor. Admission is by donation. 360-720-6729; pottershouseband@gmail.com
March 5
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