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Oak Harbor Book Group discussion, 11 a.m., May 31, Oak Harbor Library. “The Buddha in the Attic” Check out a copy of “The Buddha in the Attic” by Julie Otsuka, grab a cup of coffee. 360675-5115, or www.sno-isle.org
ages 3 to 5 years and caregiver is required. 360-675-5115, or www. sno-isle.org Mystery Book Lovers discussion, 3 p.m., May 30, Oak Harbor Library. Join the discussion of mysteries by Michael Connelly (H Bosch series). Books available for checkout at the library. Funded by Friends of the Oak Harbor Library. The library is located at 1000 S.E. Regatta Dr. 360-6755115, or www.sno-isle.org IDIPIC North Whidbey DUI/Underage Drinking prevention panel, 6:45 p.m., May 30, Oak Harbor Library conference room 137. Open to all, no late admittance. Required by local driving school for driver’s ed. studentand parent. More info: 672-8219 or www.idipic.org
Friday May 31
American Cancer Society’s Relay for Life event, May 31June 1, North Whidbey Middle School, Oak Harbor. Teams from across Whidbey Island participate in this overnight community gathering that raises money for the American Cancer Society and increases awareness of the disease. Participants celebrate cancer survivors, remember loved ones lost and learn more about the
Saturday June 1
Island County Master Gardeners South end plant clinic, 10 a.m.-1 p.m., June 1, Skagit Farmers Supply Country Store, Freeland. Free gardening advice. 360-240-5527. Island County Master Gardeners Central Whidbey plant clinic, 10 a.m.-2 p.m., June 1, Coupeville Farmers Market. Free gardening advice. 360-240-5527. Murder mystery event, 6 p.m., June 1, Oak Harbor Lutheran Church, 1253 N.W. 2nd Ave. “Murder Amongst the Mateys” is an interactive pirate murder mystery. Come dressed as a pirate and play a role while enjoying appetizers and help solve the murder mystery. $20 for tickets. 360-6791561.
Monday June 3
Movie showing, International Nights in Coupeville,
“The Legend of 1900,” 5:30-7:45 p.m., June 3, Coupeville Library meeting room. Movie is Rated “R” for language. Shortly after the Second World War, Max, a transplanted American, visits an English pawn shop to sell his trumpet. The shopkeeper recognizes the tune Max plays as one on a wax master of an unreleased recording, discovered and restored from shards found in a piano salvaged from a cruise ship turned hospital ship, now slated for demolition. This chance discovery prompts a story from Max. Free. 360-678-4911, or lfranzen@sno-isle.org
Tuesday
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Wednesday June 5
Foster parent informational class, 1-4 p.m., June 5, DSHS, 275 S.E. Pioneer Way, 3rd floor, Oak Harbor. Free informational meeting for potential foster parents, who are great need in Island County. 360-416-7399, or egmy300@dshs.wa.gov
Whidbey Island music teachers potluck, 9:30 a.m.12:30 p.m., 1975 Stick Point, Oak Harbor. Annual potluck and duet play. 520-456-5782, or thepianobench@whidbey.com Health screening, 9 a.m.-3 p.m., June 4, Ace Hardware in Oak Harbor. Oak Harbor Lions Club
June 8
Island County Master Gardeners South end plant clinic, 10 a.m.-1 p.m., June 8, Skagit Farmers Supply Country Store, Freeland. Free gardening advice. 360-240-5527. Island County Master Gardeners Central Whidbey plant clinic, 10 a.m.-2 p.m., June 8, Coupeville Farmers Market. Free gardening advice. 360-240-5527. Gardening class, Creating a garden sanctuary, 10:30 a.m., June 8, Freeland Library, 5495 Harbor Ave. Talk covers various design elements needed to create a special place in your garden for meditation, quiet reading or just enjoying the beauty of the garden. Free. 360-331-7323, or www.sno-isle.org
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The Paint Escape Gallery Night, 7-9 p.m., June 8, 1664 E. Main St., Freeland. Annual Gallery Night showcasing customers’ favorite works. Free. 360-331-3166, or www.thepaintescape.com
Saturday
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June 4
Swim program registration, noon-6 p.m., June 4, Coupeville Library community meeting room. 54th annual Coupeville Lions Swim Program registration. $35 a session. Sign up kids for 35-minute lessons in partnership with Camp Casey Pool. Lessons will tke place Monday through Thursday July 8-11 and July 15-18 from 4-7 p.m. Levels 1-5 will be offered. 360-678-5912,lesliefranzen@coupeville.net, or www.CoupevilleLions.org
Texas Hold ‘em tournament, BBQ fundraiser, 5-10 p.m., June 8, Bayview Community Hall. Event includes poker, music and Texas style BBQ dinner. Contests and cash prizes. Proceeds benefit the Readiness to Learn Foundation. $75. 360-221-0484, rtlearnfoundation@gmail.com, www. rtl-foundation.org
her wearable art on June 28 from 10 a.m. till 5 p.m. The gallery is located on Front Street in downtown Coupeville. Walker creates chains and chain mail, and weaves or knits with sterling silver. She also works with clay made from microscopic fine silver particles. For more information, call the gallery at 360-678-1176. ANJULIE HARRISON, a 2009 graduate of Oak Harbor High School, is playing a priest in Central Washington University’s Central Theatre Ensemble production of Jesus Christ Superstar, which opens May 10 in Ellensburg. Harrison is a senior in the Bachelor of Fine Arts in Musical Theater program at Central. Oak Harbor’s LINNANE (O’CONNOR) ARMSTRONG is Penn Cove Gallery’s featured artist for May. Armstrong, who grew up in Coupeville, produces artwork in her home studio and also works as manager at Gene’s Art & Frame in Oak Harbor. Penn Cove Gallery is located on Front Street downtown Coupeville. View www. penncovegallery.com, or call 360-678-1176. The FREELAND LIBRARY is offering a free class, “Keep the Creativy Flowing: For new and expe-
June 15
Island County Master Gardeners South end plant clinic, 10 a.m.-1 p.m., June 15, Skagit Farmers Supply Country Store, Freeland. Free gardening advice. 360-240-5527. Island County Master Gardeners Central Whidbey plant clinic, 10 a.m.-2 p.m., June 15, Coupeville Farmers Market. Free gardening advice. 360-240-5527.
Saturday June 22
Island County Master Gardeners South end plant clinic, 10 a.m.-1 p.m., June 22, Skagit Farmers Supply Country Store, Freeland. Free gardening advice. 360-240-5527.
rienced artists.” The class is June 28 at 10 a.m. at the library, which is located at 5495 Harbor Ave. Join other local artists to participate in informal sharing, discussion and creation of your work. Take advantage of the group energy for inspiration and new ideas. This group meets monthly on the morning of each fourth Friday. For more information, call 360331-7323. The Whidbey Art Gallery in Langley is featuring metal artists JOHNATHAN and JANDELLYN WARD and painter PAT BROOKES during May. The gallery is located at 220 2nd St. The Wards have been creating metal art on Whidbey Island for 16 years. Brookes’ current focus is painting still life in oils. For more information, call 360-221-7675, or go to www.whidbeyartists. com. Raven Rocks Studio is featuring the art of WINDWALKER TAIBI from through June 6. The art’s theme is a light and joyful look at Mae West. Raven Rocks Studio is located at Greenbank Farm, 765 Wonn Road, C-101. For more information, call 360-2220102, or go to www.ravenrocksgallery.com The OAK HARBOR LIBRARY is offering adults a way to express themselves creatively using colored pencils. “Colored Pencils My Way” will be held May 20 starting at 10 a.m. The new class is funded by the
Friends of the Oak Harbor Library. Preregister by calling 360-675-5115, or go to www.sno-isle.org The OAK HARBOR LIBRARY is displaying photographs of ROB LACANFORA and JOAN GERTEIS in May. The library is located at 1000 S.E. Regatta Dr. 360-675-5115. Ages 14 and up can work on public speaking, comedy, stage fright and character development with free IMPROV WORKSHOPS at the Whidbey Playhouse in Oak Harbor. Meet every Sunday at 2 p.m. For more information, call 360-6792237. OAK HARBOR CITY HALL is displaying art from Oak Harbor High School through June 15. The art is of various subject matter and media. nywhere time and space permit. CEILIDH CHIDS will perform a concert May 30 at 7:30 p.m. in Trinity Lutheran Church, 18341 Highway 525, Freeland. The concert features Bach Double Violin Concerto, American and Scottish Fiddle Tunes, and selections from “Fiddler On The Roof” and “Les Miserables.” Ceilidh Chids, Whidbey’s unique youth string ensemble, provides aspiring string players the opportunity to learn and perform a variety of music in a setting that is “serious but fun.” Ceilidh Chids is directed by Roxallanne Medley.