Community calendar Wednesday, July 10, 2013 • The South Whidbey Record
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Wednesday
A community meeting to discuss the law and justice levy that may appear on the Nov. 12 ballot will be held at 7 p.m. July 10 at the Trinity Lutheran Church Fireside Room in Freeland. “I hope as many members of our community as possible might attend this forum,” said Sheriff Mark Brown. There will be a short presentation of Law and Justice Council Resolution recommended to be put on the ballot, after which it will be opened up for questions from the public.
Ruzivo kicks off street dances Dance to the music of Ruzivo from 6 to 8 p.m. July 10 outside the Bayview Cash Store in the first of a series of familyoriented street dances sponsored by Goosefoot. The band, from the Shona word meaning “wisdom,” formed in 2004 and has grown over the years under the direction of Paul Mataruse, master marimba player from Zimbabwe. Ruzivo plays a mix of Zimbabwean traditional music and compositions from Mataruse and other band members inspired by the AfroPop sounds from Mataruse’s native country. Western Heroes is next up on July 31.
Donate blood at Useless Bay A blood drive is set from 10 a.m. to 3:45 p.m. July 10 at Useless Bay Golf and County Club. Stop by or make an appoint-
HELP House. Contact Dan Pullen at 360-679-7664 or icaspub@juno.com, or visit www.icas-wa.webs.com
cient lighting and double pane windows.
Saturday
MoveOn Whidbey members will collaborate with WAMEND to learn how to get money out of politics. The potluck picnic begins at 11 a.m. and will go to 1 p.m. Saturday, July 13 at South Whidbey Community Park in the picnic area near the Castle Park playground, located at 5495 Maxwelton Road. Bring something to share for lunch and ideas. The group will discuss what is needed and ideas for getting the work done.
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Law and justice levy presented
Grange turns trash to treasure Celeste Erickson / The Record
Lily Fisher, Meadow Holtby, Rowen Stephens and Kaidyn Brinks rehearse a scene from “The Wizard of Oz,” produced by Whidbey Children’s Theater. It runs Friday, Saturday and Sunday in its final weekend.
ment by contacting Bill Cochran, 360-321-2672 or cochranw@whidbey.com
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Thursday Thursday Market enlivens Clinton
The Clinton Thursday Market opens its second season from 3:30 to 7 p.m. July 11. Featured vendor the first week is Full Cycle Farm, a small-scale family farm in the Maxwelton Valley, owned and operated by Eric and Britt Conn who grow a variety of vegetables, fruits and berries through the season. Become a Clinton Market volunteer by emailing clintonthursday market@gmail.com or visit www.clintonchamber ofcommerce.org/thursday market. The market is located at 525 Storkson Drive, just off Highway 525.
Fishin’ Club hears an expert The Fishin’ Club will feature speaker Dale
PURPLE REIGNS! Color is coming! FARM is Beautiful Open 10 to 5
(2530 Darst Rd., Coupeville) Lavender Wind See it, Smell it, Savor it
www.lavenderwind.com 15 Coveland St., Coupeville | 360.544-4132 8 am to 6 pm Daily (Sunday 10 am to 6 pm)
Culver at its meeting 7 p.m. July 11 at the M-Bar-C Ranch, Freeland. Club member Culver is a skilled angler who will share how to maximize catches in fresh and salt water. Topics include bass and trout fishing on Deer and Campbell lakes plus salmon fishing techniques used from the shore and from a boat. He will bring rods and reels plus various gear for all types of fishing, including his new boat outfitted for salt water fishing and pictures of fish he has caught.
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Friday
Christmas show tryouts in July Whidbey Island Center for the Arts announces an audition call for their December 2013 production of “Forever Plaid, Plaid Tidings – A Special Holiday Edition,” at 7 p.m. July 12. Casting is for four men, either ages 18-35 or ages 35-50. Be prepared to sing 16 bars of a show tune or ’50s style song and perform a two-
minute contemporary monologue. Call backs are at 4 p.m. July 14. Contact WICA production director Deana Duncan at deana. duncan@wicaonline.com or 360-221-8262.
Gaze at stars, feed the hungry A Star Party to benefit a local food bank will be held from 7 p.m. to midnight July 12, weather permitting, at Windjammer Park in Oak Harbor. Explore the night sky and view distant galaxies through an assortment of telescopes. Island County Astronomical Society members will be on hand to answer questions and collect donations of canned food or money for North Whidbey
Whidbey Evangelical Free Church Vacation Bible School
July 30 ~ August 2 9:30 A.M. to 12 NOON Pre-school ~ 5th Grade Whidbey Evangelical Free Church 874 Plantation Dr., Greenbank, WA www.whidbey-efc.com • 222-3211
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Deer Lagoon Grange supporters plan a fundraising event, the Trash to Treasure sale, from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Saturday, July 13. The sale will help fund critical repairs to the grange building. Over the past year it received a rebuilt roof support structure; raised south wall; repaired south and east wall foundations; new furnace; sealed and insulated hot air ducts; rebuilt kitchen cabinets; plumbing for the sinks; insulatedvoverhead space; and two rain gardens. Work remains for roof repair, painting, stairwell sheetrock replacement, range hood replacement, new wiring, energy-effi-
MoveOn battles money in politics
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HIGHLAND GAMES Saturday, August 10, 2013 at the Greenbank Farm
A full day of fun! Highland Dancing, Pipe Bands, Traditional Athletics, Flyball Dogs, Celtic Gifts, Food, and Beer Garden Celtic entertainment including Maggie’s Fury, Cronan, The Shifty Sailors, and more!
Gates open at 8 A.M., Competition starts at 9 A.M. Games Admission: Adults (18 and over) $10 Students (5 to 17), Seniors, Military (w/ I.D.) $7 Kids 4 and under FREE
For more information visit: www.wihg.org
There are openings in the Aircraft Maintenance Technology Program at Big Bend Community College in Moses Lake. Dorms are available. Classes lead to FAA certifications. Job opportunities are right down the ramp. Classes start Sept. 23 For information:
(Children 12 and younger) to the Highland Games
Phone: 509-793-2376 • E-mail: rebeccam@bigbend.edu
One coupon per family. Coupon expires Aug. 10, 2013
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FREE Admission for Kids