WHIDBEY
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Saturday Dec. 28
Writing workshop, Creating Intentions for 2014, 10 a.m.-noon, Dec. 28, Langley Library. Join Portland author Jill Kelly for a hands-on workshop of reflecting, writing, dreaming, and simple art-making as we set our intentions for a creative and joyful new year. For adults or teens 16 or older; bring a journal or notebook. Space is limited, please preregister. Funded by Sno-Isle Libraries Foundation. 360-221-4383. Animation workshop with Lukas Allenbaugh, noon and 2 p.m., Dec. 28, Oak Harbor Library. Use stop-motion animation to create your own movie with LEGO or clay in this twohour workshop. Registration is required. For ages 7 and older. Funded by the Sno-Isle Libraries Foundation. 360-675-5115, or www. sno-isle.org
Sunday Dec. 29
POLAR BEAR PLUNGE, 5K RUN: The first Resolution 5K Run and Polar Bear Plunge will happen Jan. 1
at Windjammer Park in Oak Harbor. The run along the waterfront will start at 11 a.m., followed by a plunge into the lagoon at noon. There is no registration or fee for the event, however canned food donations will be accepted to benefit North Whidbey Help House. For more information, call 360-929-2489.
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VFW Breakfast, 10 a.m.noon, VFW Post 7392, 3037 Goldie Road, Oak Harbor. Breakfast features pancakes, eggs, hash browns, breakfast meats and biscuits-n-gravy. Breakfast proceeds benefit local VFW Post 7392, including veterans’ assistance and community service programs. $7 for adults, $4 for seniors and children. Chicken fried steak available for $9. 360-675-4048, or www.vfwpost7392.org
Monday Dec. 30
Impressions show, 2 p.m., Dec. 30, Oak Harbor Library. Charlie Williams presents “The Mimic Clinic,” a show full of impressions, where kids and their families will learn to make noise and voice imitations, and how to put them into reading,
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3.6 miles, dogs allowed on leash. Bring layered clothing, drinking water, snacks. First Day Hikes are presented in partnership with America’s State Parks. For more information about hikes across the country, visit www.amer icasstateparks.org. Interpretive walk/talk provided by Lynn Hyde of Ebey’s Landing National Historical Reserve and Central Whidbey Area State Park Ranger, Brett Bayne. 360-678-4519.
in with photographers David Sharpe and Tom Trimbath. They’ll be leading three different photo walks. No matter, you’ll head home with a few tips shared amongst the photographers in the group. Bring camera and curiosity. Free. 360-678-7710, or dave@infoservice.com
Resolution 5K Run and Polar Bear Plunge, 11 a.m., noon, Jan. 1, Windjammer Park lagoon, Oak Harbor. No registration. First annual event. Free, however canned food donations accepted to benefit North Whidbey Help House. Run will take place at 11 a.m. along Oak Harbor waterfront, beginning at lagoon. Plunge into lagoon will be at noon. 360-929-2489.
Kids workshop, 9 a.m.noon, Jan. 4, The Home Depot, Oak Harbor. Bring your kids and help them build and decorate a desk calendar for the new year. Kids will receive an apron, pin and certificate of completion. Free.
Thursday Jan. 2
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Joe Blackburn gears up for the New Year at the fireworks stand run by the Knights of Columbus on the corner of Highway 20 and S.E. Pioneer Way in Oak Harbor. The Knights of Columbus Council 3361 of Oak Harbor is a Catholic fraternal benefit society and is raising money for charity through the stand. This is Blackburn’s third year helping sell fireworks for the charity. The organization has sold fireworks for four years. “This is our first-ever New Year’s Eve sale, so we’ll see how it goes,” Blackburn said. The stand is going to be open from 9 a.m. to 9 p.m. leading up to New Year’s Eve. writing, speech and pranks. Funded by Friends of the Oak Harbor Library. 360675-5115, or www.sno-isle.org
Wednesday Jan. 1
First Day Hike, 10 a.m., Jan. 1, Ebey’s Landing State
Park, Coupeville, at the trailhead just past the parking lot. Ring in 2014 by hiking at a Washington state park on New Year’s Day. Discover the natural beauty of Washington as part of a national effort to encourage healthy, active outdoor fun. This hike is at Ebey’s Landing State Park, nearby Fort Casey State Park. Bluff Trail: moderate difficulty, all ages,
Republican Women of North Whidbey monthly meeting, 11:30 a.m., San Remo Restaurant, Oak Harbor. Invited guest speaker is Senator Barbara Bailey. Topic is the upcoming legislative session in January. The public is invited and welcome. 360-678-4602, or benyeweber@whidbey.net Island County Democrats dinner meeting, 6-8 p.m., Jan. 2, Farmhouse Restaurant, 13724 La Conner Whitney Road, Mount Vernon. 360-682-2662, or huffinem@yahoo.com
Friday Jan. 3
First Friday Photo Walks, noon, 2 p.m., 4 p.m., Jan. 3, Greenbank Farm, 765 Wonn Road. Greenbank Farm is offering a free opportunity for amateur photographers to join
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Saturday Jan. 4
Food Forest work party, noon-2 p.m., Jan. 4, next to Hal Ramaley Park on Bayshore Drive, Oak Harbor. Volunteer work parties to meet every Saturday at noon to help prepare for community garden downtown. Efforts will include soil building activities such as laying cardboard and compost as well as sharing ideas and plans for the future of the community garden. Volunteers will meet beside Hal Ramaley Park. Dance for actors workshop, 1-3 p.m., Jan. 4, Whidbey Playhouse, Oak Harbor. Eight-week workshop that will be taught jointly by Daunne Zinger and K. Sandy O’Brien. Begins Jan. 4 and is Saturdays, 1-3 p.m. $75. Must have a minimum of 12 participants. Pre-registration required. 360-679-2237, or office@ whidbeyplayhouse.com
Sunday Jan. 5
Meet the artist, 10 a.m.-5 p.m., Jan. 5, Penn Cove Gallery, Front St., Coupeville. Fine art photographer Kelly Kellogg has more than 20 years experience capturing the scenic wonders of the Pacific Northwest. Kellog uses a variety of camera formats and photographic techniques in his art, bringing composition, exposure, and light together in an interesting way. The end results are frequently realistic, sometimes impressionistic. 360-6780857, or www.penncove gallery.com
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