WHIDBEY
ACTIVITIES Page A14
Thursday Jan. 23
Veteran’s Coffee Club meeting, 9 a.m., Jan. 23, Harbor Tower Village, 100 E. Whidbey Ave., Oak Harbor. Meets every Thursday. Join fellow local veterans for coffee and baked goods. 360-675-2569. Coupeville Lions Club blood drive, 11 a.m. to 5 p.m., Jan. 23, Coupeville United Methodist Church, 608 N. Main St. One pint of blood can save three lives. To donate, just drop in or schedule an appointment: donorcched@psbc.org. For more info call Sue Hartin 503789-3595 or 360-678-4105. Saratoga Chamber orchestra preview, 2 p.m., Jan. 23, Freeland Library. Attend for an opportunity to meet Chao Li, one of three finalists for the position of artistic director and conductor of the Saratoga Chamber Orchestra. Li will give a talk about the upcoming “Brahms No. 1” concert in an informal meet and greet with the community. The concert will feature music of Puccini, Chausson and Brahms with guest soloist Whidbey’s own Gloria Ferry-Brennan on violin. Free. 360-331-7323, or tmiller@sno-isle.org Holland-American Koffie Klets group meeting, 3-5 p.m., Jan. 23, San Remo Restaurant, Oak Harbor. Meeting for those interested in sharing stories about Dutch heritage. 360-675-2552 or email beppejan7@comcast.net Night of the Arts, 6-7 p.m., Jan. 23, Oak Harbor Middle School cafeteria. Art show displaying best submitted art this semester from middle school art students in the Oak Harbor School District. Food and drinks will be served. Free.
Friday Jan. 24
Art lesson, Introduction to Encaustic Painting, 1 p.m., Jan. 24, Freeland Library. Encaustic artist Ron Ward will introduce tools and demonstrate the methods for creating in this unique medium. Participants will have the opportunity to try their hand as well. Space is limited, so please pre-register. Free. 360-331-7323, or tmiller@ sno-isle.org Star Party, begins at dark, Jan. 24, Fort Nugent Park, 2075 S.W. Fort Nugent Road, Oak Harbor. Explore the night sky and view distant galaxies, planets and nebulas at this free public Star Party hosted by the Island County Astronomical Society. No telescope is needed and people of all ages are welcome to attend. Be sure and dress warmly and note that the event will be canceled if the weather is cloudy. 360-679-7664, or icaspub@juno.com, or www.icas wa.webs.com Whidbey Playhouse mystery, opening night for Book of Days, 7:30 p.m., Jan. 24, Whidbey
Playhouse, Oak Harbor. Directed by Kevin Wm. Meyer and produced by Allenda Jenkins. Book of Days is a compassionate story of a small town dominated by a cheese plant, a fundamentalist church and a community theater. When the owner of the cheese plant dies mysteriously in a hunting accident, Ruth, his bookkeeper, suspects murder. Cast as Joan of Arc in a local production of George Bernard Shaw’s St. Joan, Ruth takes on the attributes of her character and begins a one-woman campaign to see justice done. Show runs every Thursday, Friday and Saturday at 7:30 p.m. and Sunday at 2:30 p.m. through Feb. 9. Tickets are $16. 360-679-2237. Whidbey Children’s Theater production, “Disney’s 101 Dalmations,” 7:30 p.m., Jan. 24, Whidbey Children’s Theater, Langley. Young performers from secondto-fifth grade bring this classic to life on stage, with all the songs, adventure, and adorable puppies you could ever wish for. Directed by Whidbey newcomer Lisa Nakama. Performances are Jan. 24, 25, 26, 31 and Feb. 1-2. Friday and Saturday shows start at 7:30 p.m.; Sunday shows are at 2 p.m. Tickets are $15 for adults, $12 for seniors and $8 for students. There will be a special family show on Feb. 1 when all seats will be $8. Tickets may be purchased at the website www.whidbeychildrenstheater.org or by visiting brownpapertickets.com and searching for “101 Dalmatians.”
Saturday Jan. 25
Loon field trip at Deception Pass, 9 a.m., Jan. 25, north end of West Beach parking lot, Deception Pass State Park. The Whidbey Audubon Society invites interested people to a field trip in hopes of seeing hundreds of Red-throated Loons gathering to feed in the outflowing current of Deception Pass. Participants can expect to see lots of other birds on the beach and through the forest. Dress warmly and bring binoculars or a spotting scope if you have any. Depending on weather and interest, the trip will end at about noon, with a possible stop at Dugualla Bay on the way back toward Oak Harbor. Meet at 9 a.m. at the north end of West Beach parking lot, Deception Pass State Park. To carpool, meet at 8 a.m. at Coupeville Prairie Station Transit Park on the east side of South Main Street; or at 8:30 at Windjammer Park in Oak Harbor at the end of South Beeksma near the water. A Discover Pass will be needed for those cars parking at Deception Pass State Park. Trip leaders are Sarah Schmidt and Steve Ellis. Contact Sarah Schmidt at 360678-8396; 4bats@ixoreus.com Ways of Whales workshop, 9:30 a.m.-4:30 p.m., Jan. 25, Coupeville Middle School Performing Arts Center. Join Orca Network for the annual Ways of Whales workshop on Whidbey Island. The 2014 Ways of Whales workshop will focus on endangered Southern Resident orcas,
ALFRED HITCHCOCK TALK: Learn more about Alfred Hitchcock during a talk from 10-11:30 a.m. Feb. 8 at the
Langley Library. The “Master of Suspense” is known for his scary movies, nail-biting thrillers, and innovative film techniques. But off the set, Hitchcock was a genius with many faces: obsessive, sadistic, unrelenting and funny. Learn more about this fascinating real-life character as author Kathleen Kaska presents a behindthe-scenes look at the brilliant director. Funded by the Friends of the Langley Library. Free. 360-221-4383.
WWW.WHIDBEYNEWSTIMES.COM and the endangered salmon they depend upon for survival. More information and registration available on the website. $30, or $25 senior/student. 360-331-3543, or susan@orcanetwork.org Whidbey Asperger’s family support group meeting, 1 p.m., Jan. 25, Trinity Lutheran Church, Freeland. For those who have Asperger’s Syndrome (within the autistic spectrum of disorders), high school aged and older. All parents and caretakers of Asperger’s children of any ages are encouraged to come. Meetings are held the second and fourth Saturdays of each month. 360-221-7972.
Sunday Jan. 26
Whidbey Community Chorus spring registration, 5-7 p.m., Jan. 26, First United Methodist Church, 1050 S.E. Ireland St., Oak Harbor. The Whidbey Community Chorus, under the direction of Chet Hansen, invites singers to join the chorus in preparing for its annual spring concerts. Chorus registration will be held Jan. 26. Weekly practices are on Sunday evenings at the First United Methodist Church, and concerts are scheduled for May 2 and 4. Individual dues for the season are $30 for adults and $15 for high school and college students, payable at registration. Women are required to purchase a chorus blouse for $37 or $42 depending on size; financial aid is available for that purchase. 360-678-4148, or www.whidbeycommchorus.org
Monday Jan. 27
Blood drive, 9 a.m.-5 p.m., Jan. 27, First United Methodist Church, 1050 S.E. Ireland St., Oak Harbor. Oak Harbor Lions Club will sponsor a blood drive for the Puget Sound Blood Center. At this time of year, the supply of blood available drops drastically. Walk-ins are welcome but appointments will have priority at registration. Make your appointment at donorsched@ psbc.org or call 1-800-398-7888. Please note a recent change in registration: Photo ID or your Donor Card is required to donate. As always, there will be treats and beverages for all donors. 360-2792802. Diabetes Health Group lecture, 6:30 p.m., Jan. 27, Whidbey General Hospital board room, Coupeville. “Diabetes and Kidney Function” is topic. There will also be time for general questions and discussion. milled@whidbeygen.org
Tuesday Jan. 28
Music teachers forum, 9:30 a.m., Jan. 28, 1166 McDonald Ave., Oak Harbor. Whidbey Island Chapter meeting of Washington State Music Teachers Association will be held at the home of Nata-
Wednesday, January 22, 2014 • Whidbey News Times sha Vanderlinden. “Music Teachers: Forum on Memorization” for all music teachers. Come and participate in a sharing of ideas and tips on the topic of memorization. 1166 Donald Ave. Oak Harbor. $5. lighthousepianostudio@hotmail.com Toddler story time, 9:30 a.m. and 10:30 a.m., Jan. 28, Oak Harbor Library. Program for children ages 24 months to 36 months. Playtime or crafts follow. Caregiver is required. 360-675-5115, or www.sno-isle.org PBY Memorial Foundation monthly luncheon, 11:30 a.m., Jan. 28, Chief Petty Officer Club ballroom, Ault Field Road, Oak Harbor. Featured speaker is longtime Whidbey Island historian Roger Sherman. No-host luncheon. Public welcome. 360675-1102. Island County Historical Society annual membership meeting, 1-3 p.m., Jan. 28, Coupeville Library. Several new board members will be elected, and a report on museum business in 2013 will be featured. 360-6783310, or ed-ichs@whidbey.net, or www.islandhistory.org
Thursday Jan. 30
Veteran’s Coffee Club meeting, 9 a.m., Jan. 30, Harbor Tower Village, 100 E. Whidbey Ave., Oak Harbor. Meets every Thursday. Join fellow local veterans for coffee and baked goods. 360-675-2569. LEGO Play Day, 1 p.m., Jan. 30, Oak Harbor Library. Build, create, and share with other LEGO lovers. For children 5 and older. Free. 360-675-5115. Mystery book lovers discussion, 3 p.m., Jan. 30, Oak Harbor Library. Share your love of mysteries. Join the discussion of mysteries by Peter May. Books available for checkout at the library. Funded by Friends of the Oak Harbor Library. 360-675-5115. Open House, Greenbank Birth Center, 5-7 p.m., Jan. 30, 3455 Old County Road, Greenbank. Public invited for an evening of refreshments, art and conversation. Meet licensed midwife Cynthia Jaffe and her team and take a tour of the birth center and the expanded clinic and local art gallery. Learn more about the clinic’s new practitioners and their variety of services and workshops surrounding well-woman care, reiki, meditation, pre-conception counseling, homeopathy and more. 360-678-3594, or info@greenbank birthcenter.com, or www.greenbank birthcenter.com Writing for children workshop, 6:30-8 p.m., Jan. 30, Skagit Valley College Mount Vernon campus. Local author Lois V. Harris teaches “Shining the Spotlight on Children’s Concept Books, Picture Books and Storybooks,” a workshop for writers and writers who also illustrate. $49. 360-416-7638, or tee.davisoverby@skagit.edu
Friday Jan. 31
Oak Harbor book group meeting, 11 a.m., Jan. 31, Oak Harbor Library. Share your love of reading. Check out a copy of “Wild” by Cheryl Strayed, bring your covered drink, and join the discussion. All are welcome. 360675-5115, or www.sno-isle.org
Saturday Feb. 1
Citizens’ Climate Lobby, Whidbey Chapter, 10 a.m.-noon, Feb. 1, Coupeville Library. Monthly meeting to begin with national phone conference, then local events. All interested citizens welcome. 360-679-6778, or rjhalla han@hotmail.com, or www.citizen sclimatelobby.org Soroptimists “Red Dress Ball,” 6 p.m., Feb. 1, Coupeville Rec Hall. Fundraiser for the “Heart of a Women” heartwise screening at Whidbey General. Fun event to support local women. Eat, drink and dance to DJ Moose Mobile Music. Special entertainment by local Whidbey General Hospital EMTs and Central Whidbey Firefighters. $50. 360-2402878. Ham radio license class, 5 p.m., Feb. 1, Island County Commissioner’s hearing room, 1 N.E. Sixth St., Coupeville. A two-day class on the federal rules and technical information necessary to pass the entry level Federal Communications Commission license exam. Also takes place Feb. 8. The course will provide training on how to be a successful amateur radio operator and to operate a shortwave radio transmitter safely and legally. $30 cost, which includes all class materials and a license study manual. Registration is required. 360-675-4867 or email at n7axj@w7avm.org
Monday Feb. 3
Celebrate Spirit of Writing, 5:30 p.m., Feb. 3, Coupeville Library. Winners of the Spirit of Writing contest read from their new anthology, published in “The Spirit of Writing 2013.” Refreshments to follow. All events are free and open to the public. Supported by Friends of the Coupeville Library. 360-678-4911, or www.sno-isle.org Art class, 1:30-3:30 p.m., Feb. 3, Coupeville Library. Join artist Stephanie Schuemann as she guides students to see things in a new way. Schuemann will help develop basic skills involving line, value, composition and more. Limit of 10. Pre-registration required. Please register only if attending all three classes on Feb. 3, 10 and 17. 360-678-4911, or lfranzen@sno-isle.org