Whidbey
ACTIVITIES Saturday, September 28, 2013 • The Whidbey News-Times
Saturday Sept. 28
Langley Soap Box Derby, 9 a.m., Sept. 28, First and Anthes, Langley. 8 a.m. registration, vehicle safety check in U.S. Bank parking lot. Trophies will be awarded at approximately 1 p.m. 360-2214188. SICBA Home Tour, 10 a.m.-6 p.m., Sept. 28, North and Central Whidbey. Tour of seven homes on the island with three in Oak Harbor, two in Coupeville and two in Greenbank. Also takes place from 11 a.m.-5 p.m. Sunday, Sept. 29. Sponsored by the Skagit Island Counties Builders Association. Tickets are $10 and available at the homes. Tour map can be viewed at www.sicbahometour.org. 360-7576916. Whidbey Asperger’s family support, 1 p.m., Sept. 28, Trinity Lutheran Church, Freeland. All parents and caretakers of Asperger’s children of any ages are encouraged to come. Meetings held on the second and fourth Saturdays of each month. For questions, call Linda Abegglen Nevermann at 360-221-7972. Oak Harbor Emblem Club No. 450 baby shower, 2 p.m., Sept. 28, Oak Harbor Elks Lodge. Oak Harbor Emblem Club Newborn Shower for the Pediatric Interim Care Center. An opportunity to show love, generosity and compassion by donating baby items or monetary donation toward the Pediatric Interim Care Center, which cares for newborns exposed to drugs. 360-675-3722. AARP Safe Driving, 9 a.m. to 4 p.m., Sept. 28, Tradewinds Insurance of Oak Harbor is sponsoring the one day class that covers rules of the road, challenging road conditions, and normal age-related physical changes that affect driving. Focus is on older drivers. Check with your Insurance for discounts. Cost is $12 AARP members $14 nonmembers. Must register at Oak Harbor Senior Center. 360279-4580. Bring a lunch. Instructor is Karen Bishop. DIY Explorers Club, 2-4 p.m., Sept. 28, Windjammer Park windmill, Oak Harbor. For students ages 8-12 with an adult. September’s program: Fort builder. Learn how to build a safe and secure driftwood fort at Windjammer Park. Find out about other types of forts, how these building skills could save your life in an emergency situation, and get inspired to build your own. Held at Windjammer Park; meet at the windmill.
Sunday Sept. 29
VFW Sunday breakfast, 10 a.m.-noon, Sept. 29, VFW Post 7392, 3037 Goldie Road, Oak Harbor. Breakfast features pancakes, eggs, hash browns, breakfast meats, and biscuits-n-gravy. Breakfast proceeds benefit the local
GENEALOGY PRESENTATION: Coupeville resident Roger Sherman will be guest speaker at the next meeting for the Genealogical Society of South Whidbey at 1 p.m. Monday, Oct. 14. This program will be about Whidbey Island history. Sherman is a pioneer descendant and well-known Whidbey Island historian. The event is free. For more information, go to www.gsswi.org www.Whidbeynewstimes.com
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VFW Post, including veterans’ assistance and community service programs. Cost is $7 for adults, $4 for seniors and children. A “chicken fried steak” breakfast is available for $9. www.vfwpost7392. org, or 360-675-4048.
ing. See spinning and weaving demonstrated. All materials provided. Each session is one hour, so each participant can take two classes. Ages 8 and up. Please preregister. Limit of 20. lfranzen@sno-isle.org, or 360-678-4911, ext. 6120
their owners. Common sense is strongly advised. 360-678-6536.
Timothy Hull performance at South Whidbey Tilth, 11 a.m.-2 p.m., Sept. 29, South Whidbey Tilth Farmers’ Market, 2812 Thompson Road, off Highway 525, Bayview. Local songwriter and guitarist Hull is a nationally acclaimed performer whose song lyrics range from social issues to spirituality. market@southwhidbeytilth.org, 360544-2278.
Suburban homestead workshop, 10 a.m., Oct. 2, Oak Harbor Library. Are you dreaming of starting your own backyard “homestead” and enjoying the satisfaction of producing your own food? In this interactive workshop, you’ll learn to use the abundant library resources and gain the expertise you need to successfully grow and preserve vegetables, raise chickens, or even brew your own beer. Seating is limited, please pre-register. 360-675-5115, or www.sno-isle.org
Oak Harbor Elks rummage sale, 9 a.m.-2 p.m., Oct. 5, Elks Lodge, 115 E. Ernst St., Oak Harbor. Lunch served 11a.m.-1 p.m.. 360-675-7111, or ohelks@gmail.com
National Alpaca Farm Days, 1-5 p.m., Sept. 29, Fern Ridge Alpacas, 7343 Holst Road, Clinton (3 miles from ferry). Meet the farm’s alpacas and llamas, including the new baby alpaca. Learn how raising alpacas is a rewarding and eco-sensitive lifestyle. See what is produced from their luxuriously soft alpaca fleece. Perfect for small acreage family farming. 206-5100434, or info@fernridgealpacas.com, or www.fernridgealpacas.com
Monday Sept. 30
Koffie Klets group meeting, 2:30-4 p.m., Sept. 30, San Remo’s restaurant. Interesting discussions about Dutch heritage. 360-6752552. College and Career Fair, 6-7:30 p.m., Oak Harbor High School Student Union Building. Students will have a chance to meet with representatives of more than 60 post-secondary organizations, including two and four-year colleges, technical schools, military organizations and others. 360-2795800, or ktormey@ohsd.net Children’s class, 6:30-8:30 p.m., Sept. 30, Coupeville Library. Class on “Understanding Children with Differing Needs.” Participants will increase their knowledge and understanding of providing support and balance to youth with differing sensory needs. Please preregister online at www.sno-isle.org. 360-6784911, or lfranzen@sno-isle.org
Tuesday Oct. 1
ESL talk time, 6:30 p.m., Oct. 1, Oak Harbor Library. Talk time is a time for adults to practice speaking English in a friendly and supportive setting. This free dropin program is led by a trained volunteer. Will be held Tuesdays Oct. 1, 8, 15, 22, 29 at 6:30 p.m. 360675-5115, or www.sno-isle.org
Wednesday Oct. 2
Fiber day with Whidbey Weavers Guild, 10 a.m., Oct. 2, Coupeville Library. Join group for fiber workshops in knitting, Kumihimo braiding, basketry & stamp-
Thursday Oct. 3
Greenbank Garden club meeting, 10 a.m., Oct. 3, Greenbank Progressive Clubhouse, Bakken and Firehouse roads, Greenbank. Program will follow the business meeting. “Dwarf Conifers and Plants That Do Well on Whidbey Island” will be presented by guest speaker Kevin Mutschler of Whidbey Horticulture, Inc. For additional information call Reece Rose at 360-579-5880. St. Mary Fall Rummage Sale, 10 a.m.-7 p.m., St. Mary’s Catholic Church, 4001 St. Mary’s Drive, Anacortes. Also, 10 a.m.-4 p.m., Friday and Saturday. 360-2932904. Fishin’ Club meeting, 7 p.m., Oct. 3, M-Bar-C Ranch, Freeland. Outdoorsman Kevin Lungren will be the speaker. He is going to share fishing adventures in pursuit of salmon in the Pacific Northwest and Alaska. Included will be stories of catching the “big one” from his boat and from a commercial fishing boat. Also the presentation will have some surprises and pictures of a trek up the 100-year-old abandoned railroad line in Cordova, Alaska. 360-321-4014, or scottpat@whidbey.com Disabled American Veterans Chapter 47 monthly meeting, 7 p.m., Oct. 3, Oak Harbor Elks Lodge. The meeting is open to all veterans. 360-2574801.
Friday Oct. 4
Pet Blessing, 4 p.m., Oct. 4, St. Mary Mission Catholic Church, 207 N. Main St., Coupeville. Animal lovers islandwide are welcome to bring their beloved pets. The happy event will take place in the sheltered breezeway (between the church and the parish hall along 2nd Avenue, just off Main Street in Coupeville if it rains or drizzles). This custom is conducted in remembrance of St. Francis of Assisi’s love for all creatures. Animals of all kinds are welcome to the blessing when accompanied by
Saturday Oct. 5
Fall Garden Fest, 9 a.m.-4 p.m., Oct. 5-6, Meerkerk Gardens, 3531 Meerkerk Lane, Greenbank. Garden art and plants are featured in this end of season sale offering unique adornments for your garden. Meerkerk’s nursery is joined by specialty nurseries selling exotic plants, as well as useful and decorative wire, metal, glass, and wood creations made by local artists. Entrance to the Gardens free on sales days. 360-678-1912, or meerkerk@whidbey.net, or www. meerkerkgardens.org Lynden Lions Club Model Train Show, 9 a.m., Oct. 5-6, Northwest Washington Fairgrounds, Henry Jansen Building, 1775 Front St., Lynden. Lynden Lions Club 29th annual model train show. Over 50,000-square feet of running layouts, static displays, swap tables and rides. Most gauges represented. All proceeds go to Lions Club service projects. Adults $ 6, seniors $5, ages 6-12 $4, under 6 free. bgsund@juno. com, or 360-922-0864. Explore Whidbey! Home, Business and Community Show, 10 a.m.-4 p.m., Oct. 5-6, Oak Harbor High School, 1 Wildcat Way, Oak Harbor. Win prizes from various vendors, participate in games and demonstrations and take advantage of the special offers they’ll be making. From businesses to service groups to arts shows, there is plenty to see and do. Live performances will run both Saturday and Sunday, with shows by En Avant Dance Company, Leaps and Bounds, First Take Improv, Quinn Fitzpatrick, Whidbey Playhouse, Wendy Lee Lynds, Tiger Martial Arts, and Oak Harbor Youth Cheerleaders. Free. 360-678-6889, or icedc@whidbeynet.net, or www. iscoedc.com Daughters of the American Revolution meeting, 11:30 a.m., Oct. 5, Coupeville Library. Presentation “Using the DAR website for research” will be by Mary Peters, Washington State Society DAR speaker and volunteer genealogy consultant. 360-678-5124. Toys for Tots Rally, 12-3 p.m., Oct. 5, at Ebey Bowl, 1203 W. Terry Road in Coupeville. Come by car, truck, motorcycle, bicycle, horse or whatever. Please bring a new unwrapped toy valued up to $30. All donations stay on Whidbey Island. Sponsored by The Marine Corps League, Major Megan McClung, Det. #1210. Contact Chris Kinkle with North Whidbey donations at 360-720-0519 or George Holtry at 360-941-0864 for Central Whidbey donations. Saturday matinee at Oak Harbor Library, 2 p.m., Oct.
5, Oak Harbor Library. Discover and explore the resources of the library with “42.” 360-675-5115, or www.sno-isle.org
Sunday Oct. 6
Pruning workshop, “Preparing to Prune Shrubs and Vines,” 1-2:30 p.m., Oct. 6, Stansberry Cottage, Greenbank Farm. Learn how to get several kinds of shrubs and vines ready for winter and how to prune them for the next growing season. Part of WSU Island County Master Gardeners education series of classes that are free and open to the public. Presenter is George Lasch, who has trained in England. 360-675-9562.
Tuesday Oct. 8
Oak Harbor Garden Club meeting, 9:30 a.m.-12:30 p.m., Oct. 8, First United Methodist Church, 1050 S.E. Ireland, Oak Harbor. The Oak Harbor Garden Club turns 90-years-old in October and is still growing. Come join the celebration. Wear a birthday hat. Presenter is Debbie Spiller, a NGC Flower Show Judge, member of several garden clubs and flower arranging guilds. 360-675-6970. Slow Food Taste of Whidbey, 3-5 p.m., Oct. 13, Freeland Hall, 1515 Shoreview Drive, Freeland. A celebration of the best food and beverages made on Whidbey Island featuring eight food vendors, three wineries and a brewer, all sharing tastes of their wares. Also, on hand will be farmers with displays of the fresh products coming off of their farms this harvest season. $30, or $35 at the door. SFWIFeedback@whidbey.com. Tickets are now at www.brownpap ertickets.com/event/421381 Oak Harbor Girl Scouts information meeting, 6-7:30 p.m., Oct. 8, Oak Harbor Lutheran Church, 1253 N.W. 2nd Ave., Oak Harbor. Information and troop formation event for girls and their guardians. Activities will be provided for girls. Adult participation is strongly encouraged in Girl Scouting. RSVP helpful, but dropins are welcome. RSVP’s helpful for planning, but drop-ins are welcome. Free. 1-800-822-9435, or ohgirlscouts@frontier.com, or www. girlscoutsww.org
Wednesday Oct. 9
Birds and their habitats walk, 9 a.m.-12:30 p.m., Oct. 19, carpool from Trinity Lutheran Church parking lot, 18341 State Route 525, Freeland. Walk through several forest types on the south end of Whidbey Island to compare habitats and how different bird species use them. Half-day trip. A Discover Pass is needed for each vehicle. 360-6782264, or sremse@comcast.net, or www.whidbeyaudubon.org/upcoming