Almanacs - Whidbey Island Almanac 2014

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The complete guide to living on Whidbey Island A PUBLICATION OF THE WHIDBEY NEWS-TIMES, SOUTH WHIDBEY RECORD & WHIDBEY EXAMINER

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Pg. 5 ..... Oak Harbor Pg. 7 ..... NAS Whidbey Pg. 11 ..... Farmers Markets Pg. 13 ... Education Pg. 17 ... Government Pg. 21 ... Coupeville Pg. 23 ... Churches Pg. 25 ... Utilities & Services Pg. 29 ... Greenbank Pg. 31 ... Freeland Pg. 35 ... Pet Friendly Parks Pg. 37 ... Parks Pg. 38 ... Whidbey Island Map Pg. 41 ... Bayview Pg. 42 ... Transportation Pg. 43 ... Marinas Pg. 44 ... Libraries Pg. 57 ... Langley Pg. 50 ... Arts&Entertainment Pg. 53 ... Climate Pg. 54 ... Business & Economy Pg. 56 ... Clinton Pg. 58 ... Golfing Pg. 59 ... Events Calendar Pg. 63 ... Clubs & Organizations

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Welcome to Whidbey

The Whidbey Island Almanac gives visitors and new residents a glimpse at Whidbey Island, affectionately known as "The Rock" by residents. The annual publication is produced by staff members from Whidbey Island's three community newspapers, the Whidbey News-Times, The Whidbey Examiner and the South Whidbey Record.

The island in Puget Sound is about 45 miles long, from scenic Deception Pass Bridge up north to the busy ferry dock in Clinton.

In between the northern and southern most points of the island are a series of communities brought together geographically, but uniquely individual.

Whidbey Island boasts five state parks, a wildlife refuge, Navy base and unique history.

An estimated 78,971 people call Whidbey Island home and each year they welcome visitors who come from near and far to explore the island.

From art galleries and live theater in Langley and Oak Harbor, to Coupeville's historic waterfront and natural beauty, there is a lot to discover. Enjoy Whidbey's fine dining, where a lot of restaurants put an emphasis on utilizing local ingredients.

Burn off the calories by shopping through the islands various shops and quaint downtowns.

Salute the sailors as you make your way up north, where families at Naval Air Station Whidbey Island make up a large portion of North Whidbey's community.

We welcome you to come explore the island's rich history and vibrant communities with the 2014 Whidbey Island Almanac.

EXECUTIVE EDITOR and PUBLISHER | Keven R. Graves ASSOCIATE PUBLISHER | Kimberlly Winjum AD MANAGER | Teri Mendiola EDITOR | Megan Hansen PRODUCTION MGR. | Connie Ross COPY & PHOTOS | Justin Burnett, Ron Newberry, Sara Hansen, Jessie Stensland, Ben Watanabe, Janis Reid, Jim Waller, Celeste Erickson & Nathan Whalen MARKETING | Phil DuBois, Nora Durand, Gail Rognan CREATIVE | Adine Close, Rebecca Collins, Jen Miller & Michelle Wolfensparger Additional copies of the Almanac can be obtained: SOUTH WHIDBEY RECORD | 360-316-7276 WHIDBEY EXAMINER | 360-678-8060 WHIDBEY NEWS-TIMES | 360-675-6611 PO Box 1200, 107 S. Main Street, Suite E101 Coupeville, WA 98239

To update organization information for next year's Almanac publication email: mhansen@whidbeynewsgroup.com ©2014 Whidbey News Group, Sound Publishing Inc.

101 NW Coveland Street • Coupeville 360.678.6603 • www.bayleaf.us

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Oak Harbor Just a Splash Past Beautiful Deception Pass on Whidbey Island!

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Oak Harbor

Compared to other communities on Whidbey Island, Oak Harbor is a mini-metropolis. As Whidbey's largest city, it's also the commercial, retail and financial hub. It's home to Whidbey Island Naval Air Station, which serves as an economic driver on the north end of the island and beyond.

The Navy helped to make Oak Harbor a hub of commerce on the island. Unlike other Whidbey communities, it's filled with familiar chain stores as well as homegrown businesses. It’s the only place to offer a full line of fast-food, family and ethnic restaurants, as well as many large retailers — Home Depot, Kmart, Walmart, Walgreens, Big 5, Office Max — and plenty of coffee shops.

The city’s newly redeveloped downtown is perfect for pedestrians and shoppers. It’s a great place to shop for clothes, antiques, gifts and to stop for a great cup of coffee or a bite to eat. It's just a quick walk to the city's popular marina.

At the same time, the city is surrounded by nature. Rolling farmland and the waters of Puget Sound encompass the community. Just a few miles north is Deception Pass, one of the most popular and scenic parks in the Northwest.

Key Facts Incorporated: May 14, 1915 Population est.: 22,080 Persons per household: 2.48 Persons under 18: 28 percent Persons 65 and older: 10 percent Population over 62: 2,047 Median value of homes: $239,000 Median household income: $50,372

A windmill at Windjammer Park pays tribute to Oak Harbor's cultural background. (Ron Newberry photo)

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s the Navy’s premier naval aviation installation in the Pacific Northwest, Whidbey Island Naval Air Station is home to all of the Navy’s tactical electronic attack aircraft squadrons as well as home to squadrons and commands. As a result, it is Whidbey Island's largest employer and contributes largely to the economic and cultural makeup of the island.

Whidbey Island Naval Air Station is located on North Whidbey near Oak Harbor. (Ron Newberry photo)

ECONOMIC IMPACT

n At approximately 10,000 employees, the base is four times the size of the next nearest employer in Island, San Juan, Skagit and Whatcom counties. n Regional benefits of the base's direct economic impact has been estimated as more than $700 billion, comprising roughly 88 percent of all economic activity and 68 percent of all county jobs. n That impact is expected to grow in the near future as the base prepares for the arrival of the Navy’s new Maritime Patrol and Reconnaissance, P-8A Poseidon, and additional Expeditionary Electronic Attack, EA-18 Growler, squadrons starting in 2015. n The number of veterans living near the base is three times higher than the national average. n In 2011 veterans in Island County received $44 million in retirement and disability payments. n The base also contributes significantly to education with more than 50 percent of the students in Oak Harbor School District being military dependents.

HISTORY

n NAS Whidbey Island was commissioned in September 1942 as an ideal location for the rearming and refueling of Navy patrol planes operating in defense of Puget Sound during World War II. n The original base started in the area where the Seaplane Base sits today. n In 1943, the Outlying Landing Field near Coupeville became operational. n Since then, the base has evolved into the Navy’s premier training center for electronic

attack and patrol and reconnaissance aircraft platforms. OLF Coupeville, an integral part of operations at the air station, is critically important for Fleet Carrier Landing Practice

training operations, as well as a training area for search and rescue and parachute operations.

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n Strategically located in the Puget Sound basin, NAS Whidbey Island’s primary areas, Ault Field and Seaplane base, border the city of Oak Harbor. n The base is approximately 1.5 hours drive time north of Seattle, and two hours south of Vancouver, British Columbia n The base's rural location is ideally situated due to low density aircraft traffic in the Pacific Northwest and proximity to global shipping routes between the U.S. and its East Asian trading partners. n Pilots assigned NAS Whidbey Island squadrons are able to maximize their training and sharpen flight skills by taking advantage of the diverse geography in the region. n Like the other facilities in the Pacific Northwest, NAS Whidbey Island’s location is ideal in support of the U.S. strategic pivot toward East Asia, as well as critical Arctic operations.

TENANT COMMANDS

n Twelve Electronic Attack Squadrons, or VAQ, comprising the EA-6B Prowler and

the new EA-18G Growler, suppress enemy electronic capabilities through tactical jamming. n Four Maritime Patrol Squadrons, or VP, and one Fleet Air Reconnaissance Squadron, or VQ, provides multi-mission operations including various types of warfare, reconnaissance, ground forces support, search and rescue and counter-drug operations. n The Aviation Survival Training Center Whidbey I provides initial and refresher aviation survival training. n The Center for Naval Aviation Technical Training Unit that supports search and rescue helicopters. n Electric Attack Weapons School provides comprehensive training for EA-6B Prowler and EA-18G Prowler aircrews. n Explosive Ordinance Disposal Detachment North responds to emergencies involving explosive hazards of all types. n Fleet Logistics Support Squadron 61 provides world wide passenger and cargo transport. n Fleet Readiness Center Northwest, established originally in 1959 at the Aircraift Intermediate Maintenance Detachment, employs more than 1,000 sailors, marines,

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n NAS Whidbey Island is also one of the Navy’s leading environmental leaders with a 76 percent recycling rate and is the recipient of five consecutive Navy Platinum Energy Reduction Awards since 2007. n The air station is home to the Navy’s Bird Strike Hazards program and serves as proving ground for many of the initiatives to control collisions between birds and Naval aircraft. n The base's integration with the local community and its numerous joint projects are seen as a model for other installations. n In 2012, the base earned the Navy’s Environmental Stewardship award, and runner-up for the Navy’s Community Service award. n During the 2005 Base Realignment and Closure process, NAS Whidbey Island was rated as having the highest value of all Pacific bases examined, and ranked as the top Naval Air Station in four of the last seven years as part of the Department of Defense Installation Excellence Award program.

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Farmers Markets Whidbey Island is home to a variety of farms and agricultural production. Each spring and summer residents flock to the island's farmers markets. In prime market season, someone can hit up a market four days a week on all parts of the island.

Coupeville Farmers Market: 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Saturdays starting April through the second weekend in October. Located on the community green off Alexander Street.

Greenbank Sunday Market: 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. through last weekend in September at Greenbank Farm. greenbankfarm.biz or 360678-7700.

Bayview Farmers Market: 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Saturdays through October. Located on Bayview Corner at Highway 525 and Bayview Road.

Langley's Second Street Market: 2-6 p.m.

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Tilth Farmers Market: 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. every Sunday late April through late October at 2812 Thompson Road in Langley. www. southwhidbeytilth.org

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Clinton Thursday Market: 3:30-7 p.m. July 11 through Aug. 29 at Clinton Square off Highway 525 behind the Chevron. www.com munityofclinton.org Oak Harbor Public Market: 4-7 p.m.

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Education Oak Harbor School District 350 S. Oak Harbor St. 360-279-5000 Enrollment: 5,615 General fund: $46.4 million Superintendent: Lance Gibbon www.ohsd.net

Midway High School 350 S. Oak Harbor St. 360-279-5575 Director: Ray Cone North Whidbey Middle School 67 N.E. Izett St. 360-279-5500 Principal: Bill Weinsheimer Oak Harbor Middle School 150 S.W. Sixth Ave. 360-279-5300 Principal: Shane Evans

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Whidbey Island is divided into three school districts in north, central and south Whidbey, and each provides a diverse education through a variety of classes and extracurricular activities. Along with its public schools, the island also includes several private schools and institutions of higher learning.

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The Children’s Academy 1 1162 SW Ft. Nugent Ave. Oak Harbor, WA 98277

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SCHOOLS FROM PAGE 13 COUPEVILLE SCHOOL DISTRICT 2 S. Main St. 360-678-2400 Enrollment: 972 General fund: $8.85 million Superintendent: Jim Shank www.coupeville.k12.wa.us Coupeville Middle and High School 501 S. Main St. 360-678-2410 Principal: Sheldon Rosenkrance Coupeville Elementary 6 S. Main St. 360-678-2470 Principal: David Ebersole SOUTH WHIDBEY SCHOOL DISTRICT 5520 Maxwelton Road, Langley 360-221-6100 Enrollment: 1,526 General fund: $15.4 million Superintendent: Josephina Moccia www.sw.wednet.edu

South Whidbey High School 5675 Maxwelton Road, Langley 360-221-4300 Principal: John Patton South Whidbey Academy 5476 Maxwelton Road, Langley 360-221-7879 Director: David Pfeiffer Langley Middle School 723 Camano Ave. 360-221-5100 Principal: Eric Nerison South Whidbey Elementary 5380 S. Maxwelton Road, Langley 360-221-4600 Principal: Jeff Cravy

Private Bible Baptist School 1701 Harns Road, Oak Harbor 360-679-6497 Der Kinderhuis Montessori School 900 S.E. Dock St., Oak Harbor 360-675-4165

Garden Isle Montessori School 207 N.W. Coveland St., Coupeville 360-678-5641 Island Christian Academy 5373 Maxwelton Road, Langley 360-221-0919 N. Whidbey Christian High School 675 E. Whidbey Ave., Oak Harbor 360-675-5352 North Whidbey Kid's Academy 297 N.E. Harvest Dr., Oak Harbor 360-675-4911 Oak Harbor Christian School 675 E. Whidbey Ave. 360-675-2831 Wellington Day School 5719 Pioneer Park Place, Langley 360-341-1252 Whidbey Christian Elem. School 31830 Highway 20, Oak Harbor 360-279-1812 Whidbey Island Waldorf School 6335 Old Pietlia Road, Clinton 360-341-5686

Higher Education Brandman University 1045 W. Midway St. Building 2739, room 116 Whidbey Island Naval Air Station 360-2379-1277 Columbia College 1045 W. Midway St. Building 2739, Room 117 Whidbey Naval Air Station 360-279-9030 Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University 981 N.E. 21st Ct., Oak Harbor 369-279-0959 Skagit Valley College Oak Harbor campus 1900 S.E. Pioneer Way 360-675-6656 South Whidbey Campus 11042 Highway 525, Clinton 360-341-2324

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Government Superior Court Judge Vickie Churchhill

On April 4, 1853, Island County’s first three commissioners held their first meeting in Coupeville, the newly designated county seat.

In the 158 years that followed, the county's population expanded to 78,506 in 2010, according to the U.S. Census Bureau.

Governance has become much more complicated over the years, but the basic function of county government remains the same. County affairs center around three elected commissioners who meet every Monday. They govern jointly with a group of elected officials with the following jobs: Sheriff: Provides law enforcement to unincorporated areas within the county, runs the county jail, supervises a civil division, and runs a juvenile detention facility.

Prosecutor: Prosecutes criminal cases and provides legal help to county government.

Auditor: Handles elections, voter registration and marriage licenses. Keeps tabs on county spending and is the repository for many government records.

Treasurer: Processes tax bills and handles revenues for the county and many smaller agencies.

Assessor: Determines property values for tax purposes and calculates property tax rates to collect the proper amount for schools, the county and other agencies.

Coroner: Investigates unattended or suspicious deaths.

Clerk: The repository for criminal and civil case files for the Island County Superior Court.

Judge: The elected positions oversee crimi-

nal and civil cases in district and superior courts.

The county campus, which is actually a complex of buildings, is also home to the public works department, which oversees the county’s road system, solid waste system and other engineering functions; planning and community development, which handles longterm land use planning and building permits; and public health, which monitors community health, water and septic systems.

Those departments are housed in the annex building in Coupeville and offer a central desk to allow people one spot to conduct business with the three departments.

POLICE

Business: 360-678-4422 or 360-321-5111 Emergency TTY & voice: 360-678-6116 Emergency: 911 South precinct office: 1618 E. Main St., Suite 4N, Freeland.

North precinct office: 3155 Oak Harbor Road, next to the county road shop.

OAK HARBOR POLICE 865 S.E. Barrington Dr., Oak Harbor 98277 Business: 360-279-4600 COUPEVILLE MARSHAL 4 N.E. Seventh St., Coupeville 98239 Business: 360-678-4461

ISLAND COUNTY SHERIFF Island County Law and Justice Center 101 N.E. Sixth St., Coupeville 98239

LANGLEY POLICE 112 2nd Street SEE GOV'T PAGE 18

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Emergency: 911 Business: 360-221-4433

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COURTS

Island County Superior Court Island County Law and Justice Center 101 N.E. Sixth Street, Coupeville, WA 98239 Island County Superior Court has exclusive original jurisdiction over all civil matters involving $50,000 or more, title or possession of real property, and cases involving legality of any tax, as well as probate and domestic cases.

It also has original jurisdiction over all felony criminal cases and all juvenile cases.

JUDGES

Alan R. Hancock and Vickie Churchill Administrator of adult and juvenile court services: Brooke Powell, 360-679-7325 Clerk: Debra Van Pelt, 360-679-7359 Prosecutor: Gregory Banks, 360-679-7363 Public Defense administrator: Don Mason, 360-679-7378 Island County District Court 800 S.E. Eighth Ave., Oak Harbor 98277 360-675-5988 District Court generally handles traffic violations, misdemeanors and gross misdemeanors.

The court also handles civil actions involving $50,000 or less, small claims cases up to $4,000 and felony matters for preliminary hearings.

Island County District Court also serves as Oak Harbor’s Municipal Court.

Judge: Bill Hawkins Administrator: Margaret Paczkowski

FIRE

NORTH WHIDBEY Oak Harbor Fire Department serves areas within the city limits. The station is at 855 E. Whidbey Ave. It can be reached at 360279-4700.

North Whidbey Island Fire and Rescue serves the northern part of the county, excluding the SEE GOV'T PAGE 19

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Oak Harbor city limits. It can be reached at 360-675-1131.

The district includes eight fire stations: Cornet Bay station: 395 W. Troxell Road Taylor Fire Station: 3440 Taylor Road Silver Lake Road station: 847 Silver Lake Road Polnell Road station: 1213 Old Polnell Road Heller Road station: 2720 N. Heller Road

Zylstra station: 1817 Zylstra Road Monroe station: 1160 Monroe Landing Road CENTRAL WHIDBEY Central Whidbey Island Fire & Rescue Serves the central part of the island, including the town of Coupeville. It can be reached at 360678-3602.

The district includes three fire stations: Race Road station: 1164 Race Road Coupeville station: 203 N. Main Street Day Road station: 3253 Day Road

SOUTH WHIDBEY South Whidbey Fire / EMS Serves the south end of the island, including Langley, Clinton and Freeland. It can be reached at 360-321-1533, or visit www.swfe. org. The district includes six fire stations: Freeland station: 5535 Cameron Road Clinton station: 6435 S. Central Ave. Maxwelton station: 3405 E. French Road Saratoga station: 3982 Saratoga Road Bayview station: 2874 E. Verlane St. Langley station: 209 Second St.

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Coupeville Coupeville waterfront

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ashington's second oldest, the town of Coupeville is a hub of Whidbey Island.

The small town is also the county seat, home to Whidbey General Hospital and the Coupeville School District that draws students from throughout Central Whidbey Island.

Located in the heart of Ebey's Landing National Historical Reserve, many 19th century buildings are still standing and being used as homes, restaurants and other small businesses. Being in the heart of the reserve, Coupeville is home to a variety of festivals, such as the Penn Cove Water Festival and the Coupeville Arts and Crafts Festival, take place throughout the year. The historic town is also the county seat and thus home to the county administrative offices. Residents can register to vote at the Island County Auditor's Office on North Main Street; can take care of vehicle licenses at the county administration building and hash out legal issues at the Law and Justice Center. All of those buildings are located within blocks of each other.

Need to Know Town Hall: 4 N.E. Seventh St. Utilities: 360-678-4461, ext. 6 Planning: 360-678-4461, ext. 3 Marshall (ICOM): 360-679-9567

Coupeville School District: Coupeville.k12.wa.us Whidbey General Hospital: www.whidbeygen.org

Key Facts Population (98239 zip code) 5,834 Married households: 65.5 percent Median age male: 44.8 years Median age female: 47.7 years Unemployment: 3.3 percent Source: www.zipskinny.com 360.682.5024 Office 360.682.5749 Fax www.familydermco.com

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Worship Services

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Worship Services

Sunday: call for service times Nursery available at all services and Sunday School classes for all ages

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SUNDAY SERVICES: 9 AM, 10:30 AM, 11:45 AM LIVING WORD KIDS: 3mos-5th grade all services HIGH SCHOOL YOUTH: Sundays at 6pm MIDDLE SCHOOL YOUTH: Sundays at 4pm WEEKLY ADULT GROUPS Russ Schlecht ~ Senior Pastor

490 NW CROSBY AVE., OAK HARBOR 360-675-5008 • www.elivingword.org

First United Methodist Church

Sunday Worship .................10:00am Adult Sunday School ..........9:00 am

Children’s Sunday School during service Youth Ministries-Choirs-Bible Studies

A Church, A Family, ASpiritual Home Grace By The Sea An Anglican Expression of Faith The Rev. Paul Orritt

8:00 & 9:30am Worship 9:15am Sunday School www.gracebythesea.org

Island Vineyard Community Church Pastor James Gallagher

9:15am Sunday School • 9:30am Worship www.islandvineyard.org

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Whidbey Presbyterian Church

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First Reformed Church 250 SW 3rd Ave 360.675.4837 • www.frcoh.org Sundays · 8:45 am Traditional 10:30 am Contemporary Nursery Available

Oak Harbor Lutheran Church

NW 2nd Avenue & Heller Road Across the street from OHHS Stadium

Sunday Morning Worship: 8:00 & 10:30 am Evening Worship: 6:30 pm (at St. Mary’s, Coupeville) Sunday School for all ages: 9:15 am

David J. Johnson, Pastor

Jeffrey R. Spencer, Lead Pastor Marc Stroud, Associate Pastor

1050 SE Ireland St • Oak Harbor

679-1561 oakharborlutheran.org

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Churches OAK HARBOR St. Stephen Episcopal Church 555 S.E. Regatta Dr. 360-279-0715

St. Augustine Catholic Church 185 N. Oak Harbor St. 360-675-2303 Grace Evangelical Church 1411 Wieldraayer Road 360-279-9713 Seventh-day Adventist Church 31830 Highway 20 360-675-4412 Life Church 1767 N.E. Regatta Dr. 360-679-3158 Concordia Lutheran Church - LCMS 590 N. Oak Harbor St. 360-675-2548

Oak Harbor Lutheran 1253 Northwest Second Ave. 360-679-1561

New Life Missionary 656 S.E. Pioneer Way 360-675-0935

Church of the Nazarene 1100 West Whidbey Ave. 360-675-0705

Family Bible Church 2760 S.W. Heller Road 360-679-1585

Oak Harbor United Pentecostal Church 210 S.E. Pioneer Way #4 404-661-4653

Living Faith Christian Center 551 N.E. Midway Blvd.

360-679-4345

Christ the King Community Church 51 S.E. Jerome St. 360-679-1288

The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints 201 Northeast O'Leary St. 360-675-8188

First United Methodist 1050 S.E. Ireland St. 360-675-2441 First Reformed Church 250 S.W. Third Ave. 360-675-4837

Assembly of God Church 319 S.W. ThirdAve. 360-675-4852

Faith Tabernacle of Praise 620 North Painters Way 360-679-1003 Mission Ministry Outreach 1751 Goldie Road 360-679-4276 Living Word Fellowship 490 Northwest Crosby Ave. 360-675-5008

Southern Baptist Church 50 S.W. Sixth Ave. 360-675-6686

Coupeville United Methodist Church 608 N. Main St. 360-678-4256

360-679-6959

Oak Harbor Christian Reformed Church 1411 North 1570 West 360-675-2881 Sovereign Grace Orthodox 1902 Zylstra Road 360-679-8893 Grace Community Church 29470 Highway 20 360-679-1678

Whidbey Presbyterian 1148 S.E. Eighth Ave. 360-679-3579 Calvary Chapel Oak Harbor 1560 S.E. Ninth Ave.

Bible Baptist Church 1701 Harns Road 360-675-8311 COUPEVILLE Living Hope Foursquare 105 N.W. Broadway Ave. 360-678-6692

Christ the King Community Church 180 Parker Road 360-678-0235 St. Mary's Catholic Church 207 N. Main St. 360-678-6536 Jehovah's Witnesses 331 E. Morris Road 360-678-7471 Coupeville Community Bible Church 502 Otis St. 360-678-4778 GREENBANK Whidbey Evangelical Free Church 874 Plantation Drive 360-222-3211 FREELAND Trinity Lutheran Church SEE PAGE 24

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community among the Churches of South Whidbey Langley United Methodist Church Third and Anthes, Langley

Sunday Worship 9:30 a.m. (with Sunday School and Nursery) Followed by Adult Study Forum and Fellowship Time A Greening, Advocating & Reconciling Congregation

Rev. Mary Boyd, Pastor 360-221-4233

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Christian Science Church

www.christiansciencewhidbey.com

Sunday Services: 10:30 a.m.

Sunday School is available

Healings Shared: 7:30 p.m.

First Wednesday each month

Everyone is Welcome 15910 Highway 525, Langley, WA (just north of Bayview and across from Useless Bay Road)

Father Rick Spicer, Pastor 360-221-5383

Quakers

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Weekend Masses Saturday Vigil 5 pm Sunday 8 am & 10:30 am Daily Masses Mon, Tue, Thur, Fri 8:15 am Wednesday 10:30 am Holy Days... call for times

Whidbey Island Friends Meeting Worship Sundays at 4 p.m. silent meditation & optional spoken prayers and messages; children are welcome

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Unitarian Universalist Congregation

20103 SR 525 • Freeland www.whidbeyquakers.org

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CHURCHES FROM PAGE 23 Center 18341 Highway 525 1832 Scott Road 360-331-5191 360-331-5778 St. Augustine's-in-theLANGLEY Woods Christian Science Society 5217 Honeymoon Bay Road 15910 Highway 525 360-331-4887 360-321-4080 Unitarian Universalist First Baptist Church Congregation 2277 Newman Road 20103 Highway 525 360-321-4457 360-321-8656 Christian Life Ministry

Jehovah's Witnesses

2061 Millman Road 360-321-2797

5142 Bayview Road 360-221-1220

Langley United Methodist Church 301 Anthes Ave. 360-221-4233

St. Hubert Catholic Church 804 Third St. 360-221-5383

South Whidbey Assembly of God 5373 Maxwelton Road 360-221-1656 South Whidbey Community Church

The Island Church of Whidbey 503 Cascade Ave. 360-221-6980 The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints 5425 Maxwelton Road

360-221-3141 Unity of Whidbey 5671 Crawford Rd. 360-321-5030 CLINTON Calvary Chapel-Whidbey Island 3821 French Road 360-579-2570 St Peter's Lutheran Church 6309 S. Wilson Place 360-341-4715

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Utilities & Services NATURAL GAS AND PROPANE

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Doug Kelly, the county’s hydrogeologist, collects a 360-678-6040 water sampleLic#CC01SPATZWL953PR from a well on Whidbey. The service is paid for by the county's Clean Water Utility program.

n Cascade Natural Gas provides service to thousands of Oak Harbor customers. The natural gas line crosses to Whidbey from Camano Island and serves city residents, Whidbey Island Naval Air Station and unincorporated areas within a reasonable distance from transmission lines.

For new hookups, or to check if natural gas is available in your area, call 1-888-522-1130.

Cascade Natural Gas accepts online, mail and phone payment. Customers may also drop payments off at Saar's Market Place, 32199 Highway 20 open daily from 9 a.m. to 7:30 p.m. n Natural gas is unavailable to Central and South Whidbey residents, where propane is often used to fuel gas appliances, as well as grills. Propane providers include AmeriGas Propane, 800-655-5939; Corey Oil and Propane 360-675-5445 for service on North Whidbey, or 360321-6699 for service on South Whidbey; Skagit Farmers Supply at 888-757-6053; Whidbey Oil Sales on South Whidbey at 360341-4489; and Northern Energy 866-220-1960.

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Electricity

n Puget Sound Energy provides electricity to more than 34,000 customers island wide.

In case of power outages or for new hookups — including residential and business — or other inquiries, call 888-225-5773.

Puget Sound Energy's offices are located in Oak Harbor at 231 S.E. Barrington Drive, Suite 101 and in Freeland at 1794 Main St. Customers may pay their bill online at www.pse.com, through mail, by phone or at either office location.

Telephone

n Whidbey Telecom provides telephone service to Whidbey Island customers from Clinton to the Greenbank Store.

Service areas include Langley, Clinton, Freeland and parts of Greenbank. Call 360-321-1122 to sign up for phone service, or visit their headquarters in Freeland at 1651 Main Street. n Verizon provides telephone service to Whidbey Island customers north of Classic Road.

Service areas include Greenbank, Coupeville and Oak Harbor. Call 800-483-4522 to set up service. For repairs, call Verizon's SEE SERVICES PAGE 26

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24-hour service line at 800-483-1000.

up service. n DIRECTV provides satellite TV and internet service. Call 877-259-0516.

Television

n Comcast services most areas of the island. Call 888-266-2278 for more information. n Wave Broadband provides cable service to areas of Central and South Whidbey. Call 866-928-3123 for more information. n Dish Network provides satellite service and information. Call 877-894-7575 to set

Internet

Island internet access providers include: Comcast, 888-266-2278 Earthlink, 800-656-0388 Fidalgo Networking, 360-544-9660 Island Networks, 360-768-2945 Isomedia, 888-638-2680 Verizon, 800-325-7771 Whidbey Telecom, 866-548-7760

Health & Fitness

Water

Oak Harbor: provides water to customers who live within the city limits by piping in water from the Skagit River. Stop by City Hall, 865 S.E. Barrington Drive, or call 360-279-4530 to set up service. Residents living outside the Oak Harbor city limits are dependent on groundwater.

Coupeville: provides water within town limits. Visit Town Hall, 4 N.E. Seventh St., or call 360-678-4461 for service.

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Freeland Water District: provides service to Freeland residents. Contact their office at 5492 S. Harbor Ave., or call 360331-5566.

Langley: provides water service. Go to City Hall, 112 Second St., or call 360-2214246 for service information.

Clinton Water District: provides service to south-end residents. Visit their office at 6437 Harding Ave., or call 360-341-5487.

Garbage and sewer

City of Oak Harbor: collects garbage and provides sewer service. Stop by Oak Harbor City Hall at 865 SE Barrington Dr., or call 360-279-4530 for more information.

Island Disposal: collects garbage from all areas outside Oak Harbor city limits.

Call 360-678-5701 or 360-321-1331 for service.

Island County Solid Waste: operates a solid waste drop box and recycle parks in Oak Harbor, Coupeville and Bayview. Call

360-679-7340 for more information.

Town of Coupeville: provides sewer service. Stop by Coupeville Town Hall, 4 N.E. Seventh St., or call 360-678-4461 to set up service.

The Holmes Harbor Sewer District: services homes in the Holmes Harbor area near Freeland. Call 360-331-4636 for more information.

The City of Langley: provides sewer service. For more information, go to Langley City Hall at 112 Second St., or call 360221-4642.

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Fabulous artisan soups, salads, quiche, sandwiches, espresso, select beer & wine and pies, both sweet & savory!

Distinctive Art by Island Artists

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For the Gift of Art in All Seasons painting sculpture jewelry glass ceramics encaustics wood fibre arts

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Greenbank

Greenbank Farm Greenbank is a small, unincorporated community in central Whidbey Island, however, it is a big draw for events and a popular place to hang out.

The community hub is historic Greenbank Farm, which hosts large public events and markets, is home to small businesses and artist galleries, and is an education center for farm and garden programs. Greenbank Farm also is home to an expanding solar energy project.

Did you know? n Greenbank Farm has 522 acres of rolling fields, forest and wetlands and is a popular and scenic destination for dog lovers. At its spacious dog park, visitors can walk up a trail and catch panoramic mountain and saltwater views of both sides of the island. n The Greenbank Store, which dates back more than a century, has historic connections to another Whidbey community. Its current owner, Kate Buzard, is a descendant of Coupeville's founder, Capt. Thomas Coupe.

She is the niece of longtime store owners Tom and Mary Coupe. n The big red barn at Greenbank Farm was constructed in 1904 and is home to weddings, bazaars, private parties and educational events.

It is flanked by artist galleries and small businesses. n Pies are big in Greenbank, dating back

to the farm's history in the 1970s as the largest loganberry producer in the United States.

Whidbey Pies founder Jan Gunn sells her award-winning pies at Whidbey Pies Cafe at Greenbank Farm. The farm's biggest event, the Loganberry Festival, happens every July. n In 1997, Island County, the Port of Coupeville and The Nature Conservancy purchased Greenbank Farm from its former owner, Chateau Ste. Michelle Winery, to save the land from residential development. The Port of Coupeville took ownership of the 151-acre commercial core. The Green­bank Farm Man­ age­ment Group was created to man­age oper­ a­tions of the farm under agree­ments with the Port of Coupeville. n The Island County Washington State University Master Gardeners have taken root at Greenbank Farm, where they've constructed educational gardens and offered workshops.

Greenbank Farm also offers an agriculture training program for new farmers. n Island Community Solar has been working with the Port of Coupeville, the Greenbank Farm Management Group and a group of investors to install solar arrays in front of the buildings at the farm. n Greenbank is also home to the Meerkerk Rhododendron Gardens. The 53-acre garden includes 10 acres of display and educational gardens surrounded by a 43-acre woodland preserve complete with nature trails.

Key facts Population (98253): 1,413 Married households: 60.6 percent Median age male: 51.5 years Median age female: 51.7 years Median household income: $49,861 Source: www.zipskinny.com

Need to know Greenbank Post Office: 25189 Highway 525. Phone: 360-678-6808

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reeland F A Waterfront Seaside Town with Much to Offer

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Freeland

Nichols Brothers boats builders work on prepping the Samish's superstructure for transport to Seattle.

(Justin Burnett photo)

F

illed with new business and activity, Freeland is the place for each islander’s needs.

From new gift shops to restaurants and service providers, Freeland has it all within easy walking distance down Main Street.

Located 10 miles from the Clinton ferry, Freeland is home to 3,690 people.

The unicorporated town was founded

in 1900 and has since become the commercial hot spot of the island's south end.

From Nichols Brothers boat builders to the largest athletic club on the island, Freeland has its own unique qualities.

The town hosts the Celebrate America festival on July 3 every year.

The festival is complete with fireworks and fun activities for the whole family.

Nature is key to islanders in the Freeland

Key facts Population (98249): 3,690 Residents with a bachelor’s degree or higher: 32.7 percent Married: 63.4 percent Median age female: 47.1 Median age male: 46.1 Size: 16.4 square miles

Freeland Chamber of Commerce: 5575 S Harbor Ave. #102, Freeland, 360331-1980, www.freeland-wa.org Freeland Library: 5495 Harbor Ave., Freeland, 360-331-1572, www.sno-isle.org Freeland Water and Sewer District: 5421 Woodard Ave., Freeland 360-3315566, www.freelandwsd.com

area who enjoy scenes at Freeland Park, Mutiny Bay, Double Bluff County Park and Bush Point, all open to the public.

Did you know? n Freeland got its name from its origins as a commune in the early 1900s. In the SEE FREELAND PAGE 33

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A Waterfront Seaside Town with Much to Offer Shopping • Dining • Gifts • Activities

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Quality Bird Seed and Suet Bird Feeders of All Types Local Honey & Jam Binoculars & Books Wind Chimes Garden Art Bird Baths Your Backyard Birdfeeding Specialist ®

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ISLAND FABRIC AND SEWING CENTER “Bringing People and Fabric Together”

Offering a large selection of quality Fashion and Quilting Fabric, Notions, Books, Patterns, Classes, Bernina Sewing Machines, Kits, Gift Items, Tea, and more.

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Mutiny Bay Antiques

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We provide insurance coverage to individuals and retirees, and represent all the companies who market Medicare products on Whidbey Island.

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eyes of its socialist founders, land in the town was to be free for all people. n In 1899, Seattle visionaries Henry L. Stevens, George Washington Daniels and Henry A. White formed the Free Land Association to establish a utopian culture in which their communal socialistic ideals could be advanced. The association platted a town made up of 5-acre lots. n Double Bluff County Park, located a few miles south of town, has a spectacular beach with beautiful sunsets. The park also offers an off-leash dog area, considered by many to be the best spot on the island for man's best friend. n Off Main Street and Newman Road, are Maple Ridge Condos, a development of 41 townhouses for seniors, 55 and older.

Behind the townhouses is Maple Ridge Assisted Living Center, with 75 rooms for seniors.

At Freeland's Celebrate America festival, there is entertainment for the whole family, from live music to face painting. The event ends with a fireworks show over Holmes Harbor. Celebrate America is held every year on July 3. (Ben Watanabe photo)

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Dogs allowed

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hidbey Island is home to several off-leash dog parks which are a great for people to socialize, too. Devotees of just about every breed often use the parks as a place to mingle. Check out these mostly spacious spots where a dog can roam free.

Oak Harbor Dog Park

North of Oak Harbor, about seven or eight miles south of Deception Pass.

From State Highway 20, go west on Ault Field Road about .75 of a mile to Goldie Road.

Turn left on Goldie Road and go about a half mile to Technical Drive and turn left again. Go all the way to the end of the lane.

Clover Valley Dog Park

Next to Clover Valley Baseball Park on the corner of Oak Harbor and Ault Field Roads.

The park is 3 acres, is partially fenced and has some wooded areas for the dogs that really like to sniff. Water and refuse containers are provided, and there is also a covered pavilion to protect dog owners from the elements.

Patmore Pit

Located just south of Coupeville off Highway 20.

Patmore Pit is a 40-acre, partially-fenced meadow with plenty of room for dogs to run.

The location has a separate fenced agility area with toys, water and refuse bags provided.

From Highway 20, turn onto Patmore Road, then Keystone Hill Road for a short distance to park entrance.

Double Bluff Beach

On Useless Bay, east of Freeland and south of Bayview off Double Bluff Road.

At the base of the bluffs, enormous tangles of driftwood make great doggie jungle gyms.

When the tide is out the beach is hundreds of feet wide giving canines plenty of room to romp but even at high tide, there is plenty of room to run.

Marguerite Brons Park

Located about a half-mile south on Bayview Road off Highway 525.

The park offers 13 acres of meadow and woods that is completely fenced. The meadow portion of the park is approximately 2 acres in size and includes a covered picnic shelter and the 11 acres of woods are criscrossed with well-maintained trails. Toys and bags for waste disposal are provided, as well as fresh water.

The park is lighted for folks who want to take their dogs on early morning or late evening excursions.

Greenbank Farm trails

Located off Highway 525 on Wonn Road.

On the central part of Whidbey Island you’ll find the Greenbank Farm, comprising 522 acres of fields, forest and wetlands. The farm features miles of trails where families and their dogs can enjoy walks through the fields and forests, wetland bird watching and picnics on the lawns. In mid-September, the farm hosts the annual Wag 'n' Walk, a fun-filled day for your canine pals and families sponsored by the Whidbey Animals' Improvement Foundation. The festival is also an opportunity for people to connect with dogs WAIF has up for adoption.

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HISTORY ✤ PEOPLE ✤ FACTS ✤ FIGURES ✤ LIFE

Island parks Whidbey Island is home to many wonderful parks to be explored.

From state to county and all the small parks in between, there is no shortage of park adventures to be had.

Districts

SOUTH WHIDBEY PARK & RECREATION DISTRICT 5475 Maxwelton Road P.O. Box 136 Langley, WA 98260 Phone: 360-221-5484 www.swparks.org NORTH WHIDBEY PARK & RECREATION DISTRICT 85 S.E. Jerome St. Oak Harbor, WA 98277 Phone: 360-675-7665 www.oakharborpool.com

State Parks

DECEPTION PASS 41020 Highway 20 Oak Harbor, WA 98277 Amenities: 77,000 feet of saltwater shoreline, 33,900 feet of freshwater shoreline on three lakes, old-growth forests and abundant wildlife. The park has 167 tent sites, 143 utility spaces, five hiker/biker sites, two dump stations, 20 restrooms and 10 showers.

JOSEPH WHIDBEY Crosby Road Oak Harbor Amenities: day-use park with 3,100 feet of saltwater shoreline on the Strait of Juan De Fuca in northern Puget Sound.

SOUTH WHIDBEY 4128 Smugglers Cove Road Freeland, WA 98249 Phone: 360-331-4559 Amenities: Old-growth forest and stunning views of the Puget Sound and Olympic Mountains. Shellfish harvesting is plentiful.

FORT EBEY 400 Hill Valley Drive Coupeville, WA 98239 Phone: 888-226-7688.

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Amenities: camping park, was originally built as a coastal defense fort in World War II. FORT CASEY 1280 Engle Road Coupeville, WA 98239 Phone: 360-240-5584.

Amenities: marine camping park with a lighthouse and sweeping views of Admiralty Inlet and the Strait of Juan de Fuca.

National Parks

Ebey's Landing Historic Reserve A non-traditional unit of the National Park Service, which comprises partnerships between the Town of Coupeville, Island County, Washington State Parks and the National Park Service. Also has public and private land holdings.

County Parks

ALA SPIT BEACH ACCESS 5050 Geck Road, Oak Harbor Amenities: Fishing, clamming, trails, passive use, beach access, limited parking area, vista view.

CLOVER VALLEY 799 Ault Field Road, Oak Harbor Please observe the guidelines, and rules for the off leash area.

Amenities: Parking, informational kiosk, picnic shelter, portable bathroom, enclosed run free area.

CORNET BAY DOCK 296 Cornet Bay Road, Oak Harbor This access has close neighbors.

Please respect private property.

Amenities: Moorage, beach walking, clamming Moorage information: Contact Peter Sykas, 360-675-7760 or Parks Administration Office, 360-6797374 CROCKETT BLOCKHOUSE 530 Patmore Road, Coupeville DRIFTWOOD PARK 399 Keystone Avenue, Coupeville Amenities: Picnic area with barbecue grills, beach access, trash cans, parking area, vista view, portable

bathrooms (only during fishing season; Aug.1 - Nov. 30).

HASTIE LAKE This access has close neighbors.

Please respect private property.

Amenities: Boat ramp, beach access, trash can, parking, vista view.

KETTLES TRAILS Several access points off Highway 20 just north of Coupeville, and from Fort Ebey State Park Amenities: Several miles of trails.

LEDGEWOOD BEACH 1846 Driftwood Way, Coupeville This access has close neighbors.

Please respect private property.

Amenities: Vista view, beach access, very limited parking area.

LIBBEY BEACH PARK 2750 Libbey Road, Oak Harbor Amenities: No beach access-hazardous area, picnic shelter with barbecues, picnic tables, vault restroom, trash cans, parking vista views.

MARINERS COVE 2200 Mariner Beach Drive Oak Harbor This access has close neighbors.

Please respect private property.

Amenities: Boat ramp, parking area MONROE LANDING 512 Scenic Heights Road Oak Harbor Amenities: Boat ramp, interpretive signs, beach access, beach walking, clamming, parking.

MORAN BEACH 899 Powell Road, Oak Harbor

Amenities: Beach access, hand carry boat launching, beach walking, parking area, vista view.

PATMORE PIT 530 Patmore Road, Coupeville Please observe the guidelines, and rules for the off-leash area.

Amenities: parking, information kiosk, picnic tables, enclosed agility area, very large run free area (partially enclosed).

RHODODENDREN PARK 502 W. Patmore Road, Coupeville Amenities: Parking lot, three ballfields, flush restroom, picnic area, playground, picnic shelter with barbecue grills.

RHODODENDREN CAMPGROUND 20265 Highway 20, Coupeville Campsites are available on a first come first serve basis.

Amenities: 10 campsites, vault toilets, barbecues, picnic tables, fireplace rings, fresh water, trails, part-time camp host.

Closed from Nov. 1 through April 1 annually.

WEST BEACH VISTA 2395 West Beach Road, Oak Harbor Highway 20 to Libbey Road Amenities: Great view of storms and sunsets, popular for watching submarine races, hazardous area, limited parking, closed to public. Awaiting development.

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PARKS FROM PAGE 37 DAN PORTER PARK 7490 S. Deer Lake Road, Clinton DAVE MACKIE PARK 7490 Maxwelton Road, Clinton Amenities: Restrooms, two ballfields, playground, nature trails, tennis court, picnic shelter, barbecues.

DOUBLE BLUFF 6325 Double Bluff Road, Freeland Amenities: Beach access, clamming, vault restrooms, trash cans, interpretive kiosks, parking, vista view, picnic area, off-leash area.

FREELAND PARK 1535 E. Shoreview Ave., Freeland Amenities: Boat ramp and dock, picnic area with shelter, pavillion and barbecue grill, flush restrooms, playground, walking trails, clamming, shellfish wash station, fresh water, trash cans, parking.

GREENBANK TRAILS From Highway 525 turn east on Wonn Road. Park at the Greenbank Farm. Trails are also accessible

from the turnout just north of the Greenbank Farm.

Amenities: The county maintains trails on some of the county-owned land. The Port of Coupeville manages the Greenbank Farm.

LAGOON POINT NORTH Directions: Turn west off Highway 525 onto Smugglers Cove Road.

Proceed to West Cliff Drive and turn West. Access at very bottom of hill by the shore. Signs marked "Private Property" to either side of the beach.

Amenities: Fishing, limited beach access, trash cans, extremely limited parking, vista view, portable bathrooms (only during fishing season; Aug 1 to Nov. 30).

LAGOON POINT SOUTH Directions: Turn west off Highway 525 onto Smugglers Cove Road.

Proceed to West Cliff Drive and turn West. Turn South on Lagoon View, then west onto Salmon Street.

Follow to end for access.

Amenities: Limited beach access, extremely limited parking, vista view. These sites have close neigh-

bors. Respect private property.

PUTNEY WOODS Directions: North on Highway 525 to light, right on Bayview Road, follow Bayview Road for approximately 1 mile to Andreason Road, left on Andreason to stop sign, right on one Lake Road for ½ mile.

The Putney Woods website is main-

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City of Oak Harbor 865 S.E. Barrington Drive 360-279-4500 www.oakharbor.org Town of Coupeville 4 N.E. Seventh Street 360-678-4461 www.townofcoupeville.org City of Langley 112 Second Street 360-221-4246 www.langleywa.org tained by a private volunteer organization and is not affiliated with or a part of Island County government.

SARATOGA WOODS 4228 Saratoga Rd., Langley Amenities: Trails, parking lot, picnic area, vista view, porta-potty.

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2nd & Anthes Ken’s Korner Shopping Center Hwy 525 & Langley Rd

For city parks, check out the following websites:

MUTINY BAY Directions: From Highway 525 at Freeland, turn South on Fish Road for 1 mile, and turn Southeast on Mutiny Bay Road. After 1/3 mile, turn west on Robinson Road and follow to beach access.

This access has close neighbors.

Please respect private property Amenities: Boat ramp, parking area for cars and trailers, portable bathroom, trash can, vista view.

Good Cheer Thrift Stores

CLINTON

City parks

MARGUERITE BRONS MEMORIAL PARK 2837 Becker Rd., Clinton Please follow off leash rules.

Amenities: Fenced off leash area, trails, picnic shelter, informational kiosk.

OPEN 7 DAYS A WEEK Sun - Thur 10am - 5pm Fri & Sat 10am - 6pm

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Bayview

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Organic Products

Non-toxic Solutions

Glorious Japanese Maples!

Huge Selection!

Fabulous Selection of Fruit & Flowering Trees

Stop in and visit our new espresso cafe!

Sailors enjoy the sun on Lone Lake.

(Ben Watanabe photo) Bayview is a small community located in the epicenter of South Whidbey Island. While not largely populated, it provides an intersection an entertaining intersection to the south end's larger communities.

Head east and reach Langley. Go north for Freeland and Greenbank or continue even further up the highway to Coupeville and Oak Harbor. Turn west and find your way to the Maxwelton Beach area. Go south to find Clinton.

Just off Highway 525, travelers will spot Bayview Shopping Center right across the road from the South Whidbey Senior Center. The plaza is anchored by the Goose Community Grocer and surrounded by shops and one of the local's most popular places to grab a bite to eat, the Clover Patch Cafe. A new wood-fired pizza shop, Joe's Wood-fired Pizza, settled in Bayview and boasts sandwiches and milkshakes, too.

Just north of the shopping center on the left, swing down Bayview Road.

That's where an ambitious group of business people and the nonprofit Goosefoot Community Fund renovated and rebuilt Bayview’s historic buildings, fostering business growth and turning the area into a sustainable commercial and educational community with an imaging studio, pop-up restaurants, a cafe, frame maker, a wine shop and an alternative exercise space with pilates and suspension yoga.

Before 1900, Deer Lagoon, at the end of Useless Bay, was navigable at high tide up to the present Highway 525, so boats and ships

Key facts Population: 696 Married households: 67 percent Median male age: 50.8 Median female age: 52.4 Size: 2.6 square miles provided the easiest access to the outside world for settlers around the lagoon and Lone Lake. A small business center at Bayview — then called Bay View — developed.

The lagoon was diked in 1918 and, in 1924, Whidbey pioneer William Burke built a new general store — the Bayview Cash Store. The store became a community landmark, along with the publicly owned Bayview Community Hall, only a stone's throw away.

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Transportation Options for getting on and off Whidbey Island are limited with one bridge and two ferry routes connecting to the mainland.

The Deception Pass Bridge, located on the northern tip of Whidbey Island, has thousands of vehicles crossing the span daily. The twolane, historic bridge, which celebrated its 75th anniversary in 2010, connects Whidbey Island with Fidalgo Island.

Highway 20 on Whidbey Island stretches from Deception Pass to Race Road near Outlying Field and going to the ferry terminal at Keystone Harbor. Highway 525 goes from Race Road to the Clinton Ferry Terminal.

FERRIES

Washington State Ferries operate the other two major entry points to Whidbey Island.

Coupeville ferry terminal 1400 State Route 20 n The Port Townsend-to-Coupeville ferry route provides sailings across Admiralty Inlet to the Olympic Peninsula. The ferry route was in turmoil years ago when leaders in the ferry system pulled the Steel Electric ferries from service due to safety concerns. Officials used several stop-gap measures to provide limited service until the current 64-car Kwa-di Tabil class ferries were constructed. During the busy tourist season, two ferries serve the route.

During the slower, winter months, only one ferry serves the route.

Nearly 684,000 riders used the Coupeville ferry in 2012.

Clinton ferry terminal 64 South Ferrydock Road n On the south end of the island, the Clinton-to-Mukilteo ferry route transports millions of riders across Saratoga Passage each year. Sailings from the Clinton ferry terminal generally occur every 30 minutes when two ferries are in operation on the route. According to information from the ferry system, more than 3.8 million riders used the Clinton-toMukilteo ferry in 2012.

In addition to the recently constructed 64-car ferries, work crews, including Whidbey Island’s Nichols Brothers Boat Builders, are

The 64-car state ferry Kennewick plows out of Keystone Harbor on to Port Townsend on a blustery day on Admiralty Inlet. (Justin Burnett photo) constructing larger, 144-car ferries. The first of those ferries are scheduled to start serving ferry routes in the summer of 2014.

Go to www.wsdot.wa.gov/ferries for information about routes and vessels.

fare boxes in buses. The transit agency also provides paratransit and van pools. It still lacks bus service on Sundays.

For more information, go to www.island transit.org

GROUND TRANSPORTATION

n For travelers heading to SeaTac Airport, the Whidbey SeaTac Shuttle offers daily trips to the airport with pickup and drop off points scattered throughout Whidbey island. For more information, go to seatacshuttle.com Whidbey is also home to several taxi companies that can provide a ride when needed.

n Whidbey Island is home to a transit system that has a unique feature — fare-free bus service. Island Transit, which formed in the 1980s, is funded by a nine-tenths of 1 percent sales tax, which replaces the need for placing

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hidbey Island is home to four boating facilities: three dedicated marinas and the Coupeville Wharf. All three have overnight moorage with varied services.

DECEPTION PASS MARINA

200 West Cornet Bay Road Oak Harbor, Wa. 98277 360-675-5411 VHF 16 to 68 Harbormaster: Dundee Woods Ownership: Private, located adjacent to Deception Pass State Park boat launch and marine park.

Built: 1963 Services: Fuel (diesel and gasoline), water, shore power, pump out and showers at state park; store with ice, bait and beer.

Accommodations: Permanent and transient moorage, covered and uncovered.

South Whidbey Harbor was recently expanded and now has up to 600 feet of dock space.

Built: 1905, remodeled in 1997.

Services: Fuel (diesel and gasoline), pump out, bathrooms, showers; restaurant, coffee shop and retail store.

Accommodations: 250 feet of uncovered dock space, all transient; four seasonal mooring buoys from May to October.

PORT OF SOUTH WHIDBEY HARBOR

PO Box 1233 Langley, WA 98260 360-221-1120

www.portofsouthwhidbey.com VHF channels 16 and 66A Harbormaster: Duncan McPhee Built: 1985, Expanded in 2013.

Services: Pump out, electricity, water, showers and restrooms, boat ramp, park with picnic facilities, shuttle service from marina to town.

Accommodations: 38 uncovered slips, 32 transient, 600 linear feet of dock space that can accommodate vessels 150 feet or greater.

OAK HARBOR MARINA

1401 S.E. Catalina Drive Oak Harbor, WA 98277 360-279-4575 www.whidbey.com/ohmarina VHF channel 16 Harbormaster: Chris Sublet Built: 1974 Services: Fuel (diesel, 90 octane ethanol free gas) pump out, propane, electricity, water, ice, showers, laundromat, boat launch and hoist.

Accommodations: 420-boat facility; 227 uncovered slips, 125 covered slips, 52 guest moorage, limited side-tie moorage for vessels up to 80 feet, and 96 dry storage garage-type sheds that house boats up to 21 feet in length.

A private boat yard, yacht club and park with picnic facilities are also nearby.

COUPEVILLE WHARF

24 Front St. Coupeville, WA 98239 360-678-5020 www.portofcoupeville.org VHF channel 16 Harbormaster: Long Bechard

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Volumes to choose from

Clinton, Coupeville, Freeland, Langley and Oak Harbor are the homes of the five Whidbey libraries that serve the increasing island population and keep current with evolving technology. The libraries provide much more than traditional library services such as books and access to information. Each library has established a strategic plan to seek out opportunities for innovation and paths to new services based on community feedback.

Whether islanders are on a ferry, at home, on a library computer, or using the library's free Wi-Fi, they can enjoy electronic media downloaded from the library's website.

Tablets and eReaders are now more ubiquitous than ever, especially for adults who commute to the mainland. That ferry ride is

The Oak Harbor Library attracts patrons of all ages. (File photos) the ideal time to get lost in an eBook, Zinio e-magazine or audiobook from the library.

Sno-Isle Libraries gives children and teens

an assortment of exciting events to engage SEE LIBRARIES PAGE 45

HOME GROWN YOUR NEWS

South Whidbey Record Whidbey Examiner Whidbey News-Times Call today and ask for your Almanac subscription special

360-675-6611 or 360-221-5300 Whidbey Island... That’s who we are!

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The children's section is always popular at the Oak Harbor Library.

Oak Harbor library manager Mary Campbell and library booster Susan Norman look at books.

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them in reading, learning and fun activities.

The young ones wiggle and bounce during Ready Reader storytimes, which promote early literacy to children before they start school. Older kids revel in games, crafts and movies at the library.

Young-at-heart senior citizens experience an enhanced quality of life through a variety of library resources such as computer classes, travel seminars, book groups, and access to electronic databases for health or genealogy research.

The highly anticipated community reading event Whidbey Reads, hosted by SnoIsle Libraries, is now in its 11th year. "Little Century" by Anna Keesey is the featured book this year. Beginning in March and continuing through April, islanders will come together as a community for book discussions, free community events, and an opportunity to meet the author.

As Whidbey Island communities grow, the services of Sno-Isle Libraries grow right along with them to remain relevant and move forward together into the future. Sign up for a library card to take advantage of all the wonderful programs and resources that Sno-Isle Libraries has to offer. Visit www.sno-isle.org for more information on events, Friends of the Library groups, and more.

OAK HARBOR LIBRARY

1000 SE Regatta Drive, 360-675-5115 COUPEVILLE LIBRARY

788 NW Alexander St., 360-678-4911

FREELAND LIBRARY

5495 S. Harbor Ave., 360-331-7323 LANGLEY LIBRARY

104 Second St., 360-221-4383

What is your dream home?

Close your eyes, what do you see?

A beautiful house with a spectacular water view…

A long winding driveway to your cabin in the woods…

Or maybe a cottage in a quaint seaside village…

Whatever your dream may be just close your eyes… imagine…

And let me take care of the details!

Call Gail today at: 360-632-2874 Gail@CBWhidbey.com www.GailPierce.com

CLINTON LIBRARY

4781 Deer Lake Road, 360-341-4280 Visit www.sno-isle.org for more information.

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Books to delight the mind

Central Asian Bazaar

209 First Street, Langley (360) 221-6962 moonrkr@whidbey.com

Music for the Eyes 360.221.4525 • 314 FIRST STREET, L ANGLEY

217 First Street, Langley 221-5525 www.theclyde.net Tickets $7, under 17 or over 65, $5

Gem Ga llery! ✦ Fine Gemstone Jewelry ✦ Crystals, Precious Stones, Gems ✦ Fossils, Petrified Wood ✦ Dishes, Lamps, Candleholders

360-221-0393 • 206 First St. Langley

www.whidbeygems.com

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Langley An out-of-town musician practices his skills at Boy and Dog Park before the annual gypsy jazz festival, Djangofest.

Quaint and charming, Langley is the quintessential island city: One could cross its borders in five minutes, yet spend an entire day enjoying its treasures — a true Village by the Sea. The smallest of Whidbey Island’s three municipalities, the town was founded in 1891 by Jacob Anthes and was incorporated in 1913. That made the small community 100 years old in 2013.

Today, Langley is home to 1,035 souls, and offers a healthy business community that caters to tourism. Gift shops, fine art, great food; the city has a bit of everything.

It also has a variety of services for locals, from a large grocery store to public facilities such as a post office and library.

The city is home to the Whidbey Island Area Fair, held each August, and has become the central hub for performing arts on South Whidbey. Whidbey Island Center for the Arts, Island Dance, Island Shakespeare Festival and, most recently, Whidbey Children’s Theater are now all based in Langley.

And if city officials have their way, the city may also soon be known for it's diversified

Whidbey Island Kayaking Company

800-233-4319

SEE LANGLEY PAGE 49

Key facts Population: 1,035 Family households: 555 Households with children 18 and younger: 86 Median age: 57 source: 2010 U.S. Census

Need to know CITY HALL

360-221-4246, 112 Second St. LANGLEY LIBRARY

Guided kayak tours and rentals, bike tours and stand up paddleboard rentals on South Whidbey.

Visit our website at: www.whidbeyislandkayaking.com

10% off*

*(per person and/or family up to 10) restrictions apply

360-221-4383, 104 Second St. Open Monday - Saturday.

SOUTH WHIDBEY SCHOOL DISTRICT

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Where clothing & yarns commingle in a creative, fun environment...

ROBERTA

Langley Clock & Gallery Timeless Treasures

Colors to delight the eye...

Fibers to delight the touch...

Come enjoy the experience!

HOURS: TUESDAY - SATURDAY 11AM - 5PM

209 First Street, Langley • 221-1070 • Mon-Sun 11-5

(360) 222-2394 630-B SECOND STREET LANGLEY

Two Unique Shops featuring collections of vintage and new clocks, and professional repairs, along with hand-crafted twig furniture, fine collectibles, cards, flags, & local art.

Down the Lane at 220 2nd St. in Langley Open by chance or appointment 360-221-3422

Beautiful Clothing!

Jewelry & Accessories!

We have become a destination in the Seattle area!

We have been listed in Best Places Northwest!

Langley on Whidbey, it’s magic.

315 First St., Langley • 360.221.8202 • Open Every Day!

CHAMBER OF COMMERCE February: 30th Annual Mystery Weekend

We’re here to provide compassionate & quality care for your pets Evening & Saturday hours available

Jean Dieden DVM

114 Second St., Langley • 331-8090 www.animalhospitalbythesea.com

March: Whale Excursions Begin April: Welcome the Whales Parade June: Whidbey Island Garden Tour July: Choochokam Arts Festival Whidbey Island Fair September: DjangoFest November: Wedding & Events Tour Lighting of Langley December: Holiday Parade Giveaway Drawing www.visitlangley.com

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A young equestrian demonstrates her skills while participating in the Whidbey Island Area Fair, which is held every year in Langley.

LANGLEY FROM PAGE 47

Michele LaRue waters the plants in front of her First Street store.

Langley city officials are focusing heavily in 2014 on economic development.

business community. Efforts are currently under way to foster economic development by enticing IT and knowledge worker jobs to relocate or set up shop in Langley.

The city is also home to its very own movie theater, The Clyde. The entertainment venue is the only one of its kind on South Whidbey and has been in business for over 75 years.

Located along the waterfront, Langley’s beaches are accessible to the general public as is the local marina, which was renovated this year.

Whidbey • • • • • • • •

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225 Anthes Ave., # 102, Langley

360.221.1127

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Arts & Entertainment

Ballet dancers at Whidbey Island Dance Theatre perform the holiday favorite “The Nutcracker” every December.

(Celeste Erickson photo)

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n Whidbey Island, art is everywhere from sketching on the beach to visiting one of the many galleries and festivals throughout the year. From visual art to performing arts, there is no lack of human expression from the island. Explore and experience the work of some of the island’s artists at any of the organizations below.

Galleries BRACKENWOOD GALLERY

302 First St., Langley 360-221-2978 www.brackenwoodgallery.com This Langley Gallery features work from the many local artists on South Whidbey.

Sculptures, paintings, pottery, jewelry, cards and more can be found at the gallery.

MUSEO

215 First St., Langley 360-221-7737 www.museo.cc The MUSEO gallery in Langley features contemporary fine art from artists on South Whidbey.

WHIDBEY ART GALLERY

220 Second St., Langley 360-221-7675 www.whidbeyartists.com At one of Whidbey’s oldest galleries, this co-op is a venue for island artists to display artworks from paintings to photography and jewelry.

WHIDBEY ISLAND FINE ART STUDIO

813 Edgecliff Drive, Langley 360-637-4690, 206-571-0442

This studio provides classes and education for artists at every level.

ROB SCHOUTEN GALLERY

765 Wonn Road, Greenbank 360-222-3070 robschoutengallery.com This gallery features a diverse offering of artwork from South Whidbey artists along with its namesake artist, Rob Schouten.

RAVEN ROCKS GALLERIES

765 Wonn Road, Greenbank 360-222-0102 www.ravenrocksgallery.com At Raven Rocks Galleries artists Mary Jo Oxrieder and Windwalker Taibi showcase their SEE ARTS PAGE 51

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work along with Whidbey Island artists at this Greenbank Gallery.

BLOOMS TASTE FOR WINE & ART

5603 Bayview Road, Langley 360-321-0515 www.bloomswinery.com Blooms Taste for Wine & Art provides everything from wine to a monthly open mic event all while enjoying fine art from local artists.

WHIDBEY ISLAND ARTS COUNCIL

360-678-3396 www.islandartscouncil.org The Whidbey Island Arts Council helps to develop several community events on the arts.

ARTWORKS GALLERY

765 Wonn Road, Greenbank 360-222-3010 www.artworkswhidbey.com This Greenbank gallery provides a variety of media in a lively display.

CASH STORE AT BAYVIEW CORNER

5603 Bayview Road, Langley 360-321-4145 www.goosefoot.org The historic Cash Store at Bayview Corner features a number of businesses along with art shows in the common area.

Musicians from around the world gather for the annual DjangoFest gypsy jazz festival in Langley. (Celeste Erickson photo) goers near the area. Performances feature a wide range including everything from plays to comedy shows and the annual DjangoFest gypsy jazz festival.

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PACIFIC NORTHWEST ART SCHOOL

15 N.W. Birch St., Coupeville 360-678-3396 pacificnorthwestartschool.org Enjoy workshops on many art mediums at this art school.

PENN COVE GALLERY

9 N.W. Front St., Coupeville 360-678-1176 www.penncovegallery.com/ This Coupeville Gallery features collectibles as well as wearable art from local artists.

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WHIDBEY CHILDREN’S THEATER

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Summer Youth Productions, Workshops New Members Welcome Visit our website www.whidbeyplayhouse.com

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WHIDBEY ALMANAC 2014 www.widtonline.org One of the premiere dance studios on the island, Whidbey Island Dance Theatre provides a stunning performance of “The Nutcracker” each year.

SARATOGA ORCHESTRA

360-929-3045 There’s no need to go off-island to find a professional orchestra with the Saratoga Orchestra of Whidbey Island. The orchestra performs throughout the year.

Tickets can be purchased at www.sowhidbey. com WHIDBEY ISLAND ORCHESTRAS

Isaiah Zito and Julia Locke perform during rehearsals of "Book of Days," a mystery in the Whidbey Playhouse's 2013-14 season. (Ron Newberry photo) ENTERTAINMENT FROM PAGE 51

children to perform year-round.

Tickets can be purchased at www.whidbey childrenstheater.org

ISLAND SHAKESPEARE FESTIVAL

Langley Middle School field 360-331-2939 www.islandshakespearefest.org This one-of-a-kind festival provides classical theatre in the heart of Langley. Performances take place in late summer from July 25 to Sept.

7. Tickets are free.

CHOOCHOKAM ARTS FESTIVAL

360-322-4822 choochokamarts.org This arts festival is a collaboration of artworks ranging from sketches to music held in the streets of Langley in July.

WHIDBEY ISLAND DANCE THEATRE

714 Camano Ave., Langley 360-341-2221

www.whidbeyorchestras.org The community orchestra provides a positive musical experience each season throughout South Whidbey.

OUTCAST PRODUCTIONS

819 Camano Ave., Langley www.outcastproductions.net One of the newest theatre companies on the South End, Outcast Productions strives to bring the community with theatre with a conscience.

COUPEVILLE ARTS AND CRAFTS FESTIVAL

360-678-5116 www.coupevillefestival.com One of the states oldest festivals, the Coupeville Arts and Crafts Festival highlights 16 categories of arts and crafts on Aug. 9 and 10, 2014 in downtown Coupeville.

OAK HARBOR MUSIC FESTIVAL

www.oakharborfestival.com Labor Day Weekend, Aug. 29 to 31 in downtown Oak Harbor.

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Climate F

or a place with moderate temperatures most of the year, look no further than Whidbey Island. Residents are blessed with weather influenced by the warm waters of Puget Sound, providing cool, but seldom very cold temperatures.

The island also experiences more modest precipitation than other areas of Puget Sound.

Oak Harbor and Coupeville receive an average rainfall of 20.3 inches per year, compared to Seattle and Everett, which average about 36 inches per year.

Precipitation fluctuates significantly as you reach the southern tip of Whidbey Island as Clinton’s average rainfall is in line with Seattle and Everett.

December is usually the month with the most precipitation on Whidbey with averages of 3.4 inches in Oak Harbor and 2.5 in Coupeville, while in January, the number drops to 2.2 in Oak Harbor but remains at 2.5 in Coupeville. Seattle experiences 6.1 inches of rainfall in December and 5.5 in January.

Temperature-wise, the high temperature average ranges from 45.5 degrees in January to 67.3 degrees in August in Oak Harbor, and 36.7 to 73.5 in Coupeville. Those same averages in Seattle range from 37.3 in January to 76.2 in August.

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INDUSTRY JOBS

Agriculture, forestry, fishing, mining: 329 Construction: 2,611 Manufacturing: 3,816 Wholesale trade: 623 Retail trade: 2,660 Transportation, warehousing and utilities: 1,252 Information: 673 Finance, insurance, real estate, rental and leasing: 1,385 Professional, scientific, management, administrative and waste management services: 3,708 Education, health care and social services: 6,360 Arts, entertainment, accommodation and food services: 3,466

A Whidbey Island Bank teller works at her station. (Sara Hansen photo) Public administration: 4,352 Other services, except public administration: 894 Source: U.S. Census

EMPLOYMENT STATUS

Population 16 and older: 65,374 In labor force: 39,265 Employed: 32,129 Unemployed: 2,906 Armed forces: 4,230

Source: U.S. Census

CLASS OF WORKER Civilian employed population 16 years and older: 32,129 Private was and salary workers: 21,276 Government workers: 7,365 Self-employed in own not incorporated business: 3,347 Unpaid family workers: 141 Source: U.S. Census

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WAGES AND SALARIES FROM MILITARY MEMBERS

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Island County veterans: 22 percent Oak Harbor veterans: 28 percent Coupeville veterans: 19 percent Langley veterans: 10 percent

Source: Island County Economic Development Council

COMMUTING TO WORK

Car,truck, van - drove alone: 26,916 Car, truck, can - carpooled: 2,899 Public transit (excluding cab): 669 Walked: 1,053 Other means: 874 Mean time to travel to work: 30.7 minutes Worked from home: 2,643 Source: U.S. Census

INCOME FOR FAMILIES

Less than $10,000: 724 $10,000 to $14,999: 379 $15,000 to $24,999: 1,562 $25,000 to $34,499: 1,481 $35,000 to $49,999: 3,653 $50,000 to $74,999: 4,945

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$75,000 to $99,999: 3,930 $100,000 to $149,999: 4,221 $150,000 to $199,999: 1,176 $200,000 or more: 1,216 Median family income: $70,519 Mean family income: $87,322 Source: U.S. Census

PER CAPITA INCOME

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INCOME FOR NON-FAMILY HOUSEHOLDS

Median non-family income: $31,920 Mean non-family income: $39,982 Source: U.S. Census

2013 QUARTER 2 TAXABLE SALES

Unincorporated Island $89,062,282 Oak Harbor: $76,524,490 Coupeville: $10,974,202 Langley: $8,274,781

County:

Source: Department of Revenue

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WorkSource Whidbey in Oak Harbor also offers assistance to job seekers and employers.

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Clinton

A state ferry sits at the Clinton terminal. The route to Mukilteo serves as one of Whidbey Island's primary access points. (Justin Burnett photo)

Key facts Population: 928 Men: 446 Women: 482 Median age: 55.2 Married households: 61.6 percent Size: 25.5 miles source: www.city-data.com, 2010 U.S. Census Demographic Profile

For many travelers and visitors, Clinton is the first place on Whidbey Island they see.

It’s the first town welcoming visitors as soon as they drive off the ferry from Mukilteo.

And if you keep your eyes sharp, you’ll see the big, wood carved “Welcome to Whidbey Island” sign made by longtime Whidbey Island wood sculptor Pat McVay, whose sign is an institution to islanders and presents a good first impression of the island’s blend of homemade hospitality and artistic talent.

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Right next to the ferry terminal, visitors and natives find a welcome respite at Clinton Beach park. A driftwood beach, original artwork and a special play area for children dot this award-winning architectural gem.

Driving up Highway 525, travelers should note that the unincorporated area envelopes a large portion of the southern end Whidbey.

It boasts restaurants and shops off the main highway, and acres of beautiful beaches, woods and island homes.

Clinton's business community is largely spread between two primary centers: what may be considered downtown, at the ferry terminal and Ken's Korner, located about two miles north along Highway 525.

Each has its own flavor, but both retain a wide selection of services. The downtown area has everything from the South End's only fastfood joint, Dairy Queen, and a well established watering hole, Cozy's Roadhouse, to a used car dealership and U-Haul rental center. Ken's Korner, a commercial complex, is home to a Red Apple grocery store, a Les SEE CLINTON PAGE 57

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Despite the buzz of commuters and tourists driving to and from the ferry, Clinton has remained a quiet and homey destination for both residents and travelers. Clinton is just a 20-minute ferry ride away from the busy Interstate 5 in Western Washington, but when you enter Clinton and drive along its winding country roads, the rest of the world seems a million miles away.

High bluffs give stunning views of Puget Sound and the Olympic Mountains. To the east, scenes of the snow-capped Cascade Mountains and spectacular sunrises and sunsets await as backdrops for pictures.

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Hitting the links on Whidbey a nature-lover's dream

Whidbey Island has several courses for resident golf-lovers (Contributed photo)

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round of golf.

The island offers a variety of courses and lets golfers of all skill levels enjoy a round while taking in some of the most scenic vista's in Puget Sound.

Among the opportunities are a pair of pitchand-putt courses for a leisurely day on the links and four full-sized layouts for those seeking a greater challenge.

Regardless of the course or how the round is going, golfers will be solace in the horizon and as they take in the impressive sights of Whidbey Island.

GALLERY GOLF COURSE Public, 18-hole, par-72 course N. Cowpens Road, Oak Harbor 360-257-2178 www.navylifepnw.com/site/71/Gallery-Golf-Course The Whidbey Island Naval Air Station course is open to the public and offers a wide range of services and events, from tournaments to lessons to a challenging course that looks out at Puget Sound. Golf Digest called it one of the best places to play in Washington.

HOLMES HARBOR GOLF COURSE Public, 18-hole, par-64 course Harbor Hills Drive, Freeland www.playholmesharbor.com The course recently reopened and offers a variety of playing challenges and stunning views of Puget Sound and the Cascade Mountains, particularly on its par-5 18th hole. The course's signature hole is the par-3, 160-yard eighth, which features a 100-foot drop.

ISLAND GREENS Public, 9-hole, par-3 course E. French Road, Clinton 360-579-6042 www.islandgreens.com Rated as one of the best par-3s in the region by the Seattle Times, this intimate course is a great place to learn the game or enjoy a quick round after work. You can also work on your long game at the course's driving range.

LAM'S LINKS Public, 9-hole, par-3 course Ducken Road, Oak Harbor 360-675-3412 www.lamsgolflinks.com This family-owned course developed on farmland just south of Deception Pass is a

great spot to sharpen your game. It is also the perfect place for private parties to celebrate birthdays, anniversaries and family gatherings. For added enjoyment, Lam's Links also offers an 18-hole mini-golf course.

USELESS BAY GOLF AND COUNTRY CLUB Private, 18-hole, par-72 course S. Country Club Drive, Langley.

360-3212-5960 www.uselessbaygolf.com Useless Bay offers a round of golf on a course with stellar views of the Olympic Mountains.

Though a private club, the course invites anyone with an official handicap to compete in its tournaments throughout the year.

WHIDBEY GOLF COURSE Private, 18-hole, par-72 course Fairway Lane, Oak Harbor 360-675-5490 www.whidbeygolfclub.com This private course, which allows public play, has been a golfing jewel for over 50 years.

Carved out of an old dairy farm, the course is surrounded by woods and sprinkled with spectacular water hazards, which make a round both challenging and fun.

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Events

Tribes from all over the Pacific Northwest come to Coupeville each May for the Penn Cove Water Festival.

FEBRUARY

Feb. 1: Sound Waters 2013, workshops presented by WSU Beach Watchers all day at Oak Harbor High School.

Over 500 people attend. Visit beachwatchers.net/s_2013 to register.

Feb. 7: First Fridays at the Farm, Greenbank Farm, 5 to 8 p.m., wine tasting, wines, special events, culinary delights, art presentations, through Dec. 7. 360-6787710.

Feb. 7: First Fridays Art Walk and Late Night Shopping (at participating merchants and businesses), downtown Oak Harbor, through Dec. 7.

Feb. 8: Dahlia Planting Class at Meerkerk Gardens. www. meerkerkgardens.org Feb. 8-9: 49th Annual Rock and Gem Show, 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Saturday and 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Sunday, Oak Harbor Senior Center, 51 SE Jerome St., Oak Harbor.

Feb. 14-16: Red Wine and Chocolate — sweet, savory and sensational. www.whidbeyislandvintners.org Feb. 15: Coupeville Lions Scholarship Auction and Super Supper, 4:30 p.m. at the Oak Harbor Elks Lodge.

360-678-5141.

Feb. 15: Sweetheart Market at Greenbank Farm, Greenbank. greenbankfarm.biz Feb. 22: Whidbey Wedding Inspirations Bridal Show.

Best Western Plus Harbor Plaza and Conference Center, Oak Harbor. Free. 360-679-4567.

Feb. 22-23: Langley Mystery Weekend, 10 a.m. to 3:30 p.m., downtown Langley. Help solve a murder mystery and you may win a prize in the 29th season of this popular event. Visit www.visitlangley.com Feb. 25: Tuesday on the Town, 5-9 p.m., downtown Oak Harbor. www.oakharborchamber.com

MARCH

March 7: First Fridays at the Farm, Greenbank Farm, 5 to 8 p.m., wine tasting, wines, special events, culinary delights, art presentations, through Dec. 7. 360-6787710.

March 7-9: Spring Art Studio Tour at various artists’ studios. Go to www.whidbeyworkingartists.com March 7-9: Penn Cove MusselFest, Coupeville. Celebrate Penn Cove’s world famous mussels. thepenncovemus selsfestival.com March 22-23: Spring nursery sale at Meerkerk Gardens. www.meerkerkgardens.org March 25: Tuesday on the Town, 5-9 p.m., downtown Oak Harbor. www.oakharborchamber.com

APRIL

Aptil 4: First Fridays at the Farm, Greenbank Farm, 5 to 8 p.m., wine tasting, wines, special events, culinary delights, art presentations, through Dec. 7. 360-6787710.

April 5: Seattle Men's Chorus benefit concert for CADA, 7 p.m. at South Whidbey High School, Langley.

April 12: Meerkerk Magic at Meerkerk Gardens, Greenbank. Wee ones dress up and create their own fairies out of natural materials. www.meerkerkgardens.org April 13: Whidbey Island Marathon and Half Marathon and 5K Run/Walk. Register at www.whidbeyislandmara thon.com April 20: Welcome to the Whales: Parade, educational displays and talks plus fun activities for kids of all ages in Langley. Visitlangley.com April 25-27: Holland Happening weekend, Oak Harbor’s Dutch celebration, downtown Oak Harbor. Parade, Dutch food, rides, street fair and more. 360-675-3755.

April 29: Tuesday on the Town, 5-9 p.m., downtown Oak Harbor. www.oakharborchamber.com

MAY

featuring Northwest tribal canoe races, native crafts, music and dance performances, storytelling, educational displays, children's activities and salmon tacos! Displays may be viewed at the Coupeville Library on Saturday and at the Native Spirit Art Show in the Coupeville Recreation Hall on Saturday and Sunday. 360-682-5250, penncovewaterfestival@gmail.com or penncovewaterfes tival.com May 11: "M is for Mother," hosted by Whidbey Island Vinters Association. www.whidbeyislandvintners.org May 11: Mother’s Day concert at Meerkerk Gardens, Greenbank. Pack mom, a blanket and lunch and enjoy folk harp music by Harper Tesche amongst the spring display of Rhododendrons. www.meerkerkgardens.org May 23-24: Whidbey Island Surface Design Art Show, 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Saturday and 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. Sunday at Whidbey Island Center for the Arts, Langley. whidbey islandsda.wordpress.com May 24: Wine and Rhodies at Meerkerk Gardens, Greenbank. Enjoy the spring splendor of the gardens while sipping wine and nibbling appetizers. www. meerkerkgardens.org May 27: Tuesday on the Town, 5-9 p.m., downtown Oak Harbor. www.oakharborchamber.com May 30: Rockin’ the Rock for Relay, Relay for Life of Whidbey Island, 6 p.m. opening ceremony, North Whidbey Middle School, 67 NE Izett St., Oak Harbor. www.relay.acsevents.org May 31: Spring Case Sale with Whidbey Island Vinters Association. www.whidbeyislandvintners.org May 31: WAIF Spring Fling, Useless Bay Golf and Country Club, Langley. Contact Dawn at waifspringfling@whid bey.com for information and to be a sponsor, or contribute an auction item.

JUNE

May 2: First Fridays at the Farm, Greenbank Farm, 5 to 8 p.m., wine tasting, wines, special events, culinary delights, art presentations, through Dec. 7. 360-6787710.

June 6: First Fridays at the Farm, Greenbank Farm, 5-8 p.m., wine tasting, special events, culinary delights, art presentations, through Dec. 7. 360-678-7710.

May 3: Penn Cove Water Festival, A one-day festival

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Freeland celebrates America each year with a fireworks show on July 3 on Holmes Harbor. (File photo) EVENTS FROM PAGE 59

June 24: Tuesday on the Town, 5-9 p.m., downtown Oak Harbor. www.oakharborchamber.com

June 14: Whidbey Audubon Wildlife Fair at Greenbank Farm. www.whidbeyaudubon.org

June 28: Whidbey Island Garden Tour. Proceeds from the garden tour are given to local nonprofits and programs with projects promoting the improvement, restoration and maintenance of common habitat. wigt.org

June 14: 2014 Deception Pass Challenge, includes swimming, biking and running at Deception Pass State Park. 360-720-2756.

June 15: Fathers' Day Wine and Brats, 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. with Whidbey Island Vinters Association. www.whidbey islandvintners.org June 18: Greenbank Farm Community Potluck, 5:30-8 p.m. at Greenbank Farm, Greengbank. Come meet the new students of the 2013 Organic Farm School class, celebrate new water projects, thank Farm volunteers, learn more about the quickly approaching Loganberry Festival and the Farm in general! It’s a great time to see old Farm friends, or meet new ones.

June 21: Classic Auto Display at Meerkerk Gardens, Greenbank. Whidbey Model A Club and Whidbey Cruisers gather their marvelous machines in the Gardens for your enjoyment. www.meerkerkgardens.org

June 28: Dahlia Care Class at Meerkerk Garden. www. meerkerkgardens.org

JULY

July 3: Celebrate America, all day in Freeland Park, culminating with a fireworks show at dusk.

July 4: First Fridays at the Farm, Greenbank Farm, 5 to 8 p.m., wine tasting, wines, special events, culinary delights, art presentations, through Dec. 7. 360-6787710.

July 4: Old Fashioned Fourth of July Celebration; parade, carnival, food, fireworks show at dusk. Downtown Oak Harbor.

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July 4: Maxwelton 4th of July Parade starts at 1 p.m. featuring an eclectic mix of participants followed by kids' games afterwords, with ice cream and pie.

July 5: Fairy House Festival at Meerkerk Gardens, Greenbank. Children of all ages bring their imaginations and build fairy houses from natural materials. www. meerkerkgardens.org July 12-13: Langley Choochokam Arts Festival, combining juried art exhibitors, musical entertainment and food providers. www.visitlangley.com July 19: Friends of Meerkerk at Meerkerk Garden. www. meerkerkgardens.org July 26-27: Loganberry Festival, a two day celebration of all things Greenbank: local commerce, sustainable agriculture, recreation and natural resource stewardship. greenbankfarm.biz July 20-25: Whidbey Island Race Week, Oak Harbor, for all One Design and PHRF sailboats between 19-72 feet long. Five days of racing and six nights of evening entertainment. www.whidbeyislandraceweek.com July 25-Sept. 7: Island Shakespeare Festival, Langley. www.islandshakespearefest.org July 25: Rhody Care Class at Meerkerk Garden. www. meerkerkgardens.org July 29: Tuesday on the Town, 5-9 p.m., downtown Oak Harbor. www.oakharborchamber.com July 31-Aug. 2: 90th Whidbey Island Fair in Langley, with musical, carnival, animals, games and other country fun. 360-221-4677. www.whidbeyislandfair.com

AUGUST

Aug. 2: Shakin' the Vines Concert series. www.whidbey islandvintners.org

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HISTORY ✤ PEOPLE ✤ FACTS ✤ FIGURES ✤ LIFE The North Whidbey Lions Club hosts the North Whidbey Car Show Aug. 9 at Windjammer Park in Oak Harbor. (File photo)

EVENTS FROM PAGE 60 Aug. 9: Shakin' the Vines Concert series, hosted by Whidbey Island Vinters Association. www.whidbeyisland vintners.org Aug. 8: First Fridays at the Farm, Greenbank Farm, 5 to 8 p.m., wine tasting, special events, culinary delights, art presentations, through Dec. 7. 360-678-7710.

Aug. 9: Rotary Croquet Tournament at Meerkerk Gardens, Greenbank. Sign up, dress up and take part in the fun or just come to watch the second annual Croquet Tournament. www.meerkerkgardens.org Aug. 9: North Whidbey Car Show at Windjammer Park, Oak Harbor. www.oakharborchamber.com Aug. 9: Whidbey Island Highland Games at Greenbank Farm, Greenbank. www.wihg.org Aug. 9-10: Coupeville Arts and Crafts Festival, Coupeville.

360-678-5116. www.coupevillefestival.com Aug. 10: Fidalgo Avenue Block Party and Pig Roast, Fidalgo Avenue, Oak Harbor. Free barbecue pork, kids’ games, music and fun for the whole family.

Aug. 16: Shakin' the Vines Concert series, hosted by Whidbey Island Vinters Association. www.whidbeyisland vintners.org

Aug. 24: 15th Annual Greater Freeland Chamber of Commerce Golf Classic and Dinner at the Useless Bay Golf and Country Club. 360-331-1980.

Aug. 24: WAIF's Wag 'n' Walk, 11 a.m. to 3 p.m., Greenbank Farm. Please email atwoodjm@whidbey.com for information and to participate as a sponsor, vendor, volunteer or to give a demonstration.

Aug. 26: Tuesday on the Town, 5-9 p.m., downtown Oak Harbor. www.oakharborchamber.com Aug. 29-31: Oak Harbor Music Festival, historic downtown Oak Harbor. Live music on various stages beginning Aug. 30 at 6 p.m. and running from 10 a.m. to 11 p.m. Saturday and Sunday. Go to www.oakharbormu sicfestival.com Aug. 30: Shakin' the Vines Concert series, hosted by Whidbey Island Vinters Association. www.whidbeyisland vintners.org Aug. 30: Woodpalooza, hosted by Whidbey Island Woodworkers Guild, noon to 5 p.m. at Whidbey Island Center for the Arts, Langley.

Aug. 30-31: Labor Day sale at Meerkerk Garden. www. meerkerkgardens.org

SEPTEMBER

Aug. 23: Shakin' the Vines Concert series, hosted by Whidbey Island Vinters Association. www.whidbeyisland vintners.org

Sept. 1: Woodpalooza, hosted by Whidbey Island Woodworkers Guild, noon to 5 p.m. at Whidbey Island Center for the Arts, Langley.

Aug. 23: Bluegrass Concert at Meerkerk Gardens, Greenbank. Bring a blank, wine and cheese and relax to the music of some of the areas favorite artists. Bluegrass workshop and open mic. www.meerkerkgardens.org

Sept. 6: First Fridays at the Farm, Greenbank Farm, 5-8 p.m., wine tasting, wines, special events, culinary

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Oak Harbor, Coupeville and Langley all host an annual Christmas Tree lighting and community celebration.

EVENTS FROM PAGE 61 delights, art presentations, through Dec. 7. 360-6787710.

Sept 13: Annual fundraiser at Meerkerk Garden. www. meerkerkgardens.org Sept 20: Tour de Whidbey, starting at 7 a.m. at Greenbank Farm. Annual ride benefits Whidbey General Hospital Foundation. www.tourdewhidbey.com Sept. 20-21: Whidbey Island Kite Festival, 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Enjoy color kites flying, competitions, kids kitemaking, teddy bear drop, kite lessons. Saturday evening at 7:30 at Coupeville High School enjoy free indoor kite flying competition. www.whidbeyfestival.org or 360-6785434.

Sept 20-21: Whidbey Island Farm Tour, 10 a.m. to 4 p.m.

Explore working farms, purchase farm-grown produce, visit the farm animals, and soak up the rural character of our island home. Visit www.whidbeyfarmtour.com Sept. 30: Tuesday on the Town, 5-9 p.m., downtown Oak Harbor. www.oakharborchamber.com

OCTOBER

Oct. 1: Ebey's Forever Conference sponsored by Ebey's Landing National Historical Reserve. 360-678-6084 Oct. 3: First Fridays at the Farm, Greenbank Farm, 5 to 8 p.m., wine tasting, wines, special events, culinary delights, art presentations, through Dec. 7. 360-6787710.

Oct. 4-5: Fall Garden Fest at Meerkerk Gardens, Greenbank. The exotic tree collection presents a kaleidoscope of autumn splendor and area nurseries and local craftsmen offer plants and garden art for sale. www. meerkerkgardens.org Oct. 17: Propagation Class at Meerkerk Garden. www. meerkerkgardens.org Oct. 28: Tuesday on the Town, 5-9 p.m., downtown Oak Harbor. www.oakharborchamber.com

DECEMBER

Dec. 5: First Fridays at the Farm, Greenbank Farm, 5 to 8 p.m., wine tasting, wines, special events, culinary delights, art presentations, through Dec. 7. 360-6787710.

Dec. 6: Greening of Coupeville, all day in Coupeville.

Jingle Trail Run, parade, tree lighting. www.centralwhid beychamber.com Dec. 6: Langley Holiday Parade, 11 a.m., downtown, featuring a float contest and many fun, festive entries. www.visitlangley.com

NOVEMBER

Nov. 7: First Fridays at the Farm, Greenbank Farm, 5 to 8 p.m., wine tasting, wines, special events, culinary delights, art presentations, through Dec. 7. 360-6787710.

Nov. 8: 15th Annual Nordic Fest, sponsored by Daughters of Norway Ester Moe Lodge 39, at South Whidbey High School, 9:30 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. Enjoy the sights, tastes and sounds of Scandivnavia. www.daugh tersofnorway.com

Dec. 13: Open house, 11 a.m. to 7 p.m. with Whidbey Island Vinters Association. www.whidbeyislandvintners. org

Nov. 15-16: Fall Case Sale with Whidbey Island Vinters Association. www.whidbeyislandvintners.org

Nov 8: Weddings on Whidbey and Events Tour, noon to 3:30 p.m. Tour six Whidbey special occasion venues.

Call 360-969-0337 or go to www.weddingsonwhidbey.net

Dec. 14: Holiday party at Meerkerk Garden. www. meerkerkgardens.org Dec: 20: Festive Holiday Open House, 4-6 p.m. at S.W. Commons, 124th 2nd St., Langley.

Nov. 17: Friends of Ebey's Community Potluck at Crockett Barn in Coupeville. 360-678-6084.

Dec. 20: Langley Holiday Giveaway, wwww.visitlangley. com

Nov. 25: Tuesday on the Town, 5-9 p.m., downtown Oak Harbor. www.oakharborchamber.com

For other holiday events, check www.whidbeynewstimes.com, www.southwhidbeyrecord.com or www.whidbeyexaminer.com closer to the event season. You can also pick up our annual Holiday Gift Guide 2014, available in November.

Nov. 29: Lighting of Langley, at Langley Park, with carols, Santa and alpaca-reindeer. www.visitlangley.com

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Clubs & Organizations ARTS

fourth Tuesdays. Women preparing for comforting bedside singing for the ill and dying. New singers welcome. Contact Linda, 360-678-1073.

COMMUNITY

All-Island Community Band: Plays concerts at Windjammer Park in Oak Harbor each Thursday during the summer. allislandband@gmail.com

Whidbey Allied Artists: Purpose is to promote the arts locally and support each other's creative endeavors. Contact medobbins@comcast.net for membership or livermores@ hotmail.com for art shows.

Baby Island-Saratoga Club: Nonprofit organization committed to helping the community. Monthly potluck dinner meetings and speakers are held on the second Friday of each month, September through June. All islanders are welcome. Clubhouse is available for rental; 360-730-1654.

An-O-Chords: Chapter of the Society for Preservation and Encouragement of Barbershop Quartet Singing in America. Sing in Valentine's Day performances, Christmas caroling and a show in July, donating proceeds to the Toddler Learning Center in Oak Harbor; 360-679-7473 or 360-675-1998.

Artists of South Whidbey: Artists meet to share ideas, have paint-outs and see demonstrations by nationally known artists. Shows held at Island County Fairgrounds, Langley; 360-222-3472.

Coupeville Festival Association: Annual festival features more than 200 artisan booths, demonstrating artists, food booths, children's activities and live entertainment.

Proceeds benefit community through grants. For more information, call the Coupeville Festival Association at 360678-5116 or visit www.coupevilleartsandcraftsfestival.org Dixieland Jazz Society: Volunteer band that plays only for charitable purposes. Awards three college scholarships each year to Whidbey graduates, sponsors annual Whidbey Island Schools Jazz Concert that benefits the scholarship fund. If you are interested in playing, contact Jerry Jones at 360-679-2066.

Island Artists: Meet 10 a.m. each Tuesday at the Race Road Fire Station to paint and enjoy the company of fellow artists. The group offers a mix of mediums including collage, painted fabric as well as acrylics, oils and watercolor. They will have an annual show at the Coupeville Recreation Hall on June 27, 28 and 29. There is no admittance fee and the hall is wheelchair accessible. For more information, call Rainy Lindell at 360-678-0960.

The Northwest Institute of Literary Arts: NILA writers supporting writers, is home to the annual Whidbey Island Writers Conference, the Whidbey Island Writers Association, and the Whidbey Writers Workshop MFA program. Contact www.nila.edu or 360-331-0307.

The Pacific NorthWest Art School: Located on beautiful Whidbey Island, the school has been offering nearly 100 workshops a year in fiber arts, photography, painting and mixed media, youth art, art excursions and art expeditions for the past 25 years. Located at 15 N.W. Birch Street, Coupeville. Contact www.pacificnorthwestartschool.org 360678-3396.

Oak Harbor Bay Artists: Supports the arts and artists; meet 10 a.m. to 2 p.m., Fridays at Oak Harbor Lutheran Church. 369-675-5639.

Saratoga Orchestra of Whidbey Island: Providing great concert music to the Whidbey Island Community. This professional orchestra performs October - May with special events throughout the year. 360-929-3045; www.sowhidbey. com South Whidbey International Folkdancers: Its purpose is to learn and enjoy dances from all over the world.

Everyone is welcome, and no partners are necessary; 360579-1576.

Threshold Choir: Rehearses at the Fireside Room, Coupeville Methodist Church, at 6:30 p.m. the second and

Whidbey Art Source: An online resource guide to the visual arts of Whidbey Island. Contact Sue Taves, info@ whidbeyartsource.com or visit www.whidbeyartsource.com Whidbey Children's Theater: For more than 20 years Whidbey Children's Theater has introduced children to the performing arts. The nonprofit theater company offers classes, workshops and productions year-round; 360-2218707 or wct@whidbey.com Whidbey Hand-Knitters: Meet first Wednesday of the month in Coupeville. Members share experiences with knitting projects and learn from each other. Knitters of all experience levels are welcome. Periodically, members donate knit hats, gloves and scarves to local organizations in need; 360-678-4271.

Whidbey Island Arts Council: Assists Whidbey Island artists by providing advice, publicity, financial assistance and sponsorship of cultural events; 360-221-678-3396.

Whidbey Island Camera Club: Welcomes amateur and professional photographers alike to exchange tips and experiences in a constructive and supportive group and take inspiration from each other’s work. Club meets 6:30 to 8 p.m. the second Tuesday of each month at Oak Hall on the Skagit Valley College Whidbey campus in Oak Harbor; WhidbeyIsladCameraClub@hotmail.com

Clinton Progressive Association: maintains Clinton Community Hall to fill the need for a community meeting place. Addresses problems in the community and cooperates to solve them; call the Whidbey Island Bank in Clinton at 360-341-5238.

Daughters of Norway Ester Moe Lodge 39, Whidbey Island: The organization was started by women in order to provide a social safety net in the harsh reality of the late 1890’s and early 1900’s. The purpose was to assist members in times of illness or need and to uphold Norwegian traditions. Ester Moe Lodge 39 was instituted in 1996 at the Island County Fairgrounds in Langley. The lodge’s namesake, Ester Moe, was appointed by Franklin Delano Roosevelt as Postmaster of the Clinton Post Office where she served for 29 years. Ester Moe Lodge is one of the largest Daughters of Norway lodges in the United States. The lodge meets every second Saturday of the month at St. Peter’s Lutheran Church in Clinton, except for July and August. For more information, go to www.daughtersofnorway.com Greenbank Progressive Club: Maintains and manages the Community Clubhouse. It is available for rentals and is ideal for small or large groups for meetings, weddings, family parties, etc. Monthly potluck dinners are open to the public and include informational and entertaining programs. Call 360-222-3613.

Whidbey Island Center for the Arts: Communitysupported theater space in Langley offers professional productions in arts, theater, music and dance, as well as workshops and other arts events; 360-221-8268, 800-6387631; www.wicaonline.com

Holmes Harbor Activity Club: Its purpose is the preservation of Freeland Hall, built prior to 1914 at the head of Holmes Harbor and now part of the county parks system.

Monthly meetings include home-cooked meal, door prizes, entertainment by local talent; 360-331-6341.

Whidbey Island Clarinet Choir: Open to clarinetists of all ages and levels. It's an ensemble that offers friendly, noncompetitive rehearsals and performance opportunities; 360-341-4490.

Langley Community Club: A small friendly club formed in 1967 to work toward betterment of the community, deriving income from earned interest on mutual funds and providing scholarships, donations and funds for beautification projects around town. Open to all residents of Langley and vicinity; 360-321-4148.

Whidbey Playhouse: Has presented live theater in Oak Harbor for over 40 years. Season runs September through June with a children’s program and production in early August. A nonprofit, volunteer-based organization that relies on memberships and volunteers. Located at 730 SE Midway Blvd.;360-679-2237 or visit www.whidbeyplayhouse. com Whidbey Weavers Guild: Community of fiber artists, hosts workshops, a spin-in, fair exhibits, and other educational opportunities. Meets the first Thursday of the month at the Pacific NorthWest Art School, Coupeville. Yearly sale in November. All are welcome. Visit www.whidbeyweaversguild. org or contact P.O. Box 795, Coupeville, WA 98239.

Whidbey Island Woodworkers Guild: Comprised of many artisans from across Whidbey Island. From custom furnishings to cabinetry, carvings and fine turnings, find the work of these talented artisans at www. whidbeywoodwork ers.com. The guild meets the third Thursday of the month.

For information about how to join, contact Rob Hetler, PO Box 230, Greenbank, WA 98253.

Maxwelton Community Club: The Maxwelton Community Club helps care for Dave Mackie Park at Maxwelton Beach, addresses issues in the community and puts on the annual Maxwelton July Fourth parade and games; 360-579-2030 or MaxweltonClub@whidbey.com

EDUCATION Calyx Community Arts School: A largely outdoor, dual language (Spanish/English), arts integrated, homeschool cooperative for ages 4 to 8. Calyx works in partnership with South Whidbey State Park and South Whidbey Tilth, and splits its time between these two sites. Go to calyxcommuni tyartsschool.wordpress.com/ or contact Lisa Kois at calyxcom munityartsschool@gmail.com

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64 CLUBS & ORGS FROM PAGE 63 Coupeville Community Education: Offering fitness and cultural classes to the community. For current class list please visit www.coupeville.k12.wa.us or call 678-6222.

Always looking for quality instructors to offer classes through CCE. Contact jwodjenski@coupeville.k12.wa.us Displaced Homemaker Center: Turning Point, a program offered by the Northwest Displaced Homemaker Center at Skagit Valley College, helps those who have lost their primary source of income through divorce, separation, death or disability of a spouse. Free classes offered with college credit in self-esteem and assertive communication, career exploration and job search techniques; 360-679-5346, 877385-5360.

Excellence in Education: Recognizes outstanding students, teachers, volunteers and programs in the Oak Harbor School District. Call Mike Waller at 360-675-2226.

Homeschoolers on Whidbey (HOW): An inclusive organization offering support and information pertaining to home-based instruction, commonly known as homeschooling. Seeks to provide a means by which members assist one another in the adventure of educating their children at home. HOW is not associated in any way with the public school system or any alternative programs under public or private school systems; Call Carmen at 360-679-2601.

Mothers of Preschoolers (MOPS): Provides encouragement, creative activities, guest speakers, and friendships to nurture every mother of preschooler with children in infancy through kindergarten. Meetings include a childcare program for the children. Call 360-679-1585.

South Whidbey Schools Foundation: The South Whidbey Schools Foundation provides valuable funding for classroom projects outside the scope of the school district budget and which foster educational excellence.

The foundation has made more than $80,000 in innovative teaching grants in the areas of science, math, the arts, world cultures, technology and civic engagement. In addition, the organization awards $500 each year to each of two teachers recognized for their exceptional service by their peers and their students. SWSF also serves as administering agency for state, federal and foundation grants to local school-related programs. Donations to SWSF are tax-deductible, as the foundation is a nonprofit organization. To learn more visit southwhidbeyschoolsfoundation.org Washington State Music Teachers Association: promotes the value of music study and music making and supports the professionalism of music teachers. Dedicated to enriching the lives of student musicians, the local Whidbey Island Chapter offers ongoing support for music-teaching professionals and quality opportunities for music students.

To learn more about the benefits of membership, visit wsmta.org or for information about the next chapter meeting, call or e-mail Verna Morgan: 360-320-4605, islandmusic works@cablespeed.com Guests are welcome!

Whidbey Institute: Nestled among 70 acres of pristine forest, the Whidbey Institute at Chinook is a place where people can connect deeply to the natural world and to each other, renew their life energy, and engage in deep conversation and learning to imagine and create an abundant, sustainable and life-affirming future. The Chinook trails are open to the public year-round. Offices 360-341-1884, or email info@whidbeyinstitute.org Whidbey Island Readiness To Learn: Supports students who are having difficulty in school and their families; 360221-6198 Ext. 4602.

WorkSource Whidbey: Provides valuable assistance to those seeking work and employers looking for workers.

Come in for job search preparation, use of computers for job serach, browse job listings, veteran services and occupational training programs. Visit www.WorksourceNorthwest.com or browse job listings at Go2Worksource.com. WorkSource

WHIDBEY ALMANAC 2014 is located at 31975 SR 20, Oak Harbor. Call 360-675-5966.

WSU Island County Extension: Washington State University, in partnership with county government provides a non-credit educational network that provides useful, practical and research-based information to agricultural producers, small business owners, youth, consumers and others in Island County. Extension programs include 4-H, Beach Watchers, Master Gardeners, Shore Stewards, Waste Wise, Weather Network and the Admiralty Head Lighthouse program. 360-240-5558.

ENVIRONMENTAL Admiralty Head Lighthouse: Admiralty Head Lighthouse at Fort Casey State Park is open to the public through an agreement between the park and WSU Beach Watchers and Waste Wise program. Lighthouse Interpretive Center explains the history of Fort Casey and the lighthouse, and offers environmental exhibits and displays; gift shop; 360240-5584, 360-321-5111 Ext. 5584.

Central Puget Sound Marine Mammal Stranding Network: Responds to strandings in Island, Skagit and north Snohomish counties, acts as liaison between government agencies and the general public. Collects data, provides public education and safety information to avoid adverse reactions between people and marine mammals.

Call 360-678-3765 or 1-866-ORCANET. Deception Pass Park Foundation: Board meetings are the last Wednesday of each month. The foundation's mission is to provide support for education and resource protection at Deception Pass State Park. All interested parties welcome. Contact Estelle Johnson, 360-720-2756.

Island Citizens for Public Beach Access: Dedicated to identifying, mapping, signing and preserving access to the public shorelines of Island County. Visit www.islandcount ypublicbeaches.org Island County Shore Stewards: Free educational program for shoreline property owners in Island County. A program of the Island County Marine Resources Committee and the WSU Beach Watchers; email schase@wsu.edu or call 360-387-3443, ext. 258, Island County/WSU Beach Watchers: Volunteers help protect Island County's marine environment through public education, nearshore research and stewardship activities of many types. For information contact: barbara.bennett@wsu.edu or visit county.wsu.edu/ ISLAND/NRS/BEACHWATCHERS/Pages/default.aspx. Call 360679-7391.

Island County/WSU Waste Wise Program: Volunteers help county residents, schools and businesses in waste reduction techniques, donating 40 hours of service, teaching composting, recycling and sustainable living classes to adults and children. Contact 360-678-7974; email halljn@wsu.edu; or go to county.wsu.edu/island/nrs/wastewise/ Pages/default.aspx

Langley Whale Center: Orca Network's Langley Whale Center opens March 1, 2014, to celebrate and share the lives of gray whales, orcas and other marine mammals of the Salish Sea. 117 Anthes St. www.orcanetwork.org Pacific Rim Institute for Environmental Stewardship: Restoring prairie and educating students in Christian environmental stewardship. Volunteers needed! Come explore our trails. Visit us at 180 Parker Rd, Coupeville. 360-678-5586 www.PacificRimInstitute.org Whidbey Audubon Society: Dedicated to protecting birds and other wildlife and their habitat with field trips and classes, programs in the schools. Public programs are September through June; visit the website www.whidbey audubon.org or like us on Facebook at www.facebook.com/ WhidbeyAudubonSociety Whidbey Camano Land Trust: Established in 1984, the Land Trust works to protect the Islands’ most important natural habitats, scenic vistas and working farms and forests in partnership with landowners and our island communities. Office at 765 Wonn Road, C-201, Greenbank, WA 98253.

Visit www.wclt.org to follow their activities; or contact info@ wclt.org or 360-222-3310.

Whidbey Environmental Action Network (WEAN): Dedicated to the preservation and restoration of the native biological diversity of Whidbey Island and the Pacific Northwest. Members and volunteers provide technical restoration advice, hands-on habitat restoration and enhancement projects, education and outreach activities; 360-5794202 or wean@whidbey.net Wildlife Care Clinic: A nonprofit organization to help rehabilitate wildlife for release back into the wild. A resource and referral center for rescue, rehabilitation and medical services for diseased, orphan and abandoned wildlife; 360-679-6796.

Whidbey Island Conservation District: Serves residents of Whidbey Island in conserving natural resources on residential sites, farms, and forest lands through educational outreach as well as technical and financial cost-share assistance to provide a healthy environment for present and future generations. Visit www.whidbeycd.org or call 360678-4708.

The Whidbey Institute: The mission of the Institute is to be a home for the work of organizations and individuals dedicated to leadership, integral spirit, and a thriving human and more than human world. With over 70 acres of pristine woodlands and trails, the Institute hosts visitors annually from all over the world. 360-341-1884 or info@whidbeyin stitute.org Whidbey Watershed Stewards: Promotes the health of Whidbey Island watersheds and nearshore for the mutual benefit of people and the Puget Sound environment.

Operates the Maxwelton Outdoor Classroom and service learning projects for the Island schools. Works with landowners to restore wildlife and fish habitat. Call 360-579-1272 or visit www.whidbeywatersheds.org

Marine Resources Committee: Identifies and protects nearshore and aquatic resources vital to the health of Whidbey and Camano islands. 360-679-7327.

FARM & AGRICULTURE

Native Plant Stewards: Work toward preserving the native plant communities on Whidbey Island by salvaging plants prior to construction, propagating plants from local seeds and providing these plants for restoration projects large and small island wide. Contact: Mark Fessler or Barbara Kolar 360-678-4281 or grendl@frontier.com

Agriculture/Forestry Council: Formed to maintain agriculture as a strong and healthy business on Whidbey Island.

Seeks to retain as much of the timber and forest land as possible for the benefit of the greatest number of inhabitants, and to maintain the potential of the island, both economically and aesthetically; 360-679-7327.

Orca Network: Dedicated to raising awareness about the whales of the Pacific Northwest. To join the Sighting Network or become a member of Orca Network, email info@orcanetwork.org, visit www.orcanetwork.org or call 1-866-ORCANET.

Deer Lagoon Grange 846: Nurtures farm activities and supports rural issues, located at 5142 Bayview Road,

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HISTORY ✤ PEOPLE ✤ FACTS ✤ FIGURES ✤ LIFE CLUBS & ORGS FROM PAGE 64 Langley 98260. Business meetings are held 6:30 p.m., the first Tuesday each month. Visit www.deerlagoongrange.com Island County Fair Association: Responsible for planning and coordinating the annual Whidbey Island Fair each August in Langley; 360-221-4677 or www.islandcountyfair. com Island County Farm Bureau: Voluntary, grassroots advocacy organization representing the social and economic interests of farm and ranch families at the local, state and national levels. Contact icfarmbureau@gmail.com or write P.O. Box 580, Coupeville, WA 98239.

Slow Food Whidbey Island: Connect to local food and food traditions through SFWI’s annual Taste of Whidbey, a unique event with Whidbey’s top chefs cooking with locally sourced ingredients; our quarterly potlucks; the Whidbey Nibbles newsletter; as well as lectures, field trips and support of other educational organizations. For information, the newsletter or to join, email SFWIFeedback@whidbey.com South Whidbey Tilth: Practicing organic methods of agriculture on its Sustainability Campus at 2812 Thompson Road, off Hwy. 525 near Bayview; providing access and education about local organic produce through community gardens, children’s garden, farmer incubator program and farmers’ market May through October; classes and workshops offered; bimonthly newsletter; contact info@ southwhidbeytilth.org or visit the website www.southwhid beytilth.org WE FARM: Whidbey Environmental Farmers Advocating Responsible Management (WE FARM) formed to educate in cooperation with the Island County/WSU Extension office and also to provide social gatherings for farm owners to meet and help each other; 360-678-4868.

park areas in Coupeville, as well as the barrels and the plantings at the Welcome to Coupeville signs. They also maintain a greenhouse for club activitties and for Coupeville Middle and High School projects. Major fundraising plant sale (at Coupeville Recreation Center) during the last weekend in April to fund the projects that beautify the town of Coupeville. Meet first Thursday of the month (September to May) at Coupeville Recreation Hall, 9:30 a.m. Public welcome. www.coupevillegardenclub.org Greenbank Garden Club: Members participate in work parties and community events at Greenbank Farm and Meerkerk Rhododendron Gardens, help maintain Greenbank Progressive Hall, hold spring and fall plant sales, contribute to local charities, clean roadsides. Monthly speakers; 360-678-5933.

Island County Master Gardeners Association: Sponsored by WSU Cooperative Extension, meets throughout the year on the last Thursday of the month at the Coupeville Rec Hall. All meetings are open to the public.

Meetings are held Jan through June, and September and October. For information or to join, call 240-5527 or email staceyn@co.island.wa.us Oak Harbor Garden Club: Plants and maintains gardens at Hal Ramaley Park as well as a number of beautification projects around town. Performs public outreach projects.

Meets the second Tuesday of each month at Oak Harbor First United Methodist Church except in July and August.

Men and women of all ages are welcome to join; 360-6756151.

South Whidbey Garden Club: Member of the Washington State Federation of Garden Clubs. Goal is to create an interest in gardening and to inspire an appreciation in others for flowers and birds, so that South Whidbey will be an even more beautiful place to live. Meets 9 a.m. the third Friday of the month at St. Peter’s Lutheran Church in Clinton, September through June. Call 360-221-2203.

Whidbey Island Conservation District: Serves residents of Whidbey Island in conserving natural resources on residential sites, farms, and forest lands through educational outreach as well as technical and financial cost-share assistance to provide a healthy environment for present and future generations. Visit www.whidbeycd.org or call 360678-4708.

Whidbey Island Garden Tour: Nonprofit organization presents annual tour of private gardens to benefit groups that work toward the improvement, restoration and maintenance of common habitat on the island; 360-321-4191; wigt@whidbey.net

Whidbey Island Grown: The brand was established by local farmers and residents to increase awareness and consumption of agricultural products grown on the Island.

Agricultural areas are an important part of what makes Whidbey Island such a special place to visit and live. To learn more visit www.whidbeyislandgrown.com

HEALTH & WELFARE

Whidbey Island Rescue for Equines (WIRE): Licensed and registered organization that provides rescue, rehabilitation and adoption for horses and other members of the equine family that have been abused, abandoned and neglected. 360-675-9252 or via email at montany@whidbey. com

American Red Cross Islands Chapter: Provides disaster relief, military emergency services, health and safety services and community disaster education. Representative available for emergencies 24 hours a day. The Islands Chapter welcomes donations and volunteers for all activities. Call 360-293-2911 or write to PO Box 249, Anacortes WA 98221.

Visit www.redcross.org/islandschapter for more information.

Whidbey Island Sheep Association: Formed to educate in cooperation with the Island County/WSU Extension office and also to provide social gatherings for sheep owners to meet and help each other; 360-678-4868.

Citizens Against Domestic & Sexual Abuse (CADA): Provides free, confidential assistance to victims of domestic violence, elder abuse, stalking, sexual abuse, child sexual abuse, and sexual harassment. Services include a 24-hour crisis line, advocacy and supportive services, safety planning, information and referral, emergency shelter, legal advocacy, court support, and prevention programs. Crisis line: 360675-2232 or 1-800-215-5669. Business line: 360-675-7057.

GARDEN CLUBS American Rhododendron Society: Whidbey Island Chapter members share knowledge and enthusiasm for the rhododendron, the Washington state flower. Whidbey chapter meets at 7 p.m. every fourth Wednesday of the month at the Race Road fire station south of Coupeville.

Meetings intended for everyone from novice to seasoned hybridizers. www.whidbeyrhodies.org Coupeville Garden Club: plants and maintains several

Enso House: A nonprofit home providing physical, emotional and spiritual support at the end of life. Located on South Whidbey Island; call 360-331-4699 or email director@ ensohouse.org; www.ensohouse.org Friends of Friends Medical Support Fund: a nonprofit group that provides help for people with medical expenses they are unable to pay; 360-221-4535, on the web at fofmedicalsupportfund.org, or mail to PO Box 812, Langley, WA 98260.

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Friends of Home Healthcare of Whidbey General Hospital: A nonprofit corporation providing support and assistance to Home Healthcare and Hospice of WGH and the patients and families they serve. The Friends are committed to assisting ill and injured persons on Whidbey Island remain at home and as independent as possible. For more information call 360-678-7605 or 360-321-6659.

HOPE Therapeutic Riding Center: Its mission is to empower people facing special challenges to discover their abilities, independent skills and explore their potential through use of our nationally accredited safe and effective equine-assisted activities and therapy. 360-221-7656 or hope@whidbey.com Impaired Driving Impact Panel of Island County: Nonprofit community service corporation serving the community since 2000. Dedicated to deterring DUI and underage drinking via its prevention panels which are open to all and free to non-offenders. Held in Oak Harbor, Freeland and at NAS Whidbey. IDIPIC also provides free classroom and school-wide prevention programs for third-grade, middle and high school students. Speakers available for business and organization meetings. 360-672-8219 or visit www. idipic.org Mardi Unit: A nonprofit charity group on South Whidbey that raises funds for the Ryther Child Center, which works with children who have emotional problems as well as those with substance abuse concerns; 360-331-5536, 360221-1623.

Medical Safety Net of North Whidbey: A nonprofit charitable organization that provides temporary help with uncovered medical costs to people living in zip codes 98277 and 98278, P.O. Box 550, Oak Harbor WA 98277.

Contact 360-929-3328 or www.msnofnw.org New Leaf, Inc.: A community vocational rehabilitation program for adults with disabilities. Provides training and employment in janitorial services, grounds maintenance and shelf stocking; community job development and independent living services; 360-675-1989, newleafinc.org Opportunity Council: A human service agency working primarily with low-income and homeless families in Island County. Emergency shelter, energy assistance, home weatherization and repair, child care resource and referral.

Central source of information and referral; 360-679-6577, 800-317-5427; Island_County@oppco.org Island County Chapter of People First: A private nonprofit self-advocacy group for people with developmental disabilities. Also provides support and advocacy for their families and caregivers. Contact 360-914-1999 or P.O. Box 1492, Oak Harbor WA 98277.

Pregnancy Care Clinic: Nondenominational Christian organization serving Whidbey Island and surrounding communities since 1986. Provides pregnancy testing, limited ultrasounds, free crib or car seat upon completion of parenting classes, baby clothing, diapers, formula, abstinence presentations, community referrals and more. All services are free and confidential; 360-675-2096.

Small Miracles: Coupeville Medical Support Fund, is a community safety net for emergency medical-related bills available for those living in zip code 98239 and the Coupeville School District section of zip code 98277. If you have an emergency need or wish to contribute or volunteer, phone 360-672-5651 or write Small Miracles at PO Box 912, Coupeville, WA 98239.

Statewide Health Insurance Benefit Advisors (SHIBA): Provides health insurance information from volunteers trained by the state Insurance Commissioner's office. Counseling sites are Bayview Senior Center in South Whidbey, 360-321-1600; Whidbey General Hospital in Coupeville, 360-675-7656, ext. 4005; and on North Whidbey, 360-279-4580. Volunteers always welcome.

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Non-Profit Organizations The South Whidbey Children’s Center

Preschool & Childcare

• Low teacher to child ratios • Safe, nurturing, family supportive environment • Hands on learning • The only licensed and NAEYC accredited center on South Whidbey • The highest standards of care in the field of Early Childhood Education • Full day and morning programs for children ages 1 to 5 years • Before, After School and Holiday programs for children 5 to 12 years

120 6th St., Langley • 360-221-4499

www.swchildrenscenter.com

Serving Whidbey Island for over 30 years

To provide a safe atmosphere where homeless students grow in a loving environment.

(360) 331-4575 www.ryanshouseforyouth.org

Bringing neighbors together to build a sense of place and community, preserve rural traditions, enhance local commerce, and help create a healthy, sustainable future for South Whidbey Island.

Over 20 Years of Neighbors Helping Neighbors stay in their homes ANNUAL WORKDAY: 1st Saturday in May 360.221.6063 www.heartsandhammers.com

The doorway to resources, information & services that matter to you!

South Whidbey: 360-321-1600 Oak Harbor: 360-675-0311 Camano Island: 360-387-0222

islandseniorservices.org

Visit our projects at Bayview Corner & Bayview Center!

Field Trips, Classes, Public & School Programs

www.whidbeyaudubon.org

www.goosefoot.org

Display Gardens & Specialty Nursery Mother’s Day & Bluegrass Concerts Classic Car Display Children’s Events, Educational Programs & Hiking Trails

To provide a safe atmosphere where homeless students grow in a loving environment.

3531 Meerkerk Lane, Greenbank

www.meerkerkgardens.org 360.678.1912 or 360.222.0121 a 501(c)3 corporation

(360) 331-4575 www.ryanshouseforyouth.org

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Whidbey General Hospital Foundation: Nonprofit organization supports Whidbey General Hospital and community health endeavors. Solicits and encourages philanthropic sharing through tax-deductible contributions or gifts in memory of or in honor of individuals, families or groups. The annual Tour de Whidbey bicycling event in September is a fundraiser for the WGH foundation that includes challenging 100-and 50-mile rides, a 40-mile moderate ride as well as a new gentler family friendly 10-mile ride. Call 360-678-7656 ext. 4020 or 360-321-7656 ext 4020 or visit www.whidbeygen.org. Check "Hospital Foundation" link.

Whidbey Island Holistic Health Association: A nonprofit association of holistic health practitioners on the island with the purpose of educating the public about the value and variety of holistic practices. Their website, www.

WIHHA.com, includes a directory of members, a glossary of holistic terms and a schedule of WIHHA-sponsored events.

Members offer monthly free For Your Health talks to the public on various holistic topics, from the mind-body connection to staying healthy through the winter.

LIBRARY GROUPS Coupeville Friends of the Library: The Friends of the Coupeville Library is a dynamic, not-for-profit organization. The mission is to support community enrichment by providing discretionary funding for programs and capital purchases outside of monies budgeted by Sno-Isle Libraries or the Town of Coupeville. Fundraising events include book sales and auctions. Support includes funding for enrichment programs for all ages, scholarships for History Day students, community participation in parades, Coupeville Festival and other events. Purchases have included furniture, art supplies and Summer Reading Program prizes.

Donations of books and other media (excluding text books and condensed books), time and or cash are welcome. www.sno-isle.org Friends of Clinton Library: A group concerned about their library's active expansion and participation in community life; 360-341-4085 or 360-341-4085.

Friends of Freeland Library: Helps support Freeland Library. Book sales on the first Saturday of the month from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m.; 360-331-3638.

WISH: A nonprofit home-share program serving Whidbey Island. Assists in matching home-providers who have space in their homes with home-seekers who are looking for affordable housing; 360-331-5910 or 800-864-7549; www. whidbeywish.org

Friends of Oak Harbor Library: Supports Oak Harbor library through fundraising for equipment and supplies not otherwise available through the existing budget; book sales, special events and programs. Meets every third Thursday of the month, 3 p.m. at the Oak Harbor Library; 360-675-5542 and 360-675-2721.

Whidbey Sounders Toastmasters Club: Dedicated to public speaking and all its benefits. Regular meetings are held 6:30 p.m. the second and fourth Tuesdays of each month at Sam Remo's in Oak Harbor. whidbeysounders. toastmastersclubs.org

Langley Friends of the Library: Helps support Langley library through fundraising for supplies not otherwise funded through existing budgets; annual book sale, special programs; 360-221-4383.

HISTORIC Daughters of the American Revolution: Meets the first Wednesday monthly. 360-679-5145.

Ebey's Landing National Historical Reserve: A unit of the National Park System that encompasses 17,400 acres on Central Whidbey. Activities are hiking, beach walking, birding, self-guided driving tour. www.nps.gov/ebla; 360678-6084.

Genealogy Society of South Whidbey Island: Formed to promote pursuit of family histories through genealogical research with monthly speakers, field trips to study and preserve family history; 360-579-4322, www.gsswi.org Island County Historical Society and Museum: Dedicated to collecting, documenting and preserving the county's history. The nonprofit society in Coupeville offers research services and extensive collection, holds numerous events including home and walking tours and lecture series.

Located at 908 NW Alexander St., Coupeville; 360-678-3310; www.islandhistory.org

MILITARY-RELATED The A-3 Skywarrior Whidbey Memorial Foundation: A nonprofit organization, established to provide the means and funds to place the A-3 aircraft on display at NAS Whidbey Island. www.a3skywarriorforwhidbey.org. Quarterly meetings at Flyers Restaurant. Contact Ralph Estes III, chairman, d7sus4@msn.com; or Bill Young, director, 360-6794843 or capthawk@whidbey.net American Legion: Provides services to local veterans and their families and to the community. Two posts on Whidbey: Post 129, Oak Harbor, 360-675-6752; Post 141, Langley, 360-321-5756.

Disabled American Veterans: Chapter 47 is a nonprofit organization that provides needed assistance to active duty, retired, disabled veterans, veterans and their families, spouses and widows; chapter services officers available five days of the week. Walk-ins are welcome, no appointments necessary; 360-257-4801.

South Whidbey Historical Society: Operates museum at 312 Second St., Langley across from Langley Park, open Saturday and Sunday from 1 to 4 p.m., tours by appointment; 360-221-2101 or 360-730-3367.

Ladies Auxiliary Fleet Reserve Association: Branch 97 open to the wives and widows, mothers, sisters, daughters and granddaughters of active or retired members of the U.S. Navy, Marine Corps and Coast Guard. Assists needs of Fleet Reserve Association, its members and their families; 360-675-3414.

Whidbey Island Genealogical Searchers: Assists people who are researching their family histories by sharing ideas and research tactics. Meetings include speakers who are experts in the areas of genealogical research. WIGS meet 1 p.m., the second Tuesday of every month at the Heller Road fire station in Oak Harbor. Visitors always welcome. wigs. webplus.net/index.html

The Whidbey Island Chapter of the Military Officers Association of America (WICMOAA): the local affiliate of MOAA, which is open to all officers of the Uniformed Services of the United States. Chapter meetings are the second Thursday of the month at the Whidbey Island NAS Officers' Club. Contact David G. Cohick for more information at 360-675-5171 or dgcohick@comcast.net

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Navy League: Oak Harbor Area Navy League, chartered in 1956, is a nonprofit organization dedicated to educating the American people and their government that the U.S. is a maritime nation and that our economy and defense depends upon the sea services. www.oakharbornavyleague. org Navy Wives Club Whidbey Island No. 150: Chapter of the national organization that works to promote friendly, sympathetic relationships among spouses of enlisted personnel of the United Sea Services. Fosters fellowship among its members and the community. Contact Barb, 360-679-5115.

PBY Memorial Foundation: Seeks to preserve the history of the PBY Catalina which flew from the Seaplane Base in the 1940s, as well as other sea and land aircraft operating out of Whidbey Island. Displays Oak Harbor, Navy and other services memorabilia from World War II up to the present.

Displays a PBY aircraft that actually flew from NAS Whidbey Island. Contact 360-240-9500; www.pbyma.org Retired Officers' Wives: Strictly social organization. The group's purpose is to acquaint the wives of the retired officers in this area; 360-679-4527.

VFW Ladies Auxiliary, Oak Harbor: Provides military care packages, support for veterans’ hospitals, community service, cancer aid and research assistance, Senior Christmas luncheon and Easter egg hunt. Auxiliary’s junior girls unit for ages 5-16. Call 675-4048 or visit www.vfwpost7392.org VFW Post 7392, Oak Harbor: provides scholarships, essay contests, funeral services on request for military veterans, job placement assistance, promotes patriotism, VA benefit assistance, distributes holiday baskets, and provides phone cards to deployed service members; 360-675-4048 or www. vfw7392.org VFW Post 7482, Clinton: Meets first Monday of the month, 7 p.m., Clinton Progressive Hall. Provides services to veterans and their families as well as to community; 360-341-3522.

POLITICAL GROUPS Island County Democratic Central Committee: Its purpose is to elect Democratic candidates to office. ICD supports excellent public K-12 education, tax fairness, protecting the island environment, strong national defense, economic development and public safety/safety net services. ICD is organized as part of Washington State Democrats.

Visit www.islandcountydemocrats.com Island County Property Rights Alliance: Nonprofit, nonpartisan group defends constitutional rights with regard to individual property rights, serves as an advocate for small property owners, offers public information and education, coalition building, member newsletter, problem prevention and assistance with legal action. www.capr.us/ISLAND/ Island County Republican Party: It is responsible for conducting party affairs; call 360-279-1197 or visit www. islandcountygop.com League of Women Voters: A nonpartisan organization to promote political responsibility though informed and active participation of citizens in government. Membership is open to men and women of voting age. www.lwvwa. org/whidbey Republican Women's Club of North Whidbey: Meets 11:30 a.m., the first Thursday of the month at El Cazador Restaurant, Oak Harbor. Guest speakers are invited monthly.

For additional information, please call 360-678-4602 or 360-320-7912.

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July 31st thru August 3rd www.whidbeyislandfair.com Nonprofit Coffeehouse Meet friends in a cozy homelike environment and enjoy a delicious breakfast or lunch along with locally roasted coffee.

Saratoga COMMUNITY

HOUSING

Your Local Community Land Trust Your generous support is the key to affordable housing in Island County

Become a Member! $15 for an Individual $25 for a Family

PO Box 1002 Freeland, WA 98249 360-331-4248 • sch@whidbey.com

Coffee, Books, and Conversation The South Whidbey Commons is the hearth around which our community gathers. A nonprofit organization, it brings together people of all ages, provides barista and food service training, and serves as a venue for all kinds of events and activities.

Events and Activities Attend free concerts, lectures, game nights, and other events that help bring South Whidbey Islanders together.

Coffeehouse Training Program

Opportunities for Involvement

Get training that can help you attain a job, complete school, and become careerand college-ready. Or volunteer, and mentor young trainees.

Join the many community members who help weave together the fabric of community by volunteering at the Commons.

Bookstore Browse more than 2,000 quality used books, as well as new books by more than 50 Whidbey authors.

© 2012 LucyBPhotography.com

124 Second St. Langley, WA 98260 360.221.2414 SouthWhidbeyCommons.org

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chronic conditions. Located at 917 E. Whidbey Ave., Oak Harbor. 360-240-0702.

South Whidbey Republican Women: An organization affiliated with both the national and Washington state Federation of Republican Women, and the first Republican women's club on Whidbey Island, chartered in 1967. Meets 11:30 a.m. the third Tuesday of the month at Useless Bay Country Club in Langley. P.O. Box 1269, Freeland WA 98249; 360-341-2355, or czarina@whidbey.com

Oak Harbor Senior Center: A public facility at 51 SE Jerome St. where people 50 years or older can meet, travel, receive services and participate in activities that enhance their dignity and mental and physical health, support their independence and encourage involvement in the community; 360-279-4580.

Whidbey Island Tea Party: The movement is concerned about excessive government spending and taxation.

Everyone is welcome. whidbeyteaparty@mail.com or visit www.whidbeyislandteaparty.com

RELIGIOUS GROUPS Awana Clubs International: A Christian club for children ages three through high school, meets at Family Bible Church; www.fbcwhidbey.org Course in Miracles: The Oak Harbor group meets Tuesdays at 10 a.m. Uses multimedia as well as the text, workbook for students and manual for teachers for discussion and study; call Bob or Julie Schoenecker at 360-675-9704.

St. Peter's Women, ELCA: Women of the Clinton congregation meet for fellowship and Bible study, and to support activities for the church. Raises funds for missions locally and worldwide; 360-341-4715.

United Methodist Women, Langley: A community of women whose purpose is to know God, to develop a creative, supportive fellowship and to participate in local and global mission projects. Call 360-221-4233 or lumc@ whidbey.com Whidbey Island Friends Meeting (Quakers): worships at 4 p.m. each Sunday at the Unitarian Universalist Congregation, 20103 Highway 525, two miles north of Freeland. Friends worship in a circle in a traditional hourlong period of silence and meditation that often includes spoken prayers and messages. The Meeting also sponsors spirit-led social justice, peace and educational programs for the wider community. A warm welcome is extended to all.

For more information contact Clerk Tom Ewell at 360-3411457 or visit our website at www.whidbeyquakers.org Whidbey Island Jewish Community: A lay-led organization of Jews and their families who participate in Jewish religious and cultural activities. Please visit www.wijc.word press.com Youth Dynamics: An active Christian outreach ministry for high school aged students with weekly group meetings, Bible studies, seasonal retreats and wilderness adventures.

Staff available to meet with students to help with everyday issues; 360-679-1844; www.yd.org. Located at 658 S.E. Bayshore Dr., Oak Harbor.

RETIRED/SENIORS American Association of Retired Persons (AARP): Brings legislation and community services information to its members. Sponsors the "Safe Driving 55 Alive" program, income tax service for all ages at no cost and much more.

Members must be 50 or older; call 211 or visit www.aarp.org Oak Harbor Adult Day Program: Respite for caregivers and activities for adults who have physical or memory impairments, such as stroke, Alzheimer's disease or related dementia conditions, developmentally delayed, or other

Retired Public Employees of Washington State: Call Don Daley at 360-679-7236 or Shirley Jolly at 360-678-4188.

Senior Services of Island County: A private, nonprofit Washington corporation serving Camano and Whidbey Island seniors and disabled persons. Services include nine senior nutrition meal sites and Meals-on-Wheels; senior information and assistance/case management; volunteer chore and medical transportation; a full service senior center in South Whidbey, including adult day care and health insurance assistance; countywide Senior News publication; and a 50-unit apartment for low-income seniors in Coupeville; 360-678-4886 (Coupeville), 360-675-0311 (Oak Harbor), 360-678-6201 (Camano), 360-321-1600.

South Whidbey-Bayview Senior Center: Offers programs, lunch, Fun Band, dancing, socialization, Time Together program for caregivers, respite for caregivers and adults with physical or cognitive impairments also available.

Call 360-331-1600.

Time Together Adult Day Service: Respite for caregivers and activities for adults who have physical or memory impairments, such as stroke, Alzheimer's disease or related dementia conditions, developmentally delayed, or other chronic conditions. Located at 14594 Highway 525, Langley.

Transportation is available through Island Transit’s Paratransit service. Sliding fee scale and other funding assistance available. Call 360-321-1600, ext. 28 or 360-678-3373, ext. 28.

SERVICE &VOLUNTEER The American Association of University Women: AAUW meets 9:30 a.m. on the second Saturday of every month at the United Methodist, Coupeville. AAUW has over 90 active and involved women living on Whidbey Island who are committed to making a significant impact on education and equity for women and girls on the island. AAUW is the oldest and largest national organization for women, founded in Boston in 1881 to link women college graduates to advancing equity for women in education, employment and public service. Call Jessica Koeberle at 360-678-6583 for more information.

Baby island Saratoga Club: Nonprofit organization committed to maintaining a community meeting hall and providing scholarships to South Whidbey High School students. Monthly potluck dinners are held on the second Friday of each month, September through May, and the public is welcome. For more information, call 360­-730­1654 or visit babyislandsaratogaclub.org

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support projects and programs, senior support. Call 360678-6971 or email 7seas@whidbey.net. Meets 7 p.m. every Wednesday at the Coupeville Methodist Church.

Fraternal Order of Eagles: One mile south of Freeland on Highway 525. Lounge is open only to members and guests, but serves dinner several nights a week to the public; 360321-5636.

Giraffe Project: International nonprofit organization based in Langley that finds and honors people nationwide who "stick their neck out for the common good." Giraffe Heroes Program is a K-12 curriculum that gets kids involved in service in their communities; 360-221-7989; www.giraffe.org Good Cheer Food Bank: Supported by the Good Cheer Thrift Shop at 114 Anthes St., Langley, and Good Cheer Two, 4777 Commercial St., Clinton. Distributes food to families in need, with special holiday baskets at Thanksgiving and Christmas; 360-221-6454.

Goosefoot: Goosefoot’s mission is to build a sense of place and community, to preserve rural traditions, to enhance local commerce, and help create a healthy, sustainable future for South Whidbey Island. www.goosefoot.org, info@ goosefoot.org or 360-321-4145.

Habitat for Humanity of Island County: Nonprofit, ecumenical Christian housing ministry serving low and very low income families; builds houses on North and South Whidbey in partnership with qualified families; home preservation program for exterior repairs of existing homeowners. Efforts are supported through individual and corporate donations, fundraising activities, and retail Stores in Freeland and Oak Harbor. Stores take donations of furniture, building supplies, working appliances. Volunteer workers needed in all areas, from construction to committee work; 360-6799444 or visit www.islandcountyhabitat.org Hearts and Hammers: Neighbors helping neighbors since 1994. Hundreds of volunteers gather the first Saturday in May to provide repairs and maintenance on the homes of people physically or financially unable to do the work alone. Priority is given to those with health and safety issues.

Labor and materials are free to the homeowners due to the generous donations by individuals, groups and businesses.

South Whidbey, 360 221-6063; or visit www.heartsandham mers.com Central Whidbey Hearts and Hammers: Started in 2009, volunteers help homeowners in the Coupeville School District, including Greenbank and Coupeville, and as far north as Hastie Lake during its annual workday blitz on the first Saturday in May. Volunteers come together to repair the homes and clean up the yards of homeowners who find themselves unable to maintain their houses due to limited resources. Homeowners in need of help or interested volunteers should call CWH&H at 360-720-2114 or email cwheartsandhammers@gmail.com. Visit the website at www.centralwhidbeyheartsandhammers.com Help House: North Whidbey's nonprofit emergency food bank. Open Monday through Friday 8 a.m. to 4 p.m., closed for lunch. 1091 SE Hathaway St., Oak Harbor 98277, or call 360-675-0681.

Central Whidbey Lions: Known as the "Hands On" Lions, club meets the first and third Thursdays of the month at the Tyee Restaurant in Coupeville. Members serve the community in a number of ways, including speakers forum, specific projects for those in need, flag posting for patriotic holidays, roadside clean-up, and youth support programs; call 360-678-3263.

H.E.A.R.T. (Home Emergency Action Repair Team): A part of the Hearts and Hammers organization with volunteers offering emergency home repair work year round for homeowners who cannot physically or financially do the work alone. This service answers immediate needs for home repair that cannot wait for the annual work day in May. Labor and materials are offered free to the homeowners.

Priority is given to health and safety issues. South Whidbey 360- 221-6063 or visit www.heartsandhammers.com

Citizens on Patrol: A volunteer patrol group ages 26 and older that assists Oak Harbor Police by patrolling streets and parks; COP voicemail 360-279-4669.

IOOF Oak Lodge Lodge 291: A chapter of a worldwide fraternal organization dedicated to protecting widows, educating orphans and burying the dead; 360-675-2846

Coupeville Lions Club: Projects include annual scholarships, variety of other benevolent, recreational and youth

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Non-Profit Organizations WSU Island County Lighthouse Docents Program

WSU Island County Beach Watchers present

SOUND WATERS

Julie Pigott, Program Coordinator julie.pigott@wsu.edu Call 360-240-5584 for information on lighthouse hours and to schedule group tours Visit us at www.admiraltyhead.wsu.edu and on Facebook

Helping you reduce waste & save money!

An annual one-day university for all about all things Puget Sound

Janet Hall, Program Coordinator halljn@wsu.edu 678-7974 or 321-5111 ext. 7974 www.wastewise.wsu.edu

first Saturday in February

Website: beach watchers.net/sw_2014 Email: wsu.bw.island.soundwaters@gmail.com Phone: 360.679.7391

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Focusing on education, research and stewardship to maintain and protect a thriving Salish Sea!

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Save energy in your home!

Barbara Bennett, Program Coordinator 360-679-7391 barbara.bennett@wsu.edu www.beachwatchers.wsu.edu/island Like

Upgrading your home is easy and affordable with the CEC. Sign up for a home energy assessment today!

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www.CommunityEnergyChallenge.org www.CommunityEnergyChallenge.org A project of Opportunity Council, Sustainable Connections and Sustainable Whidbey Coalition

a project of the opportunity council, sustainable

connections, and the sustainable whidbey coalition

If you own and live in a home within the Coupeville School District and struggle financially or physically to care for it alone, you may qualify for help at no charge.

CWH&H holds a first Saturday in May all-volunteer workday annually to help homeowners in need.

Call 360-720-2114 today for help, or visit www.centralwhidbeyheartsandhammers.com

Connecting whales and people in the Pacific Northwest.

COMING MARCH 1!

Orca Network's

LANGLEY WHALE CENTER

www.OrcaNetwork.org GOT WHALES? Call 866-ORCANET or email: info@orcanetwork.org

Find us on Facebook & Twitter for the latest whale sightings, photos & news

117 Anthes, Langley THANK YOU

Langley Main Street Association and City of Langley for your support.

Graphics by Kalakala Co.

See you April 19 for Welcome the Whales Day in Langley!

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Kiwanis Club of Oak Harbor: Community service organization with emphasis on youth programs and local charities.

Sponsors of the Oak Harbor High School Key Club and Crescent Harbor Elementary K-Kids. PO Box 714, Oak Harbor, 360-675-3447. Meetings are held every Wednesday morning at San Remo Restaurant.

Langley Masonic Lodge 218: Meets every fourth Tuesday, Grigware Hall at Trinity Lutheran Church, 18341 State Route 525, Freeland; dinner at 6:30 p.m., meeting at 7:30 p.m. The Langley Masonic Lodge is part of the Grand Lodge of Free and Accepted Masons of Washington. Freemasonry is one of the largest and oldest philanthropic organizations in the world. Mail to P.O. Box 743, Clinton, WA 98236. langley218. com or email info@langley218.com Oak Harbor Elks Lodge No. 2362: Fraternal, charitable, patriotic, social order dedicated to the principles of charity, justice, brotherly love and fidelity; 360-675-7111 or 360-675-1321.

Oak Harbor Emblem Club: Community service organization affiliated with the Oak Harbor Elks Lodge that raises funds for scholarships and community assistance; 360-675-7111.

Oak Harbor Lions Club: Raises funds for community projects which include Oak Harbor's flag display and scholarships. Provides eyeglasses and hearing aids for those unable to afford them. Meets at Wednesday evenings at CPO Club on Ault Field Road; www.oakharborlions.org or Bill Cheaqui, 360-240-9483. Oak Leaf Rebekah Lodge Lodge No. 254: Part of the International Order of Odd Fellows, supports education through scholarships to high school students, visual research work and charitable work on community projects.

Theta Rho is the girls club affiliated with Rebekah, Odd Fellow Lodge; 360-675-4455.

North Whidbey Lions Club: meets at noon, the second and fourth Wednesday of the month at the VFW, 3037 N. Goldie Road, Oak Harbor. hachiko56@hotmail.com Rotary Clubs: Three active clubs — Rotary Club of South Whidbey, Oak Harbor Rotary and North Whidbey Island Sunrise — all stand by principles of the international organization and encourage service as a basis of worthy enterprise. Provide service on local, national and international projects, scholarships for local students. Reach Oak Harbor Rotary Club at 360-279-4580; North Whidbey Sunrise Rotary at 360-675-8541; Rotary Club of South Whidbey, email rotary@whidbey.com Soroptimist International of Coupeville: Service organization of women who focus on making a difference for women and children; 360-678-1685.

Soroptimist International of Oak Harbor: Provides service to the community and works to advance the status of women. Projects include Women's Opportunity Awards, community college vo-tech awards and free mammograms for those in need. Write to Soroptimist International of Oak Harbor, P.O. Box 893, Oak Harbor.

Soroptimist International of South Whidbey: Women business owners, managers and professionals provide service and financial support to advance the status of women; 360-331-4127.

South Whidbey Kiwanis Club: International service club.

Visitors and new members welcome; 360-321-4448.

South Whidbey Lions Club: Committed to supporting the Lions' Sight & Hearing Program to assist those in need in the South Whidbey community with eye/hearing exams, glasses and hearing aids. Club grants scholarships to South Whidbey High School students, maintains the landscaping at Freeland Park, and participates in the Highway Cleanup Project. Meets the second and fourth Thursdays at M-Bar-C

Ranch; call 360-331-3151.

Venture Club of Oak Harbor: Under direction of Soroptimist International of Oak Harbor. Members are professional and business women age 18-40 who work or live in the Oak Harbor or Coupeville area; Call Cheri English 360320-9764 or 360-679-5588.

United Way of Island County: 350 SE Pioneer Way, Suite 101, PO Box 798, Oak Harbor WA 98277. Board meetings third Wednesday each month, 3:30 p.m., at the Whidbey Island Bank Board Room, Oak Harbor. Contact 360-675-1778 or cniiro@uwic.comcastbiz.net.

Whidby Island Masonic Lodge 15: Meets every third Tuesday, 804 N. Main Street, Coupeville; 360-678-4891, or PO Box 371, Coupeville WA 98239-0371.

SPECIAL INTEREST Whidbey Coupon Club: Provides tools and assistance in the saving of money on everyday items. It mentors guests in comparison shopping, connection to money-saving tools, "good deal alerts," meal/shopping planning tips and more.

We collect coupon inserts for distribution to local families, food banks and overseas military families. Coupon "Clip n' Chats" meet weekly, and are open to anyone, free of charge.

We can help you "Eat Better, For Less" Facebook: "Whidbey Coupon Club", Email: nwcouponclub@comcast.net, Phone: 360-675-2338 The Daughters of the Pioneers of Washington: Invites women whose ancestors or husband's ancestors settled in Washington State/Oregon Territory prior to 1871 to become members. It is an active group interested in the preservation of our pioneer history. Contact Jan Olson 360-424-6856 or email danorjanolson@wavecable.com FETCH!: Off-leash support group dedicated to working with Island County officials to establish and maintain offleash dog parks in Island County. Provides a forum for education about responsible dog ownership and promotes understanding between dog owners and other in the community 360-321-4049.

Fil-Am Association: The Filipino-American Association is dedicated to promoting cultural understanding and fellowship among the Filipino-American families in Oak Harbor; www.geocities.com/Heartland/3592/ Flying Fingers: Fun social gathering for the deaf and hearing who want to continue their sign language skills. All ages are welcome. Meets at Langley Methodist Church, Fireside Room at Anthes and Third Street, Langley. For information contact Susan Ishikawa 360-221-0383.

Genealogy Society of South Whidbey Island (GSSWI): Presents monthly programs designed to promote family history research and genealogical study. It also features expert genealogical speakers addressing research topics, by offering ongoing education classes on genealogicallyrelated subjects and how-to techniques, and by conducting field trips to various libraries and other facilities for more in-depth personal study. Presentations are held the second Monday of the month (September through June) at 1 p.m. at the Trinity Lutheran Church Community Building in Freeland. For more information, call Ann Wright at 360-5792352 or Billie Barb at 360-331-5715 or visit www.rootsweb. ancestry.com/~wagsswi Greyhound Pets Inc.: Nonprofit group dedicated to finding homes for racing greyhounds once their careers have ended. Has rescued 3,500 greyhounds. Greyhounds available for adoption at Sunset Kennels and in foster homes; 360-678-1979, 360-675-7288 or visit www.greyhoundpetsinc. org Island Classic Mustang Club: All owners of Mustangs or

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Fords are welcome. Annual Show and Shine Car Show in Oak Harbor. Meets monthly the second Tuesday at Bob's Burgers in Burlington at 7 p.m.; www.islandclassicmustang club.com Island County Astronomical Society: Anyone interested in astronomy or educational outreach is invited to attend.

For more information about ICAS or club events, email icaspub@juno.com or write to PO Box 325, Oak Harbor, WA 98277; 360-679-7664.

Island County Tourism: Information about visiting Whidbey and Camano islands at www.whidbeycamanois lands.com or write to P.O. Box 635, Coupeville, WA 98239.

Macintosh Appreciation Group of Island County (MAGIC): serves people who use Macintosh/Apple computers, devices, software and peripherals; meets 4-6 p.m. the third Wednesday of each month at the Unitarian Universalist Congregation, 20103 Highway 525, Freeland; offers classes, workshops, online newsletter and mentoring services; www.whidbey.com/magicmug Majestic Glass Corvette Club: Nonprofit group with the purpose to develop friendship and pride among Corvette owners. Actively promotes, sponsors, organizes and supervises sports car outings, meetings, exhibitions, car shows and other Corvette related activities. Meetings held the second and fourth Tuesdays; Call 360-675-6251 or visit www.majesticglass.org Newcomers Enjoying Whidbey Club (NEW Club): Social club for women new to the island to make and expand friendships, and share information about the services, intrigues, and delights of the island. Many events include spouses or guests; contact 360-675-2099 or whidbeyshirley@ comcast.net North Whidbey Island Cribbage Club: Meets every Thursday at the Pizza Factory. Everyone who enjoys cribbage and is over 18 years of age is invited to play. For info, contact Ken Daugherty at 360-679-2866 or kedsinc@ whidbey.net Oak Harbor Yacht Club: Promotes an interest in boating and boating-related activities. Membership is open to boaters and non-boaters alike. Social activities include regular potlucks and dinners. Cruise fleet sponsors events throughout the year and sail fleet has an active race program that supports the local youth sailing program as well as events such as Whidbey Island Race Week; call 675-1314 or 360-929-0214.

Whidbey Animals' Improvement Foundation (WAIF): Nonprofit organization dedicated to providing aid, comfort and humane treatment to homeless domesticated animals on Whidbey Island. Outreach programs to educate to prevent overpopulation. Manages the minimal-kill animal shelters in Oak Harbor and Coupeville, providing veterinary care and vaccines, high quality food, comfort for shelter residents and active facilitation of their adoptions. Contact 360-678-5816 or 360-331-2818; www.waifanimals.org. Visit WAIF Thrift Shops and cat adoption centers in Oak Harbor and Freeland.

Whidbey Cruzers Car Club: Nonprofit organization dedicated to designing, restoring and preserving all types of vehicles, classic or street rod. Events include cruises, civic and charitable events, car shows. Meets the first Tuesday of each month at the Oak Harbor Elks Lodge. For information call 360-678-6032 or visit www.whidbeycruzers.com/ Whidbey Dragon Boat Club: the Premiere Dragon Boat Club on Whidbey Island. Its mission is to promote the physical, social and emotional benefits of dragon boating. While this sport developed in this country because of its benefits for breast cancer survivors, the club welcomes paddlers of all ages, abilities and fitness levels. They have two teams, and during the season boats go out for practice five to six times

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HISTORY ✤ PEOPLE ✤ FACTS ✤ FIGURES ✤ LIFE CLUBS & ORGS FROM PAGE 71 per week from the Oak Harbor Marina. Come join for fun, fitness and friendship. www.npsdragonboatclub.com Whidbey Island Amateur Radio Club: Testing monthly, field day exercise in June. Call 360-240-0123; email info@ mail.w7avm.org Whidbey Island Gem Club: A club for rockhounds, lapidary, knappers, wire-wrappers and silver smiths. Members (beginning and expert) have access to a fully equipped rock shop and a knapping facility where they are taught and practice with knowledgeable volunteers. General meetings the first Wednesday of each month at 7 p.m. in the Oak Harbor Senior Center. Rock Shop at Senior Center is available Tuesday and Wednesday mornings from 8 a.m. to noon. Contact Dick James, 360-675-9396 Whidbey Island Kite fliers: Members are from entire island and surrounding areas. Club fun flies are held the third Saturday of the month, generally at Fort Casey. Sponsors Whidbey Island Kite Fliers; Sponsor annual kite festival in September. 360-678-7052 or info@whidbeykiteclub.org Whidbey Island Nordic Lodge: Local organization celebrating the culture and traditions of Denmark, Finland, Iceland, Norway and Sweden. Monthly meetings on third Saturday of the month from September to May at Whidbey Island Nordic Lodge, 63 Jacobs Road, Coupeville, WA 98239.

Mailing Address: PO Box 1525, Coupeville. www.whidbeyis landnordiclodge@wordpress.com Whidbey Island Pony Club: Chapter of United States Pony Clubs, the leading junior equestrian organization in the world, providing English riding instruction, horse management, competition and camps for ages 6 to 25. Whidbey club hosts annual WIPC Horse Trials in July with 300-plus competitors of all ages and skill levels; www.whidbeyisland. ponyclub.org or call 360-679-5175 or 360-221-1271.

Whidbey Island Radio Control Society: Dedicated to building and flying radio controlled model aircraft.

Meets at the Family Bible Church, 2760 N. Heller Rd., Oak Harbor, on the fourth Monday of each month at 7 p.m.; 360-679-2171.

Whidbey Island Stamp Club: An affiliate of the American Philatelic Society. Each month an informed presentation is presented for the enjoyment of members and guests.

Meets second and fourth Tuesday of the month in Oak Harbor. For information, call club president John Burnett at 360-240-1171.

Whidbey Quilters: Work on individual projects, share ideas, techniques, and simply enjoy each others love of quilting. Annual community service project and fall sale.

Meets the first Tuesday monthly, 10 a.m. to 2 p.m., at the Greenbank Progressive Club. Call Nancy at 360-678-5628.

SPORTS Back Country Horsemen: Island County chapter is part of a statewide, nonprofit organization dedicated to keeping trails open for all users and educating horse and mule-users in Leave No Trace practices. Members help maintain, build and clean up trails and horse camps; 360-321-5631 or 360321-2069.

Central Whidbey Sportsman's Association: Activities include shooting sports on club's ranges: 75 yard covered pistol; 100 and 200 meter rifle; trap; bowling pin with four stations. Monthly black powder shoots. Complete clubhouse with kitchen facilities; 360-678-1665.

Coupeville Booster Club: Parent group supporting after school athletics: raise school spirit, purchase equipment, fly game-day flags, Wolves merchandise and more!

“Supporting our school, our athletes, and raising school spirit and community pride" — Go Wolves! For membership, and activities visit www.coupevilleboosterclub.com or call 360-678-9291.

Deception Pass Sail & Power Squadron: Part of the United States Power Squadrons, meets the second Tuesday of each month, September through May, at the Oak Harbor Yacht Club. Contact knelson2007@gmail.com The Fishin’ Club: Meets 7 p.m., the first Thursday of every month at the M-Bar-C Ranch, Shore Meadow Rd., Freeland.

Special speakers on topics such as salt water and fresh water fishing gear, bait and lures, fishing methods and where to fish, crabbing, clamming and shrimping instructions and best locations to maximize your catch, care and maintenance of all types of angling gear including a boat plus maritime safety and first aid information. The club supports college scholarships for Marine and Conservation Majors, Holiday Food Drive and the Forgotten Children’s Fund. Bring a friend and be our guest. Visit www.myfishinclub.com North Whidbey Little League: Volunteer organization providing playing opportunities in baseball and softball for boys and girls from 5 to 18 years. Registrations start in January, evaluations and team formation in February, practice in March. Regular season is April through June 15.

All-Star tournaments generally begin in July; Contact 360679-1522 or P.O. Box 473, Oak Harbor, WA, 98277.

North Whidbey Sportsmen's Association: Club ranges, archery 50-75 yards, stationary targets, pistol 50 yards covered, rifle 100 and 200 yards covered, standard trap, complete clubhouse and kitchen facilities. Activities: pistol, IDPA, falling plate bain chi cup matches, weekly trap matches, Boy Scouts and hunter education. See website for event info, www.northwhidbeysportsmen.org Oak Harbor Racket Club: Meets 1-4 p.m., Sundays at Oak Harbor High School tennis courts. All are welcome. Lessons and social play held year-round. Seasonal leagues are available; 360-679-9015, 360-675-3816.

Oak Harbor Yacht Club: Promotes an interest in boating and boating related activities. Membership is open to boaters and non-boaters alike. Social activities include potlucks and monthly theme dinners. Cruise fleet, sail fleet, supports youth sailing programs and events such as Whidbey Island Race Week. Catering and room rental for meetings and parties is available. Call 360-675-1314 or 360-929-0214.

Oak Harbor Youth Soccer: Nonprofit, volunteer-based organization providing spring and fall seasons of youth soccer for about 500 young people ages 5-14; 360-240-0473.

South Whidbey Parks & Recreation: The Community Center in Langley has ball and soccer fields, hiking trails, large wooden playground built by the community. Programs for infants to adults; triathlon, ski trips, golf tournaments, map and compass clinics, soccer camps, and summer tennis lessons; 360-221-5484.

South Whidbey Parks and Aquatics Foundation: Their mission is to make parks and aquatics activities accessible to all residents of the South Whidbey community by raising money to fund capital expenses, operating endowments and scholarships as well as supporting new and existing parks and aquatics programs. For details visit www.swparksandaquatics.org. Inquiries should be sent to: info@swparksandaquatics.org or P.O. Box 157, Freeland, WA 98249.

The South Whidbey Yacht Club: meets the third Wednesday of the month with several exceptions: June, a Crab Fest and November, the Commodore’s Ball. Guests are always welcome. And you don’t need to own a boat to join. Check out the website: www/swyachtclub.org or call Pat Sasson at 360-331-5816 for further information.

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4-H Clubs: Kids from 5 to 18 focus on their own interests (animals, environment, computers, etc.) and members are supported as they learn by doing. 360-679-7328 or 360321-5111, ext. 7328.

Boys & Girls Club of Coupeville: The Positive Place for Kids meets at 203 N. Main St. (in the old firehouse). All kids ages 6 to 18 are welcome to join for fun activities, healthy snacks, homework support and summer camp programs. Visit www.coupevilleboysandgirlsclub.org or call 360-678-5640.

Boys & Girls Club of Oak Harbor: Provides kids ages 6 to 18 with a positive place to go and an environment in which to interact with other kids, and have a positive learning experience. The Roller Barn in Oak Harbor is the headquarters. Tutoring, activities and teen night held weekly. Special events for middle school/high schooler held monthly.

Summer/spring/winter day camps and enrichment programs available; 360-675-6534 or 360-240-9273 or bgcoh@ oakharbor.net Boy Scouts, Cub Scouts, Explorers: Boy Scouts of America, Mount Baker Council, serves boys age 6 to 20 and girls 14 to 20. Join and enjoy camping, family fun, adventure, leadership, and learning self-reliance. Provides programs and camps for boys and girls and provides training for adults and volunteer leaders; Call 360-675-5432 or visit www. mountbakerbsa.org Central Whidbey Youth Coalition: Networks with other non-profit agencies to provide community mobilization and substance abuse prevention services in Island County.

Coordinates youth activities such as the annual sailing trip and weekly Late Night Central for kids grades six to nine; 360-678-4533 or visit www.cwyouth.org Girl Scouts, Totem Council: Provides scouting programs for girls from kindergarten on up. 1-800-767-6833 or 360658-1610.

South Whidbey Youth Connection: Offers preventionbased services for youth ages 11 to 18, including recreation, peer education, parent education, babysitter training, tutoring and study skills, job referral services; 360-221-4142 or info@swyouth.com. The HUB after-school program is available for middle school and high school students, 360221-3230.

SUPPORT GROUPS Alcoholics Anonymous: Support group for people addicted to alcohol. Locations on North and South Whidbey; 1-888-360-1564. Step study meetings noon Thursdays, Trinity Lutheran Church, Freeland.

Al-Anon/Alateen: Support for people with alcohol or drug-addicted friends or family; 1-800-344-2666; Alateen 360-679-4772.

Alzheimer's Support Group: Meets the first and third Tuesday of the month at 10 a.m. at the Bayview Senior Center; 360-678-3373.

Breast Cancer Support Group: For women, family members and friends who have breast cancer or have gone through breast cancer treatment, to talk, share experiences and for support. Led by a breast cancer survivor and medical social worker; 360-678-5151.

Cancer Support Groups: Those interested in a cancer

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Diabetes Support Group: Sponsored by the Whidbey General Diabetes Program. Contact Don Miller, RN at 6787656 ext. 2661 or 321-5173.

Mother's Circle: New moms invited for tea and conversation at 10 a.m. Tuesdays at House of Hope, Langley; 360-221-4767.

Whidbey Island Alliance for the Mentally Ill: WAMI is a chapter of the National Alliance for the Mentally Ill and a support group for families with children or adults with mental illness. Call 360-675-1844.

Parkinson's Support Group: Offers various programs and activities to assist Parkinsonians and caregivers in maximizing strengths, minimizing impediments and achieving and maintaining full potential. Meets every first Friday of each month, 1 p.m. at the Oak Harbor Senior Center. Call Carolyn Hanson at 360-279-1785.

the month at Whidbey General Hospital. All those who are survivors, caregivers, friends or family members of survivors are welcome. Prime purpose is to better understand the recovery process, available resources and exchange information on sustaining a more productive and fulfilling life.

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Post Polio Support Group: If you would like to learn more about the Post-Polio Support Group, contact D. Tassie at 360-679-2495 or B. Whittaker at 360-675-7503.

Whidbey AIDS Support Fund: Provides emotional and practical support and emergency financial assistance for persons living with HIV-AIDS. Sponsors an annual dinner and pie auction and AIDS walk; 360-321-8272, 360-6797351, 360-678-5151, ext. 2400.

Pulmonary Wellness Support Group: First Friday of each month, 10 a.m. to noon at the recreation hall at Chelsea Apts, 180 NE Izett St., Oak Harbor. Contact Gerry Bullard 360679-1414 or Nancy Jordan 360-675-6003.

Traumatic Brain Injury/Stroke Support Group: A nonmedical support group held 6:30 p.m., the third Monday of

Whidbey Island Chemically Injured Network: Support group for people exposed to toxic chemicals at home or at work that adversely affect their health; islandaire@ pioneernet.net

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