Central Whidbey Nonprofit Guide Island County Museum volunteer Jan Bronson helps keep history alive.
A guide to the nonprofit organizations that make our community a great place to live. A joint project of the Town of Coupeville and The Whidbey Examiner
2014
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Central Whidbey Non Profit Guide
Volunteer Spotlight: Jan Bronson We’re Your Hometown Community Resource
Monday & Wednesday: 10AM - 8PM Tuesday, Thursday, Friday & Saturday: 10AM - 5PM Computer Access, Books, Music, DVDs, Online Programs, Community Meeting Space, Wi-Fi and More. Check out all we have to offer!
Coupeville Library
788 NW Alexander St. Coupeville, WA 98239
www.sno-isle.org
The front cover of this Nonprofit Resource Guide features Jan Bronson, a beloved volunteer in our community. Over the years she has worked with the Polly Harpole Hospital Guild, Soroptimists, the Coupeville Arts Center, Island County Historical Society and Friends of Ebeys, just to name a few. The reason Jan is such a good representative of a Central Whidbey volunteer is because so many of our residents give of their time and talents to not just one, but many different nonprofit organizations, as she does.
Every year these volunteers donate thousands of hours and our nonprofits contribute hundreds of thousand of dollars back into our local economy. The Town of Coupeville and all of Central Whidbey is lucky to have so many volunteers who feel passionately about the causes they support and we all benefit from their experience, energy and commitment. Attend the Central Whidbey Nonprofit Fair and see for yourself just how fullfilling it can be to use your talents in your community!
At Whidbey General, individual care is a group effort Acute Medical Services; Caring for you and about you. Inpatient and Outpatient Surgery Services; Our surgeon’s skills are close at hand. An All-Digital Diagnostic Imaging Center; Medical imaging with a difference. Accredited Cancer Care & Diabetes Education; You don’t have to go off-island.
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Whidbey Family Birthplace; The closer and better birthing center. Rehabilitation Service Centers; Physical, Occupational, and Speech Therapy – close to home.
At Whidbey General, we are committed to reducing our use of resources and having less impact on our environment. Physician referral services available. • 101a N. Main St., Coupeville, WA 98239 • www.whidbeygen.org • 360-678-5151 • 360-321-5151
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Central Whidbey Nonprofit Guide
A guide to the nonprofit organizations that make our community a great place to live. A joint project of the Town of Coupeville and The Whidbey Examiner. Admiraltyhead Lighthouse
Provides visitor access and promotes knowledge, appreciation and understanding of the lighthouse. 360-240-5584 admiraltyheadlighthouse@gmail.com Program Coordinator: Julie Pigott
American Association of University Women
Promotes equity in the work place and education for women and girls. PO Box 1332 Coupeville, WA 98239 whidbeyisland@asuw-wa.org www.aauw-whidbeyisland.org President: Sue Norman
Big Brothers Big Sisters of Island County Matches children in one-to-one relationships based on friendship. 913 E. Whidbey Ave. Oak Harbor, WA 98277 360-279-0644 bbbs@whidbey.net www.bbbsislandcounty.org Executive Director: Penny Perka
CADA - Citizens Against Domestic and Sexual Abuse
Advocates with compassion for victims of domestic and sexual abuse, educates the public about abuse, develops programs to help prevent abuse and provides leadership in the community on issues of concern to women, men and children. P.O. Box 190 Oak Harbor, WA 98277 360-675-7057 Crisis Line - 1-800-215-5669 cada@whidbey.net www.cadacanhelp.org Director: Cynde Robinson
Central Whidbey Hearts & Hammers
Plans a one-day annual blitz during which volunteers repair and rehabilitate the homes of those physically or financially unable to do the work themselves. 7 South Main Street, Suite B
The Coupeville Boys & Girls Club offers youth activities throughout the year.
Coupeville, WA 98239 360-720-2114 cwheartsandhammers@gmail.com www.centralwhidbeyheartsandhammers. com Contact: Jim Short
Central Whidbey Lions Club
Lending a helping hand with service to the community under the motto, “We Serve.� P.O. Box 1042 Coupeville, WA 98239 cwlions@whidbey.net www.cwlions.lionwap.org President: Neal Amtmann
Community Foundation for Coupeville Public Schools
Provides support through annual minigrants to teachers, scholarships for graduating students and support for students who need financial assistance. P.O. Box 1500 Coupeville, WA 98239 360-678-1440 president@4coupevilleschools.org www.4coupevilleschools.org President: Chic Merwine
Concerts on the Cove
Brings high-quality, affordable entertain-
ment to Coupeville. P.O. Box 306 Coupeville, WA 98239 360-678-5581 concerts@concertsonthecove.org www.concertsonthecove.org President: Dave Binder
Coupeville Booster Club
Supports all athletic programs at Coupeville High School through volunteerism and financial support. P.O. Box 452 Coupeville, WA 98239 360-969-5275 ckellison@live.com www.coupevilleboosterclub.com President: Christy Kellison
Coupeville Boys & Girls Club
Inspires and enables all young people, especially those who need us most, to reach their full potential as productive, responsible and caring citizens. P.O. Box 985 203 N. Main St. Coupeville, WA 98239 360-678-5640 club@coupevilleboysandgirlsclub.org www.coupevilleboysandgirlsclub.org Unit Director: Jamie Scharich Continued on page 4
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Coupeville Festival Association
Coupeville Boy Scouts Troop 4058 Learning outdoor skills and having fun in a very active troop. For ages 11–18. P.O. Box 31 Oak Harbor, WA 98277 360-679-2132 tjcamenges6330@gmail.com Scoutmaster: Terry Menges
Coupeville Chamber of Commerce
Actively promoting local business in our unique community. P.O. Box 152 905 NW Alexander Street Suite 1 Coupeville, WA 98239 360-678-5434 coupevillechamber@gmail.com www.coupevillechamber.com Executive Director: Lynda Eccles
Coupeville Cub Scout Pack 4058 Cub Scouts do fun things with other kids! For youth in 1st through 5th grades. 105 NW Broadway Coupeville, WA 98239 coupevillecubscouts@yahoo.com Committee Chairman: Jenny Carroll
Coupeville Farmers Market
A seasonal market offering a wide variety of local produce, plants and homemade treats. Includes local artisans, crafters and hot-food vendors. Open Saturdays, April thru October, 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. P.O. Box 215 788 NW Alexander Street Coupeville, WA 98239 360-678-4288 coupevillemarket@aol.com Market Manager: Peg Tennant
Presents the annual Coupeville Arts & Crafts Festival, started in 1964 and considered one of the longest-running festivals in the state. All proceeds are invested back into the community through grants and scholarships, with a special emphasis on enhancing and promoting local arts and crafts. P.O. Box 611 Coupeville, WA 98239 360-678-5116 info@coupevillefestival.com www.coupevillefestival.com President: Mike Dessert
Coupeville Garden Club
Promotes interest, understanding, education and participation in horticulture and enhances the appearance and beauty of Coupeville. P.O. Box 835 Coupeville, WA 98239 webmaster@coupevillegardenclub.org www.coupevillegardenclub.org President: Virginia Brown
Coupeville Historic Waterfront Association Strengthen, promote and maintain our successful historic downtown district. P.O. Box 121 905 NW Alexander Street Coupeville, WA 98239 360-222-3696 vchambers2@hotmail.com www.coupevillehistoricwaterfront.com Director: Vickie Chambers
Coupeville Lions Club
Chartered in 1938, the oldest service group in Coupeville recognizes the community’s needs and finds ways to meet them.
Buy Local • Eat Local • Be Local Supporting our local community!
Harvest Fest Relay Race Competitors
10-2 Saturdays All Season Long! 8th & Alexander, behind the Coupeville Library
Central Whidbey Non Profit Guide P.O. Box 473 Coupeville, WA 98239 360-678-4105 coupevillelions@juno.com www.coupevillelions.org President: Molly Hughes
Ebey’s Landing National Historical Reserve
The nation’s first historical reserve was created in 1978 to protect a rural working landscape. P.O. Box 774 162 Cemetery Road Coupeville, WA 98239 360-678-6084 Kristen_griffin@partner.nps.gov www.nps.gov/ebla Reserve Manager: Kristen Griffin
Friends of Ebey’s
Raising funds to preserve and protect the historic structures in Ebey’s Landing National Historical Reserve. P.O. Box 958 Coupeville, WA 98239 360-678-6633 info@friendsofebeys.org www.friendsofebeys.org President: David Day
Friends of the Coupeville Library
A dynamic volunteer organization providing essential support to Sno-Isle Libraries’ Coupeville branch. P.O. Box 745 788 N.W. Alexander St. Coupeville, WA 98239 360-678-4911 www.sno-isle.org President: Terri Purcell
Gifts from the Heart Food Bank Respectfully providing food to Central Whidbey residents in need. P.O. Box 155 203 N. Main St. Coupeville, WA 98239 360-678-8312 www.giftsfromtheheartfoodbank.com President: Molly Hughes
Greenbank Farm
Works to preserve and enhance the aesthetic character, economic value and community use of the farm. 765 Wonn Road, A-201 Greenbank, WA 98253 360-678-7700
Central Whidbey Non Profit Guide gbfarm@greenbankfarm.com www.greenbankfarm.org Contact: Julie Dougherty Winger
5 whales of the Pacific Northwest and the importance of providing them healthy and safe habitats. 485 Labella Vista Way Freeland, WA 98249 360-331-3543 1-866-orcanet info@orcanetwork.org www.orcanetwork.org Contact: Howard Garrett & Susan Berta
Island Beach Access
Discover and publicize all the publicly owned shore access points, countywide. PO Box 197 Langley, WA 98260 360-202-4147 infor@islandbeachaccess.org www.islandcountypublicbeaches.org President: Mike McVay
Island’s Chapter of American Red Cross Helping residents prepare for and recover from disasters and fires. PO Box 249 2900 T Avenue, Suite A Anacortes, WA 98221 360-293-2911 linda.giles@redcross.org www.redcross.org/islandchapter Volunteer Coordinator: Linda Giles
Island County Historical Society & Museum Dedicated to the collection, preservation and interpretation of Island County history. P.O. Box 305 908 NW Alexander St. Coupeville, WA 98239 360-678-3310 ed-ichs@whidey.net www.islandhistory.org Executive Director: Rick Castellano
KWPA Whidbey AIR
(all internet radio) Create and air 24/7 musical, cultural, multi generational, arts & entertainment programs for the enjoyment of the citizens of Whidbey Island. All volunteer, public radio station. P.O Box 1341 Coupeville, WA 98239 360-320-6782 feedback@kwparadio.org www.kwparadio.org President: Perry Woodfin
League of Women Voters of Whidbey Island
A nonpartisan political organization that encourages the informed and active participation of citizens in government and influences public policy through education and advocacy.
Pacific Northwest Art School
Meerkerk Gardens hosts Ferry Magic, an event for children, in the spring and summer.
P.O. Box 1933 Oak Harbor, WA 98277 lwv.whidbey@gmail.com www.lwvwa.org/whidbey Contact: Joyce Peterson
MAGIC – Macintosh Appreciation Group of Island County Our goal is to educate Mac users and potential users in the community, share information and help users become more productive. magic@whidbey.net www.whidbey.com/magicmug President: Robert Elphick
Meerkerk Gardens Meerkerk Rhododendron Gardens is a ten acre display and educational garden with four miles of trails, open to the public. P.O. Box 154 3531 Meerkerk Lane Greenbank, WA 98253 360-678-1912 meerkerk@whidbey.net www.meerkerkgardens.org
NET – Neighborhood Emergency Team Coupeville residents organized to help out during local and regional disasters and emergencies. P.O. Box 725 Coupeville, WA 98239 360-678-4461 Ext. 2 bonnieabney@gmail.com www.townofcoupeville.org Coordinator: Bonnie Abney
Orca Network Dedicated to raising awareness about
Offering exceptional visual arts education, activities and free events to our community and beyond. 15 NW Birch Street Coupeville, WA 98239 360-678-3396 info@pacificnorthwestartschool.org www.pacificnorthwestartschool.org Executive Director: Lisa Bernhardt
Pacific Rim Institute for Environmental Stewardship
Equipping people and communities to live sustainably for Creation. 180 Parker Road Coupeville, WA 98239 360-678-5586 holly@pacificriminstitute.org www.pacificriminstitute.org Resource Development: Holly Kress CEO: Dr. Robert K. Pelant
Penn Cove Water Festival Association
Organizes a unique, free cultural festival celebrating Coupeville’s Native American history and our historic waterfront. Festival includes Native canoe races, crafts, food educational displays, children’s activities and entertainment. P.O. Box 393 Coupeville, WA 98239 360-682-5250 penncovewaterfestival@gmail.com www.penncovewaterfestival.com President: Vicky Reyes
Readiness to Learn Foundation Helps children thrive through education, family support and school readiness. P.O. Box 280 Langley, WA 98260 360-678-2486 mmichell@coupeville.k12.wa.us www.rtl-foundation.org Contact: Mary Michell Continued on page 6
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Safe Ride Home
Providing safe transportation home for members of our community, regardless of ability to pay, when they find themselves in an unsafe situation. P.O. Box 866 Freeland, WA 98249 Greenbank to the bridge call 360-682-6920 Greenbank to the ferry call 360-395-8714 info@saferidehomewhidbeyisland.com www.saferidehomewhidbeyisland.com Contact: Brian Grimm
Senior Services of Island County
On behalf of senior and disabled citizens, the organization provides services and resources that improve well being, promote personal independence and facilitate participation in the community. 14594 Hwy. 525 Langley, WA 98260 360-321-1600 volunteer@islandseniorservices.org www.islandseniorservices.org Director: Cheryn Weiser
Small Miracles
Disburses money to pay medically related bills for those in need living within Coupeville zipcode 98239. All funds are donated by people in the local community and administered by volunteers. P.O. Box 912 Coupeville, WA 98239 360-672-5651 Contact: Lucie Riederer
Soroptimist International of Coupeville
At the Central Whidbey Nonprofit Fair, many opportunities exist to learn more about the work of active organizations on Whidbey Island such as the American Red Cross.
and where no companion animal goes unwanted. P.O. Box 1108 20168 Hwy. 20 Coupeville, WA 98239 360-678-8900 Ext. 1100 shelter@waifanimals.org www.waifanimals.org
Whidbey Audubon Society Dedicated to the understanding, appreciation and protection of wildlife species and their habitat on Whidbey Island. P.O. Box 1012 Oak Harbor, WA 98277 360-678-2264 audubon@whidbey.com www.whidbeyaudubon.org President: Anna Swartz
Business and professional women who work to improve the lives of women and girls in our local community and throughout the world. P.O. Box 573 Coupeville, WA 98239 360-678-3167 gclharrison@comcast.net www.soroptimistnwr.org President: Carol Harrison
Whidbey Camano Land Trust
WAIF - Whidbey Animals’ Improvement Foundation
WEAN - Whidbey Environmental Action Network
Creating a community in which animals are treated with compassion and respect
Protects the Island’s natural and rural areas by working with private landowners, community groups and public agencies. 765 Wonn Road Barn C-201 Greenbank, WA 98253 360-222-3310 info@wclt.org www.wclt.org Executive Director: Pat Powell
Restoration and preservation of the native biological diversity of Whidbey
Island and the Pacific Northwest. P.O. Box 53 Langley, WA 98260 360-579-4202 wean@whidbey.net www.whidbeyenvironment.org Contact: Marianne Edain
Whidbey General Hospital Community Outreach Offers a wide variety of speakers and resources to promote health and wellness in our community. 101 North Main Street Coupeville, WA 98239 360-678-7656 Ext. 2136 communityoutreach@whidbeygen.org www.whidbeygen.org Community Outreach: Michele Renninger
Whidbey General Hospital Foundation Supports Whidbey General Hospital and community health endeavors through public awareness and managing charitable resources. P.O. Box 641 Coupeville, WA 98239 360-678-7656, Ext. 4020 blankl@whidbeygen.org www.whidbeygen.org Contact: Helen Rideau
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Whidbey Island Conservation District
Serves the residents of Whidbey Island in conserving natural resources through educational outreach as well as technical and financial assistance. P.O. Box 490 1 NE 4th Street Coupeville, WA 98239 360-678-4708 or 888-678-4922 Karen@whidbeycd.org www.whidbeycd.org District Manager: Karen Bishop
Whidbey Playhouse
An amateur community theatre that strives for excellence and professionalism in all we do. P.O. Box 571 730 SE Midway Blvd. Oak Harbor, WA 98277 360-679-2237 office@whidbeyplayhouse.com www.whidbeyplayhouse.com Playhouse Manager: Janis Powell
Whidbey Watershed Stewards Promotes near-shore and watershed health by linking water, land, wildlife and people on Whidbey Island through education, research and restoration. P.O. Box 617 Langley, WA 98260 360-579-1272 info@whidbeywatersheds.org www.whidbeywatersheds.org Executive Director: Rick Baker
Small Miracles, an organization that helps people with medical expenses, recognized the fundraising efforts of a group of students from Coupeville Elementary School. The group raised funds to help one student's mother's battle with cancer.
• Master Gardeners are trained volunteers who work to extend knowledge of horticulture. Contact Tim Lawrence 360-679-7327 timothy.lawrence@wsu.edu
Washington State University Island County Extension
P.O. Box 5000 101 NE 6th St. Coupeville, WA 98239 360-679-7327 timothy.lawrence@wsu.edu www.island.wsu.edu Director: Timothy Lawrence, Ph.D. • 4H teaches “learning by doing” and supports children as they discover their talents and interests. Program Coordinator Sarah Bergquist 360-679-7328 sarah.bergquist@wsu.edu • Beach Watchers works to understand, value and protect Island County’s unique marine environment. Program Coordinator Barbara Bennett 360-679-7391 barbara.bennett@wsu.edu
• Noxious Weed Control works to prevent the spread of noxious weeds with the goal of protecting agriculture and natural resources. Program Coordinator Janet Stein 360-678-7992 janet.stein@wsu.edu • Shore Stewards create healthier shores for wildlife and people. Program Coordinator Scott Chase 360-387-4980 schase@wsu.edu • Waste Wise volunteers who are learning how to reduce garbage and teach these techniques to others. Program Coordinator Janet Hall 360-678-7974 halljn@wsu.edu
••• Graphic design & production by the staff of The Whidbey Examiner. Elizabeth Bishop, of Coupeville, feeds one of the cows she raises through Island County 4H.
To be included in next year’s guide, call Molly Hughes at 360-678-8312.
To all the organizations and volunteers who make our community such a wonderful place to live:
Thank You! The Town of Coupeville would like to thank the nonprofit groups and the hundreds of volunteers who help provide the quality of life we all enjoy in our community. Every year these nonprofits donate thousands of volunteer hours and contribute hundreds of thousands of dollars back into our local economy and to our neighbors in need. Coupeville would not be the special place it is without your dedication and commitment.
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Their many contributions include: Making Coupeville beautiful with flowers, gardens, road and beach pick-up, park development and trail maintenance.
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Lifetime learning opportunities for your citizens that cover a huge array of subjects from the arts, music and history to political and environmental issues and much more.
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Support for our schools, teachers and students with donations of supplies, scholarships, athletic equipment and special projects in the arts and trades.
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Environmental protection of our shorelines, open spaces, prairies, farmland and water resources.
... ... Food, medical aid and home repairs for our neighbors in need. ... Opportunities for our farmers and businesses. ... Preservation of our historic buildings. ... Events we all enjoy, from concerts to parades to festivals! ... And so much more! Protection of our birds, wildlife, sea life and domestic animals.
PO Box 725 • 4 NE Seventh St., Coupeville, WA 98239 • 360-678-4461 • www.townofcoupeville.org