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Republican Women of North Whidbey Thursday, June 7, 11:30am Oak Harbor Elks Club
All entries are listed chronologically, unless there are multiple entries for the same venue or are connected to a specific organization (such as Sno-Isle Libraries) in which case all entries for that venue or organization are listed collectively in chronological order under one heading.
Island Herb Vendor Day Thursday, May 31, 3:00pm-6:00pm Island Herb, Freeland Representatives from Avitas will be on site with product displays and information. Island Herb is located at 5565 Vanbarr Pl, Unit F. For more information, call (360) 331-0140 or visit whidbeyislandherb.com
Frijole Friday: South Whidbey School Farm Fundraiser Friday, June 1, 5:00pm-7:00pm Langley Methodist Church $10-15 donation to help fund the School Farm Come enjoy homemade masa tortillas and Scarlet runner bean frijoles featuring lettuce, kale and spinach from the school farm and local grass-fed Three Sisters ground beef. Served with Mexican rice, guacamole, fresh pea shoot salsa verde. Delicious desserts from the SW Commons will be available for an extra donation. For more information, visit www. whidbeyschoolgardens.wordpress.com or email swschoolfarm@gmail.com
Willy Wonka Fridays, June 1, 8, 15, 22, 7:30pm Saturdays, June 2, 9, 16, 23, 7:30pm Sundays, June 3, 10, 17, 24, 2:30pm Thursdays, June 7, 14, 21, 7:30pm Whidbey Playhouse, Oak Harbor Based on Roald Dahl’s Charlie and the Chocolate Factory, enjoy this fun and music-filled play! Tickets and more information available at whidbeyplayhouse.com
Slowgirl Fridays, June 1 & 8, 7:30pm Saturdays, June 2 & 9, 7:30pm Sunday, June 3, 4:00pm Thursday, June 7, 7:30pm OutCast Theater, Fairgrounds, Langley Slowgirl, written by Greg Pierce, is directed by Edward Jordon and stars Sommer Harris and Kevin Lynch, with Patricia Duff and Mark Thrall. Ticket prices are $18 for adults and $14 for seniors and students; the June 7 performance is $12 for all. Purchase tickets by emailing ocp@whidbey.com, or by visiting Brown Paper Paper Tickets at www.brown papertickets.com/event/3412131
NJROTC Car Wash Saturday, June 2, 9:00am-1:30pm CPO Club, 1080 Ault Field Rd, Oak Harbor Car wash is by donation, proceeds benefit the OHHS NJROTC program. The CPO Club is offering an all you can eat $15 brunch. Come get your car washed and enjoy a world class buffet.
Live Music: Ronnie Nix Saturday, June 2, 7:00pm-10:00pm Penn Cove Taproom, Coupeville Ronnie Nix plays a variety of music from the 50s to today. No cover. For more information, call (360) 682-5747 or visit www.penncove brewing.com
Battle of Midway Remembrance Ceremony Tuesday, June 5, 10:00am PBY Naval Air Museum, Oak Harbor The public is invited to a Battle of Midway Remembrance ceremony at the PBY Naval Air Museum, located at 270 SE Pioneer Way. Call 360-240-9500 for more information.
Star Party Friday, June 8, begins at dark Prairie Overlook next to Coupeville Cemetery Explore the night sky and view distant galax-
ies, planets and nebulas at this free public Star Party hosted by the Island County Astronomical Society (ICAS). No telescope is needed and people of all ages are welcome to attend. Be sure and dress warmly and note that the event will be canceled if the weather is cloudy. For more information, contact Bob Scott at re.bob. scott@hotmail.com, or visit www.icas-wa.org.
Pat Price Ocean Listening Exhibit Opening Celebration Sunday, June 10, 3:00pm-4:00pm Langley Whale Center, 105 Anthes Ave, Langley Come participate in the unveiling celebration of the Pat Price Ocean Listening Exhibit at Orca Network’s Langley Whale Center. You can now learn about local marine animals by hearing what they sound like in their natural environment below the waves, via an interactive touch screen and audio system in your own personal listening booth. For more information, call 360-221-7505 or go to www.face book.com/LangleyWhaleCenter.
An Evening of Smooth Jazz Saturday, June 16, 7:00pm-9:00pm Ott & Murphy, 204 First St., Langley $10 Cover Featuring the vocals of Valetta Faye accompanied by Nick Nicholai on piano and Scott Small on drums. For more information, call 360-2217131.
Upcoming Sno-Isle Library Events See schedule below Cost: Free Used Book Sale Saturday, June 2, 10:00am-2:00pm Freeland Library Large selection of great books for all ages at bargain prices. Proceeds support Friends of the Freeland Library. Farmers Market Book Sale Saturdays, June 2, 9, 16, 23, 30, 10:00am-2:00pm Located at the Coupeville Farmers Market Shop locally at the Friends of the Coupeville Library book nook for your “picks of the day!” Books for all seasons and all ages. Proceeds benefit the Coupeville Library. Meet the Author: Dick Evans Monday, June 4, 2:00pm Freeland Library Actor, director, writer Evans connects his dots and long dashes through a life both creative and chaotic. Everyone is welcome. His book “Fazkils” will be available for purchase and signing. LEGO® In The Library Tuesday, June 5, 4:00pm-5:30pm Coupeville Library Build your best with LEGO® in this open session for creating by yourself or with a building buddy. We’ll also build with Architetrix this month. For ages 5 and up. Movie Night - Star Wars: The Last Jedi Wednesday, June 6, 5:30pm-7:45pm Coupeville Meeting Room Join us for popcorn and a movie! This month we are showing “Star Wars: The Last Jedi.” Rated PG-13. Lit for Fun Book Group Thursday, June 7, 9:00am-11:00am Freeland Library Join us for a discussion of Jon Meacham’s “American Lion,“ the definitive biography of a larger-than-life president who defied norms, divided a nation and changed Washington forever. For adults.
Galleries & Art Shows Meet the Artists and Authors Saturday, June 2, 11:00am-7:00pm Langley Whale Center, 105 Anthes Ave. Many artists and authors will be available throughout the day and for the Langley 1st Saturday Art Walk from 5:00pm-7:00pm. Meet Artists: Bonnie Gretz, Lisa Blohm, Judith Burns, Teri Frolick, Sandy Dubpernell, Cynthia Campbell and Roxallanne Medley Meet Authors: David Newiert, Sandra Pollard, Sharon Mentyka, Dave Anderson, Diane Knoll, Rebecca Pillsbury and Beth Hall These people have shared their talents to raise awareness for the whales and the environment and their merchandise is for sale at the Langley Whale Center Gift Shop.
South Whidbey High School Art Show Saturday, June 2, 5:00pm-7:00pm Whidbey Island Center for the Arts, Langley Students of many ages and styles have been working hard all year. This show is a chance for them to show their community what they have been up to. Free and open to the public.
Friends of Wind and Water
Our guest speaker this month will be Loren Spivack, noted speaker and author of “Free Market Warrior.” Join us for an interesting and entertaining program and spend time with like-minded women. Cost is $10 for lunch. For those unable to make our daytime meeting we will also be hosting an evening program with Spivack as guest speaker at the Oak Harbor VFW, June 6 at 6:30pm, cost is free. For more info contact Rita Drum at ritadrum777@gmail. com or phone 631-707-5980.
W.I.G.S. (Whidbey Island Genealogical Searchers) Tuesday, June 12, 1:00pm 2720 Heller Road, Fire Station #25, Oak Harbor Deborah Wallin will speak about Swedish Genealogical Research and how she got into genealogy. She taught history, geography and American government for 28 years at Skagit Valley College, upper level history classes for Chapman University at NAS Whidbey Island for several years, and has been teaching classes at the Oak Harbor Senior Center since 1989. All are welcome to attend. For more information contact whidbeygensearchers@gmail.com. For a list of continuous Meetings and Organizations, visit www.whidbeyweekly.com
Opening Reception: Saturday, June 2, 5:00pm-7:00pm Show continues through July 2 Rob Schouten Gallery, Langley
Classes, Seminars and Workshops
Francy Blumhagen works in a variety of media, including block printing, woodcut, collage, and wax resist. In her current show she has focused her attention on block prints depicting the great variety of birds and aquatic life that surround her Coupeville studio. Her mixed-media includes many kinds of pencils, crayons, acrylic paint, metallic powders, ink, and some wax.
Thursday, May 31, 7:00pm-8:30pm Foxtail Farm, 5442 Shore Meadow Rd, Freeland
The Opening Reception runs in conjunction with Langley’s First Saturday Art Walk, when Langley’s galleries and shops are open until 7:00pm. Many of the gallery artists will be in attendance and light refreshments will be served.
Saturday, June 2, 12:45pm Trinity Lutheran Church, Freeland
Featured Artists: Stephanie Hargrave, Jennifer Caldwell & Jason Chakravarty Artists’ Reception: Saturday, June 2, 5:00pm-7:00pm Exhibit runs through July 2 Museo Gallery, Langley Stephanie Hargrave creates encaustic paintings and sculpture. The team of Jennifer Caldwell and Jason Chakravarty will be showing works in glass.
Meetings & Organizations Island County Master Gardeners Foundation Thursday, May 31, 6:00pm Coupeville Rec Hall, 901 NW Alexander St. The Island County Master Gardeners Foundation, in partnership with the Xerces Society, present an important look at how our gardens can benefit native pollinators. We can help improve pollinator diversity and abundance while beautifying our homes and communities. Join the Xerces Society’s Eric Lee-Bader for a state-of-the-art-and-science look at how to create better landscapes for bees, butterflies and beneficial insects. The meeting starts with social time and business, Eric’s presentation begins at 7:00pm. The meeting is free and open to the public.
Whidbey Weavers Guild Thursday, June 7, 10:00am-2:00pm Pacific Rim Institute, 180 Parker Rd., Coupeville The June program will be presented by Suzie Liles and Madelyn van der Hoogt. Their program is titled Decades of Weaving Friendship and will include a power point presenta-
Tame Your Sugar Habit
In this free workshop you will learn 3 keys to overcome sugar cravings. Seating is limited. Please RSVP at drjanehealthcoach@gmail.com or 360-331-1726.
DUI/Underage Drinking Prevention Panel
Open to all, no late admittance. Required by local driving schools for driver’s education students and parents. For more information, call (360) 672-8219 or visit www.idipic.org
Income Tax and Retirement Essentials Tuesday, June 5, 12:30pm-2:00pm Concordia Lutheran Church, 590 Oak Harbor St Free Concordia Lutheran Church presents Concordia Community Academy with this free class to learn more about Income Tax and Retirement Essentials. Bring your brown bag lunch, coffee provided. No products will be sold at this venue. For more info and to register, visit concordiaoakharbor.org or call (360) 679-1697.
NRA Basics of Pistol Shooting Course Friday, June 15, 6:00pm-9:00pm Saturday, June 16, 9:00am-5:00pm NWSA Range, Oak Harbor Cost: $35 This course introduces students to the knowledge, skills and attitude necessary for owning and using a pistol safely. The pistol handling and shooting portion is completed at the NWSA range, located at 886 Gun Club Rd., off Oak Harbor Rd., where students will learn about safe gun handling, pistol shooting fundamentals, and pistol shooting activities. The Basics of Pistol Course will also help prepare the student for participation in other NRA courses. Students can register online at nrainstructors.org For questions or to register, call NRA instructor John Hellmann at 360-675-8397 or email NWSA.Training@gmail.com. Additional information can be found at www.northwhidbey sportsmen.org.
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