WICA’s “Apostrophe” explores life, relationships

— Created June 15, 2022 by Melanie Hammons

By Melanie Hammons Theater aficionados and locals alike have a rare opportunity now through June 25 to see a play penned by regional playwright, Liza Powel O’Brien, a play that’s […]

SPiN Café fundraiser promotes supportive outreach

— Created May 18, 2022 by Melanie Hammons

By Melanie Hammons Most visits to a café of any sort revolve around enjoying a delicious beverage, quite often in the company of friends. At Oak Harbor’s SPiN (Serving People […]

Outcast Productions’ show delivers on a miracle

— Created May 11, 2022 by Melanie Hammons

By Melanie Hammons All the winning ingredients are right there.  The seven cast members hail from one end of Whidbey Island to the other.  As seasoned character actors, they bring […]

Meerkerk Gardens set for a spectacular peak season

— Created April 20, 2022 by Melanie Hammons

By Melanie Hammons The old adage “stop and smell the roses” reminds us to take time to address what’s important in life while we can. Roses in popular culture are […]

Whidbey celebrates Earth and Ocean Month

— Created April 13, 2022 by Melanie Hammons

By Melanie Hammons The country, the world, has come a long way from the first Earth Day celebration in 1970. Today, Whidbey Island has so many ways to participate one […]

Green is good – Oak Harbor’s Saint Patrick’s Day parade is back!

— Created March 16, 2022 by Melanie Hammons

By Melanie Hammons Oak Harbor’s annual St. Patrick’s Day parade will be turning the downtown green with an in-oerson event once more. The parade begins promptly at 4 p.m. Thursday […]

My oh my, just check out Musselfest 2022!

— Created March 2, 2022 by Melanie Hammons

By Melanie Hammons They’re a gourmet shellfish lover’s delight, showing up on menus of some of the fanciest eateries of the world.  And they’re all yours for the tasting at […]

Deception Pass State Park ranger selected for national award: Meet the “Under-30s” elevating the park experience

— Created February 23, 2022 by Melanie Hammons

By Melanie Hammons According to a 2016 survey, 77 percent of voters maintain “the U.S. benefits greatly, or at least a fair amount, from its national parks.” That’s noteworthy, considering […]

Welcome spring at Whidbey Gardening Workshop

— Created January 19, 2022 by Melanie Hammons

By Melanie Hammons An old nursery rhyme poses the question, “How Does Your Garden Grow?”  The Island County Master Gardener Foundation invites all those seeking answers to that question and […]

Take a flying leap into the New Year with an icy dive

— Created December 29, 2021 by Melanie Hammons

By Melanie Hammons Like so many other events, pandemic concerns forced the cancellation of last year’s Polar Bear Dive at Double Bluff Beach in Freeland.  But South Whidbey Parks and […]