Whidbey’s St. Patrick’s Day Parade

Pioneer Way, downtown Oak Harbor          --- Celebrate the wearin’ o’ the green at the annual St. Patricks’s Day Parade through historic downtown Oak Harbor. Grand marshals this year will be the Carrothers family, in memory of Sandi Carrothers. Find information at www.oakharbormainstreet.org/events.

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WICA: “Sleuth” Theater Series

Whidbey Island Center for the Arts, 565 Camano Ave., Langley          --- WICA presents “Sleuth,” a staged screenplay by Harold Pinter, based on the play by Anthony Shaffer. Directed by David Churchill. Think of the perfect murder…then go one step further. Tickets are available at wicaonline.org.

South Whidbey Hearts & Hammers Spaghetti Dinner

Langley United Methodist Church, 301 Anthes Ave.          --- With delicious food and wonderful community, South Whidbey Hearts & Hammers’ annual spaghetti dinner is the perfect way to spend an evening. Proceeds benefit South Whidbey Hearts & Hammers. Visit heartsandhammers.com for more information.

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Whidbey Playhouse: “The 25th Annual Putnum County Spelling Bee”

Whidbey Playhouse, 730 SE Midway Blvd., Oak Harbor          --- This is not your parent’s spelling bee! Local spelling bee contestants duke it out for a place at the National Spelling Bee. See how reading the dictionary, magic feet, helicopter dads, and speaking a whole lot of languages figures into the competition, […]

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WICA: “Sleuth” Theater Series

Whidbey Island Center for the Arts, 565 Camano Ave., Langley          --- WICA presents “Sleuth,” a staged screenplay by Harold Pinter, based on the play by Anthony Shaffer. Directed by David Churchill. Think of the perfect murder…then go one step further. Tickets are available at wicaonline.org.

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Sweetheart of Gems Show

The Center, 51 SE Jerome St., Oak Harbor          --- Whidbey Island Gem Club presents its 58th annual Sweetheart of Gems Show Saturday and Sunday. The event features live demonstrations, educational displays, rock identification, handmade jewelry, vendors, door prizes, games and lots and lots of rocks for sale. Free admission.

Crafter’s Swap

Oak Harbor Library, 1000 SE Regatta Dr.          --- Is that fabric in the back of your closet no longer your style? Has that yarn just not found the right project? Come swap materials with fellow crafters at this buy-nothing event! Attendees can also brainstorm ideas or create a crafting team for […]

Open house: Island County’s Comprehensive Plan

County Commissioners Hearing Room, 1 NE 6th St., Coupeville          --- Island County is updating its comprehensive plan to guide growth in the county over the next 20 years. During an update, the public can provide input on how and where growth should occur, and how their community may look in the […]

Friends of the Library Book Sale

Freeland Sno-Isle Library, 5495 Harbor Ave.          --- Hundreds of books for all ages are available by donation, or fill a bag for $20! Cash, check, credit or debit cards, and Venmo are all accepted. All proceeds go to the Friends of the Freeland Library.

Valentine’s Pop-Up Market

Greenbank Farm, 765 Wonn Road          --- Love is in the air for this Valentine’s celebration. Shop for unique gifts at a curated artisan market featuring local makers. Enjoy special treats for all of your Valentines. Bring the kids to create their own Valentine’s cards and decorations in the Kids’ Craft Corner. […]