Freeland Library online program --- It’s an age-old debate, “Which is better: the book or the movie?” The Book Thief by Markus Zusak is the story of Liesel Meminger, a foster girl, who learns to read and share her stolen books with her neighbors and a Jewish man hidden in her basement during bombing raids. […]
Online Event --- Dr. Williams is Astronomer Emeritus at the Space Telescope Science Institute in Baltimore, Md., where he served as Director from 1993-1998. Dr. Williams devoted much of his Director’s Discretionary time on the Hubble Space Telescope to the landmark Hubble Deep Field project, which revealed in remarkable detail the structure of galaxies in […]
Roller Barn, 98 NE Barron Dr., Oak Harbor --- Beware of things that go bump in the Spooky Museum at night! The Roller Barn is serving up some spook-tacular fun for those brave enough to take a tour. Reservations are highly recommended and advance tickets can be purchased online at www.spookymuseum.com. Tickets: $7 in advance/$10 […]
Online workshop --- Learn about the licenses and permits you’ll need to get your food business going and get an idea of the expenses you’ll incur before you even set foot into a commercial kitchen. Will you need a food processor’s license or are you eligible for a cottage food permit? Geared towards producers of […]
Online meeting --- Heidi Mair will present “The Progressive Era and Women’s Rights.” All are invited to join us for this free educational program. You will need a Zoom invitation in order to attend. Non-WIGS members wishing to attend, send an email to whidbeygensearchers.org no later than Oct. 17.
Online workshop --- Receive an overview of the most popular rebates/incentives offered by Puget Sound Energy (PSE) that help small businesses lower energy use, reduce utility costs, and decrease carbon emissions. Preparing for storm-related outages will be covered, including how to find outage information quickly for decisions on closing early or even opening at all. […]
Online workshop ---- Celebrate Civility Month with these free online workshops. Please register in advance at www.civilityfirst.org or email civility1st@gmail.com to receive a Zoom link.
Penn Cove Taproom --- Visit one of the Penn Cove Taprooms and enter your dog in our #penncovepups Halloween dog costume contest. Snap a photo with the hashtag #penncovepups and prizes will be awarded to the top three #penncovepups costumes. Sponsored by First Command Financial and Penn Cove Brewing Company. Winners will be announced Nov. […]
Online program --- Join State-wide Health Insurance Benefits Advisors(SHIBA) to learn Medicare options for 2021. We will discuss new Medicare Advantage Plans available to Island County residents, and how to select the least expensive Part D plan for your prescriptions. Medicare Open Enrollment period is Oct. 15 through Dec. 7. This free Medicare presentation is […]
North Whidbey Fire and Rescue, Station 25, 2720 Heller Road, Oak Harbor --- Get the Halloween fun started with this Haunted Drive Through and Trunk or Treat. Visitors are invited to enjoy a haunted drive through fire bay, there will be fire trucks and emergency vehicles on display and candy from a trunk or treat station. […]