Third Tuesday Book Group

Freeland Library  -- Join us for a great book discussion of Michelle Obama’s “Becoming.”

Explore Summer: Suited for Space

Freeland Library  -- How can exposure to space affect the human body? Learn about the many protective layers of a space suit, design suits for a  arshmallow astronaut and test your design in our portable vacuum chamber.

Whidbey Island Camera Club

Elaine’s Photo Studio, 947 Adult Field Rd, Oak Harbor  -- Social time 6:00-6:30PM, meeting 6:30-8:00PM. The theme for August is Wildly Creative. You may submit up to three photographs for discussion during the meeting to absolutescience@hotmail.com. Whidbey Island Camera Club, a community club, is open to the public. If you have questions, please email tina31543@comcast.net.

Introduction to Microsoft Excel

Freeland Library  -- In this hands-on class you’ll learn to create and save a spreadsheet, print and utilize other useful commands. For computer users with basic keyboard and mouse skills. Registration is recommended.

Explore Summer: Aliens: Escape from Earth!

Coupeville Library  -- During a midnight meteor shower, something mysterious falls from the sky toward Earth, but it’s not a shooting star. It’s totally out of this world! For children ages 6 and up and their caregivers.

Street Dance: PETE

Bayview Cash Store, 5603 Bayview Rd, Langley  -- PETE is the quintessential Whidbey Island garage band, performing rock and blues dance music and American groove music. The band is comprised of Goosefoot’s own Fredde Butterworth on drums, Tom Hoeflich and Dave Draper on guitar, and Marc Strader on bass. Rain or shine! Dances move inside Bayview Hall if necessary. Free admission and […]

Lit for Fun Book Group

Freeland Library  -- Join us for a discussion of Tara Westover’s “Educated,” a memoir about a young girl who leaves her survivalist family and goes on to earn a PhD from Cambridge University. For adults.

Live Music: Jess

Penn Cove Taproom, Oak Harbor  -- Back by popular demand, singer songwriter Jessica “Jess” Drugge and her wife, Marci Hastings, moved to Coupeville from West Seattle in December 2017. Jess’ performances are a mixture of originals and covers. Recently described as Coffeeshop Rock-Acoustic, Jess has carefully handcrafted her originals. No cover. For more information, call 360-682-5747 or visit www.penncovebrewing.com

Bikers for Babies

Pregnancy Care Clinic, Oak Harbor  -- Registration and safety brief starts at 9:00am. Kick stands up 10:00am. Ride ends at Skagit Powersports. $30 Registration fee. Food and drinks following. Call 360-675-2096 or visit islandspcc.org to register. Pregnancy Care Clinic is located at 670 SE Midway Blvd.

Made By Hand: Shell Art

Freeland Library  -- Collected a stash of shells over the summer? We’ll share some ideas (and supplies) for decorating and transforming them into something new. We’ll have some shells, but please bring your own as well.