Freeland Library -- A program of music and spoken poetry by guitarist and composer Andre Feriante. Andre will take the audience on a meditative, multi-cultural, musical journey using several stringed instruments, the Spanish guitar, oud, baglama, sitar, charango and voice. He will also read and recite original poetry that relates to music, the realms of dream, and our journeys with love and loss. […]
Island Herb, Freeland -- Representatives from Dama will be on site with product displays and information. Must be 21 or older. Island Herb is located at 5565 Vanbarr Pl, Unit F. For more information, call 360-331-0140 or visit whidbeyislandherb.com. Marijuana has intoxicating effects and may be habit forming. Keep out of the reach of children.
Langley United Methodist Church -- Enjoy salmon, baked potato, coleslaw, garlic bread, and cake. Tickets are $15 for adults and $10 for children. To benefit clients of Helping Hand of South Whidbey. You could win four terrace level tickets to a Mariners game, a signed Seahawks football, or a gift basket. Raffle tickets are $2 each or six for $10. Need not […]
Fort Nugent Park, Oak Harbor -- Explore the night sky and view distant galaxies, 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. […]
Coupeville Middle School PAC, 501 S. Main St. -- Featuring presentations on a wide variety of topics, including Biggs orcas, humpback whales, leopard seals, endangered Southern Resident orcas, video footage of salmon and the Elwha River, and an appearance by Eba the orca scat dog. Cost of the workshop is $35 ($25 for students/seniors), and lunch is available for purchase for an additional […]
NWLACC Campus, China City Building, Freeland -- Fee: $148, materials and some meals included Join other francophone friends and explore “Traditions of Provence,” with charming and enthusiastic educator Marion Bouscarle of Ecole Franco-Américaine du Puget Sound. Language, food, history and culture will make these hours meaningful and unforgettable as you refresh your French. Activities will include cultural presentations in French, video clips, group discussions, language […]
Whidbey Island Nordic Hall, Coupeville -- The public is invited and welcome to enjoy this longtime Scandinavian tradition. In addition to lutefisk and meatballs with gravy, melted butter, white cream sauce, and bacon bits will be served. The meal also includes potatoes, vegetable, lefse, dessert, and a drink. To attend this meal will require a ticket which can be purchased at www.whidbeyislandnordiclodge.com […]
Oak Harbor Library meeting room -- No pre-registration required. Seating at 12:45PM. No late admittance allowed. Open to all and required by local driving schools for driver’s education students and parents. For more information, call 360-672-8219 or visit www.idipic.org.
Whidbey Island Center for the Arts, Langley --- Presented by Whidbey’s Saratoga Orchestra. Music Director Anna Edwards will lead the orchestra in a program featuring the awardwinning Oak Harbor High School choirs, under the direction of Darren McCoy. Marta Zekan, weekend announcer at Classical KING-FM 98.1 radio, will be moderating the pre-concert chat 45 minutes before each performance. These informal discussions give further insight […]
St. Augustine’s in-the-Woods Episcopal Church, Freeland -- The Festival begins with “A Little Evening Concert for Louis XIV.” A precious and completely unknown manuscript, that is nowhere to be heard, details nightly musical entertainment for Louis XIV, who in his later years preferred to hear the music of his youth in smaller chamber music settings; with baroque flutist Jeffrey Cohan, baroque bassoonist Anna Marsh, […]