Community Swap Meet

Blue Fox Drive In, Oak Harbor  -- The Whidbey Island Lions Club will be hosting its final free family community swap meet for the season. There will be a special appearance by the Seahawks Fanbulance. Vendors are encouraged to participate with a nominal fee charged to benefit the Whidbey Island Lions Club’s Projects and Programs. Please call 360-679-9468 for more information or […]

Pumpkin Pitch & Harvest Festival

Skagit River Park, Burlington  -- View the amazing Pumpkin Pitching machines up close from 10:00-11:15am. The Opening Ceremony and Pitch are at 11:30am, followed by the accuracy and distance competition at noon. The festival includes a free KidsZone with zucchini car races, pumpkin painting, activity booths, pony rides, bouncy houses, and a climbing wall. Food vendors on site. Free wagon rides to and […]

Indian Ridge Water Company Membership/Public Meeting

Oak Harbor Library Meeting Room  -- The Board of Trustees of the Indian Ridge Water Company will hold a special membership and public meeting to discuss the replacement of the main water line for the system. Representatives will be on hand to answer questions.

Whidbey Island Cider Festival

Pacific Rim Institute, Coupeville  -- Featuring music, children’s activities, food, Cider Store and more. Part of Whidbey Island Grown Week. For more information of the day’s activities visit http://whidbeyislandciderfestival.com.

Sea Level Rise in Island County

Coupeville Rec Hall, 901 NW Alexander St.  -- What do local sea level rise projections mean for your property and your community? How can you be preparing for changes that are affecting our shorelines? You are invited to join specialists from Washington Sea Grant, Island County, and the Island County Marine Resources Committee to learn about impacts of sea level rise, explore […]

Write Now: Book Marketing From Your Couch, Social Media 101

Clinton Community Hall, 6411 S. Central Ave.  -- Social media can be confusing, but book marketing from the couch is easy once you learn how. Discover how to grow your Facebook author page from zero to thousands of followers. Learn how to reach readers on Instagram and YouTube. Become a hashtag expert and wield them to your advantage. This class is for […]

Harvest Faire

Greenbank Farm, 765 Wonn Road  -- Enjoy arts, crafts, food and activities for the entire family. Choose from a bounty of local farm produce and fresh flowers, press your own cider, get some tips about gardening or check out the lineup of local musicians sure to get your feet stomping. Admission is free. More event details at www.portoc.org.

Candidate Forum

Regency on Whidbey, Oak Harbor  -- This forum will introduce residents and families to candidates running for Oak Harbor City Council position 1, 2, and 3. Candidates include Tara Hizon, Michael Crawford, Beth Munns, Jeffery Mack, and Joseph Busig. Regency is located at 1040 SW Kimball Drive. For more information, call 360-279-2224 or email tmendiola@regency-pacific.com.

Discuss the Classics with Rita Drum

Oak Harbor Library  -- Join us as we follow “The Way of the Pilgrim.” A journey of faith, wisdom and inspiration. A 19th century Russian classic. Contact Rita Bartell Drum at ritadrum777@gmail.com or 631-707-5980 for more information.