American Roots Music Series

Deception Pass State Park, West Beach Amphitheater  -- Squirrel Butter performs traditional and original music influenced by Appalachian, early country, jug band and blues artists from the late 1800s through 1950s. Husband and wife duo Charlie Beck and Charmaine Slaven share a deep love of traditional music. The concert is free to attend, though a […]

Live Music: Cool Water

Penn Cove Taproom, Coupeville  -- Award-winning Cool Water, Brooke Pennock and Wendy McDowell, bring their unique harmony driven folk rock Americana style. Hailing from the Seattle area, this twosome have 10 full-length CD recordings to their name and they are back by popular demand. No cover. For more information, call 360-682-5747 or visit www.penncovebrewing.com.

Truth and Consequences: #MeToo and the New Sexual Landscape

Whidbey Island Center for the Arts, Langley -- Sociologist Pepper Schwartz Leads Discussions at Whidbey Island Center for the Arts  -- In October 2017, actress Alyssa Milano posted on Twitter, “If you’ve been sexually harassed or assaulted write ‘me too’ as a reply to this tweet.” That came on the heels of stories by The New York Times and New […]

Hiking Close to Home

Oak Harbor Library  -- Maribeth Crandell shares her favorite hiking trails of Whidbey, Fidalgo, and Guemes.

Explore Summer: Rocks in Space

Coupeville Library  -- Comet? Meteor? Asteroid? Why are there so many names for bits of rock in space? Join us and have fun exploring a universe of rocks. For children ages 6 and up and their caregivers.

Concerts in the Park Presents The F Street Project

Community Park, 5495 Maxwelton Road, Langley  -- South Whidbey Parks & Recreation District continues its free Summer Concerts with a returning band, The F Street Project. The F Street Project features stellar players performing an eclectic mix of music from rock to country, jazz and blues. Sure to please the most discerning listener, the enchanting […]

Good Cheer Summer Happy Hour

Cozy’s Roadhouse, Clinton  -- Good Cheer is kicking off a series of Thursday night Happy Hours. Hosted by some fabulous community partners, they’re hoping to reach a goal of $5,000 which will be matched by Whidbey Island Bank. Cozy’s is generously donating a portion of the proceeds to Good Cheer, so come for the cause, stay for the happy hour fish tacos […]

Get to Know Your Chakras

Freeland Library  -- Join Elizabeth Saenz, Reiki master/teacher, for a journey through the chakras. A fun, relaxing evening is planned for all who attend. For more information, visit wihha.com. Learn how your emotions affect these energy centers of the body. Elizabeth will explain what emotions, physical body parts, and symptoms are connected to each of them. You will practice a simple meditation technique […]

DUI/Underage Drinking Prevention Panel

Oak Harbor Library meeting room  -- No pre-registration required. Seating at 6:45pm. No late admittance allowed. Open to all and required by local driving schools for driver’s eduction students and parents. For more information, call 360-672-8219 or visit www.idipic.org