545 Ault Field Rd., Oak Harbor            --- The ceremony begins at 11:30am and features setting the first structural support column on the centerline of the building. In the Navy tradition of placing a coin at the foot of a ship’s mast when it is “stepped” in place, an original PBY-Naval […]

Oak Harbor Library          --- Join Eva Gordon of the North American Mycological Association for a fungi-tastic introduction to Whidbey’s local mushroom superstars. Learn how to spot mushrooms on your next walk or hike.

Langley United Methodist Church, Third & Anthes, Langley           --- The group celebrates birthdays, holidays of the month and shares food. Group is usually five people. Some use sign language, others don’t. Very casual setting. For more information, please contact Susan Ishikawa at 360-221-0383 or sisoleil973@yahoo.com.

Bayview Cash Store, 5603 Bayview Road, Langley          --- Doctor Savage is brewing up the funkiest concoction in the Pacific Northwest. Find out more at goosefoot.org.

Penn Cove Taproom, Freeland          --- Indie folk/rock to uplift your soul. Local Secrets, from Langley, is a local favorite of the top Whidbey Island live music venues. Stellar songwriting by vocalists/guitarists Alicia Elliott and David Licastro covers a range of topics, from love and family, to the life of birds, to […]

Whidbey Island Bank, 450 SW Bayshore Dr., Oak Harbor          --- Fill your car, truck, van or bicycle with bags and have your confidential papers shredded. This is an annual fund raiser for Soroptimist International of Oak Harbor and cash or credit card donations are gladly accepted. Funds raised go towards local […]

Clinton Community Hall          --- Join Zo and Sean at Clinton Hall for an evening of games. Try out the board games provided or bring a game to share. If you need any help learning a new game or deciding what to play we’ve got you covered. All skill levels are welcome.

4632 Tompkins Road, Langley          --- Enjoy free food - burgers, brats, veggie options, and music by Bobby Silver and the Fat Daddys, in a climate friendly venue with covered areas and parking and access for all abilities. Presented by the Whidbey Veterans Resource Center, all are welcome. No pets please. For […]

Building 13 Seaplane Base, Oak Harbor          --- The USO building is ready and is kicking off the first Coffee Connection with a meet and greet event. Come meet some new friends and enjoy some tasty treats and beverages while learning what to expect with this monthly meet up. Register at https://forms.gle/6gcKBrYovmZ5xoH9A.

United Methodist Church, 301 Anthes Ave., Langley          --- The public is invited to an open house to discuss the designs for the new proposed South Whidbey Aquatic Center. Come view current designs and plans for the facility, ask questions, provide feedback, and learn more about this project.  For more information, contact […]

Best Western Plus, 33175 State Route 20, Oak Harbor          --- The public is invited to a fun, entertaining and informative evening learning about the signers of the Declaration of Independence. Sally Buckingham, long-time member of the Daughters of the American Revolution, has an engaging presentation that will answer all these questions […]

Fort Casey State Park, Coupeville          --- Island County Astronomical Society will be on site to answer questions. Telescopes will be provided. All participants must arrive between 8:00-8:30pm in the main parking lot. A Discover Pass/Day Pass is required.

Christianson’s Nursery, 15806 Best Road, Mount Vernon          --- Compete in the Giant Pumpkin Weigh-Off, enjoy the A-maze-ing Hay Maze hosted by Mount Vernon’s Camp Korey and play the fun family carnival games in the greenhouse. There will be face painting, pony rides, food vendors and F.A.R.M. Animals. For more information, visit […]

Tilth Community Garden, 2812 Thompson Rd., Langley          --- Learn the benefits of hot composting and how to make a successful hot composting pile with Master Gardener and longtime composter Tom Vincent. $5 for Tilth members and $15 for non-members. For questions, contact education@southwhidbeytilth.org.

Island Dance Studio, 714 Camano Ave., Langley          --- Whidbey Island Dance Theatre (WIDT) prepares for its annual Nutcracker Ballet by inviting the community to its Nutcracker community auditions at Island Dance Studio. Come dancers and family members, come little ones and elders. Everyone from age 6 to 96 is welcome to […]

Sunshine Drip, 306 N. Main St., Coupeville          --- Sunshine Drip will donate a portion of the day’s sales to the Coupeville Schools Foundation. The Coupeville Schools Foundation provides an extra measure of support to students through teacher grants, college scholarships and the Promise Fund.

First United Methodist Church, 1050 SE Ireland St., Oak Harbor          --- This is a monthly gathering for people with memory loss and their family to enjoy a time of fun, conversation, music and laughter in a dementia-friendly setting. Featuring Joanne and Steven playing and singing.

Oak Harbor Lutheran Church, 1253 NW 2nd Ave.           --- If you would like to start building a family tree, bring some family names and dates and learn about genealogy websites and research techniques. Experienced genealogists may bring “brick walls” or research problems or help others get started to further their research. […]

Whidbey Island Center for the Arts, Langley          --- We're kicking off DjangoFest NorthWest with a party! Featuring Cafe Impromptu. Music and food out on the patio. Food and Drink available! * Open to the Public | Free to attend * More information at www.djangofest.com or www.wicaonline.org.

Whidbey Island Center for the Arts, Langley            --- Marc Atkinson is one of Canada's finest JUNO-nominated, Western Canadian award-winning musicians. His latest CD of solo guitar entitled ‘Solo’ won best instrumental album of the year with CFMA. He is the leader and composer of the internationally renowned Marc Atkinson Trio […]

Madrona Blossom, 13 Front St., Coupeville          --- Madrona Blossom will donate a portion of the day’s sales to the Coupeville Schools Foundation. The Coupeville Schools Foundation provides an extra measure of support to students through teacher grants, college scholarships and the Promise Fund.

Whidbey Island Center for the Arts, Langley            --- When four young jazz virtuosos decided to join forces, the Rhythm Future Quartet was born. Named after a Django Reinhardt tune, the Rhythm Future Quartet performs dynamic and fiery arrangements of Gypsy jazz standards and original compositions. Information and tickets: www.djangofest.com

Whidbey Island Center for the Arts, Langley          --- The sheer joy of improvisation inherent in the Bistro String Trio’s DNA is what makes the BST unique. Both Michael Gray and Julian Smedley are melodic improvisors par excellence; Michael with his 25 plus years in Pearl Django; Julian through his association with […]

Oak Harbor Yacht Club          --- Everyone is invited to attend the 25th Birthday Gala Celebration of the PBY Memorial Foundation! Enjoy an evening of musical entertainment provided by local artists Beverly Graham and Ken Wright, with hors d’ oeuvres provided by Zanini’s Catering. In addition, there will be both live and […]

Penn Cove Taproom, Coupeville          --- Mike Hopkins is a solo, live looping musician playing cover songs from the 60s-present. He loves to establish a connection with the crowd through song and storytelling and even the occasional request or guest singer. No cover. For more information, call 360-682-5747 or visit www.penncovebrewing.com.

Tilth Classroom, 2812 Thompson Rd., Langley          --- Learn from Anza Muenchow how to take cuttings of your favorite perennial shrubs and get them to form roots. Bring a branch or two to share the trimmings and we can enjoy future plants. Anza will provide rooting hormone, sterile seed mix and about […]

North Whidbey Middle School Track, 67 NE Izett St., Oak Harbor          --- Outdoors for All is partnering with Island County Human Services to provide the community with an adaptive cycling experience. There will be different types of cycles for everyone to enjoy including handcycles, tandems, recumbent tri-cycles and a variety of […]

Fort Casey State Park, Coupeville          --- Fort Casey State Park is the setting for “Fort FestiveFall,” a harvest festival for the whole family. There will be a corn maze, games and activities, a kite demonstration, a cake walk, pie-eating contest and a scavenger hunt. Admission is $5 per person, children under […]

Whidbey Island Center for the Arts, Langley           --- Bina Coquet plays a unique version of the Manouche Jazz, which emerged in France in the 1930s, mixed with Brazilian music and his own compositions. Coquet is the first Brazilian to play this style outside the country in festivals specialized in the genre. […]

Penn Cove Taproom, Coupeville          --- Mike’s 12 string electric guitar produces a unique sound. He is influenced by the Pacific Northwest rock genre of the 60s. Also folk music such as Bob Dylan and Gordon Lightfoot songs are popular with Mike. No cover. For more information, call 360-682-5747 or visit www.penncovebrewing. […]

North Whidbey Middle School, 67 NE Izett St., Oak Harbor          --- Event booths will provide important information on being prepared for a disaster. Come to learn valuable skills and win a prize. Free event for all ages. Visit www.islandcountywa.gov/754/september-preparedness-fair for more information.

Pacific Rim Insitute, 180 Parker Rd., Coupeville           --- The Whidbey Island Cider Festival is back and brimming with fun and flavor for everyone. Enjoy tastings of cider, beer, mead, wine, spirits and even kombucha, plus free entertainment, food for purchase, children’s activities, guided tours and other activities at Pacific Rim Institute […]

Smith Park, Oak Harbor          --- The Oak Harbor Garden Club is hosting a community open house to celebrate the club turning 100 years old. There will be displays, music by local favorite, Kick Brass, and a dedication of a plaque to mark 100 years of service, plus a few more surprises.

St. Augustine’s-in-the-Woods Episcopal Church, Freeland           --- In celebration of St. Francis of Assisi, this event is for all beloved animals with whom we share our lives. If you are unable to bring your pet, bring a photo for the blessing. Those who bring pet ashes to spread will gather at the […]

St. Hubert Catholic Church, 804 3rd St., Langley          --- Featuring Jeff Renner, Emmy Award winning meteorologist, science/environmental journalist, renowned speaker, devout person of faith. This inter-faith event is presented by the St. Hubert Church Green Team. Reception to follow.