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Kitsch 'n Bitch gets comfy | Art and About
Dec 18 2012, 3:18 PM Get the lowdown on comfort foods at KITSCH ‘N BITCH at 7:30 p.m. Saturday, Jan. 12 at Whidbey Island Center for the Arts in Langley.
Skagit Valley College goes global | Art and About
Dec 18 2012, 3:18 PM Tickets are on sale now for Skagit Valley College’s GLOBALFEST in Mount Vernon. Academic, activist and author Raj Patel kicks it off Monday, Jan. 28 with an international dinner.
Residents to voice opinions about curbside recycling in Island County
Island Recycling workers Susie and Yu Williams guide paper into a compacting machine at the company’s facility just north of Freeland.  - Justin Burnett / Whidbey News-Times Dec 18 2012, 3:20 PM The fate of a curbside recycling plan for Island Disposal customers will likely be decided at a meeting in Coupeville this week. The Island County Commissioners will hold a public hearing Thursday on a level of service ordinance that would result in curbside service for all of the waste-hauler’s customers in Langley and rural areas of Whidbey Island.
Walk around art in Anacortes | Art and About
Dec 18 2012, 3:23 PM The FIRST FRIDAY GALLERY WALK in Anacortes is set for 6 to 9 p.m. Friday, Jan. 4. Check out galleries on Commercial Avenue, including Scott Milo Gallery’s new acrylic paintings by Jennifer Bowman.
Penguins inspire a successful student fundraiser at Hillcrest Elementary in Oak Harbor
Hillcrest Elementary School Principal Paula Seaman dressed up as a penguin and celebrated a successful PTA fundraiser with some of the students.   - Nathan Whalen/Whidbey News-Times Dec 18 2012, 3:25 PM Hillcrest Elementary School Principal Paula Seaman donned a penguin costume Wednesday as part of a light-hearted celebration of students’ efforts raising money for the school. The students in November sold holiday gifts, wrapping paper and cookie dough to raise around $26,000 for the school’s parent teacher association.
North Whidbey park board down to three members after resignation
Dec 18 2012, 3:25 PM For the second time in about a month, a commissioner has resigned his position from the North Whidbey Park and Recreation District board. Board president Scott Vogt submitted his resignation Dec. 7. The letter was read into the record during a Thursday evening park board meeting.
Soroptimist International of Oak Harbor brings a hopeful Christmas to 800 kids with annual Tree of Hope
Volunteer Vance Freitas selects gifts for children in need from among the hundreds of toys, games and more donated by individuals and businesses in the community to Soroptimist’s Tree of Hope. Above, the Church of Christ was filled with gifts, often stacked feet high, waiting for their new owners last week.   - Rebecca Olson / Whidbey News-Times Dec 18 2012, 4:41 PM Santa has a bunch of extra helpers this year as Soroptimist International of Oak Harbor members and volunteers brighten Christmas for 800 kids.
Oak Harbor Yacht Club Buccaneers spread Christmas joy with Angel Tree
Oak Harbor Yacht Club member, Mary Williford, left, reviews a wish list with Angel Tree coordinator, Jan Markley. - -- Dec 18 2012, 4:43 PM Once again, the Oak Harbor Yacht Club Buccaneers, a volunteer group of the yacht club, will be spreading Christmas cheer. Thanks to the Buccaneer sponsored Angel Tree at the Oak Harbor Yacht Club, families who find themselves facing a bleak Christmas will have gifts under their trees.
Oak Harbor Yacht Club ball marks change in leadership
Past Commodore Steppe Williford presents the bridge with their burgees and inducts the Oak Harbor Yacht Club trustees and bridge. From left are Lori Rhodenbaugh, Bob Nelson, Ellen Harman, Avis Berney, Paige Stanley, J.J. Jones, Patty McKinnon, Dennis Carter and Bob Greathead.  - -- Dec 18 2012, 4:45 PM The end of the year signals the change in leadership for the Oak Harbor Yacht Club. Master of Ceremonies Tom Dumit welcomed members and guests at the annual Commodore’s Ball. Steppe Williford, 2012 Commodore, installed those elected in November for the 2013 calendar year.
Whidbey is dreaming of a green Christmas
Search for the Whidbey Green Seal displayed in businesses and organizations that have made a commitment to sustainability. - -- Dec 18 2012, 4:48 PM Instead of hoping for a white Christmas this year, keep it green. A few easy tips can make the holidays merrier for nature, too.