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Lights, camera, prairie: Film slam coming to Central Whidbey

The scenic Ebey’s Prairie will soon double as a film set.

Photo by Jackleen Leed. The book’s goal is not just to photograph cats, but to tell their stories in the places they inhabit: cozy homes, bustling bookstores, quiet shops and beyond. Jackleen Leed captured this picture of her son, Remy Christenson, in a fall-themed photoshoot with Bruja, the kitten.

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Whidbey residents invited to submit cat photos for upcoming book

Residents can enter their cats for consideration in an upcoming book, “Cats of Whidbey Island.”

Photo provided. The possibilities are endless for tablescape themes, like the hummingbird tablescape pictured here.

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Homeless Coalition holds ‘tablescaping’ gala

Decadently decorated dining tables will be displayed at a Whidbey Homeless Coalition Gala.

Photo provided. Chef Gordon Stewart is known for making elaborate spreads including this summer-inspired feast.

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Dinner served with a side of murder

Whidbey residents are invited to the first murder mystery dinner at Whidbey Golf Club on March 28.

Photo by David Welton. Frances Kenney sings and plays a guitar for children at Whidbey Island Waldorf School in Clinton. The school is celebrating its 40-year anniversary.

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In a class of its own: Whidbey Island Waldorf School turns 40

A gala fundraiser is planned on March 21 at Freeland Hall.

North Whidbey photographer Pam Headridge captured this image of a couple of adventurous souls visiting Deception Pass as the waves crash nearby.

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Whidbey wave watching

A couple of adventurous souls visited Deception Pass.

Photo provided. The school district operates five different busses along five routes daily.

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Coupeville School District seeks feedback for bus schedule

The Coupeville School District has released a survey to determine next school year’s bus schedule.

Photo by David Welton.

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A snow white interlude

Clinton resident David Welton captured snow falling just a week before the first day of spring.

Concept image via Whidbey Island Living Legacy. The Grace Landing Cottages development will include six cottages like the one pictured here.

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Nonprofits to host open house discussing affordable housing

Residentsare invited to learn about forthcoming affordable housing developments on South Whidbey.

An image shows how the Machine Shop once looked.

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A new owner for historic Langley building

Langley’s now-shuttered 1940s-era former lumber store has a new owner.

Photo from NWESD Regional High School Art Show winner’s gallery. Joel Bennett won Best in Show with this pointillism piece, titled “For N.”

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Wildcats win big at regional art show

Wildcats’ drawings, paintings and clay creations nabbed nine of 15 spots in a regional art show.

Photo via Oak Harbor Library on Facebook. This memory kit program isn’t new to the Sno-Isle libraries, though it is new to Island County, Lopez-Santillana explained.

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Library offers kits to help with memory loss

Memory care kits stimulate memory and connection through multi-sensory activities.

A map from the Oak Harbor School District’s website illustrates that a new elementary school would better serve southwestern Oak Harbor.

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School district mulls new school, various capital improvements

The Oak Harbor School District may seek support funding a new school or major improvement projects.