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Quakers to host peace vigil

The Whidbey Island Friends feel called to stand for peace publicly once again.

Photo by Tabitha Jacobs-Mangiafico

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Sound Waters University returns with sea stars, sharks and more

Whether you dig crabs or whales, there’s something for everyone at the Sound Waters University.

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Speed dating event for mature folks

A local relationship coach is organizing a speed dating event for Whidbey residents aged 50-75.

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Michaela Eben's chickens, named What the Cluck, Blue and Jessie's Girl inspect the snow in Oak Harbor.

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That’s snow fun!

Here are some of the Whidbey News-Times’ favorite snow photos submitted by the community.

Photo by Cindy Hansen

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Make way for Ways of Whales

The annual Ways of Whales Workshop is set to make a splash once again this year.

Photo by Luisa Loi

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Making pets out of not-so-creepy crawlies

On top of being “cute” and entertaining, Narissa Jackson’s isopods help her with some house chores.

Photo by Agentur Dettmann

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Salish Sea Early Music Festival begins Jan. 21

This program offers guitar, lute and flute sounds from the 16th, 17th and 18th centuries.

Photo by Luisa Loi

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Pastor Dean, the woman behind Oak Harbor’s MLK remembrance

For MLK’s 95th birthday, Mission Ministry invites the community for a day of singing and remembering.

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Whidbey Island Film Festival returns to WICA screen

Tickets are now on sale for the festival, which runs Jan. 17-21 at WICA in Langley.

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Art of the whimsical on display

Scribner’s world is filled with cosmic sceneries, smiley critters and ants that play “Where’s Waldo.”

Photo of Jeff Kozma with white-headed male woodpecker

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Learn about Washington’s 12 woodpeckers

Biologist Jeff Kozma will explain how to identify all 12 breeding woodpecker species in the state.

"The Fates" by Ian Joseph Jackson.

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Exhibit opens at Hub Gallery on MLK Day

Goosefoot Community Fund is pleased to present “The Liberation Of Color II” by Ian Joseph Jackson.

Photo by David Welton

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Making a splash

Many challenged the Puget Sound’s cold waters at the Whidbey Island Polar Bear Dive in Freeland.