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Fundraiser to help Langley man’s recovery

Rick Newton was fixing a roof Nov. 11 when the ladder he was using skidded out from underneath…

Photo by David Welton

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Tiny Christmas Village by the Sea

It’s a tiny house project supporting a real-life tiny house project.

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Oak Harbor athletes bring holiday ‘cheer’

Two Oak Harbor cheerleaders were part of an elite group invited to perform at Walt Disney World.

Photo by Dennis Browne
Buried Blonde performing an acoustic set at Bailey’s Nov. 12

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Bailey’s hosts acoustic concert series

A bar in Clinton is hosting intimate acoustic concerts around a wood burning stove this winter.

Photo by David Welton
Santa Claus (Mark Stewart Cassidy) made a trip to the Village by the Sea this year. On Saturday, during the city’s Lighting of Langley event, the jolly big red man arrived just after sunset and handed out oodles of candy canes to excited children. A group of musicians led the crowd gathered in singing Christmas carols.

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‘Tis the season

Santa Claus (Mark Stewart Cassidy) made a trip to the Village by the Sea this year.

Photo by Karina Andrew/Whidbey News-Times
Decorating coordinator Hope McCormack puts a finishing touch on a gingerbread-themed tree.

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Nonprofit auctions trees for a good cause

An Island County nonprofit organization is decking the halls of the Elks Lodge in Oak Harbor.

Photo by David Welton
John de Wit shapes a piece of glass while Catherine Marshall blows the glass.

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Smooth as glass

A South Whidbey artist fulfilled his dream of opening a showroom to display his original creations.

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Tilth holiday markets planned

South Whidbey Tilth’s third annual holiday market will be held the three Sundays after Thanksgiving.

Photo by Karina Andrew/Whidbey News-Times
Ainsley Nelson, who plays the Sugar Plum Fairy, rehearses at Ballet Slipper Conservatory studio Nov. 22.

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Nutcracker comes to Oak Harbor

For Ainsley Nelson, dancing under stage lights is a quintessential holiday tradition.

Photo by Rachel Rosen/Whidbey News-Times
Oak Harbor senior Skooter Fagan plays the trombone and was accepted into the All Northwest Band, which consists of the best student musicians from six states.

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Students chosen for honor bands, orchestras

Eleven students from Oak Harbor High School have made it into selective honor orchestras and bands.

Photo by David Welton

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The man behind the camera

David Welton likes to imagine that people will look at his photos and learn about life on Whidbey.

Photo by Rachel Rosen/Whidbey News-Times
From left, Teresa Kuebler, Lacey Lutz, Tyler Adamson and Greg Woodward are some of the first responders who attended Friendsgiving hosted by Exceptional Academy students this year.

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Sharing a meal at ‘Friendsgiving’

Every year, students at the Exceptional Academy make a Thanksgiving meal to thank first responders.

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Some unconventional helpers join Santa at the Oak Harbor tree lighting in 2021.

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Holiday events on Whidbey

Upcoming events on Whidbey Island are ushering in the holiday season.