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People line up on First Street for the doors to open at The Clyde Theater in Langley on Whidbey Island. The movie house opened in 1937. (Olivia Vanni / The Herald)

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It’s showtime! Get in line for a seat at The Clyde Theater in Whidbey

The Langley movie house has served up butterless popcorn, iceless drinks and priceless memories since 1937.

Photo by David Welton

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Tiny art gallery shows big talent

Dubbed the Museum of Mini-Art, the contents could probably all fit into a shoebox.

Photo by David Welton Pat Powell, the former executive director of the Whidbey Camano Land Trust, stands against the backdrop of the new Keystone Farm and Forest Preserve.

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Longtime land trust director retires

Pat Powell retired as the Whidbey Camano Land Trust’s executive director after nearly 20 years.

Pieces from Smith’s “In Your Face Color” series will be on display in September. (Photo by Skip Smith)

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Photography to be displayed at library

The work of photographer Skip Smith will be on display at the Oak Harbor Library next month.

Photos by David Welton Jennifer Sadinsky is the owner of Grayhorse Mercantile, one of Langley’s newest stores.

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Shopkeeper brings taste of Europe to Langley

A first-time business owner’s dream of opening a cheese shop became a reality this year.

Photo by Stuart Bassett Melissa Johnson teaches guitar lessons through the new Oak Harbor chapter of Guitars for Vets.

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Oak Harbor nonprofit aids vets with PTSD

An Oak Harbor nonprofit is striking a chord with Whidbey Island veterans and their loved ones.

Shannon Hamilton is the owner of Whidbey Farm and Market and is hosting CornFest this year as part of Eat Local Month. (Photo by Rachel Rosen/Whidbey News-Times.)

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New events celebrate Eat Local Month

Two new events — Oktoberfest and CornFest —will be taking place for the first time this month.

Photo by David Welton Dan Neumeyer has been fascinated by yurts for decades. He built this yurt, which is currently on display in South Whidbey.

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Otherworldly structures open for observance

The public is invited to experience the yurts at an open house from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m.…

Photo by David Welton Francesca Coenen-Winer pours a beer at the Taproom at Bayview Corner. The current general manager, Coenen-Winer will be taking over ownership of the business starting in September.

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New owner, new era for the Taproom at Bayview Corner

The owners of the popular Taproom at Bayview Corner are selling their business to a young woman.

Photos provided The Hot Club of Troy will be performing at the Oak Harbor Music Festival at 5 p.m. on Sunday, Sept. 4.

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Oak Harbor Musical Festival tunes up for 10th year

This Labor Day weekend, several long-standing Whidbey Island musicians will perform in the event.

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Playhouse holds auditions for “Earth and Sky”

Auditions for “Earth and Sky” will take place Saturday and Sunday, Aug. 27 and 28, from 1-4 p.m.

Photo by Rachel Rosen/Whidbey News-Times The Whidbey Young Professionals recently had a morning tea talk and networking event at the Hidden Gem in Oak Harbor.

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Oak Harbor Group brings young people together

The Whidbey Young Professionals is hosting its second annual summer event on Aug. 27.

The Andromeda galaxy, photographed by the Island County Astronomical Society Vice President Tony Edwards, is 2.3 million light years from Earth.

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Star parties celebrate the night sky

The Island County Astronomical Society of Washington is hosting four “star parties” this summer.