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Summer camp launches art workshop

A popular South End summer camp destination is launching a new offering for kids and teens.

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Guide reveals lesser-known Island County destinations

A new publication is leading adventurers to seldom-explored trails all over the county.

TJ Harmon Fisher sits with her service dog Brody. (Photo by Rachel Rosen/Whidbey News-Times).

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Wolfhound provides an important service

TJ Harmon Fisher wants people to know the important role service dogs play in people’s lives.

Photo by Kira Erickson/South Whidbey Record
South Whidbey “picker” John Norris demonstrates how to use an old fruit press he found while exploring a family farm. He has plans to donate the artifact to the South Whidbey Historical Society, which will put it on display for fairgoers to see this year.

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Picker unearths slice of Whidbey history

Visitors to Whidbey Island Fair’s antiques barn can view a 150-year-old Whidbey historic artifact.

Earth Sanctuary owner Chuck Pettis next to his Ley Line piece on Tuesday, Oct. 20, 2020 in Langley, Wa. (Olivia Vanni / The Herald)

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For $7, take a walk on the spiritual side of Whidbey Island

The 72-acre nature preserve has sculptures and sacred spaces. “It is contemplative, peaceful and magical.”

Daniel Gregory gathers burdock root for his wife, Lori Kane's herbalism studio. (Photo provided)

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Artists support each other with community market

Whidbey residents are invited to attend a series of small craft markets in the summer and fall.

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South End group joins laughter movement

For the last year, these women have been chortling, chuckling, and giggling their way through life.

Jean Wieman in the North Whidbey Help House Food Pantry. (Photo by Rachel Rosen/Whidbey News-Times)

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Help House celebrates 45 years

North Whidbey Help House’s anniversary celebration coincides with the “Christmas in July” food drive.

Katy Leigh is having one of her first art shows this weekend at Willows Orchard.

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Willows Orchard hosts first art show

There is a new private art gallery that sits on a scenic property overlooking the Saratoga Passage.

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Deana Duncan and Reno McClinton take on the harrowing plot of “Titus Andronicus” at Island Shakespeare Fest in Langley. Opens July 31.

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Shakespeare Fest restarts with rotating repertory

Island Shakespeare Festival in Langley is back with three exciting new shows for modern audiences.

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Unicycling into the sunset

Deano the Clown retires after 50 years of laughter

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The Blue Heron Canoe Family pulls a canoe up onto the beach after arriving at Sandy Point on Whidbey Island.

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Tribal canoe voyagers visit Langley

A traditional voyage of a number of West Coast indigenous tribal members passed through Langley.

Dennis and Virginia have enjoyed nearly 50 years of music with the piano Dennis built. The instrument will stay in the family with the couple’s daughter, Gail. (Photo by Karina Andrew / Whidbey News-Times)

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Playing by heart

Hand-built piano is key to life-long love.