The movie, “A Sea Change,” focuses public attention on this crisis. Every other Monday Transition Whidbey welcomes you to attend a free movie and discussion.
Religion Notes
Choosing to be brave in a situation. Selecting words, making decisions and overriding utter terror or heartbreak or stress to personally supply courage to those around you is something I value. I privately challenge myself to act bravely on a regular basis and this usually means making choices that bring inconvenience and a level of discomfort or sacrifice into my life.
San de Fuca resident George Konopik has recently launched an island-wide campaign. But fear not, this one isn’t accompanied by overly-dramatic political commercial attacks.
Konopik is on a mission to recruit new members for a 44-year-old symphonic band based out of Oak Harbor.
I’m not at all sure when it happened, because I used to be a political animal of sorts. During the years I was a student I consistently ran for various leadership positions and won. I enjoyed the campaigning, hashing out the issues, and the companionship of those who debated with me. I liked organizing programs and working with people.
She cleans them up and keeps them healthy. She monitors their diets and tends to their wounds. She builds them up and gets them ready to compete. But we’re not talking about horses or cattle. And we’re not talking about fluffed up show dogs. These guys aren’t taught to perform tricks, and these guys aren’t treasured for their succulent meat. Yet their showings draw hundreds and their faces melt hearts. We’re talking about hedgehogs, and the people who coddle them.
I am all about making lists. I like using long, narrow notepads and my favorite Bic Round SticGrip, fine tipped, blue inked pen. A notepad with a magnetic strip stays on my refrigerator and I keep a running list of food items that need to be purchased the next time I run into town. Another pad stays with my planner so I can easily keep track of things I hope to accomplish each day.
Four Whidbey Island residents were recently awarded $500 grants from the Whidbey Island Arts Council.
Blessed with sunshine and a hefty turnout, organizers are calling Whidbey General Hospital Foundation’s ninth annual Tour de Whidbey a great success.
Oak Harbor resident Joshua Elliot is making a big change. He said he received a call from the big man upstairs, and he’s ready to respond whole-heartedly.
There will be a special concert at 7 p.m. Sunday, Sept. 26, at Trinity Lutheran Church in Freeland. Trinity’s musical director and Brothers Four member, Karl Olsen, will welcome two of his partners from the group, Mark Pearson and Mike McCoy, as well as keyboardist Ted Brancato.
Meerkerk’s Autumn Rhododendron Sale Oct. 2 and 3 has blossomed into its First Annual Fall Garden Festival.
Religion Notes