Rider registration is open for the Whidbey General Hospital Foundation’s annual fundraising bike ride, Tour de Whidbey.
Tickets are now on sale for the Whidbey Playhouse production of the Rodger’s and Hammerstein musical “Cinderella.”
“Hey! There’s a minus tide later today. Get your license and grab a pair of rubber boots. I’ve got a bucket for you. It’s clamming time!”
A new radio program plans to unearth Whidbey’s cultural treasures as it premieres next week on KWPA radio in Coupeville.
Children learn about the five senses in grade school and most put each and every one to good use. But what happens when one of those senses slowly fades away after many years of use?
Thursday, May 6, will mark the 59th annual observance of the National Day of Prayer. Several events have been planned for Whidbey Island.
Mothering is a 24/7 job. In addition to the “on call” nature of motherhood, many women pull double-duty with a career of their own, all the while keeping up with household chores, social calendars and family gathering.
This week I quietly celebrated 51 years of life. While I never envisioned myself as middle-aged, I have no problem revealing my age because I view my life as a gift. An adventure. A complete blessing. I wouldn’t change what I’ve experienced during this half century of living because even small changes might threaten the love and gratitude that fills my heart to the brim and hallmarks this birthday.
The Whidbey Island Conservation District held its first Open House and Awards event at the Coupeville Recreation Hall on April 15.
The intent of the open house was to honor partners and collaborators for their outstanding work in cooperation with the Conservation District, and to encourage comments to the district’s budget for the July 1, 2010, to June 30, 2011 fiscal year.
A recent report from the Puget Sound Partnership estimates that 140,000 pounds of toxins enter Puget Sound every day through storm water systems. That’s why they say, “Puget Sound starts here.”
Andy Wappler, vice president of Corporate Affairs for Puget Sound Energy, will be the keynote speaker at this year’s North Whidbey Island Sustainability Fair, on Saturday, May 8.
Join a celebration of the music of the United States as the Whidbey Community Chorus presents its annual spring concerts. Under the direction of Chet Hansen, “Americana” will feature a range of American songs including John Denver favorites, the traditional Shaker hymn “Simple Gifts,” jazz classics “The Birth of the Blues,” and “Sunny Side of the Street,” and a medley from the movie “Oh Brother, Where Art Thou?”
There’s a little something for everyone at the concert “Seattle Comes to Oak Harbor,” this Saturday.
The three act show combines the intimacy of seeing award-winning musicians play solo with the freshness of an ever-evolving indie rock band. The evening’s song list includes classical, jazz, swing and folk rock compositions.