The A-3 Skywarrior Memorial Foundation is on a mission to “save the whale,” and they’re not talking about a large marine mammal.
This whale is an 82,000-pound (at maximum takeoff weight), 76-foot-long jet better known as the A-3. It’s recognized as the largest and heaviest bird to ever operate from Naval aircraft carriers.
The arrival of “The Nutcracker” means that it’s holiday time, and the Whidbey Playhouse has a spirited production in store for Oak Harbor.
Choreographed by 19-year ballet instructor Diane Geragotelis, “The Nutcracker” tells the familiar story of how, after a Christmas Eve party, a little girl named Clara helps a magic nutcracker battle some mischievous mice. She then travels to an enchanted realm ruled by the Sugar Plum Fairy.
The annual “Greening” of Coupeville takes place Saturday, Dec. 4, again offering a wide-range of fun, family activities.
The highlight of the day’s events is the Christmas parade, which begins at 4 p.m. The parade, which features a throng of community groups and an appearance by Santa Claus, will start on South Main Street and go through town before ending up on Front Street in Coupeville’s historic downtown.
People can see how artists worldwide envision Jesus’ birth during the annual “Display of Mangers,” Saturday, Dec. 5 at Concordia Lutheran Church.
Over 200 nativities will be on display from such countries as Israel, Germany, Guatemala and Italy.
Happy Holidays!
To quote Johnny Mathis, “It’s the most wonderful time of the year!” And keeping with the spirit of the season the Oak Harbor Chamber is once again rolling out its “Home for the Holidays” local shopping incentive program.
MIHAIL KOGALNICEANU AIR BASE, Romania— Nearly 40 years ago, murals depicting the glory of the Soviet military were freshly painted at the Novo Selo training area in Bulgaria. Today, 20 years after the end of the Cold War they are flaking, subdued images of a bygone era. Now, artificial thunder echoes through the hills as a Bulgarian M1117 Guardian armored security vehicle runs the training course, mowing down targets with fire from its mounted heavy machine gun.
To celebrate the season, Angeli presents a concert titled “An Angeli Christmas”, Friday, Dec. 4, at 7 p.m. at Oak Harbor Lutheran Church, 1253 NW Second Ave., Oak Harbor, across from the Oak Harbor High School stadium.
A second concert will be held Dec. 6, at 2 p.m. at Regency on Whidbey, 1040 SW Kimball Dr., Oak Harbor.
Saturday, Dec. 5, at 7:30 p.m. , First Reformed Church, Oak Harbor, hosts “NOEL! The Magic of Christmas.”
Admission by suggested donation: Adult $15, student $8 at the door, or in advance at Mr. Music, Angelo’s Caffe and The Bayleaf, or visit www.brownpapertickets.com.
Four lucky kids found their way into permanent, loving homes Friday. The union of parents and children took place at Island County Superior Court, where the historically closed-court adoption proceedings were open to the public in honor of National Adoption Day.
For the ninth consecutive year, in conjunction with National Model Railroad Month, Jack Tingstad will host a model railroad open house in Coupeville.
Only eight days after Thanksgiving, over 100 volunteers will fluff out the tree limbs, string the lights and get islanders plugged into the holiday spirit.
The 11th annual Festival of Trees Gala and Auction runs Friday, Dec. 4, on North Whidbey and Saturday, Dec. 5, on South Whidbey. Proceeds benefit Big Brothers Big Sisters, which match children in one-to-one relationships with positive role models.
The first concert at the new Oak Harbor High School auditorium won’t open until Sunday, Dec. 6, but the improved performance area is already getting rave reviews.
“It’s very spacious and will easily accommodate a large choir and 40-piece orchestra,” conductor Legh W. Burns of the Saratoga Chamber Orchestra said. “I expect first class sound.”
What would happen if there was an organization dedicated to righting the world’s ills by removing unpleasant people?
Find out as the Coupeville High School Wolf PAC Theatre Troupe presents “Unhealthy to be Unpleasant.”
