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    Photo by Allyson Ballard
    Church offers holiday gifts of food
    By Allyson Ballard • December 12, 2025 1:30 am

    Life Church is delivering a thousand bags of food to families in need this weekend.

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    Photo by Marina Blatt
    Light display spreads holiday cheer
    By Marina Blatt • December 12, 2025 1:30 am

    Many residents on North Whidbey have committed to going all-in with their light displays.

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    Jewish festival of lights brightens island
    By Marina Blatt • December 12, 2025 1:30 am

    The Chabad Jewish Center of Skagit County will return for its Whidbey menorah lighting on Dec. 15.

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    Photo by Allyson Ballard
Repairing and repainting Concordia Lutheran Church’s nativity scene took about nine months.
    Oak Harbor Nativity scene gets a new life
    By Allyson Ballard • December 9, 2025 1:30 am

    Linda Bounds spent nine months repairing and repainting the perforated display.

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Guests can meet Santa and Mrs. Claus at the drive-in’s Christmas Market.
    Blue Fox Drive-in hosts enhanced Christmas Village
    By Allyson Ballard • December 9, 2025 1:30 am

    The attraction boasts three new attractions, 100,000 additional lights and a big investment.

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A toy parrot brought to life by Drosselmeyer takes center stage for a scene in “The Nutcracker,” performed by the Whidbey Island Dance Theatre.
    ‘The Nutcracker’ ballet takes stage at WICA
    December 9, 2025 1:30 am

    With a huge cast of over 70 performers, the production will feature new choreography and backdrops.

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    Singing duo write a love song for Whidbey
    By Marina Blatt • December 9, 2025 1:30 am

    Handsome and Gretyl perform “What Makes You Happy,” a whimsical tune with a catchy beat.

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    Photo by David Welton 
Lady Klinkerbell Krampus, Whidbey Island’s very old Krampus, walked along with Saint Nick, a long-legged elf and many other creative characters during the Holly Jolly Parade in Langley Saturday. While Lady Klinkerbell Krampus may look scary, she’s part of a Northern European tradition that celebrates whimsy and the mischievous side of the holidays, according to the Whidbey Island Fair website. The Langley parade was one of several community events held on Saturday to welcome the Christmas season.
    Holiday mischief mixes with joy on Whidbey
    December 9, 2025 1:30 am

    Langley, Coupeville and Oak Harbor all rang in the season

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    Petting zoo set for ‘Peter and the Wolf’
    By Allyson Ballard • December 5, 2025 1:30 am

    An orchestral production of “Peter and the Wolf” will be part of a special afternoon on Whidbey.

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    Photo by David Welton
    The lights of Christmas
    December 3, 2025 1:30 am

    Photos by David Welton

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    Photo by Marina Blatt
The cast decks out in Christmas apparel, their faces smiling like it’s Christmas morning. Built in just six rehearsals, the production showcases the cast’s creativity and dedication.
    Christmas is spectacular at Whidbey Playhouse
    By Marina Blatt • December 2, 2025 1:30 am

    The show blends classics with playful favorites while weaving in famous Christmas movie moments.

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    Lions help out Holiday House
    By Allyson Ballard • November 28, 2025 1:30 am

    Last week, the Coupeville Lions Club donated $8,000 to Holiday House North.

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    Photo by David Welton
    Holland Happening, hydroplane race returning
    By Marina Blatt • November 28, 2025 1:30 am

    Two of Oak Harbor’s beloved traditions, Holland Happening and Hydros for Heroes, are coming back.

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