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YES for Pool Park & Rec on the November 6 Ballot The North Whidbey Pool, Park, & Recreation District is asking voters for a levy of 20 cents per $1000 of assessed property value for a six-year term on the November 6 ballot. This levy will revitalize recreation in our community, giving us all more recreation options locally for very little cost. What Will the District Do with the Levy Money?

• The median home value in Oak Harbor is around $300K, which would be a levy amount of $5 per month • If the levy passes, the District estimates receiving approximately $689,000 in total levy money in 2019 • The Board of Commissioners has agreed in 2019 to target at least: • $75,000 toward updates and maintenance • $40,000 for improved facilities and programs • $40,000 to the reserve fund • The draft Strategic Plan for 2019-2024 includes: • $520K for updates and maintenance • $200 for improved facilities and programs • $240K for the reserve fund • This strategic plan will be completed and adopted in 2019 with opportunities for public review and input

What About Facility Maintenance? Substantial items on the District’s Comprehensive Maintenance Plan anticipated for maintenance or replacement in this levy cycle include: • HVAC System • Hot Tub Water Heater • Submerged Pool Lights • Hot Tub Shell • Locker Room Hair Dryers & • Chlorine Distributor Electrical Outlets • Main Pool Boiler • Locker Room Showers • Patron Shower Boiler • Pool Liner • Costs for the maintenance or replacement of these items is estimated around $475K and the strategic plan includes allotting over $520K from years 2019 to 2024 • Pool Building Roof • Pool Building Lighting (Inside and Out) • Secondary Pool Pump • Hot Tub Filtration System • Hot Tub Jet Pump

What Community Programs Will Be Offered? If the levy passes, the District will have funds to fully restore its programs and services like: • Group Swim Lessons • Private Swim Lessons • Water Aerobics

• Lap Swimming • Water Volleyball • Open Swim

• Special Needs Swim Time • Red Cross Safety Classes • Dog Park Upkeep

It will also allow the District to expand its offerings to include things like: • Community Events • Summer Camps for Kids • Exercise Classes • Running Club • Trip Offerings • Enrichment Courses And it will enable our partners who rent space to offer programs like: • High School Swim Team • Scuba Lessons • Physical Therapy • Private Swim Club • Kayak Lessons

A Sustainable Future for A Healthier Community North Whidbey, but it is not the only element. Other initiatives which will go hand-in-hand with the Maintenance and Operations Levy are: • Creating Strong Community Partnerships • North Whidbey Community Pool and Recreation Foundation • Oak Harbor School District • Mayor’s Office and the City of Oak Harbor • Service Organizations • Local Businesses • Grant Writing for Improvements and Upgrades • Pursuing LTAC, .09 Development Funds, Energy Grants, et al • Increased Transparency for Taxpayers • Annual “State of the District” to share how levy money is being spent • Improved information and navigation on District website • Addition of New Revenue Streams • Advertising and sponsorship offerings • Non-aquatic programs and trips • Long Range Planning • Looking further than the current levy cycle to plan for community needs in the next decade and beyond Paid for by Change for Pool Park and Rec

“Janet listens. She brings people together to meet the needs of her community.” -Commissioner Helen Price Johnson Endorsed by Island County Employees AFSCME 1845, CIFR Local 4033, Washington Conservation Voters, Senator Mary Margaret Haugen, Representative June Robinson and over 250 residents, representing Republicans, Democrats and Independents. She will represent all the people of Island County. Paid for by The Committee to Elect Janet St. Clair

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Rick Felici ISLAND COUNTY SHERIFF www.rickfelici.com Facebook@rickfeliciforsheriff GOP Uniquely Qualified 24 Years with the Island County Sheriff’s Office • Patrol Deputy & Sergeant • Major Crimes Detective • Detective Sergeant • Chief Criminal Deputy Proactive Leadership • Budgeting, Operating and Financial Management • Hiring, Training & Management – All Criminal Division Employees • Management of Equipment Assets PROVEN EXPERIENCE, QUALIFIED & COMMITTED TO COMMUNITY Paid for by The Committee to Elect Rick Felici for Sheriff (GOP)

Training • Graduate of FBI Command College • International Association of Chiefs of Police Legacy Leadership Program • Member of Washington Association of Sheriffs and Police Chiefs • Currently pursuing The FBI LEEDA Leadership Trilogy, 120 hours of law enforcement leadership & management coursework

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I would ask Siri or Alexa or Cortana the origin of the word curiosity, but I fired them all for being technologically illogical and digitally disagreeable.

No matter the age, no matter the birth year.

She said she did not pray.

Try it. It will add up to 2018. Don’t cheat.

The next time will be 3018. By then, PayLess, Safeway, Albertsons, Haggen, The Prairie Market, Red Apple, The Clinton Food Mart, and The Goose will probably be legally selling pot-infused doughnuts at their wonderful bakeries. Of course, these in-the-very-distant-future- statelicensed-whacky-donuts would most likely only be available in glazed. Curiosity cures So I was multi-tasking, brushing my teeth horizontally, but standing vertically, thinking about things. What else can a guy do while brushing? One cannot always run the water unnecessarily out of the faucet into the sink drain just for the sound. May as well think too. Years ago while brushing, I had a pocketful of ideas. The hygienist had measured it a seven pocket, a grade of C in gum. I was shooting for a 10 pocket, but the hygienist said that was an F, not an A. Anyway, like I started to say before interrupting myself, which also happens while brushing, I got curious about the importance of curiosity. Without it, I might not have any questions while brushing. Like tonight. While circumventing a back molar, one of the few remaining, I realized that were it not for the Hardy Boys and The Range Rider and Superman and my other childhood teachers of all things good, I might not have been so exposed to the importance of curiosity.

Alexa said she would not get political as she was not programmed for politics or religion or anything to do with Notre Dame football.

Adam & Eve One of my irregular column readers remarked to me today that my column disappoints him because I have no dirty jokes, just old ones. He also chastised me for not using political humor. Dirty jokes and political humor? Same thing, different day?

Is our communication pattern going backwards? Has brevity replaced verbosity?

Outside was my room Outside I could be curious. Outside, where I could climb a tree, shoot a basket, or squirrel away on my red Schwinn 3-speed with a cherry Coke, biking my way to the Tremont pool to see if Christy Culp might be there in her white bathing suit. Can you join me in singing the first line of Where the Boys Are?

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See Spot jump. See Spot do funny things with his body. The expression, “I have it on my Kindle” makes me want to buy the Kindler some antibacterial salve. I cannot grow up this fast. I don’t want to shorten my sentences just to talk to the youth of America. In fact, I don’t want to complete many of them. Give me a run-on sentence with a dangling modifier, split infinitives through-out, and a dozen or more gerunds any-day.

Pink in Is it just me or is the TV ad with the Pepto Bismol song which accompanies the dancing trio of guys wearing only pink a bit over the top?

If I had a Slinky, a deck of cards, or a Perry Como ‘45, I was winning the lottery. Mom never had to tell me to go outside and play, or go to my room.

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See Spot run.

Were it not for curiosity, I never would have gone to law school.

Bored under Never once did Mom hear me say, “I’m bored, Mom, there is nothing to do.”

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Has texting and tweeting shortened all sentences from now until the Instagram becomes something you buy at a drive-up pot store?

See Spot mess with Dick and Jane.

Boredom.

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Were it not for curiosity, I never would have been a Marine.

Curiosity may kill the cat, but, for me, curiosity has cured me of something that has never been a problem.

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Expressions like, “Hi!” and “Hello.”

Maya certainly offers me none of the rambling you get here for free. With internet fees, I am paying good money for one word greetings from my kin.

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Does anyone read Chaucer anymore?

Were it not for curiosity, I never would have moved to Whidbey, opened a post office box, and bought a double hulled Livingston without oars.

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Dick & Jane When e-mailing my grand nieces Willow and Maya, often any replies I get are limited to three or fewer words. Maya has this down. Maya might go for it and also add a yellow smiley face or a cute cat with orange ears to add to her one word greetings.

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“Alexa, do you know who your parents are? Want me to ask Siri?”

Superman had Lois Lane to keep him curious. Perry White had Jimmy Olsen. Sacco had Vanzetti.

I can still hum Home on the Range while I brush my teeth.

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So, I am doing a DNA check on Alexa through Ancestry. It will help my curiosity anxiety syndrome, aka Thinkus interruptus, to prove to myself my curiosity, considered by some a waste of time, is still valid for me in securing my eternal avoidance of boredom.

Maybe Dick and Jane had it right after all.

And it took them no more than 30 minutes, with commercials, and opening and closing credits.

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I said I did not either, but with the upcoming elections I wanted to start.

Hardy har har The Hardy Boys were always solving a problem, not because they had any authority, but because they were curious. Why couldn’t their Dad, Fenton, the town policeman, figure out where their missing chums were?

The Range Rider and his sidekick, the cowboy term for significant other but not necessarily in the Biblical sense, were always figuring out stuff.

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I asked Alexa on my Kindle Fire if she would be my prayer partner.

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This cerebral nuance supposedly happens only once every 1000 years.

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Curiosity must be a Latin word or a Greek word that was linked to Socrates or Plato or Aristotle or Romulus and Remus.

If you were in the know last Thursday, the 18th of October, you added your present age with your birth year to reveal the present year, 2018.

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Maybe under the bottom? See for yourself at www.youtube.com/watch?time_continue=5&v=AoV1eyLy9Iw. Don’t forget to wash your hands after viewing. Ballots out Ballots went in the mail last week. The county’s election guide was mailed some time ago. That 8 by 10 black and white masterpiece is about as thick as the South Whidbey phone book, or one of those half Windsor knots the news anchors wear.

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Bits & Pieces Letters to the Editor Editor, Whether you are a Republican, a Democrat or an Independent, I think you’ll all agree the “swamp” back in Washington, D.C. is much larger and firmly entrenched than we ever imagined. You’ve probably seen emails advocating for term limits for congress, for obvious reasons: The longer a senator or congressman is in office, the more beholden he/she becomes to lobbyists, PACs and special interests. Maria Cantwell has been in office for 18 years with little to show us for it, other than being one of the “career politicians.” It is time to replace her with a new face, one that is extremely familiar with the issues we face in this state...and how to deal with them. Susan Hutchison is a breath of fresh air! Many of you know Susan from her years as a News Anchor at Channel 5 in Seattle. She later became Chairman of the Washington State Republican Party, revitalizing it as she served. Fortunately for us, she survived a primary in which there were 29 candidates for the office. The fact there were that many candidates is a good indication of the dissatisfaction Washingtonians have with the incumbent’s performance. Very warm and cordial, Susan has the determination, energy and civility to work across the aisle with the other party to look after our best interests and bring about the changes we need here in Washington State. Please join me in voting for Susan Hutchison for U.S. Senator! Fred Wilmot Oak Harbor, Wash.

Editor, I would like to endorse Commissioner Rick Hannold for re-election in District 3. I have just retired from Island County as the HR Labor Relations Manager, and have had the privilege of working with “Commissioner Rick” for many years. I have found him to be fair, consistent and dedicated to his employees and to the people of Island County. I have seen him fiercely defend Island County employees, and he is ever cognizant of the fact that he is the steward of the taxpayer’s money. I have particularly appreciated the fact that he has made sure Camano Island, where I live, has finally been treated as an equal partner in Island County. This has not always been the case. Commissioner Rick has championed a new Annex Building on Camano, helped create new parks, increased staffing levels to ensure better service to Camano Islanders and has negotiated fair wages and contracts for Island County employees. He has the experience to do the job, and the dedication and drive to represent ALL of the people of Island County. And, as a multi-generational Democrat, I can whole-heartedly endorse Commissioner Rick for re-election. Sometimes candidates go beyond party, and actions speak for themselves. Re-elect Commissioner Hannold. He is the best person for the job. Linda Fryant Island County Human Resources (Retired) Camano Island, Wash.

Editor, VOTE NO ON I-940! Just watching the morning news and see a retired SPD Chief endorsing 940...I have to wonder how long ago he was Chief ... His comment of needed training is so out of date ... our current officers already receive that training! This poorly written Initiative is another piece that gives me continued

cause to be in favor of changing the process by which “initiatives” are allowed on to the ballot. In this particular case, under the leadership of Representative Dave Hayes, other members of our Washington State Legislature, from both sides of the aisle, as well as the originators of I-940 and statewide law enforcement representatives, worked diligently, introduced and had passed into law, legislation that included and refined/fine tuned I-940.... In a bi-partisan legislative effort, it was passed and signed into law ... then on a technicality, a liberal court struck it down and forced the original/faulty initiative back on the ballot! VOTE NO on I-940, and allow the legislature to do its job, properly, as it intended!

Mike Hobbs Oak Harbor, Wash.

Editor,

helps. When you donate and shop at Island Thrift, you are helping support programs and services that make our community better. Island Thrift generously helps organizations that we are all familiar with: The Boys and Girls Clubs of Oak Harbor and Coupeville, Big Brothers Big Sisters, Oak Harbor Pigfest, Oak Harbor Music Festival, Oak Harbor Senior Activity Center, Saratoga Orchestra, PBY Naval Air Museum, and many more. We salute Island Thrift, they are a community agency that consistently gives back to the people on Whidbey Island. As we enter the busy holiday period, Halloween through the New Year, IDIPIC wants to remind everyone to drive sober on our roads. A month ago, the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) released fatal traffic crash data for 2017. Nation-wide 37,133 people lost their lives in 2017. In 2016, 37,461 lives were lost on U.S. roads. A decrease. However, Washington State had a total of 565 fatalities in 2017 versus 536 deaths in 2016. Of the 565 deaths in 2017, 178 were alcohol impaired versus 160 alcohol impaired in 2016. Our numbers are up. NHTSA has abundant and sobering information at this link: www. nhtsa.gov

I am hoping we can leave divisive politics for a moment and discuss something to bring us together. In Jonathan Rabans book “A Passage to Juneau,” he makes a solitary voyage in a sailboat from Seattle to Juneau. Along the way he lands in a remote island village described as a place where “loose ends naturally collect and lost objects are likely to be found.” Oddly, the dysfunctional inhabitants help him begin to reconcile his conflicted life. I found an unpretentious group of volunteers whose weekly gathering gives me a bit of that reconciliation without having to buy a sailboat or commit to a four-month journey. We gather for two hours a week, sharing movie reviews, the latest political atrocities, a good recipe or the newest composite boat science. Views expressed are respectful, positive and tolerated. There are men, women, couples and singles. Sometimes participants bring treats. I had the best cookies I have ever tasted there. I should also mention that we remove trash from our beaches. It is incidental but extremely satisfying… a reason to visit our outdoors, a cause we can agree on. We pick the beaches, talking as we go or going alone within our own minds. We are “loose ends,” united on a mission to gather “lost objects” from our fast-paced lives. We are blessed that our beaches are some of the cleanest in the world. Sadly, we always fill our bags. Perversely, we have extra good days as evidenced by the picture I have provided. The picture represents the effort of two people, 90 minutes and 1000 ft. of beach. It is the toxic dandruff of our society. We never get it all. No need to argue or rant. Newspapers and research journals provide the facts. Start a journey with us. Expand your mind or heal in solitude. If you stick with it, you will find more than trash. We are coordinated by a refreshingly understated, warm and welcoming Stinger Anderson from the WSU Extension office in Coupeville. No applications, no fees, no dress code, no pressure. All participants over 18 years of age are welcome. For more information: mailto:stinger.anderson@wsu. edu or call 360-639-6060. You will get a great weekly newsletter. Dar Christopherson Oak Harbor, Wash.

Editor, Gratitude and Traffic Data 2017 Once again, Island Thrift has fulfilled the Impaired Driving Impact Panel of Island County (IDIPIC) grant request for $5,000 (matching grant.) This is no small amount when you consider how many organizations Island Thrift

Our state has legalized marijuana. Impaired driving can involve not only alcohol, but combinations of marijuana, prescription drugs, illegal drugs, and alcohol. We can and must do better. How can you help prevent impaired driving? Plan ahead, have a conversation with your family and friends about the consequences of driving impaired. One poor choice can lead to a lifetime of pain and suffering. Talking about impaired driving, urging your friends and family to make good choices, all of this will remind you to be responsible for yourself and others. For additional information about IDIPIC, please visit our website (http://idipic.org/ and the link to our Facebook site). On behalf of all of our volunteers, speakers, supporters, and “Partners in Prevention” (donors), I wish you a safe, joyous, and satisfying holiday season. Mike Diamanti, IDIPIC Director Oak Harbor, Wash.

Skagit Valley College Whidbey Island Campus to Unveil New Outdoor Heritage Mural

www.whidbeyweekly.com LOCALLY OPERATED Participating Langley merchants will have treats waiting for the kids from 2:30pm to 5:00pm Wednesday, Oct. 31. Look for the moon and crow sign in the window of participating businesses letting families know that they are part of the fun. After the trick or treaters have had their fill, stay in town for dinner, warm up with a hot chocolate at one of the great coffee shops, or sample some local wines in one of the wine tasting rooms. The whole town is dressed for the season, with everyone in costumes, lighted trees, crows, pumpkins and more decorating the town. Sponsored by Langley Main Street Association, made possible by the downtown Langley merchants. For more information, email mainstreet@whidbey.com. [Submitted by Michaleen McGarry, Langley Main Street Association]

Outcast Productions’ New World Premiere Musical: The Hotel Belleclaire Once again, Outcast Productions on Whidbey Island is presenting a world premiere: The Hotel Belleclaire, with books and lyrics by June Rachelson-Ospa and music by Kezia Hirsey, directed by Outcast Productions Founder and co-Artistic Director, Ned Farley. The show is being performed at the Outcast Theater Black Box at the Whidbey Island Fairgrounds from November 2 - 17. Marilyn, Eve and Gloria, played by local artists Kathy Stanley, Gail Liston and Coreen Beckman, meet over five years, sharing their collective journeys toward their inevitable golden years. They muddle through divorce, loss and graying hair, accompanied by a fun, uplifting original score, discovering that love and enduring true friendship are the real ingredients making all the difference in the world at The Hotel Belleclaire. Performances are Nov. 2, 3, 9, 10, 15, 16, and 17 at 7:30pm and Sunday, Nov.r 11 at 4:00pm. Tickets are $16 students/seniors and $20 adults for adults; tickets for the Thursday, November 15 show are $14 for all tickets. Tickets may be purchased at Brown Paper Tickets, https://www.brownpapertickets. com/event/3657241, or by emailing Outcast Productions at ocp@whidbey.com to reserve tickets and pay at the door by cash or check. [Submitted by Carolyn Tamler]

Deana Duncan Named Artistic Director of WICA

Thursday, Oct. 25, Skagit Valley College Whidbey Island Campus invites the public to attend the unveiling of a new outdoor Heritage Mural at Hayes Hall. The celebration will take place at 12:30pm outdoors at the courtyard, weather permitting. The Heritage Mural was funded by SVC students, with the goal of reflecting and celebrating the rich history of the College and Whidbey Island community at large. The project was created by artist Gabrielle Abbott, an award-winning, internationally recognized artist based in Seattle. Her diverse practice includes site-specific installation, mixed media painting, digital video and community activism. Gabrielle’s murals and chalk drawings are commissioned by clients around the world, including The Hague City Government and Bellevue Art Museum. She exhibits internationally, winning awards for her paintings and digital illustrations. As a teacher and activist, she focuses on serving the needs of her community and fostering creative empowerment within her students. In addition to her own creative practice, she partners with various organizations to direct community art projects. [Submitted by Arden Ainley, Chief Public Information Officer, SVC]

Bring the Family for Trick or Treating in Langley Langley invites families to bring their super heroes, goblins, and ghosts to downtown Langley for a safe and fun trick or treating experience this Halloween.

Deana Duncan, long-time Program and Production Director of the Whidbey Island Center for the Arts, has been named Artistic Director of the Langley, Wash. based organization. Serving at WICA for the last 18 years, Duncan has been instrumental in the offering and artistic oversight of thousands of events in theatre, dance, music, literary, and visual arts. As Artistic Director, Duncan produces all WICA shows, and manages the booking and supervision of guest productions. She has control of the theatrical, musical, and creative direction of the organization. “This community has worked hard to build and support this organization and we are honored to be a cultural hub not only for Langley, and South Whidbey but the Pacific Northwest and beyond. I’m thrilled to be able to serve this community and so happy to step us as Artistic Director and help hone the creative vision to our audiences,” says Duncan. BITS & PIECES

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Retired Navy Chief Petty Officer Rick Hannold and his wife Amy have roots deep in the heart of Island County. He’ll protect our Navy Community and all our families.

"We’re grateful to our all-volunteer campaign and all who are helping us. We are local folks. We understand local issues and we didn’t hire outside ‘consultants’ to ‘hone our message.’ It’s just us, your neighbors, and friends asking for your support and your vote.” -Rick Hannold.

As your Island County Commissioner, Rick Hannold:

* HELD THE LINE on new county taxes and fees in the face of sharply higher state education taxes; * PROTECTED NAS WHIDBEY and our NAS Whidbey community; * SAVED Island Transit from bankruptcy and restored lost bus routes; * IMPROVED Senior and Veterans services; * LED THE FIGHT to stop open net fish farms from polluting our Island waters;

Re-elect Rick Hannold! He’s one of our own. He’ll protect our communities, preserve our lifestyle, and stop higher taxes. Paid for by the Committee to Re-Elect Rick Hannold P.O. Box 502, Oak Harbor, WA 98277

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Herstory

Stories of Old Lesbians Join us for

Herstory: Stories of Old Lesbians

Sunday, October 28 3:00-5:00 p.m. WICA 565 Camano Avenue Langley What was it like to be a lesbian at a time when being "out" carried a real risk of violence, arrest, confinement in a mental institution, or loss of a job and standing in the community? How did lesbians define themselves when there were no websites, TV shows, magazines, or books that represented their lives in a realistic way, or advocated for them? These stories, collected by the Old Lesbian Oral Herstory Project, tell a fascinating and emotionally charged story. Stories will be introduced by Major General Trish Rose, USAF (Ret.), and read by Whidbey Island residents Judy Lynn, Rose Hughes, Mully Mullally, Dr. Jo Moccia, and Marsha Morgan. Join us for this exciting special event. Sponsored by PSARA (Puget Sound Advocates for Retirement Action) Education Fund. Co-sponsored by WhidbeyGiving Circle, Whidbey Institute, Hedgebrook, Puget Sound Old Lesbians Organizing for Change, Washington State Labor Council, and Unitarian Universal Congregation of Whidbey Island. All are welcome. A donation of $10-$20 will be requested to help cover costs and support the Old Lesbian Oral Herstory Project.

The Best Breast Cancer Prevention is in Your Own Backyard WhidbeyHealth’s Diagnostic Imaging Medical Director, Dr. Felix Nautsch, previously of Yale New Haven Hospital, is thrilled to now have world-class 3D mammography at our Medical Center. Our brand new Mammomat Revelation system provides better patient comfort and more detail of your breast tissue, making early and accurate detection of even small cancers achievable. Call Central Scheduling Services at WhidbeyHealth Medical Center

360.678.7607 (No doctor’s order is needed for a screening mammogram.)

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What’s Going On All entries are listed chronologically, unless there are multiple entries for the same venue or are connected to a specific organization (such as Sno-Isle Libraries) in which case all entries for that venue or organization are listed collectively in chronological order under one heading.

Halloween Howl Friday, October 26, 3:30pm-6:30pm Board the bus for a free twilight tour to Deception Pass State Park with Native American storyteller Lou Labombard, Sno-Isle librarian Jessica Aws and others sharing tales in a shelter by the fire. Dress in costume and bring a flashlight. Those under 12 must be accompanied by an adult. To RSVP call 360-678-9536 or email: Travel@IslandTransit.org

Kaleafa Halloween Friday, October 26, 5:00pm-8:00pm Kaleafa, Oak Harbor DJ Leo presents a spooktacular night of fun and music. Must be 21 or older. Kaleafa is located at 33858 SR 20, Suite 102. For more information, call 360-682-2420. Marijuana has intoxicating effects and may be habit forming. Keep out of the reach of children.

Haunted Fort Friday, October 26, 6:30pm-10:00pm Saturday, October 27, 6:30pm-10:00pm Fort Casey State Park, Coupeville Explore the scary labyrinth of the forts in this special haunted event. For smaller kids there is trick or treat lane, a bounce house, ghost stories, and games. Tickets are $8 per person or $30 for a family up to six people. A Discover Pass is required. Proceeds go to restoration of the Admiralty Head Lighthouse at Ft. Casey State Park.

Frightville XVIII Friday, October 26, 7:00pm-12:00am Saturday, October 27, 7:00pm-12:00am Wednesday, October 31, 7:00pm-12:00am Roller Barn, 98 NE Barron Dr, Oak Harbor Haunt fee $13 per person. Learn more at www.facebook.com/frightville. All proceeds benefit the Oak Harbor Boys and Girls Club.

Practical Magic Movie Night Friday, October 26, 7:00pm Masonic Hall, 804 N Main, Coupeville Celebrating the 20th anniversary of “Practical Magic.” Presented by the Coupeville Historic Waterfront Association. $5 suggested donation.

Game Night Fundraiser Featuring a Family Feud Tournament Friday, October 26, 7:00pm-9:00pm Elks Lodge, Oak Harbor $10 per person Mighty To Save Ministries (MtSM) hosts an annual fundraiser to raise operational funds for the ministry and raise awareness about the difficulties people in active addiction face when transitioning from jails, prison, or treatment facilities, back into society. This is a family-friendly environment providing answers about MtSM. There will be raffle prizes, coffee, tea, and delicious dessert. For more information, please call 360-929-2959 or visit www.MightyToSaveMinistries.org

Live Music: Michele D’Amour and the Love Dealers Friday, October 26, 7:00pm-10:00pm Penn Cove Taproom, Coupeville Michele D’Amour and the Love Dealers play blues and R&B from the 50’s to today. The band, based in Seattle, has played together since 2012. No cover. For more information, call 360-682-5747 or visit www.penncove brewing.com

Italia! Concert Friday, October 26, 7:00pm Sunday, October 28, 3:00pm Trinity Lutheran Church, Freeland

Join the Whidbey Island Orchestra for a special concert filled with the romantic sounds of cherished Italian composers, Verdi, Respighi, Curci and more. Solista substitution by highly acclaimed violinist Dr. Cynthia Morrow to perform the West Coast Premiere of Alberto Curci’s Concerto Romantico. Special appearance by Maestro Gabriela Garza. Admission is free (although donations are accepted and greatly appreciated) followed by a reception with orchestra & refreshments. For more information, cnewman@whidbey.com

Halloween Pancake Breakfast Saturday, October 27, 9:00am-11:00am Island Senior Resources, Langley Suggested Donation: $7 Enjoy pancakes, scrambled eggs, sausage links, fresh fruit, juice, milk, coffee or tea. Gluten free links and pancakes available too. Try your luck to win 1 of 3 raffle baskets, tickets $2 each. For more information, call 360-321-1600 or 360-678-3373. Island Senior Resources is located at 14594 SR 525.

The Home Depot Public Safety Event Saturday, October 27, 9:00am-1:00pm The Home Depot, 31800 SR 20, Oak Harbor There will be health and safety exhibits, games, give-aways and free lunch! Come join and interact with our firefighters, law enforcement, EMT and first responders. Learn ways to help and be better prepared for emergencies while making some new friends. For more information, call 360-675-0105.

Fall Bazaar Trunk or Treat Saturday, October 27, 9:30am-3:00pm Olympic View Elementary, Oak Harbor The Fall Bazaar will feature many different vendors to help start your holiday shopping early. There will be direct sellers, local crafters and business owners at this event. The bazaar is held inside the school gym. The Trunk or Treat will be held in the upper parking lot of the school from 11:00am to 1:00pm. Make sure you come dressed in your costume for some spooky fun. The school is located at 380 NE Regatta Dr.

Sons of the American Legion Halloween Party & Membership Drive

Herstory: Stories From the Lives of Old Lesbians Sunday, October 28, 3:00pm-5:00pm Whidbey Island Center for the Arts, Langley What was it like to be a lesbian in a time when being “out” presented real risks of violence, arrest, confinement in a mental institution, or loss of a job and standing in the community? How did lesbians define themselves when there were no websites, TV shows, magazines, or books that represented their lives in a realistic way, or advocated for them? The Old Lesbian Oral Herstory Project has been collecting stories to document this untold legacy, with more than 600 individual interviews. The women’s stories will be presented through readings from the original interviews, supplemented with a DVD that documents additional stories and helps explain how the stories were collected. A donation of $10-$20 will be requested to help cover costs and support the Old Lesbian Oral Herstory Project. For more information contact Robby Stern, PSARA Education Fund President, psaraedfund@psara.org, 206-3916998.

South Whidbey Schools Creepy Concert & Carnival Monday, October 29, 6:00pm South Whidbey High School, Langley

Saturday, October 27, 12:00pm-4:00pm Roller Barn, NE Barron Dr, Oak Harbor

Wednesday, October 31, 9:00am-6:00pm Oak Harbor Chamber of Commerce, 32630 SR 20

$4 per person. No scare, no ghouls, ghosts, or monsters! All proceeds benefit the Oak Harbor Boys and Girls Club.

Looking for a safe Trick or Treat spot? Stop by the Oak Harbor Chamber of Commerce and visit their Chamber of Secrets. Free drinks and treats are available while supplies last. For more information, call 360-675-3755.

Enjoy the King of Rock & Roll as performed by Shane Cobane. Come in costume if you dare. Tickets for dinner (pork roast or veggie lasagna, both with all the trimmings and desert) and the show are $25, must be 21 or older. Call 360-321-5636 between 2:00pm - 7:00pm daily. Dinner at 4:30pm, show 6:30pm. Proceeds from this event help fund our local charities.

Halloween Costume Party & Brewers Night Saturday, October 27, 6:00pm-10:00pm Penn Cove Taproom, Coupeville Enjoy a Brewers Night hosted by Sumerian Brewery and live music from Mussel Flats. Everyone that comes will receive a raffle ticket, wear a Halloween costume and get a second ticket for a change to win swag & prizes. No cover. For more information, call 360-6825747 or visit www.penncovebrewing.com

Saturday, November 3, 9:00am-3:00pm Oak Harbor Lutheran Church, 1253 NW 2nd Ave. Featuring handmade gifts, Seahawks crafts, knitted crafts, quilted items, wreaths, Giant Jenga, handmade dolls, birdhouses, dress dish towels, wooden snowmen, baked goods, Lefse, awesome silent auction items, and much more.

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Halloween party, open to the public aged 21+, to be held by the Sons of the American Legion to increase membership in the American Legion and its auxiliaries. Entry is $10 and includes one drink ticket redeemable for a beer or well drink. Halloween themed music will be played. Games including cornhole, pool & darts will be available. A full cash bar with drink specials. For more information, call 360-675-2411.

Frightville Kiddie Matinee

Elvis at the Eagles

Featuring handcrafted items, antiques and collectibles, baked goodies and lunch. The church is located at 250 SW 3rd Ave.

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Ghoulish games, prizes, cake walk, face painting, tricks & treats from 6:00pm-7:00pm. The concert begins at 7:30 and features spooktacular hits and ghostly jams by the middle school and high school bands. Wear your costume. Admission by donation. All donations benefit the middle school band program.

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“No Tricks, Safe Treats” Wednesday, October 31, 5:00pm-7:00pm Downtown Oak Harbor Free Tour Pioneer Way for free treats from participating downtown merchants. SE Pioneer Way will be closed to traffic between Ely & Midway Streets. Sponsored by Oak Harbor Main Street Association and Walmart.

Uncommon Threads Friday, November 2, 10:00am-7:00pm Saturday, November 3, 10:00am-3:00pm Nordic Hall, 63 Jacobs Road, Coupeville Start your holiday shopping early. Beautiful handcrafted wearables, home decor and more by local fiber artists. Don’t miss this sale; it’s amazing! www.whidbeyweaversguild.org

Holiday Bazaar & Bake Shop Saturday, November 3, 9:00am-1:00pm First Reformed Church, Oak Harbor

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Put any human in a tiny vessel and send them up a perilous 1,200-mile stretch of the Inside Passage of British Columbia and SE Alaska -- and they are bound to have stories! Susan Marie Conrad’s stories are not just filled with intrigue and adventure, but they have heart, inspiration, acceptance and gratitude. Please join us as Susan shares stories and images from her journey of the sea and soul. Books available for purchase and signing following the program. 3rd Annual Clinton Fall Festival - Featuring Don Ehlen’s Insect Safari Saturday, October 27, 1:00pm-3:00pm Clinton Community Hall, 6411 S. Central Ave. Come in costume! See a display of hundreds of creepy-crawlies in Don Ehlen’s Insect Safari collection, paint a spider watercolor with Carla Walsh, do a wool craft with Cordula Hetland , trunk-or-treat courtesy of the Clinton Chamber of Commerce, decorate a pumpkin, while supplies last, along with more fall-related fun!

Religious Services South Whidbey Community Church Sundays, 9:00am-9:45am Adult Bible Study 10:00am-11:00am Worship Deer Lagoon Grange, 5142 Bayview Rd, Langley Sunday, October 28, Guest Speaker Kenon Simmons Sunday, November 4, Pastor Darrell Wenzek “Godly Leadership” and Communion Worship is followed by a potluck lunch and great fellowship. For more information, call 360-221-1220.

Meetings & Organizations Island County Master Gardener Foundation Thursday, October 25, 6:00pm Coupeville Rec Hall, 915 Alexander St. Our presentation this month is by Anza Muenchow: Master Gardener, Organic Farmer and School Garden Creator. She will be teaching us about Managing Your Soil for Great Food Production. Social time will be followed by a brief business meeting, Anza’s talk begins at 7:00pm. This free presentation is open to all. If you require special accommodation, please contact Loren Imes at 360-639-6059.

Island County Business Luncheon Tuesday, October 30, 12:00pm-1:00pm Oak Harbor Yacht Club, 1301 SE Catalina Dr. Join for an engaging look at how to build a stronger, more inclusive workforce. RSVP to www.sherwoodscs.org/event For a list of continuous Meetings and Organizations, visit www.whidbeyweekly.com

Classes, Seminars and Workshops Emergency Readiness for Businesses Thursday, October 25, 10:00am-2:00pm Oak Harbor Fire Department, 855 E Whidbey Ave. Learn how to prepare for a variety of emergencies for your business. Free lunch while supplies last. For more information, call the Oak Harbor Chamber of Commerce at 360-675-3755.

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ECOLOGICAL RESTORATION: LESSONS FOR LANDOWNERS If you are a Whidbey Island resident, there is a good chance you live here, at least in part, to enjoy the bounty of natural settings this place provides. The beauty of the island is no secret: our home is known all across the region for its scenic character, bountiful wildlife, and the quality of life all this brings. Of course, we don’t live in an untouched wilderness, but a landscape that has been shaped by human activity. Since the pioneers of the 1850s arrived, many unique ecosystems have been ravaged: some lost forever and some greatly reduced, waiting for their chance to rebound. Now, with the techniques developed over the past 40 years by ecological restorationists, we can begin to recover our losses. The work to provide wildlife with ample habitat can be done with newfound optimism. We aren’t condemned to just hold the line by preventing loss of forests and other ecosystems, we could gain ground by recovering them. So now you, dear neighbor, want to do your part to repair the ecosystems and help wildlife on your property. Maybe it’s as simple as providing more pollinator habitat around your garden, or you’re replanting a section of forest that was cleared years ago – well, what should you know? As a stewardship specialist at the Whidbey Camano Land Trust, ecological restoration is a love of mine; I revel in it. With my colleagues on the stewardship team at the Land Trust, we are actively restoring over 750 acres of forest, wetland, prairie, and shoreline habitat. We have learned many lessons over the years and would like to share some key concepts and useful tips for the novice restorationist. The first and most important part of any successful restoration project is gathering information about your property. Before you begin laying out a planting plan and ordering trees and shrubs, take stock of what you have around you. This can be difficult for those of us who are eager to get to work healing the planet, but patience is key! Observation will reveal what the land does and does not want to become. What plant species are already growing nearby? How much sun and moisture do you have? What types of animals are, or could be, using the area? These are all questions we must consider before we can devise a plan. They will get you thinking about goals for your project, and what strategies you might use. So this brings us to the all-important question: what are your goals for your project? We have to look at what restoration is to answer this one. Restoration can be something of a misnomer in fact, because we simply cannot recreate, exactly, what a piece of land historically was. Rather, we are restoring ecological function back to the landscape. This is important to keep in mind when we go about selecting plants. We have to be thinking about ecological communities – plants, animals, fungi, etc. that associate with one another – when we’re putting it all together. If we’re picking our favorite tree species from a list, well, that’s an arboretum, not a restoration project. And there’s nothing wrong with that! But if you are seeking to provide the best wildlife habitat, sequester the most carbon, and grow something more resilient to the effects of climate change, most of the time you want a native ecosystem. This means understanding what these ecosystems look like, and what their components are. There is no substitute for having a clear image in your head of a healthy forest or wetland you are trying to recreate. So perhaps that sequoia – which many among us want to provide refuge for, given California’s prospects in a changing climate – has a place in your landscaping. But will it integrate well into our native forests? It likely won’t harm anything. The question is, can our birds, insects, and fungi,

which didn’t co-evolve with these trees, make as much use of them as they could, say, a western red cedar? Not likely. Simply put, go native with your plants! There is something to be said about bringing plants from warmer climes to your restoration project. This is a concept called “assisted migration,” meaning, on a rapidly heating planet (re: Earth) it may be necessary for human intervention to help get all the right plant genes in the right geographic locations. The planet is warming faster than the plants themselves can migrate. In the Pacific Northwest, our overall rainfall is expected to increase, but our summers are becoming drier and drier. If you’re planting conifers, we want them to still be here in 50, 100, 250 years. In other words, what you plant will not just have to survive in today’s climate, but will have to bear the full brunt of climate change. Today, many local nurseries are sourcing their Douglas fir from places like the Willamette Valley in Oregon, where the summers are drier and 10-15 degrees warmer, and the trees are already adapted accordingly. In fact, most of the plant species native to our island have natural ranges that extend into warmer, drier climates all over the Pacific Northwest, and it is increasingly common for restorationists to use genetic stock from southern and eastern Washington and Oregon in their plantings. Regardless of how drought-tolerant your plants may be, in the end, success all comes down to one thing: maintenance, maintenance, maintenance. Depending on what you’re doing, you may have to water plants for the first few summers until things are established. Weeds will compete with your plants. And prepare to do battle with grazing deer and rabbits. The thing to remember is nothing will be more stressful, or doom a project more quickly, than biting off more than you can chew. It is far better to piecemeal your work out over several seasons than have a massive project you cannot properly attend to. This work is for the long haul, and the first five years will be critical to its success. The best way to make a difference is to do what you can, but do it well.

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I will leave you with this final thought about “going with the flow,” a lesson we all learn sooner or later in restoration and in life. Many times my coworkers and I have been humbled by Mother Nature when, after many hours of thoughtful planning and execution, it became clear her plans differed from ours significantly. This happened recently at a Land Trust property in Central Whidbey. Over the course of several months, we cleared a sizeable area of invasive blackberry, put together a planting plan, ordered native plants, rounded up a crew, and planted away. Several months later we returned to monitor the progress, and what did we find? Beavers had moved in, dammed a stream, and now our plants were being flooded and dying! At first I wanted to pull my hair out, we had put so much work into this! Then I reflected on the true goal of this project. We had set out to remove invasive plant species that reduced wildlife habitat. In its place, we wanted to establish native plants which would provide better habitat. By removing the blackberry, we allowed these beavers to move in and establish a new home – wildlife habitat achieved. Not only that, but by flooding this area the beavers had stopped the blackberry in its tracks, saving us time and money on maintenance. What I initially saw as a problem was, in fact, a gift. The Whidbey Camano Land Trust is a nonprofit nature conservation organization which actively involves the community in protecting, restoring, and appreciating the important natural habitats and resource lands that support the diversity of life on our islands and in the waters of Puget Sound. For more information, visit www.wclt.org, email info@wclt.org, or call 360.222.3310.

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A Game Night Fundraiser Featuring a Family Feud Tournament Friday, October 26, 2018 7pm - 9pm Elks Lodge, Oak Harbor Join the Fun! Gather Your Family & Friends $10 Per Person • RAFFLE PRIZES COFFEE, TEA & DELICIOUS DESSERT Mighty To Save Ministries (MtSM) hosts an annual fundraiser to raise operational funds for the ministry and raise awareness about the difficulties people in active addiction face when transitioning from jails, prison, or treatment facilities, back into society. This is a family-friendly environment providing answers about MtSM.

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Family Guide by Amy Hannold Women–“Live Your Dream”: If you are a woman providing the primary financial support for yourself and your dependents (children, spouse, partner, siblings and/ or parents), have financial need, and are enrolled in or have been accepted to a vocational/skills training program or an undergraduate degree program, we encourage you to apply for the Soroptimist’s “Live Your Dream Award” to help offset tuition costs, pay student loans, or find reliable childcare so you can worry less about how to pay your bills and focus on reaching your dreams. The deadline to apply is Nov. 15, 2018. Liveyourdream.org A Family’s Tale of Sisterhood: Be captivated as you reminisce about the challenges and cherished moments of family life. The Whidbey Playhouse presents The Octette Bridge Club, Oct. 26 through Nov. 11. Eight Irish-American and very Roman Catholic sisters meet every other Friday to play bridge, gossip and relate with one another on varying levels of honesty, resulting in both laughter and tears. Listen in on their conversations, which you may remember overhearing from your own mothers and aunts in years gone by. It’s a fantastic show and you don’t want to miss it! WhidbeyPlayhouse.com Celebrate Coupeville’s Big Screen Magic: Celebrate the 20th Anniversary of the filming of Practical Magic, right here in Coupeville, with a community viewing of the movie Friday, Oct. 26, at 7 p.m., at the Masonic Hall (804 N. Main). Popcorn and snacks will be available for purchase, your suggested donation of $5 per person for admission benefits the Coupeville Historic Waterfront Association. Coupevillehistoricwaterfront.com Haunted Petting Zoo: Don your costume and come meet the cute animals of the Kool Kritters 4-H Club decorated to scare: vampire rabbits, demonic cats, guinea pig witches, and more. This free petting zoo will be hosted by Sherman’s Pioneer Farm in Coupeville Saturday, Oct. 27, 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Enjoy crafts, Halloween-themed activities and learn about joining a local 4-H club. Youth ages five to 19 are encouraged to explore the variety of clubs available in Island County, ranging from rabbits, to robotics, leadership, arts and crafts, dogs, chickens, bee keeping and more. Extension.wsu.edu/island Monster Mash Party: Whidbey Children’s Theater’s 5th annual Monster Mash fundraising event will be Saturday, Oct. 27, in the Pole Building, on the fairgrounds, in Langley, from 4 p.m. to 7 p.m. A spooky good time awaits with nachos and hot dogs, sweet treats, raffle, music, coloring contest, SWHS Drama Club’s Haunted House, a Tent of Mysterious Mystical Musings, dancing and other fun throughout the evening. Don’t miss the costume parade and the 5th annual Lip Sync Battle Royale! Come see who wins the Golden Hairbrush. Admission is $10 Adults, $5 Children, $40 Families of five or more. Wctmagic.org Creepy Concert & Carnival: This family event is at South Whidbey High School Monday, Oct. 29, 6 p.m. to 7 p.m. for the carnival, the concert begins at 7:30 p.m. The carnival features ghoulish games, prizes, cake walk, face painting, tricks and treats (ideal for K-8th graders). Stay for a spook-tacular concert featuring hits and ghostly jams performed by the middle school and high school bands. Guests are invited to wear their

Halloween costumes. Suggested donations for the event are 50-cents per game, $5 concert admission. The Creepy Concert & Carnival helps raise funds for the South Whidbey Middle School band program. Candy to the Troops, Dollars to You: Playhouse Dental of Oak Harbor and Anacortes is offering its Candy Buy Back program. Bring in your unopened candy Nov. 1 or 2, 8 a.m. to 5 p.m., and they will pay you $1 per pound! The candy will be shipped to our troops through Operation Gratitude. Playhousedentalkids.com Be Encouraged & Creative: Positively Limitless, a free middle school youth group hosted by Positively Linked, will meet Saturday evening, Nov. 10, at In-Motion Dance Studio, 390 NE Midway Blvd, in Oak Harbor. Connect to a community that will inspire you to build self-confidence, discover inner strength, and explore your creativity. Registration is required, email info@positivelylinked.org or visit Positivelylinked.org Veterans Day: Honor our veterans by attending Oak Harbor’s Veterans Day Program, Saturday, Nov. 10, 11 a.m., at Oak Harbor High School. Monday, Nov. 12 at 1 p.m., Oak Harbor’s Veterans Day Parade takes place, rain or shine, on the Walk of Honor (from Southeast Regatta Drive to Midway Boulevard), on Pioneer Way. Sunday, Nov. 11 is a Washington State Parks Free Parks Day, when no Discover Pass is required to enjoy our local parks. Turducken Trot: This family-friendly 5k fun run/walk Nov. 17 supports the South Whidbey Parks and Aquatics Foundation, and its efforts towards a future South Whidbey community swimming pool. The registration fees are $30 for adults, $20 for students and an immediate family maximum of $80. Participants registered by Nov. 8 will be guaranteed a commemorative T-shirt. SWParks.org Holiday Shopping for a Great Cause: The Ladies Auxiliary to the Veterans of Foreign Wars Post 7392 in Oak Harbor invites you to its Annual Auction Saturday, Nov. 17, beginning at 5:30 p.m. It’s a fun evening to begin your holiday shopping. Featuring live, silent and dessert auctions, the event includes an appetizer potluck. Tickets are $10 per person or $18 for couples. 360-675-4048 Enjoy Your Holidays – and the Preparation: Organized Christmas, at OrganizedHome.com will guide you through the tasks, taking frazzle out of the festivities. Using its tools and checklists, design a holiday you will enjoy, week by week, from now until New Year’s Day. Utilize the free planning printables, gift ideas, and year-round inspiration for a variety of everyday activities. Holiday House: Island County Readiness to Learn will be seeking donations to stock its shelves. Consider buying an extra gift for a family in need. Most needed every year are stocking stuffers and gifts suitable for teens and tweens. To volunteer or for more information, go to Readinesstolearn.org Find local holiday activities and family-fun events at WhidbeyIsland.MacaroniKid.com and answer the question “Mom, what can we do today?”

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Follow the Halloween Trail

By Kathy Reed Whidbey Weekly

Halloween on Whidbey Island is full of festive fun and there are more than enough tricks and treats to go around. We invite you to check out all the spooky spectacles our island has to offer and choose the trail that best suits you and your family. One sure fire hit this weekend is the Midway Monster Mash in Oak Harbor, to be held from 4 to 7 p.m. Saturday and brought to you by Midway Blvd. and Traders Village merchants. Now in its sixth year, the Mash is something many families have made part of their Halloween fun. “It’s a great, fun, community event where parents can dress up with their children and go out and have some free Halloween fun,” said Teresa Besaw, one of the longtime Monster Mash organizers. “Being the Saturday before Halloween,

people don’t have to rush around like on Halloween, when it’s on a week day or work and school day.”

“This year we have jam packed fun,” said Denise Bozeman of All About Kids Daycare. “The Oak Harbor School District Haunted bus is back, Richard Voit will have his Hot Wheels Camaros, there will be face painting, FREE Halloweenies and monster juice (while supplies last), midway-style games and so much more. Several businesses located at Traders Village will be open for trick or treating and demonstrations, as well as a trunk or treat.” There will be a DJ for entertainment playing favorite Halloween hits, live demonstrations by Woodward’s Tae Kwon Do and a flash mob by In Motion Dance Studio. Also new this year is a costume contest, according to Bozeman. “We made this change because we have seen such great costumes the last few years that we could not resist recognizing the creative efforts that went into them,” she said. “Our judges will be looking for the most creative costumes in these categories: Best Group or Family, Best Adult, Best Teen, and kid categories, by age.” Prizes this year include a bowling party for up to six people, a full month of classes from In Motion Dance Studio as well as a dance birthday party for 10, and tickets from Whidbey Playhouse.

Kathy Reed/File Photo Flash mobs are possible at the sixth annual Midway Monster Mash, like the “Thriller” flash mob performance last year by In Motion Dance Studio.

There will also be appearances by several special characters and the Oak Harbor Police and fire departments will also be represented.

Kathy Reed/File Photo Hundreds are expected to turn out for the sixth annual Midway Monster Mash, to be held from 4 to 7 p.m. Saturday at Traders Village in Oak Harbor. The free event will feature free Halloweenies, monster juice, games, tricks, treats, a costume contest and buckets of fun.

get a big kick out of that. Also, Police Explorers will be here,” said Besaw. The Monster Mash started six years ago with a zombie crawl that ended at Traders Village. The event has evolved into a single-venue party that draws hundreds of families. “We haven’t needed the zombie crawl to have a great time here at the Midway Traders Village,” Besaw said. “[The Midway Monster Mash] is free, it’s fun, it doesn’t take you too long to do the activities and get some treats, so you still have plenty of time to attend other Halloween events in the area.”

“We’ll have a police car and fire truck and I think the kids will

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Whidbey Island Orchestra goes Italia! By Kathy Reed Whidbey Weekly As they say, the show must go on, even if that means the conductor must trade in her baton for her bow. Such is the case with Whidbey Island Orchestra, which will present two performances entitled Italia! for Whidbey audiences at 7 p.m. Friday and 3 p.m. Sunday at Trinity Lutheran Church in Freeland. Admission is free, although donations are welcome. A reception will immediately follow.

beauty of the Italian musical spirit, composed in 1944 during the war years, when Italy was at its lowest ebb,” described Cynthia Morrow, conductor of Whidbey Island Orchestra, who will now be the featured soloist. “The only recordings we have of this piece are by Franco Gulli, a wonderful Italian violinist. It hasn’t been performed much, if at all, in the U.S. or abroad, and this will be a West Coast premiere of the work.”

The concerts will feature works by Respighi, Verdi and an “Italian Folk Festival” medley. It will also mark the West Coast premiere of Alberto Curci’s violin concerto, “Concerto Romantico.”

Violinist Sherry Kloss was scheduled to perform the piece with WIO, but she was forced to cancel her appearance for health reasons. Morrow, a talented violinist in her own right, has stepped in to play the piece and guest conductor, Gabriela Garza Canales, will lead the orchestra.

“It’s a three movement love letter to the

“Last week our soloist, Sherry Kloss, called

me to say that she was facing a serious medical issue that would prevent her from performing in our upcoming concerts. She was, in fact, canceling all of her violin performances for the immediate future, and we were suddenly left with no soloist,” Morrow said. “After desperately searching for someone willing to learn a violin concerto in two weeks that no one knew or had played before, it came down to me playing it or giving up what the orchestra had worked so hard to master. Besides, it’s gorgeous!” Morrow said she immediately reached out to Canales, who had contacted her about conducting opportunities last month. “She is a remarkable Mexican percussionist doing her doctoral work in conducting at University of Washington under Ludovic

Photo Courtesy of Gabriela Garza Canales Gabriela Garza Canales will be the guest conductor at Whidbey Island Orchestra’s upcoming Italia! concerts, to be held Friday at 7 p.m. and Sunday at 3 p.m. at Trinity Lutheran Church in Freeland

Morlot,” said Morrow. “I reached out to her to conduct the concerto, and she agreed to quickly learn it and do this for us.

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HALLOWEEN HAPPENINGS: And speaking of other events, here are a few to consider as you wind your way along Whidbey Weekly’s Halloween Trail: THURSDAY, OCT. 25 Sherman Pioneer Farm Haunted Barn 3-5 p.m. Terry & Ebey Rd., Coupeville $5 per person FRIDAY, OCT. 26 Sherman Pioneer Farm Haunted Barn 10 a.m. – 4 p.m. $5 per person Pumpkin Patch & Trolley Ride 10 a.m. – 4 p.m. $5 per person Terry & Ebey Rd., Coupeville Halloween Howl 3:30-6:30 p.m. Free twilight tour to Deception Pass State Park. RSVP to 360-678-9536 or Travel@ IslandTransit.org Harvest Fest 5-8 p.m. Family Bible Church, Oak Harbor Zombie Glow 5K 5:30-6:30 p.m. NAS Whidbey Island, Oak Harbor Base access required

Flashlight Corn Maze Dark to 10 p.m. K&R Farm Stand, Hwy 20, Oak Harbor $5 per person

Haunted Fort 6:30-10 p.m. Fort Casey State Park, Coupeville $8 per person/$30 per family up to six people. A Discover Pass is required. “Practical Magic” Movie Night 7 p.m. Masonic Hall, 804 N. Main, Coupeville $5 suggested donation Frightville XVIII Haunted House 7 p.m. to midnight Roller Barn, NE Barron Dr., Oak Harbor $13 per person SATURDAY, OCT. 27 Halloween Pancake Breakfast 9-11 a.m. Island Senior Resources, Langley Suggested Donation: $7 For more information, call 360-321-1600 or 360-678-3373 Sherman Pioneer Farm Haunted Barn 10 a.m. – 4 p.m. $5 per person Pumpkin Patch & Trolley Ride 10 a.m. – 4 p.m. $5 per person Terry & Ebey Rd., Coupeville 4-H Haunted Petting Zoo 10 a.m. – 2 p.m. Sherman Pioneer Farm, Coupeville 5th Annual ComicFest 10 a.m. – 6 p.m. The Book Rack, 551 NE Midway Blvd, Ste 3, Oak Harbor

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Free Popcorn from Blue Fox, Monster Juice from Oldish Stuff & Uniquley Put, Free Halloweenies from Humphrey Sign Co., Music provided by Scott Dudley, Haunted School Bus by Oak Harbor School District, Photo Booth with Whidbey Island Camera Club, and a Spooky Book Nook with Whidbey Playhouse Costume Contest Prizes from: Blue Fox, Whidbey Playhouse, Oak Bowl and In-Motion Dance Studio Activities & Treats with: All About Kids Preschool, Bouncin’, Ashley’s Design, Sea Cadets, Farmer’s Insurance/Richard Voit, In-Motion Dance Studio, Joy Rutherford, M.A., Life Without Limits, Oak Harbor Elks, Oak Harbor Police Dept, Fire Department, Scottie’s Plumbing, Sunrise Services, Whidbey Lions Club, Whidbey Weekly, Woodward’s Tae Kwon Do & More! Swag Bags to first 100 participants to arrive in costume with treats from: Edward Jones/Jeff Pleet, Allstate Insurance/Matt Iverson, Bouncin’, CITRUSOLUTION, Cornerstone Lending,In-Motion Dance Studio, Land Title, Navy Wives, Mr Yuk & SaviBank

Coupeville’s Great Pumpkin Race 1-5 p.m. Alexander, between Coveland and Front Streets, Coupeville Free

SWHS Drama Club’s Haunted House 4-7 p.m. Island County Fairgrounds, Langley South Whidbey Monster Mash 4-7 p.m. Island County Fairgrounds Pole Building $10 for adults, $5 for children and $40 for families of five-plus. Costume parade: 4 p.m. Lip Sync Battle: 6:15 p.m.

Trunk or Treat 2-4 p.m. St. Hubert’s Catholic Church, Langley Case Farm Pumpkin Lights 6-9 p.m., weather permitting 98 Case Road, Oak Harbor Free, donations accepted

Halloween Torchlight Parade 5 p.m. Downtown Coupeville Free

MONDAY, OCT. 29 Sherman Pioneer Farm Haunted Barn 3-5 p.m. Terry & Ebey Rd., Coupeville $5 per person

Flashlight Corn Maze Dark to 10 p.m. K&R Farm Stand, Hwy 20, Oak Harbor $5 per person

Get Mummified 4-5 p.m., Ages 5-9 Langley Library, 104 Second St.

Halloween Bash Bowling Party 6-9 p.m. Oak Bowl, Midway Blvd., Oak Harbor

Frightville Kiddie Matinee Noon to 4 p.m. Roller Barn, NE Barron Dr., Oak Harbor $4 per person

Frightville XVIII Haunted House 7 p.m. to midnight Roller Barn, NE Barron Dr., Oak Harbor $13 per person

Trunk or Treat Harvest Festival Noon to 4 p.m. Convergence Zone, NAS Whidbey Island, Oak Harbor Free, Base access required

Black Cat Ball 7 p.m. to midnight Bayview Hall, Langley $20 admission benefits Paint the Hall fund

South Whidbey Schools Creepy Concert & Carnival 6 p.m. South Whidbey High School Langley

Case Farm Pumpkin Lights 6-9 p.m., weather permitting 98 Case Road, Oak Harbor Free, donations accepted TUESDAY, OCT. 30 Sherman Pioneer Farm Haunted Barn 3-5 p.m. Terry & Ebey Rd., Coupeville $5 per person Case Farm Pumpkin Lights 6-9 p.m., weather permitting 98 Case Road, Oak Harbor Free, donations accepted WEDNESDAY, OCT. 31 Chamber of Secrets 9 a.m. – 6 p.m. Chamber of Commerce, 32360 SR 20, Oak Harbor Trunk or Treat 2:30-5 p.m. United Methodist Church, Langley Spooktacular Langley 2:30-5 p.m. Downtown Langley Free

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Halloween Spook-tacular 2:30-4:30 p.m. Homeplace, 171 SW 6thAve., Oak Harbor Goose Grocer Halloween Party 3-6 p.m. Goose Grocer, 14485 State Highway 525 Sherman Pioneer Farm Haunted Barn 3-5 p.m. Terry & Ebey Rd., Coupeville $5 per person Trick or Treat 4-8 p.m. Welcome Home Memory Care, 235 SW 6th Ave., Oak Harbor No Tricks, Safe Treats 5-7 p.m. Downtown Oak Harbor Free 27th Annual Harvest Carnival 5-8 p.m. Island Church, Langley Stop, Sip & Go 5-7 p.m. United Methodist Church, Oak Harbor Trunk or Treat 6-7:30 p.m. First Reformed Church, Oak Harbor Trunk or Treat 6-8 p.m. Oak Harbor Nazarene Church Kingdom Fest 6-8 p.m. Calvary Chapel, Oak Harbor Frightville XVIII Haunted House 7 p.m. to midnight Roller Barn, NE Barron Dr., Oak Harbor $13 per person

oak harbor school district

Haunted School Bus

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Midway Monster Mash 4-7 p.m. 390 NE Midway Blvd., Oak Harbor Free

Fall Bazaar Trunk or Treat 11 a.m. - 1 p.m. Olympic View Elementary, Oak Harbor

SUNDAY, OCT. 28 Sherman Pioneer Farm Haunted Barn 10 a.m. – 4 p.m. $5 per person Pumpkin Patch & Trolley Ride 10 a.m. – 4 p.m. $5 per person Terry & Ebey Rd., Coupeville

Fleet Auxiliary Trunk or Treat 2-4 p.m. Fleet Reserve Branch 97, 311 SE 8th Ave., Oak Harbor

Haunted Fort 6:30-10 p.m. Fort Casey State Park, Coupeville $8 per person/$30 per family up to six people. Discover Pass required.

FREE Community Halloween Fun on Midway Blvd in Oak Harbor!

MIDWAY

3rd Annual Fall Festival 1-3 p.m. Clinton Community Hall

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Spooktacular Langley Come Trick or Treat in Downtown Langley Wednesday, October 31 Halloween Day 2:30-5pm

Langley Main Street www.visitlangley.com

The town and merchants are all dressed up with treats for kids and friendly dogs. Just look for the crow poster on participating shops.

October 27

4-7pm

• Costume Contest with Prizes! • Pet Costume Contest • Haunted Bus • Photo Booth • Treats

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