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Holiday Happenings Children’s Holiday Faire!

Saturday, Dec. 2, 2017 10am - 2pm Children’s Crafts-Making Music Holiday Café Pocket Wizard Holiday Craft Store and more!

Holiday Fun for the Whole Family!

Whidbey Island Waldorf School 6335 Old Pietila Rd, Clinton 360-341-5686 wiws.org

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Joy! Near and Far!

Holiday songs from England, France, Germany, Italy, Wales and the United States Whidbey Community Chorus Friday, December 8 at 7pm Sunday, December 10 at 4pm First United Methodist Church 1050 SE Ireland St. Oak Harbor

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HOLIDAY MARKET Nov. 25, Dec. 2, 9, 16 10am-2pm At Bayview Hall

Admission is free, but donations gratefully accepted.

Saratoga Dental & Orthodontics and SW PTSA present the

ELF CHASE 5k Fun Run & Walk DECEMBER 3, 2017

10am at the South Whidbey Community Park Chase an Elf & get a prize • Wear a Crazy costume Run Through Candy Cane Lane Fun Prizes & General Merriment Coffee, Hot Chocolate & Snacks Registration form available online at https://swhsptsa.weebly.com/ or day of event at 9am

Country Christmas at the Fair Come shop our holiday boutique of unique, hand crafted gifts, collectibles & art from local vendors!

Fri, Nov 24, 2-7pm • Sat & Sun, Nov. 25-26, Dec 2-3, 10am-3pm Promotional Offers: $1 Gift Friday • Raffle • Free Gift with $50 Purchase (while supplies last)

Serving Breakfast & Lunch while kids can enjoy making a holiday gift in our craft corner

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“Four times,” she answered.

“What were their professions?” the other one asked.

What better way to get ready than sharing some hometown humor from other hometowns?

Fairy tale Once, a small girl and her mother were talking. The little girl said, “Mommy, do fairy tales always begin with 'Once upon a time'?”

any turkeys in here.

It is Thanksgiving week.

Plow on One day my friend Verlane was out plowing in the field when an old boy in a pickup drove up and stopped. He had about four-inch heels on his boots and a twenty-gallon hat on his head.

He talked to Verlane a few minutes, then asked, “How much ground you got?”

Verlane said, “I'm pretty well fixed. I got a hundred and sixty acres.”

The Texan said, “Man, if I was to get in my pickup and start early one morning, I wouldn't get plum across my land 'til night.”

Verlane said, “Yeah, I used to have a pickup truck like that, but I got mine fixed.”...Ernest Cantrell, Memphis, TN In the family A woman whose husband often came home drunk decided to cure him of the habit. One Halloween night, she put on a devil suit and hid behind a tree to intercept him on the way home.

When her husband came by, she jumped out and stood before him with her red horns, long tail, and pitchfork.

“Who are you?” he asked.

“I'm the Devil,” she responded.

“Well, come on home with me,” he said, “I married your sister.”...Rev. E. Ray Jones, Clearwater, FL Small talk This couple sat down on a sofa near me at a convention where I was speaking. The man said to his wife, “Helen, if I was to die, would you get married again?”

She said, “I don't know. I've never thought about it.”

He said, “Well, if you did get married again, would you let him live in my house?”

She said, “I don't know. I've not thought about that either, but if he didn't have one...”

He went on, “Would you let him drive my car?”

She said, “Well, if he didn't have one, I might...”

He rushed on, “Would you let him use my golf clubs?”

She said, “No, he's left-handed.”...Joe Bly, Asheville, NC Sweeping This fellow whose name was Bob Earl was settin' back on the porch of his cabin, and he was kind of sad. His mama, who was sweeping up the house, said “Bob Earl, what's the matter with you?”

He said, “Well, Ma, I'm getting' to that age where I'm goin' to go find me a girlfriend. I told Daddy I want to take out Janie Lee. He told me I mustn’t do that 'cause she's kind of like a cousin of mine.

"And so then I told him Sara Lou would do and I'd go ask Sara Lou to go out walking with me, but Daddy told me I shouldn't do that 'cause she's kind of kin to me.

"So then I said Ellie June is the only other good looking girl in the whole county, I reckon I'd better take her, but he says she's a cousin of mine, too. I don't know what to do, 'cause there just isn't anyone else I want to take out.”

His mama went on sweeping for a minute, and finally she said, “Bob Earl, don't you pay no attention to your daddy. He ain't no kin to you.”...Katie Letcher Lyle, Lexington, VA Aisle four Two women got to talking at the supermarket,

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and one asked the other, “How many times have you been married?”

Now that we are hearing Andy Williams sing “It's the Most Wonderful Time of the Year” on the latest Disneyland commercials, we may as well get ready.

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“A millionaire, an actor, a preacher and an undertaker—one for the money, two for the show, three to get ready, and four to go.”...

Glenn “Buddy” Westbrook, London, Kentucky

“No,” replied her mother. “Some begin with, 'Honey, I have to work late tonight.'”...Willie Aaron, Albany, KY. Good stuff My uncle Arlo has a little bottling works. He makes a drink he calls “Summer Vacation” because about two drinks and school is out!

The boys up there like to play a little game with it. About three of them will get a half pint of it and get out behind the barn and sit around in a circle. They'll pass it around for about fifteen minutes.

Then one will get up and leave, and the others have to try to guess which one it was....Dr. Carl Hurley, Lexington, KY. Tough Fishing We have two old boys back home who love to fish, and they wanted to do some ice fishing.

They'd heard about it up in Canada, and they took off up there.

The lake was frozen nicely. They stopped just before they got to the lake at a little bait shop and got all their tackle.

One of them said, “We're going to need an ice pick.”

So they got that, and they took off. In about two hours, one of them was back at the shop, and said, “We're going to need another dozen ice picks.”

Well, the fellow in the shop wanted to ask some questions, but he didn't. He sold them the picks, and the old boy left.

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In about an hour, he was back. Said, “We're going to need all the ice picks you've got.”

The fellow couldn't stand it any longer.

“By the way,” he asked, “how are you fellows doing?”

“Not very well at all,” he said. “We don't even have the boat in the water yet.”...Dr. Carl Hurley, Lexington, KY. Multiple choice Brother knows this man who has some trick dogs, and he advertised them for sale. Well, a fellow came down there and asked how much the dogs were. The man said they were a hundred dollars each. The fellow said that was too much for dogs, but the man said, “You haven't seen what these dogs can do.”

So, he snapped his fingers, and the first dog turned a flip and landed on his feet.

He snapped his fingers again, and the second dog turned a flip and landed on the first dog's back.

He snapped his fingers again, and the third dog turned a flip, landed on the second dog's back, and sang the “Wabash Cannonball.”

The fellow said, “I'll take the top one.”

The dog owner said, “You wouldn't want to do that. The middle one is the ventriloquist”...

Minnie Pearl, Nashville, TN. Thanksgiving thanks to comic storyteller songwriters Loyal Jones and Billy Edd Wheeler for this week's humor, highlighted from their 1991 book, Hometown Humor.

Their three other books, available on Amazon or ABE books, include Laughter in Appalachia: A Festival of Southern Mountain Humor (1987), Curing the Cross-Eyed Mule: Appalachian Mountain Humor (1989), and More Humor in Appalachia (2005) Happy Thanksgiving.

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Bits & Pieces hands is what makes Whidbey Island such a special place to live. Island Senior Resources is filled with gratitude.

Christmas by the Sea in Langley Langley kicks off the holiday season with the annual “Lighting of Langley” community celebration at 4:00pm Saturday, November 25 at Langley Park at Second and Anthes Streets.

Enjoy singing carols, purchasing hot cider, cocoa and eating cookies sold by 4-H kids, and meeting Santa Claus.

Organized by the Langley Chamber of Commerce, this year Langley’s holiday decorating theme is “Christmas by the Sea.” In addition to the annual tree-lighting celebration, there will be 12 decorated trees on First and Second Streets, adorned by representatives of 12 local non-profits, who will be vying for a cash prize.

Langley will be especially festive this year as the town welcomes 200 visitors from Seattle via the Victoria Clipper every Saturday and Sunday (except Christmas Eve) in December. On those weekends there will be carolers, performers and strolling musicians downtown between 1:00pm and 3:30pm.

Langley’s annual Holly Jolly Christmas Parade will be held at 1:00pm on Saturday, December 2 on First and Second Streets. All are welcome to participate. Go to www.visitlangley.com/ parade for more information.

After the parade, stay in town for the First Saturday Art Walk and the Evening Holiday Shop & Stroll until 7:00pm.

Langley’s Very Merry Christmas $1000 Giveaway starts on Small Business Saturday, November 25 and runs through Saturday, December 16. Take the opportunity to support local small businesses, find some unique gifts and earn raffle tickets too.

Shoppers buying from participating stores receive one white raffle ticket for every $20 spent. The drawing for the $1000 grand prize and five themed baskets will be held Saturday, December 16 at 1:00pm at Boy & Dog Park on First Street. You must be present to win.

Senior Thrift is located at 5518 Woodard Ave. Freeland (just north of downtown Freeland).

The store will be open Monday through Saturday from 10:00am to 5:00pm, and Sundays 11:00am to 5:00pm. Donations will be accepted daily from opening until 4:00pm. Call the store at (360) 331-5701 for additional information or to arrange pick up of large items.

Senior Thrift plays a critical role in raising the funds to operate Island Senior Resources.

All purchases support essential resources for over 10,000 seniors and adults with disabilities, their families, and caregivers in Island County each year. Every purchase counts! $9 provides a meal through Meals on Wheels, $38 provides round trip transportation to Seattle for a medical appointment, $75 provides four hours of care in the Time Together Adult Day program. Information on all programs is available at Senior Thrift and at Island Senior Resources (360) 321-1600 located at 14594 SR 525, Langley (just south of Bayview Road).

See www.senior-resources.com and facebook. com/islandseniors.

Come shop, support seniors, and make a difference with every purchase you make.

Submitted by Robin Bush, Island Senior Resources]

Oak Harbor High School Shipmates-of-the-Month Oak Harbor High School’s 9th grade transition program is called the Island Program. Each island is comprised of an English teacher, a math teacher and a science teacher. They share a total of 90 students who rotate together in classes of thirty for three periods each day. The vision of the Island Program is to have all 9th grade students ready for 10th grade and on track to a 4-year graduation.

A student recognition program, called the Shipmates-of-the-Month, recognizes one student per month based on demonstrable gains in the areas of academic or behavioral growth, community contribution(s), and/or acts of altruism. The following students earned the recognition for October:

At the same event, Langley Main Street will announce the winners of the annual Deck the Doors contest with cash prizes for participating artists. The winner of the 12 Trees contest will also be announced at this event.

[Submitted by Betty Freeman, Langley Chamber of Commerce]

Senior Thrift Rises from the Ashes Bigger and better than ever, Island Senior Resources Senior Thrift store will re-open its doors to serve the community on Friday November 24, just in time for holiday shopping. The store has been closed since July 23 when a fire partially destroyed the building and caused extensive smoke damage. Thanks to the generosity of island residents, the store is now filled to capacity with high quality merchandise, both new and used. The store has expanded retail space and has added a boutique area for specialty clothing.

The story of the fire recovery testifies to the compassion of our Whidbey community and out resilience in crisis. The day after the fire, dedicated Island Senior Resources’ volunteers were at the door, asking what they could do to help. Later, once ready to receive donated goods, the store was filled to capacity in just five weeks. Island Senior Resources staff and volunteers worked endless hours to process donations and transform operational practices, maximizing efficiency for the future. Liberty Mutual, Whidbey Island/Heritage Bank, and a dedicated team of contractors worked endless hours to achieve a rapid recovery timeline. This outpouring of willing, compassionate, helping

Skull Island - Madelyn Beach: “Maddie Beach is self-motivated, always willing to put in extra work and exhibits extraordinarily positive attitude and work ethic. Maddie is compassionate and displays deep kindness and thoughtfulness when working and interacting with her peers. Having Maddie as a part of our island is a true privilege as Maddie shows true PRIDE each day.”

Battleship Island - Allyson Ballard: “Battleship Island would like to recognize Allyson Ballard as Shipmate-of-the-Month. A serene

demeanor in class hides Allison’s passion for excellence which shines in the beyond expectation work she submits to her teachers. Her passion for learning extends to the peers she supports in her classes. Allyson’s dedication will keep her on target for any goal she set herself.”

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The Ballet Slipper Conservatory Presents The Nutcracker The Ballet Slipper Conservatory continues its most joyous holiday gift, with its beloved production of The Nutcracker, on Saturday, December 16 at 2:00pm and 7:00pm, and Sunday, December 17 at 2:00pm, at the Oak Harbor High School Auditorium.

A wonderful ballet for the entire family, The Nutcracker is the perfect holiday tradition to introduce children of all ages to the power and beauty of classical dance. Tickets are available for purchase at tbscoh.org or at Pacific Grace Tax and Accounting (31925 WA SR20 Oak Harbor) Monday thru Thursday from 9:00am to 5:00pm.

Adults $15; Seniors (60+) $10; Child (up to 18) $10. Any unsold tickets will be available for purchase at the door. For more information, please call (360) 929-5828.

Castle Island - Dylan Salus: “Castle Shipmate Dylan Salus is an insightful, engaged student who demonstrates a sense of thoughtfulness in his responses of brilliant logic and creativity. We are appreciative of Dylan’s engagement, curiosity, and enthusiasm. He is very verbally active, but balances this with consideration and timing as to support his peers. In groups he is complementary to others’ needs to grasp the concepts presented.

He allows himself the privilege and challenge of learning beyond the expected. Castle Island is proud to have Dylan Salus represent us as the Shipmate-of-the-Month.

[Submitted by Jennifer DePrey, OHHS]

Conservation District Annual Native Bare Root Plant Sale Offering 32 species of trees, shrubs & ground covers with some new additions Native plants improve our water quality, reduce soil and wind erosion, clean the air, reduce energy costs, attract and support local wildlife, and beautify property. In fact, native plants are such a keystone to resource conservation that the Washington State Association of Conservation Districts (WACD) has developed its own plant material center for growing and distributing native species. Each year, bare root plants from the center are harvested during the dormant season and sold through participating Conservation Districts. Whidbey Island Conservation District (WICD) is accepting online orders on an assortment of these Western Washington native species through January 31. “Bare root plants are the most affordable way to spread natives, and winter is bare root season,” says Karen Bishop, WICD Manager. “You can safely transport bare roots in cool conditions and plant any time the ground isn’t frozen. We really want to encourage people to plant natives because using non-natives just sets the stage for perpetual maintenance,” continues Bishop. “This leads to extra watering, depletion of soil fertility, potential for invasive weeds to take hold and spread, and the subsequent use of fertilizers and herbicides to manage these consequences.”

Conservation of soil and water may be a guiding principle behind selling native plants to the Whidbey Island community, but raising public awareness of responsible land and resource stewardship is an underlying mission of WICD. “Selling native plants is not a money-making project for us,” adds District Manager Bishop.

“If we make any money at all, it goes right back in to providing free technical assistance and educational programs on resource conservation. It’s all about spreading the word.”

To view the complete plant list, and to order online, go to www.whidbeycd.org, or call (360) 678-4708. Most plants are bare root and sold in bundles of five, while a few varieties are sold individually in small pots. The plants are one to two years old, 6” to 36” tall, and are priced very reasonably (most under $2.50 each). Pick up for all confirmed orders will occur on Saturday, February 24 at Camp Casey in Coupeville. On that same day, WICD will be partnering with Pacific Rim Institute for Environmental Stewardship, who will be offering

[Submitted by Amanda R Ellerbe]

Local Business News Island Herb Kicking Off the Holidays with Event to Support the Whidbey Homeless Coalition On November 28th, Island Herb, a Whidbey Island marijuana dispensary, is donating 50% of all sales to support the Whidbey Homeless Coalition, a local nonprofit, focused on helping the homeless.

Island Herb is proud to take part in Giving Tuesday, a global event built by people of all backgrounds who come together to give back to their local communities. Island Herb owner, Lucas Jushinski, is passionate about supporting these types of programs on Whidbey Island.

Jushinski has experienced Whidbey at its best and is eager to help foster this unique island experience. “One of the most amazing things about Whidbey is the community. We support each other here.” Jushinski muses, “Whidbey’s one of those places where if you need something, someone will provide it.”

The Whidbey Homeless Coalition (WHC) is an organization working to make this community a special place. WHC’s mission is to make homelessness a brief and rare experience on the island. They accomplish this through operating emergency and temporary shelters; creating and accessing affordable housing; mentoring people to build stable futures and by community outreach and advocacy for neighbors in need. This is Island Herb’s first Giving Tuesday Event for WHC, but Jushinski has been involved with the organization since 2014.

WHC board chair Faith Wilder is pleased to be partnering with Island Herb this year, saying, “We are encouraged by Island Herb’s support. It’s really about community, compassion, and commitment. Lucas Jushinski has always exemplified the best of all three. Those are the values that we want to foster in the community. Business partnerships are particularly important in our reaching the full community and tap into the potential to contribute, be that with goods, finances, volunteers or, importantly, just moral support for the work we do and the people we serve.”

To participate in Giving Tuesday at Island Herb no additional donations are necessary, simply purchase any item in the store on Tuesday, November 28 and 50% of all sales will be donated to WHC. Jushinski is proud to support the community in this way, saying, “Whidbey Homeless Coalition is an excellent example of an organization that is serving some of the most vulnerable people in our area. Their goal is to get people off the streets and into a home. And the team at Island Herb is happy to support that goal.”

Island Herb is a 21+ recreational cannabis retail shop and dispensary located at 5565 Van Barr Place F, in Freeland. Open seven days a week, holiday hours are Monday through Thursday 11:00am to 7:00pm and Friday through Sunday 10:00am to 7:00pm.

For more information, contact Eric Wing, Island Herb manager, at info@WhidbeyIslandHerb.com or (360) 331-0140.

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with Santa, and feel warmed by the fire. For both events, parking is free with a Discover Pass, or $10 for a day pass.

A FREE Winter Wonderland Experience – with Real Snow: The Children's Museum of Skagit County is creating an unforgettable experience for families at the Cascade Mall in Burlington December 8-10. There will be lots of indoor and outdoor activities for children, teens, and adults, at no charge.

Real snow from Mt. Baker will be truckedin each day for kids to play in. Guests will enjoy carnival games, “Meet and Greets” with favorite movie characters, bounce houses, mini-golf, and crafts. skagitchildrensmuseum.net

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by Amy Hannold Something to be Thankful For: Freeland’s Senior Thrift Store, which supports the valuable work of Island Senior Resources, will re-open Friday, November 24 at 10 AM. The renovated store will greet the public with a new coat of paint, added shopping space and all sorts of “new-to-you” treasures.

Senior-Resources.org A Great Show, and Delicious Desserts: North Whidbey Christian High School and Middle School presents its Annual Talent Show and Dessert Auction featuring the Drama Club’s production of “Goldilocks: Secret Agent”, Friday, December 1, 6:30 PM at Oak Harbor Christian School (675 E Whidbey Avenue). Bring your friends, bid on delicious desserts, and laugh your way through the drama club’s one-of-a-kind improvised version of Goldilocks and the Three Bears. $7 per person or $20 per family.

Whidbey Island Waldorf School’s Children's Workshop & Holiday Faire: Families are invited to a day of holiday fun including crafting, puppets, music, and food, Saturday, December 2, 10 AM–2 PM, at the school (6335 Old Pietila Road, Clinton). wiws.org December 2 Holiday Bazaars for Youth: Shop these events and support fundraisers

for youth activities. The SWEPTA Holiday Handmade Market, at South Whidbey Elementary School, 10 AM–4 PM. OHHS’s Athletic Booster Club Bazaar, at the high school, 10 AM–4 PM. Oak Harbor Lutheran Church’s Youth Group, 9 AM–4 PM, at the church.

Fender Fest, featuring Local Musicians: A day-long, free celebration of local bands and Fender guitars featuring Mussel Flats, Bahai, Backyard Bison, Simple Minded Symphony, Second Left, Bayview Sound and Rusty Fender and the Melody Wranglers.

The event takes place Saturday, December 2, 12–8 PM at Click Music, in Oak Harbor.

Food, door prizes, and guitar demos will also be a part of the fun.

Local Parks Host Holiday Events: “Light Up Your Holiday” at Admiralty Head Lighthouse , Saturday, December 9. This free event includes pictures with Santa, children's crafts, music and stories shared around the campfire. “Bowman Bay’s 3rd Annual Holiday Fundraiser” at Deception Pass State Park is Saturday, December 16. Festivities run from 4–8 PM. There will be a $5 admission per car for the event’s activities. Enjoy hot chocolate, eat delicious baked goods, see park cabins lit up with lights, take pictures

Teen Art Show at Oak Harbor Library: You’re invited to an evening of incredible artwork, music, and delicious refreshments prepared by Oak Harbor High School's Wildcat Catering, Thursday, December 7, 6:30-8 PM. Artwork of all media types, including photography, sculpture, metal design, painting, and mixed media will be on display December 8-13, 12–5 PM. Pre-& Post Holiday Fun at Sno-Isle Libraries: Check the event calendar of your local Sno-Isle library to find some winter break fun (some of the upcoming events require pre-registration). Everyone is welcome to “Zambini Brothers Puppets & Clay Martin” event at Oak Harbor and Langley Libraries December 29. Also, be sure to stop by the Coupeville Library to vote for your favorite “Gingerbread Challenge” entry, or bring in one of your own!

“The Nutcracker” On Whidbey: Oak Harbor’s Ballet Conservatory performs this holiday favorite at Oak Harbor High School, December 16-17, TBSCOH.org. In Langley, Island Dance celebrates 25 years of this much-anticipated holiday tradition, December 8–17, widtonline.org.

“A (Merry) Christmas Carol” at the Playhouse: Get your tickets now for this delightful musical version of Charles Dickens classic story. You’ll enjoy singing, dancing,

general merriment and Christmas fun for all, with a Christmas Carol Sing-a-long afterward. December 7–17, WhidbeyPlayhouse. com.

Girl Scout “Sunday” Bazaars: Come shop from local vendors, get ready for holiday giving, and support local Girl Scout Cadet Troop 45107. December 10 and 17, 10 AM–5 PM at the Oak Harbor Elk’s Lodge.

Lights of Christmas in Stanwood: Over one million lights in dazzling displays, cheerful carolers, petting zoo, shopping and creative activities make The Lights of Christmas a family-favorite for the holidays.

The festival is open November 30-December 3, 7-10, 14-17, 19-23, 26-30, 2017; 5-10 PM. Dinner or dessert show reservations and overnight accommodations are also available. thelightsofchristmas.com Whidbey Volleyball Club: Young women ages 10-18 are invited to develop volleyball skills and compete in a setting that encourages excellence in individual and team achievement. The Whidbey Volleyball club is a member of the Puget Sound Region of USA Junior Volleyball, and they compete against other club teams in our region. Registration is currently open, go to whidbeyvolleyballclub.com.

Whidbey Polar Bear Dive: Join a fun-loving crowd of nearly 200 jumpers at Double Bluff Beach for a bone chilling dive into 2018 on New Year’s Day. Your $15 event fee benefits local youth programs. Advance registration is open now to reserve your t-shirt. After the noon splash, hot drinks and a festive atmosphere are included to warm you up. swparks.org.

Whidbey’s Day to Glow for the Holidays: Wherever you call home on Whidbey Island, there is a holiday celebration for you December 2, as Clinton, Langley, Coupeville and Oak Harbor’s festivities uniquely shine with lights, Santa Claus, parades on foot and by boat, and holiday cheer. Check out Whidbey Island Macaroni Kid’s calendar for details: WhidbeyIsland.MacaroniKid.com.

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Healing Rooms Every Thursday, 6:30pm-8:30pm 5200 Honeymoon Bay Road, Freeland

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.

North Whidbey Community Harvest Thursday, November 23, 11:00am-4:00pm Elks Lodge, 155 NE Ernst St., Oak Harbor Everyone is welcome to join the 17th Annual North Whidbey Community Harvest Celebration. Enjoy a free Thanksgiving dinner with all the fixings. If you can’t make it, delivery is possible! Call the dinner request line at (360) 240-1887 to schedule your delivery.

Coupeville’s Annual Community Thanksgiving Potluck Thursday, November 23, 12:00pm-2:30pm Coupeville Rec Hall, 901 NW Alexander St. Entree provided - just bring your favorite family recipe for a side dish or dessert to share.

Country Christmas at the Fair Friday, November 24, 2:00pm-7:00pm Saturday, November 25, 10:00am-3:00pm Sunday, November 26, 10:00am-3:00pm Island County Fairgrounds, Langley Come shop for unique, handcrafted gifts, collectibles and art from local vendors. Promotional offers include, $1 Gift Friday, a raffle, a free gift with $50 purchase (while supplies last). Breakfast and lunch are available while kids can enjoy a holiday gift in the craft corner.

Located in the Coffman Building at 219 Camano Ave. For more information, call (360) 221-4677.

Live Music: Mussel Flats Friday, November 24, 6:00pm-9:00pm Penn Cove Taproom, Coupeville Mussel Flats is a classic rock/blues band living and playing music on Whidbey Island.

No cover. For more information, call (360) 682-5747 or visit www.penncovebrewing.com

Eagles Holiday Bazaar Saturday, November 25, 10:00am-3:00pm Eagles Aerie #3418, Freeland

Featuring handed-crafted gifts, unique treasures, and the ever-popular bake sale! Free coffee! Coincides with the Greening of Coupeville.

of Darren McCoy, will include the seasonal favorites “Winter Wonderland,” “God Rest Ye Merry, Gentlemen” and the “Hallelujah Chorus.” Along with guest artist Amanda Judd, the choir will be exploring the joyful music of Wales, Spain, France, and more.

Oak Harbor High School’s Harbor Singers will also perform on Friday. Admission is free, but donations are very gratefully accepted. For more information, call (360)-678-4148 or visit https://sites.google.com/site/whidbeycommunitychorus/home.

Wildcat Holiday Winter Bazaar

Upcoming Sno-Isle Library Events

improvisation, a little keyboard, strong vocals, rhythmic guitars and a fresh approach to percussion. No cover.

Annual St. Mary Christmas Bazaar Saturday, December 2, 9:00am-2:00pm St. Mary Church, 207 N. Main St., Coupeville

Saturday, December 2, 10:00am-4:00pm Oak Harbor High School Fieldhouse An Oak Harbor Athletic Department Fundraiser. Vendor space still available, for more information email jwichers@ohsd.net or call (360) 279-5850.

Made By Hand: Cookie Cutter Needle Felting Saturday, November 25, 10:00am-12:00pm Freeland Library

Children’s Workshop & Holiday Faire

Easily transform fluffy roving into a flat wool shape with a cookie cutter. This simple needle felting project is great for beginners. Create flat wool shapes that you can use for ornaments, mobiles, or as embellishments on sewing and felting projects. We’ll have an assortment of cookie cutters, but feel free to bring your own. Registration is required.

Saturday, December 2, 10:00am-2:00pm Whidbey Island Waldorf School, Clinton Free Admission Join Whidbey Island Waldorf School for a funfilled Family Day that includes children’s craftmaking, a holiday craft shop, Pocket Wizard, Puppet Play, music, a holiday café, and more!

Holiday fun for the whole family. All are welcome! WIWS is located at 6335 Old Pietila Road.

Clinton Winter Market Saturday, December 2, 10:00am-7:30pm Sunday, December 3, 10:00am-2:00pm Clinton Community Hall, 6411 Central Ave. Bring the entire family for the Clinton Winter Market featuring local vendors and artists with lots of variety. Bring the kids for pictures with Santa. From 6:00pm-7:30pm on Saturday enjoy carolers, hot chocolate, the tree lighting, snacks and more. Brought to you by the Clinton Chamber of Commerce.

Holly Jolly Parade Saturday, December 2, 1:00pm First and Second Streets, Langley

Find yummy and unique items for holiday giving! Arts, crafts, baked goods, raffles & specialty items. Something for everyone! Call (360) 321-5636 for more information. Eagles Aerie #3418 is located at 16691 SR 525.

Join the fun and be part of Langley’s Holly Jolly Parade! Open to all: groups, clubs, teams, families and pets are welcome to march.

Set-up is at the Bus Barn at noon. Sign up by November 24 at VisitLangley.com/parade or call the Langley Chamber of Commerce at (360) 221-6765.

Sip ‘N Shop On The Cove

Home for the Holidays

Saturday November 25, 3:30pm-6:30pm Various locations, Coupeville Tickets $20 available from Coupeville Chamber, and online at eventbrite.com. Ticket holders receive a gift bag, coupon book and shop small passport and the opportunity of winning a unique drawing prize. As a ticket holder you can pick up your coupon book and passport at the Rec Hall at 2.00pm, with Sip N Shop starting at 3.30pm. For more information, call 360-678-5434.

The Lighting of Langley Saturday, November 25, 4:00pm-5:30pm Langley Park, 2nd and Anthes St. Santa will arrive via motorcycle, as will Mayor Tim. Ms. Claus will be there to warm up the crowd prior to Santa’s arrival and Vern Olsen will lead carols. Children are encouraged to bring their letters to Santa, which Mrs. Clause will convey directly to the big man. Cookies and hot chocolate will be available. The magic of the big tree coming to life will be the finale of the event.

Live Music: Original Jim

See schedule below Cost: Free

Saturday, December 2, 4:00pm-8:00pm Pioneer Way, Oak Harbor Vote for your favorite toy soldier, visit the holiday market, enjoy tasty treats, strolling carolers and musicians, Santa on a pirate ship around 5:00pm, and a tree lighting to follow.

Holidays in the Vineyard Saturday, December 2, 5:30pm Dancing Fish Vineyards, Freeland You are invited to help “Re-Kindle the Flame” on South Whidbey with Big Brothers Big Sisters of Island County. Tickets $100 per person.

Call (360) 279-0644 or visit www.bbbsislandcounty.org

10th Annual Elf Chase Sunday, December 3, 10:00am South Whidbey Community Park, Langley A 5K fun run/walk presented by Saratoga Dental & Orthodontics and South Whidbey PTSA. Chase an elf and get a prize! Costumes are encouraged. Hot chocolate and snacks available. Register online at https://swhsptsa. weebly.com or day of event at 9:00am.

Saturday, November 25, 7:00pm Rustica, Oak Harbor

Whidbey Community Chorus Holiday Concerts

Forged from the vocal jazz and a cappella scenes, and honed on pop, rock, folk, country and blues, Jim sets up a solid foundation for his tunes with creative arrangements, tasty

Friday, December 8, 7:00pm Sunday, December 10, 4:00pm First United Methodist Church, Oak Harbor “Joy! Near and Far!” under the direction

North Sound Writers Group Sunday, November 26, 1:00pm-4:00pm Coupeville Library Join other writers to discuss, problem solve, share and receive feedback and work on the craft of writing. Everyone is welcome. For more information about this group visit northsoundwriters.com NaNoWriMo Write-In Monday, November 27, 10:00am-1:00pm Freeland Library Bring your laptop and join us for writing in a quiet space for National Novel Writing Month.

Celebrate Local Authors Tuesday, November 28, 3:00pm Oak Harbor Library

The Healing Rooms are open to anyone desiring personal prayer for physical, emotional, or spiritual needs. There is a team of Christians from several local churches that are dedicated to praying for healing the sick in our community. All ministry is private, confidential, and free. Teams are available to pray for individuals who drop by on a first-come, first-serve basis.

For more information, contact Ann at (425) 263-2704, email healingwhidbey.com, or visit the International Association of Healing Rooms at healingrooms.com.

Teaching Through God’s Word Sundays, 9:00am & 11:00am Calvary Chapel, 3821 French Road, Clinton For more information, visit ccwhidbey.com.

Unitarian Universalist Sunday Service Sundays, 10:00am Unitarian Universalist Congregation, Freeland All are welcome. Values-based children’s religious exploration classes and childcare will be provided. Visit www.uucwi.org for more information. The Unitarian Universalist Congregation building is located at 20103 Highway 525, two miles north of Freeland.

Unity of Whidbey Sundays, 10:00am 5671 Crawford Road, Langley If you’re one of the “spiritual but not religious” people who questions your childhood faith or is looking for something more, Unity of Whidbey may feel like a homecoming. Visit our website: unityofwhidbeyisland.org

Whidbey Quakers Sundays, 4:00pm-5:00pm Unitarian Universalist Congregation, Freeland Whidbey Islands Friends Meeting (also known as Quakers) meet in silent worship and community, with occasional spoken messages, every Sunday at the Unitarian Universalist building. For more information, contact Tom Ewell at tewell@whidbey.com or go to www. whidbeyquakers.org.

First Church of Christ, Scientist

Meet many authors who call Whidbey Island home. Pat Brunjes, Darryl Diptee, Robert Garratt, and Daniel Moore will talk about their books and publication process. Book sales and signings to follow program.

Worship, 10:00am Sunday School to age 20, 10:00am Wednesday Testimony Meeting, 7:30pm Christian Science Reading Room Tuesday, Thursday, Friday, 11:00am-3:00pm Wednesday 3:00pm-7:00pm

South Whidbey at Home Book Discussion Group: “Dragonfly Pool” Thursday, November 30, 3:00pm-4:15pm Freeland Library

The church and Reading Room are located at 721 SW 20th Court at Scenic Heights Street, Oak Harbor. Call (360) 675-0621 or visit JSH-Online.com

Join us for a discussion of “Dragonfly Pool”

by Eva Ibbotson. Discussion led by Kate Poss.

Everyone is welcome.

Services and Sunday School are also held at 10:30am on South Whidbey at 15910 Highway 525, just north of Bayview and across fromUseless Bay Road; testimony meetings are held the first Wednesday of each month at 7:30pm

Friends of the Freeland Library Used Book Sale Saturday, December 2, 10:00am-1:00pm Freeland Library Large selection of great books for all ages at bargain prices. Proceeds support the Friends of the Freeland Library.

Religious Services Festival of Lessons and Carols Sunday, December 3, 4:00pm St. Hubert Catholic Church, Langley The choir of St. Hubert Church will present a meditative service of readings, hymns, and anthems proclaiming the coming of Christ. A reception with refreshments and a display of crèches follows in the parish hall. The program is free to the public. A donation of an item of nonperishable food for the Good Cheer Food Bank is welcomed. The church is located at 804 Third St.

Prayer Group Every Tuesday, 4:00pm-5:30pm St. Hubert Catholic Church, Langley Charismatic Prayer and Praise group. Everyone welcome. For more information, call Bill at (360) 222-4080 or email Sobico@comcast.net.

Galleries & Art Shows Featured Artist: Rainy Lindell Meet the Artist: Monday, December 11, 10:00am-5:00pm Penn Cove Gallery, Coupeville Artist Rainy Lindell will be at Penn Cove Gallery with her collection of Pacific Northwest bird paintings. Rainy uses oil paints, the medium of the old masters, because of its glowing, rich, warm dark colors as well as its vibrant, bright lights. Rainy draws inspiration not only from wild life but from the skies, waters and mountains of the Pacific Northwest.

Meetings & Organizations PBY Monthly Luncheon Thursday, December 7, 11:00am CPO Club, 1080 Ault Field Rd, Oak Harbor “Day of Infamy - Witnesses” - The PBY Memorial Foundation will be joining with the Association of Naval Aviators for a no host luncheon.

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Whidbey Island serves Thanksgiving dinner

By Kathy Reed Whidbey Weekly

Langley:

Whidbey Island knows how to do Thanksgiving. There is no shortage of opportunities for residents of the rock to enjoy a traditional meal with all the trimmings. Depending upon where folks live, here are some of the options available:

Island Church in Langley is offering a free community Thanksgiving dinner from noon to 2 p.m. Thursday at 503 Cascade Ave. There is no cost to attend and all are welcome. Organizers say typical attendance is approximately 150 people. The event is hosted by the church’s Men's Ministry.

Donations will be accepted for the church’s Soup Kitchen, which serves hot meals every Tuesday and Thursday from noon to 1:30 p.m.

Community Dinners Oak Harbor: The 17th annual North Whidbey Community Harvest will take place from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. Thanksgiving Day at the Oak Harbor Elks Lodge. This all-volunteer effort provides a traditional turkey dinner to thousands of area residents.

“This day is truly a community event, intended to bring our citizens together for a day of sharing and caring,” said Skip Pohtilla in a recent letter to Whidbey Weekly. “The Oak Harbor Elks share their facility, the Oak Harbor Fire Department helps with the cleanup and we have wonderful support from the community, volunteering to perform the many tasks involved with putting on an event like this.”

The meal includes turkey, ham, vegetables, mashed potatoes and gravy, stuffing, salads, desserts and drinks. There is no cost to indulge, but donations are always welcome.

Those who are unable to come to the Elks Lodge that day or who have to work, can call 360-240-1887 and a meal will be delivered. Those interested in volunteering may also call that number.

Coupeville: If you’d like some company, or perhaps you’d like a full Thanksgiving dinner but not all the work, think about making your favorite side dish and checking out the Coupeville Community Thanksgiving Potluck.

Dinner will be served from noon to 2:30 p.m. Thursday.

Turkey, ham and gravy will be provided, so bring a Thanksgiving dish to share with a crowd.

“Bring a potluck dish to share, your own dishes and utensils,” said Lisa Bernhardt, whose family helps coordinate this event.

“Plus, we will have some live music this year.”

The Town of Coupeville donates the use of the Rec Hall for this dinner and many donate pre-cooked turkeys and hams.

“It is a true community Thanksgiving,” said Coupeville mayor Molly Hughes.

“Any year-end tax-deductible contributions would go a long way in helping us to continue combating food insecurity in a loving community environment,” said Shelly Rasmussen, church administrator. “Looking ahead, 2018 is a significant year for us since it is our 15th anniversary. If all works well, we will have served meals for 1,500 consecutive Tuesdays and Thursdays by this coming March.”

Anyone wishing to donate should designate that funds are for the Soup Kitchen.

Food Banks It may be too late to get Thanksgiving meals from Whidbey Island food banks, but those in need of help for Christmas should start thinking about it now.

North Whidbey Help House, Oak Harbor: Help House will take requests for Thanksgiving baskets until 3 p.m. Wednesday. The food bank is anticipating they will distribute between 450 to 500 food baskets. But just because someone may have received a basket for Thanksgiving doesn’t mean they’re on the list for Christmas.

Photo Courtesy of Tim Ryan/BBQ Joint The BBQ Joint in Oak Harbor roasted these turkeys, which are headed for serving platters at the 17th annual North Whidbey Community Harvest dinner, to be served from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. Thanksgiving Day at the Oak Harbor Elks Lodge.

“They have to re-register for Christmas,” said executive director Jean Weiman. “From Monday, Nov. 27 through Friday, Dec. 8 we will be taking registrations for Christmas baskets.

After Dec. 8, we will still take applications, but people will be put on a waiting list. That basically means they will get their baskets after those who pre-registered.”

Gifts From the Heart, Coupeville and Greenbank: Those in need of assistance who live within the Coupeville School District can get help for the Christmas holiday from Gifts From the Heart food bank.

To get help from the North Whidbey Help House, photo identification must be presented for all those in the household over age 18 and people must provide current proof of a physical address that is less than two months old.

Help House is located at 1091 SE Hathaway Street. It is open from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. Monday through Friday. Call 360-6750681 for information.

To sign up, those interested should stop by one of the two distribution locations. Food is distributed from 2 to 5 p.m. the second and fourth Wednesdays of most months. Distribution locations are at 203 North Main Street in Coupeville and at the Greenbank Progressive Hall on the corner of Bakken and Firehouse Roads.

Organizers say it is typical to see a bigger demand for services this time of the year.

“People need food all the time,” said Molly Hughes, president of Gifts From the Heart. “But we do distribute extra food to our clients during the holidays.”

More details can be found at www.giftsfromtheheartfoodbank.com.

Good Cheer Food Bank, Langley: Regular clients of Good Cheer Food Bank in Langley, which operates like a grocery store, can shop until 4:30 p.m.

Wednesday.

“Our clients shop for what they need,” said Shawn Nowlin, operations manager and community outreach coordinator for Good Cheer. “Each family is allotted points based on the size of their household. These points act as currency in our food bank store. They can shop as many times as they want until their points run out.”

Nowlin said there has been a slight increase in the number of new clients served at Good Cheer. On average, the Langley food bank serves about 837 families each year.

For those on Whidbey Island who don’t need the services provided by our community food banks, donations to any of them are always welcome.

“Monetary donations are the most efficient means of serving our clients,” said Nowlin. “We can leverage more buying power through our coupon program and partnerships. We also love food drives. They bring a wonderful variety of items to the food bank where people shop.”

Find more information about Good Cheer Food Bank at goodcheer.org.

Photo Courtesy of Laura Canby Volunteers with Mobile Turkey Unit on South Whidbey help package up approximately 500 Thanksgiving dinners that will be delivered Thursday morning.

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Solutions sought to keep the Oak Harbor pool afloat

By Kathy Reed Whidbey Weekly

Voices echoed around the building that houses the John Vanderzicht Memorial Pool last Saturday morning, but there was no one in the water. Instead, concerned community members gathered to discuss how to keep the Oak Harbor swimming pool open.

The North Whidbey Park and Recreation District, which manages the pool, suspended nearly all activities on Nov. 13, following the failure of a renewal levy for maintenance and operations. For residents of the North Whidbey district, that means no more lap swimming, open swimming, water aerobics or lessons.

“It’s not fun watching a pool with no one in it,” said the pool’s Executive Director, Steve McCaslin. “Today is an opportunity to talk about how we go forward and stay focused on that.”

About 80 people attended the community meeting. While there was some talk of why the levy effort failed, McCaslin and NWPRD Board of Commissioners chairman, Shane Hoffmire, tried to steer the discussion toward finding solutions to get the pool reopened as quickly as possible. Both said they were encouraged by the turnout.

“I am an eternal optimist. I would like to believe that there is some solution out there that will enable us to open back up for even a limited operating capability,” McCaslin said. “What that would look like is yet to be determined. We are working hard to get to some operating capability.”

Talk of forming a nonprofit group to provide future support for the pool piqued the interest of many in attendance.

“I think the fact that [community members] are already coalescing and beginning to

Kathy Reed/Whidbey Weekly Executive Director of the John Vanderzicht Memorial Pool, Steve McCaslin, right, addresses concerned community members who gathered to discuss the future of the pool last Saturday in Oak Harbor. North Whidbey Park and Recreation District commissioner Shane Hoffmire and director of client services for the pool, Julie Millang, were also on hand.

form a non-profit to support the pool and the community speaks volumes about how important the pool and the Clover Valley Park ball fields and off leash dog park are for the community,” said McCaslin.

“I’m encouraged by the talk of a non-profit “friends of the pool” being created, but it’s clear that a group like that would be a companion group providing supplemental funds,” Hoffmire said. “I don’t believe you could ever expect a local nonprofit to raise the $600,000 needed to cover the annual budgetary delta year after year, I think only taxes can do that. However, a nonprofit

companion group, I believe, is vital to a sustainable future once we reopen the pool and they too, could possibly provide a short-term solution.”

The obvious issue now is funding. The current levy expires at the end of the year.

McCaslin estimates it will cost between $50to $60,000 to get through 2017. While there is $71,000 in reserve, that does not meet the needs of a facility that costs about $1 million a year to operate. The levy provided just over half of the pool’s annual budget, about $580,000.

Commissioners say they are looking at all options and working with representatives from the City of Oak Harbor, Island County and the Oak Harbor School District to try to find a short-term solution.

“Our immediate goals are to get us operating for the community on some type of schedule. That will take some time, but we know how important that is for the community,” McCaslin said. “Our long-term goal is to get to the next levy and pass [it]. We are investigating all available options for the future.”

Kathy Reed/Whidbey Weekly A still, empty pool served as the backdrop for a community meeting to discuss the future of the John Vanderzicht Memorial Pool in Oak Harbor last Saturday. Most operations at the pool have been suspended, following the failure of a maintenance and operations levy earlier this month.

“I love the pool,” said Pat Hardin, who will be sworn in as a NWPRD commissioner in January. “Families can come here and have fun and get some exercise. I want the pool open.”

The NWPRD budget for 2018 was to be on the agenda at its regular monthly meeting Tuesday evening, where several options were expected to be explored. Still, Hoffmire and McCaslin feel the key to reopening the pool is once again in the hands of the community.

“We’ve already seen a strong swell in community support based on the attendance at our meeting on Saturday. I hope as the word gets out and we do see what the nonprofit is going to do, that more people will become involved,” said McCaslin. “I would like to hear other ideas from the community too.

While there are many future paths that we are exploring, other people in the community may know things we don’t know, or haven’t thought of as viable solutions.”

“The most important things our constituents can do to get the pool reopened are to get involved in the process, stay involved in the process, attend a board meeting, call or email your elected officials,” said Hoffmire.

“Volunteer your time for the next levy campaign, help set up community listening groups, wave signs, work a phone bank.

Most importantly, vote. After all, the election came down to less than a hundred votes.”

More information on the North Whidbey Park and Recreation District can be found online at www.oakharborpool.com.

THANKSGIVING continued from page 7 Whidbey Island Nourishes, Langley and Clinton: The Thanksgiving holiday does impact the Whidbey Island Nourishes backpack program.

“Thanksgiving week is the only time we suspend our backpack program,” said Melinda Gardiner, WIN operations manager. “Our distribution day for that program is Thursdays and we’ve found it too complicated in the past to make it work effectively and since there are a number of other programs that exclusively serve that week, we provide information to our clients and encourage them to take advantage of those meals.

Meal Deliveries Mobile Turkey Unit, South Whidbey: Last, but most certainly not least, is the good work done by volunteers with South Whidbey’s Mobile Turkey Unit. It is too late to request a Thanksgiving meal this year, but anyone who may find themselves in need of having a turkey dinner delivered in the future should keep the Mobile Turkey Unit in mind.

Each year since 1999, volunteers cook meals and package them for delivery. This year organizers anticipate they will deliver about 500 meals.

WIN offers two no-cost vending machines on South Whidbey. One is located inside the Good Cheer Thrift Store in Langley, the other is located in a shed behind the Clinton Progressive Hall.

“The Mobile Turkey Unit was founded by Tom Arhontas, who believed everybody deserves a Thanksgiving dinner,” said Laura Canby, who has volunteered with MTU for 17 years.

“The Clinton machine will be open on Thanksgiving,” Gardiner said. “The machines are stocked daily with a variety of sandwiches, bagels and cream cheese, fresh fruit and vegetables, string cheese, bean & rice burritos, trail mix, granola, milk and hardboiled eggs.”

The group became an official nonprofit recently. Information about donating and volunteering can be found online at mobileturkeyunit.wordpress.com.

Go to www.whidbeyislandnourishes.org for more information.

“There are a lot of people who can’t get out, or who may be elderly and don’t need to cook an entire meal. That’s where Mobile Turkey Unit comes in,” Canby said. “This is a good way to have a meal and know somebody cares about them.”

Photo Courtesy of Island Church Island Church in Langley will serve a Thanksgiving meal from noon to 2 p.m. Thursday. The meal is free, but donations will be accepted for the church’s Soup Kitchen, which serves meals every Tuesday and Thursday throughout the year.

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Holiday Happenings Clinton Winter Market & Events

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So much happening in Langley

Saturday & Sunday, December 2 & 3 Saturday, December 2

Santa Photos Hot Chocolate Snacks Christmas Music Bring The Entire Family Clinton Community Hall 6411 Central Ave Clinton

10am-4pm Clinton Winter Market 11am-2pm Santa photo’s 6pm-7:30 Clinton Holiday Lighting

Sunday, December 3

10am-4pm Clinton Winter Market 11am-2pm Santa Photo’s

The Lighting of Langley Sponsored by the Clinton Chamber of Commerce

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The Eagle’s Holiday Bazaar Saturday, November25 8 November 10am-4pm 10am-3pm

CANDY & COOKIES & CAKES, OH MY! Artwork & crafts So beautifully done Candy canes & raffles, For lots of fun Don’t miss our Bazaar There’s something for Everyone!

16691 Hwy 525 • Freeland 360-321-5636

Saturday, November 25, at 4 p.m.

Langley Park, 2nd St & Anthes Ave SANTA is coming! And, Mrs. Claus too!

Children may bring their letters to Santa.

Mrs. Claus will convey them directly to the big man.

There will be lots of caroling, and cookies & hot chocolate will be available. The magic of the big tree coming to life will be the finale of the event. Our big tree was generously donated by Venture Out Nursery of Langley.

Small Business Saturday Saturday, November 25

Downtown Langley shops are eager to serve the community’s gift giving needs for the holiday season. Find unique items, some made locally, at your favorite stores. Shopping locally builds our community and, what could be nicer than shopping in a relaxed local environment, where everyone knows your name?

A Very Merry $1000 Giveaway Starts Saturday, November 25

Holiday Market on Pioneer

Shop in Langley and receive one white ticket for every $20 spent in participating shops, between November 25 and December 15. Drawing for the $1000 grand prize and the 5 runner up prizes will be held November 16 at Boy and Dog Park at 1:30 p.m. Our sponsors for this event are: Heritage Bank, Whidbey Telecom, Nancy Rowan of Windermere, and Fair Trade Outfitters.

ARTS, CRAFTS FOOD & MORE!

749 SE Pioneer Way • Oak Harbor NOVEMBER 24-26 10AM-5PM DECEMBER 2 10AM-7PM DECEMBER 3 10AM-5PM DECEMBER 9-10 10AM-5PM DECEMBER 16-17 10AM-5PM With special appearances from

Santa!

The Holly Jolly Parade

Saturday, December 2, 1-2 p.m.

Downtown Langley Everyone is welcome to walk, march or dance in the Langley Parade and this year’s list of participants is shaping up to be the most exciting ever. We’ll have a Santa (or two, or three), bands, singers, dancers, horses, dogs…no chickens yet, but they are welcome too! There’s still time to sign up TODAY: VisitLangley.com/parade.

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Island 911

Seriously, we do not make this stuff up!

SATURDAY, SEPT. 30 8:45 am, Shore Meadow Rd. Party reporting just woke up and wants to know the time; disconnected before name, address and phone number verified. Party recalling. No emergency, says she just wants to find out the time.

WEDNESDAY, OCT. 4 6:30 am, SW Erie St. Caller advising subjects inside location, reporting party thinks may steal items.

12:33 pm, SR 20 Caller reporting problems with neighbors making rude gestures and throwing a basketball around; put a hoop up near reporting party's vehicle.

5:46 pm, NE Ronhaar St. Caller advising subject at location is being “very verbal” and disorderly.

8:50 pm, Harbor Hills Dr. Reporting party advising someone walking in area is being harassed by subject in Mercedes car. Advising walker came to reporting party's door asking for help.

9:05 pm, 4th St. Reporting party is home owner for location. Not home now, but advising roommate told her earlier today she might not take care of reporting party's cat while reporting party was gone. Party advising roommate has now been harassing reporting party's cat caregiver.

9:38 pm, Paul Ave. Caller reporting adult male keeps banging on door and running off; happened two times tonight, looks like an adult male.

10:01 pm, Utsalady Rd. Reporting party is whispering. Advising she was followed a block by a black, two-door sports car. Advising she is inside house and safe now, vehicle keeps driving back and forth with loud booming bass.

10:05 pm, SE Jensen St. Caller advising a van with suspicious subject jumped over fence and went toward gazebo.

10:57 pm, NE 9th St. Party reporting they live near the Coupeville sewage plant and it smells very strong right now.

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Life Tributes GAIL JAEGER Gail Irene Jaeger, 74, a life long resident of Oak Harbor, lost her battle to Scleroderma November 10, 2017 at Harborview Medical Center in Seattle, WA.

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SATURDAY, OCT. 7 5:00 pm, NE 7th Ave. Caller reporting loud singing coming from neighbor.

6:42 pm, SR 20 Reporting party advising motorcycle struck his vehicle and left the scene.

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MONDAY, OCT. 9 8:31 am, NW Crosby Ave. Reporting party advising lots of cats in area and they leave droppings in his yard.

12:55 pm, N Oak Harbor St. Caller reporting subjects putting feces into planters at location.

A celebration of life will be held at Living Word Church Saturday, November 25, 2017 at 2pm.

Gail was born in Oak Harbor, October 8, 1943 to Henry and Ena Case and grew up on the Case family farm with her three sisters: Norma, Bev, and Sheila.

She attended Oak Harbor High School, graduating in 1961.

She married her “Honey” (Chuck) November 4, 1961 and started their 56 year journey together.

This journey would take them through multiple self employment careers, always working side by side, including vending supply, commercial fishing and culminating with owning and operating Woodbee Christmas Tree Farm. Together they had three children: Jim Jaeger (Michelle), Kim Jaeger, Kari Jaeger Bull (Dell Bull), 9 grand children: Cole, Rachelle, Spencer, Cooper, Kasaun, Gina, Jaeger, Caleb, Mya,

and 10 “greats” (as she called her great grandchildren).

She had a passion for travel and people, making friends everywhere she went. Some of the many places she visited were Africa, New Zealand, China, Europe, Australia, Thailand, Alaska by motor home, annual camping and fishing in Eastern Washington and many winter trips to Hawaii. Gail was involved in many community groups and events such as Soroptimist International, Garden Club, Whidbey Cruzers Car Club, and Bunco Babes. Chuck (or “Charles Jaeger” as she also called him) and Gail had a shared interest in classic cars and hot rods. You would often see Gail in her classic ‘30 Ford sedan hot rod (built by Chuck) in the local parades and events. Her motto in life was “Look cool, go fast.” When asked how she was doing, her answer was always “Fabulous.”

Her joy for life was infectious and evident through her many friends and strong family ties. She had an amazing knack for organizing and planning special events. She was always ready for a good party.

Her family would like to thank her many friends who have reached out in support and that have touched her life over the years.

In lieu of flowers, memorial donations can be made to the Scleroderma Research Foundation at srfcure. org.

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By Carey Ross A Bad Moms Christmas: Just because this movie is now seasonally appropriate, does not make it good.  (R • 1 hr. 57 min.)

Coco: As a creative filmmaking force, Pixar is unmatched. The unstoppable animation juggernaut rolls out another instant classic, this time centering its story on budding musician Miguel, who takes a stunning journey of sight and sound in the Land of the Dead in order to unlock the secrets of his family history. Bring a hanky–this one packs an emotional punch.  (PG • 1 hr. 45 min.)

Daddy’s Home 2: The unlikely comedy team of Mark Wahlberg and Will Ferrell are back to bring you seasonal cheer (already?) and they’re bringing Mel Gibson with them.

Remember when Gibson was the most problematic man in Hollywood? Boy, that really seems like a simpler time.  (PG-13 • 1 hr. 38 min.)

Geostorm: This sci-fi action movie reminded me that Gerard Butler still exists, so that’s something.  (PG-13 • 1 hr. 49 min.)

Justice League: Go for Gal Gadot. Stay for Jason Momoa. Take or leave Ben Affleck.  (PG-13 • 1 hr. 50 min.)

Let There Be Light: Kevin Sorbo used to be television’s Hercules, but he now evidently devotes his acting energy to starring in conservative Christian movies about atheists who have near-death experiences and–spoiler alert!–find God. I liked him better when he played a god on TV rather than trying to prove the existence of God on the big screen.  (PG-13 • 1 hr. 40 min.)

The Man Who Invented Christmas: The origin story of "A Christmas Carol" with Christopher Plummer playing Ebenezer Scrooge? Haul out the holly and sign me up.  (PG • 1 hr. 44 min.)

Three Billboards Outside Ebbing, Missouri: Never mind this movie’s unwieldy title, this pitch-black dramedy about a mother searching for answers in her daughter’s murder case comes to us via writer/director Martin McDonagh ("In Bruges") and stars Frances McDormand, Woody Harrelson, Sam Rockwell, Peter Dinklage, and Lucas Hedges.

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Wonder: It’s been a minute since Julia Roberts had a film role that reminded us why she’ll always be America’s Sweetheart, and she gets a huge assist in that effort from Jacob Tremblay as her son Auggie, whose singular spirit cannot be hidden by a congenital facial deformity.  (PG • 1 hr. 53 min.)

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Let’s Dish! with Kae Harris

RE-IMAGINING THANKSGIVING FAVORITES! It’s nearly turkey time again! Not just turkey of course; it’s a time for reveling in the things we are thankful for, and the people who enrich our lives. It’s about sharing and caring and if we can do this by enjoying great food along with the company then let’s do it!

There is something so comfortable about tradition, especially this one. It’s about getting really dressed up, then standing around the kitchen or getting your hands ‘dirty’ while looking really fabulous! The meal time preparations will be done ‘just so’ this year - like every year - for the gathering, and the dishes we know will be there, made by the same people they’re always made by; all of it a comforting thing and that comfort probably rests largely in the reliability of the tried and trusted Thanksgiving favorites.

Sometimes a break from tradition can also be a good thing, a welcome breath of fresh air.

This needn’t mean we completely cast aside our favorite turkey day dishes and send our staple ingredients packing, straight back into the cabinets and pantry from whence they came.

What it means is putting a spin on one or two annual ‘top picks’ and seeing how it turns out.

Will it be a hit or a miss? We won’t know unless we try, right?

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So this year I decided to take some of my much loved Thanksgiving recipes and see if I could turn them into different versions of themselves.

I did my research and ran through recipe books and came across a recipe for a casserole. It’s called turkey pot pie (often with stuffing crust as an option – hence the “pie” I suppose), but it reminds me much more of a casserole, so for all intents and purposes I will refer to it as just that. It calls for a mixture of delicious ingredients such as celery, carrots, peas, onions, garlic, diced turkey, sweet potatoes, dried cranberries, a few seasonings, spices and flour all cooked together until tender and juicy. To this add some chicken stock and the entire mixture is cooked until the stock thickens. All of this is then turned out into a pie or square casserole dish that has stuffing formed into a crust, pressed in and baked a short while. Once our stuffing “crust” is filled with this joint venture of scrumptiousness, we add mashed potatoes on top of it all and then bake underneath a foil tent for about 40 minutes and then without the foil on top for another 25 minutes – you know, until golden and perfect.

All that’s left to do after it cools a little, is to slice it, plate and enjoy.

You see, by doing things a little differently, we’ve ended up creating something out of the norm perhaps (unless you do this already), and while we still use the same ingredients as a traditional Thanksgiving day meal, we’ve produced a

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This is not the only way we can re-imagine traditional Thanksgiving favorites. Name another dish, any one, and let’s rethink it!

How about green beans? This one is always a difficult choice for me at Thanksgiving because while I always try to make something new or at least re-imagine a traditional dish, I have a hard time deciding it should be the green bean casserole. It’s for this VERY reason I decided recently to give it a practice run. Green beans with shallots and walnuts. The recipe itself is so simple, calling for the same ingredients many kitchens will see this Thanksgiving and yet, the combination is what makes all the difference. By blanching fresh green beans in boiling salted water for about 3 minutes I’ve already done part of the work. I pat these dry and set aside, then cook the shallots in a deep pan until they are tender. Next, the green beans get added in, followed by a squeeze of lemon juice, and half a cup of chopped walnuts. Season the whole dish with salt and pepper to taste and that’s it! Serve alongside your turkey, stuffing, mashed taties and gravy and maybe the simplicity will bring something new to your Thanksgiving dinner - a minimalistic elegance to the meal of sorts.

Green beans aside, and only because they are so easy and versatile to work with they really don’t require too much “talk,” the next dish I want to tell you about dear readers, I’m certain many of you will enjoy and I’m sure some of you make something like this already. This dish is absolutely delicious. It’s a ‘stick to your ribs’ kind of tasty and the flavors seem to enhance the delectability of one another. It’s a sweet and savory bacon and sweet potato casserole, which has the option of adding bourbon to it should you choose to do so. All of the smokiness, combined with the rich texture and the sweetness of the potatoes, mmmm mmmmm!

Not to mention the crunchy pecans to top it off! Yes, this is the recipe I’m including! I hope you enjoy it and if you make it, let me know how it comes out!

So with Thanksgiving right on the doorstep, I would like to wish you all a happy one dear readers, and I hope you have a wonderful time enjoying the company of loving friends and family!

If you have any comments, questions, information and certainly any recipes you would like to share, please send those in to letsdish.whidbeyweekly@ gmail.com because as always, I’d love to hear from you!

Bacon Pecan Sweet Potato Casserole 4 medium sweet potatoes ¾ cup brown sugar 2 teaspoons vanilla 1 teaspoon cinnamon ¼ cup milk ¼ cup butter 2 eggs beaten Topping 6 slices thick cut bacon, chopped up 1/3 cup all-purpose flour ¾ cup brown sugar 1 ½ cup pecans (raw) roughly chopped 1 teaspoon cayenne pepper Third of a cup of butter Poke holes in sweet potatoes and bake for 1 hour at 400°F until soft. When done, slice in half and let cool. For the topping, heat a large pan/skillet and cook bacon over medium/high heat until crisp and put aside on paper towel to drain. In a bowl, mix together the flour, butter, cayenne pepper, brown sugar, pecans, and bacon. Reduce oven to 350°F at this point. Peel sweet potatoes and mash well with the vanilla, sugar, milk, cinnamon, butter, eggs (and 2 tablespoons bourbon if you like), until well blended. Turn the sweet potato mixture out into a greased casserole dish and evenly spread the pecan/bacon topping over the potatoes. Bake for 40 minutes or until pecans are golden. Remove from heat and allow to cool. Serve and enjoy! www.halfbakedharvest.com/bourbon-sweetpotato-casserole-sweet-n-savory-bacon-pecans To read past columns of Let's Dish in the Whidbey Weekly, see our Digital Library at www.whidbeyweekly.com.

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don’t, it’s their problem, not yours. You may not be immediately appreciated as a visionary, but it’s not glory you’re after. Use the 25th to your full advantage.

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ARIES (March 21-April 19) The week delivers proof that persistence pays, good news at a time when endurance and patience may be growing thin.

Among the areas of life affected are collective goals you hold in common with your social sphere, meaning you’ll not be the only one cheering.

Relish your victory, and then get ready to forge ahead. The favorable winds now filling your sails won’t last indefinitely. The 25th is a prime day for action.

TAURUS (April 20-May 20) Crucial information is due to surface this week regarding some long-standing problems that you may have pushed to the back burner and conveniently forgotten. The key to uncovering what you need to know is to network within your social sphere. Sleuthing out the facts is going to test your memory and your capacity for detail. Watch for reminders to appear on the 25th and be ready to act.

GEMINI (May 21-June 21) Events happening close to home are likely to grab and hold your attention this week.

This does not in any way limit you in your travels. Since home is where the heart is, as the old saying goes, you have the chance to strengthen your home connections wherever you go. If all is well at home and in your heart, use the opportunity to make life better for someone who needs the help. The 25th brings clues.

CANCER (June 22-July 22) Strength of conviction and firm resolve are your strengths to draw upon this week, perhaps making you the dependable pillar of power you want to be for the loved ones who rely on you. Look for the impulse to lead the way around an obstacle or crisis to appear in an instant, only to disappear as quickly after the crisis is done. This quality of quickly and easily shifting your focus is key to everything you’ll do on the 25th.

LEO (July 23-Aug. 22) No need to bluster or threaten to get where you’re going this week. Leave the heavy-handedness to others. Sweet speech and soft phrases can be infused with steel, if you apply them well. Being an organizer and an opportunist will take you far. The irony behind this apparent ease of yours is that you were probably never more on track and focused. There are many routes to victory, as the 25th may show.

VIRGO (Aug. 23-Sept. 22) Your normal penchant for planning and organization takes a step up this week.

Don’t worry that your ideas are too grandiose. Your eye for details as you typically apply them translates into practicality, not pie in the sky. If you see potentials that others

LIBRA (Sept. 23-Oct. 22) Natural this week would be for you to feel conflicted about where your money is going and why. Before getting tripped up by false thrift, consider the possibility that your magnanimous impulses to spend open up avenues of prosperity that run both ways.

Give in to them and you may find yourself getting as much as you give. Whatever your course of action, commit yourself wholly. The 25th clears the way.

SCORPIO (Oct. 23-Nov. 21) Masking your true feelings behind a poker face may get you out of a pinch this week, but it’s not a long-term solution. If you can’t come out with the whole story, it’s better if you don’t launch into it at all. Timing is everything; your heart best knows when it’s time to act. Obstacles won’t remain obstacles for long. Good things are happening unseen, so be patient. The 25th opens doors and offers clues.

SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 22-Dec. 21) Unsteady friendships are the norm this week, perhaps in part because it’s you who remains uncertain about who you want to be with or where you want to go. Circumstances conspire to keep you shifting and guessing, not that you have any regrets. There is much to see and do, whichever way you turn, and it seems a new fascination always awaits. The 25th is no exception and may enhance the trend.

CAPRICORN (Dec. 22-Jan. 19) Welcome discoveries await you this week. You benefit in proportion to your willingness to step away from old habits.

The probable gains to be made from trading-in stock ways of doing and being for something more efficient is worth the possible inconvenience.

Enhanced personal relationships and a broader repertoire of business acumen are the least of the likely spin-offs. Watch the 25th for clues.

AQUARIUS (Jan. 20-Feb 18) It’s high time to be candid with some who have refused to recognize the truth. This week’s events may make that fact abundantly clear. Timing and diplomacy may be your best allies, but there’s little to be gained from waiting for a better day. Money is not the source of your difficulties, but it may serve as the catalyst that gets you talking. A constellation of events conspires in your favor on the 25th.

PISCES (Feb. 19-March 20) Children may draw you in directions you never dreamed you would be going this week.

Similarly, your own spontaneous and child-like desire to have fun may be the thing that changes your focus. Whatever draws you out, it’s likely to be an unforgettable experience once it’s begun. Offbeat and esoteric subjects that draw your attention lend an added mystique. The 25th may end on a much higher note than it begins.

Chicken Little looks at what is and fears the sky is falling. Wesley Hallock, as a professional astrologer looks at what is and sees what could be. Read Wesley’s monthly forecast with links to Facebook and Twitter, at www.chickenlittleandtheastrologer.com.

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ANNOUNCEMENTS Nudists of Whidbey Island let's network. Contact barefun4all@gmail.com (0) Pregnant? Need baby clothes?

We have them and the price is right–FREE. Pregnancy Care Clinic, open most Wednesdays and Thursdays, 10am to 4pm.

Call (360) 221-2909 or stop by 6th and Cascade in Langley.

Be the difference in a child's life and become a foster parent today! Service Alternatives is looking for caring, loving, and supportive families to support foster children. (425) 923-0451 or mostermick@ servalt-cfs.com The Whidbey Island community is encouraged to try out the paddling sport of dragon boating with the Stayin' Alive team. Our team's mission is to promote the physical, social, and emotional benefits of dragon boating. It has been shown to be especially beneficial to cancer survivors.

Practice with us for up to 3 times for free. Life-jackets and paddles provided. Saturdays at the Oak Harbor Marina, 8:45am. Contact njlish@ gmail.com. More info at our Facebook Page: https://www. facebook.com/NorthPugetSou ndDragonBoatClub?ref=hl Medical Marijuana patients unite; If you need assistance, advice, etc. please contact at 420patientnetworking@gmail. com. Local Whidbey Island help.

If you or someone you know has been a victim of Homicide, Burglary, Robbery, Assault, Identity Theft, Fraud, Human Trafficking, Home Invasion and other crimes not listed. Victim

Support Services has Advocates ready to help. Please call the 24-hr Crisis Line (888) 388-9221. Free Service. Visit our web site at http://victimsupportservices.org

VOLUNTEER OPPORTUNITIES Looking for Board Members to join the dynamic Board of Island Senior Resources and serve the needs of Island County Seniors. Of particular interest are representatives from North Whidbey. For more information please contact: reception@islandseniorservices.org

JOB MARKET Need help with light yard, handyman and house work in coupeville. Lost previous phone numbers so please call again. Hank (360) 678-7591 (3) Hiring IMMEDIATELY for part-time evening janitor, Monday-Saturday, 6 hours per week (one hour per shift) in Freeland, half hour per visit, 2x per week in Clinton. Start time flexible (after 6:00pm/ earlier on Saturday); Must have valid DL, cell phone, pass background/drug screening and E-Verify (USCIS). Please provide name and phone Puzzle 1 (Easy, difficulty rating 0.36)

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JEWELRY Oval amethyst ring set in sterling silver, $50; White button pearl earrings, 8mm, $35; Pale blue Baroque pearl earrings, 9-10mm, $45. Call (360) 3311063 (2)

HOME FURNISHINGS Flexsteel tan chair with ottoman, $150; Coffee table, 57” x 22” with glass top, walnut color, $75. (360) 675-8576 (1) No Cheating!

LAWN AND GARDEN 25 aluminum silver deck post caps, $3 each; 200 feet new 8” heavy waterline, $4 a foot, obo. Can be used for waterline or drain line. (360) 321-1624 Natural Barnyard Topsoil: Good for gardens, flower beds, etc. Unscreened, 10 yard loads, $225 delivered. South Whidbey (360) 321-1624

MISCELLANEOUS Fujinon Binoculars, 10 x 70 FMT-SX with case, mint condition, $450. (360) 240-0921 (0) Over 50 LP (vinyl) albums for sale, various artists, $3 ea.

Call (360) 331-1063 (2) Looking for Xmas, Bday, Father's Day, or just Gifts in general? These are LOCAL made crafts, I have about 50-60 of these available. They are $16.00/ea, plus shipping if you want them mailed. CASH

preferred. Dimensions are: 5-6"W X 17”L. Contact me at ljohn60@gmail.com.

ANIMALS/SUPPLIES Need Christmas Presents?

New & Used Horse Tack and Giftware. Call for info (360) 678-4124 (2) If you or someone you know needs help in feeding pet(s), WAIF Pet Food Banks may be able to help. Pet Food Banks are located at WAIF thrift stores in Oak Harbor (50 NE Midway Blvd) and Freeland (1660 Roberta Ave) and are generously stocked by donations from the community. If you need assistance, please stop by.

WANTED Want to buy a Campervan (not motorhome). E-Mail to jad. rd63@yahoo.com (1)

FREE Precor Treadmill, runs well; Four-drawer file cabinet, good condition. You pick up. (360) 240-8714 (0) Like us on:

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Please try to limit your classified to 30 words or less, (amounts and phone numbers are counted as words) we will help edit if necessary. We charge $10/week for Vehicles, Boats, Motorcycles, RVs, Real Estate Rental/Sales, Business Classifieds and any items selling $1,000 and above. We do charge $25 to include a photo. The FREE classified space is not for business use. No classified is accepted without phone number.

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Don’t Get Malled This Holiday Season, SHOP LOCAL! Sweet Monas

"Black & White" Friday Sale Friday November 24thSunday November 26th.

Discount on most Black & White Orca items!

Bring your guests in to see our educational exhibits and shop our unique gift shop.

Sales & refreshments all weekend!

Chocolate Boutique

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This section will publish every Thursday in the Whidbey Weekly starting November 23rd.

Deadline for each issue is the Thursday prior to publication.

Open: Mon-Sat 9am-5pm • Sun 1pm-4pm • 11/11 thru 12/24 • Closed 11/22 & 11/23

FREE Draft Horse Wagon Rides & Carolers Saturday & Sunday ONLY (begin Nov. 25)

Fresh-Cut Christmas Trees (2-12 ft) Noble, Frasier & Grand Fir

Fresh Holly Wreaths • Bulk Holly • Centerpieces • Swags Soaps & Sachets • Herbs • Home & Holiday Décor • Local Products

Langley Whale Center Gift Shop

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