In June Artworks Gallery offers the work of painter Nancy Frances, who works primarily in non-objective abstracts and enjoys creating movement and energy in her art with bold design, marks, and convincing value contrast. Artworks also welcomes Regina Kastler, owner of Basket Works N.W. who has created over 18,500 beautiful and functional hand-dyed and woven baskets since 1988. Artworks Gallery is in the courtyard off 2nd Street – next to Ultra House – at 221 2nd Street, Langley. Hours are 11-5 Wednesday through Monday and 11-7 on the first Saturday of each month.
Museo showcases three distinctive women artists whose work defines strength in different ways. Laura Hamje presents us with paintings that are strong, beautiful, and encompassing as shown by her bold use of color and light. Laura Viola Preciado’s new paintings explore the boundaries of beauty, strength, gracefulness and tension. Forged from metal and found objects, Sara Owen’s work is figuratively and (quite) literally a depiction of strength. From her delicate jewelry made up of rigid forms, to the sensually sculpted candelabras and organically shaped functional pieces for the home, Sara’s art contains multitudes – existing in the powerful spaces in-between.This month we are delighted to introduce to the gallery the bright animal paintings of local artist Laura Hudson (Heggenes Hens, above) and the bold ceramics of Peter Gross. Museo, 215 First Street, Langley. Museo is open Wednesday through Sunday 11-5, Monday 11-3 and closed Tuesdays (or by chance).
Rob Schouten Gallery presents Brian Mahieu’s
paintings of the North Olympic Coast and Hoh Rainforest. Working in bold, assertive strokes and intense color, Brian views his paintings as the esthetic records of a moment in time and place.
The exhibition consists of eleven vibrant new studio paintings and a number of plein-air works. To see more of Brian’s exhibition: https://www.robschoutengallery.com/brian-mahieu Rob Schouten Gallery, 101 Anthes Avenue, Langley Summer Hours: Weekends 10 – 5, Weekdays 11 – 5.
Whidbey Art Gallery has five full rooms of art and a total of 35 artists – all local.Our featured member artist for June is Jill Kroh, who will be sharing a brightly colored, textural acrylic mixed media sunflower series. We welcome guest artist Sonja Farrell who will be showing watercolor paintings inspired by moments of awe in nature. Whidbey Art Gallery, 220 Second Street, Langley, 360-221-7675
whidbeyartgallery@gmail.com
Events
June is Orca Action Month!
Please join us for a series of events throughout the month of June. June 4, 3 to 5 p.m. Orca Month Kick-off event. Join us at Langley Whale Center for presentations by Jay Julius of Se’Si’Le & the Lummi Nation joining remotely from San Juan Island; and Florian Graner of Sealife Productions joining in person. This event will be held as a hybrid in-person/virtual. June 14, 3:30 to 4:30 p.m. Youth Event. Join us for special Orca Month storytime hour with Langley Whale Center’s, Sage Maloch presenting the book “Killer Whale Eyes”. June 21, 4-5p.m. Virtual Youth Event. Meet guest author Nora Nickum and hear about her new book for kids/teens, “Superpod: Saving the Endangered Orcas of the Pacific Northwest.” June 28, 6-7:30 p.m. Webinar “Glory Whales of Yesteryear. “A storytelling event to celebrate some of the legendary Southern Resident orcas who are no longer with us but have left lasting legacies.
More information and registration can be found at https://www.orcanetwork.org/events
Meerkerk Gardens Annual Purple Passion Plant Sale June 3-4
Meerkerk Gardens is the perfect place to purchase rhododendrons or a plant. Wear your purple outfits and bring a picnic to Meerkerk’s Purple Passion Plant Sale. Receive 10% off plant purchases if you wear purple! This is your chance to see the garden during peak bloom season. The scenery will be spectacular, the vibe peaceful and the natural sounds delightful. The sale takes place between 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. Adult admission to Meerkerk is $5 and kids 16 and under are free. (pay at the entry gatehouse or pay in advance at www.meerkerkgardens.com/events
Bayview Garden Presents: David Austin Roses Tea Party & Class June 3
Join us for an afternoon tea party with Rebecca Koraytem from David Austin Roses on Saturday, June 3 from 2 to 3:30 p.m.
Tickets are $30 and include class, tasty hot & iced tea, homemade scones and biscuits from the Flower House, and a 15% off coupon! Space is limited to only thirty people, so get your ticket soon!
You can reserve your seat and purchase tickets on our website here: https://www.bayviewgarden.com/davidaustin in person at Bayview Garden, or over the phone 360-321-6789.
Join us for a wonderful day of learning and delicious treats!
Bayview Garden
2780 Marshview Ave., Langley
360-321-6789
Good Cheer Food Bank Pizza Oven Workshop June 4-5
Experience the art of natural building in a wood fired clay oven workshop! Help resurrect the beloved oven that blew over in a storm last November in the Good Cheer garden. Learn techniques to build your own clay wood fired oven in community with other natural builders. The workshop will include local material sourcing, building techniques, history and lore. Come prepared to get dirty and have fun! Workshop starts Saturday, June 4th at 9 in the morning
and ends Sunday June 5th around noon.
Price is $150/person, sliding scale available.
Instructor Eli Adadow of Ancient Earth School of Natural Building.
Please go to www.ancientearthbuilding.com to register or text for more questions.
Venture Out for Summer Classes
All About Hydrangeas
Sunday June 4, 1 – 2:30 p.m. with Tobey Nelson CPH
Hydrangeas offer beautiful flowers for the summer garden and also for bringing into the home as cut flowers. They are wonderful planted in beds and also perform well in pots. With so many to choose from, there is a Hydrangea for just about any garden! Join our class to learn about the different types, how to choose which is best for your garden, and how to grow and prune them to ensure the best display possible. $15 per student, and you will receive a 20% off coupon for plants at the class. To register, call us at 360-321-9931 or Sign Up Online.
Planting for Pollinators
Saturday June 17, 1 – 2:30 p.m. with Tobey Nelson CPH, beekeeper
Make your garden a haven for nature. Every garden – sunny or shady – can include plants that feed pollinators. Learn what trees, shrubs, perennials and annuals to choose to invite the buzz of bees and beauty of Butterflies and other pollinators into your garden. Get tips on habitat design and best maintenance practices to keep these hard-working creatures around once they’ve found your blooms and other food sources! This class will both inspire and inform you to have success bringing pollinators and other wildlife into your garden. $15 per student, and you will receive a 20% off coupon for plants at the class. To register, call us at 360-321-9931 or Sign Up Online.
Venture Out Nursery
3693 Scriven Lane, Langley
360-321-9931
The Lady Washington is Calling You to the Sea at South Whidbey Harbor in Langley June 7-18
Close your eyes. Feel the Pacific Ocean breeze soothing your skin. Bask in the light mist of the waves as they rhythmically rise and fall. Hear the seagulls beckon to each other overhead. Open your eyes and see the magnificent sunrise on the endless horizon. Look around — you’re aboard the majestic Lady Washington.
A trip on the historical sailing ship Lady Washington is a trip like no other and one you get to define.
For families, history enthusiasts and those interested in shorter trips, we offer an “Adventure on the High Seas.” You’ll travel back in time and sail as they did on the original Lady Washington in the 1700s and 1800s. You’ll even haul lines, set sails and sing sea shanties while learning about American maritime exploration throughout the years.
Perhaps you’re approaching a special anniversary or milestone or just want to create a blissful new memory with friends. Make it a celebration for the ages with a “Sunset to Remember” cruise. We’ll drift through charming West Coast towns as you and your significant other or treasured friends and family have a relaxing and sensational time out at sea. You can even book live music aboard to create a soundtrack for the evening. Mother Nature will dazzle as the sunset paints the sky and marks an unforgettable experience for you and your loved ones.
For the truly adventurous types, we also occasionally offer one-way transit to another port. Depending on the port, you could be out at sea for a few hours or a few days. However long the journey, you’re ready to seize the adventure, and you’ll have an up-close experience of how the ship is manned. If you so choose, you can even help steer the ship or take part in other duties. All meals are included in this trip category.
Rob Verchick: The Octopus in the Parking Garage @ WICA June 9, 7 pm.
Join us at Whidbey Island Center for the Arts for a lecture
and book release from climate law scholar, Rob Verchick.
on Friday, June 9 @ 7:30 p.m.
In his book, The Octopus in the Parking Garage, Rob takes the reader on a journey into the field: paddling through Louisiana’s bayous, hiking in one of the last refuges of Joshua trees in the Mojave Desert, and diving off Key Largo with citizen scientists working to restore coral reefs. The book emphasizes disadvantaged communities, which bear the brunt of environmental risk, arguing that building climate resilience is a necessary step toward justice. Engaging and accessible for nonexpert concerned citizens, The Octopus in the Parking Garage empowers readers to face the climate crisis and shows what we can do to adapt and thrive.
Rob Verchick is a leading climate law scholar who designed and implemented climate-resilience policies in the Obama administration. He holds the Gauthier-St. Martin Chair in Environmental Law at Loyola University New Orleans, is a senior fellow in disaster resilience at Tulane University, and serves as president of the Center for Progressive Reform. Verchick is the author of four books and host of the podcast Connect the Dots.
Whidbey Island Center for the Arts
565 Camano Ave., Langley
(360) 221-8268 tickets@wicaonline.org
Whidbey’s Water Future in a Changing Climate Saturday, June 10, 9 a.m. – 5 p.m.
@ Whidbey Island Center for the Arts
Water is Life – When you have it you don’t think about it,
when you don’t it’s ALL you think about!
The Whidbey Island Center for the Arts and the Langley Climate Crisis Action Committee are collaborating with scientists and WATER experts to bring you the Whidbey Water Story in an all-day event. Featured speakers include Dr. Richard Gammon, Dr. Paul Belanger, Penny Livingston, John Lovie, Brian Kerkvliet, Jake Stewart and more.
Climate change is already making its effects felt on Whidbey Island with changing weather patterns, hotter summers, rising sea levels, summer smoke and threat of wildfire. It’s easy to overlook how these challenges will affect our fresh water supply, but the hard truth is that our only source of water is rainfall. In coming years maintaining an abundance of fresh water on Whidbey will require vigilance and concerted effort, but there are many avenues for bolstering our water cycle, protecting our aquifer system, and mitigating the effects of climate change. Speakers will frame our challenge; workshops will provide us ideas/actions we residents can take to help ensure our precious water supply stays healthy.
This is an all-day conference, so bring a SACK LUNCH!
There will not be time to go into Langley to grab lunch as this is a Summer Saturday, and Langley will be filled with tourists! We will have cold beverages available.
Tickets available at www.WICAonline.org or at the WICA box office. $20 for the whole day!
Whidbey Island Music Festival Presents: The Influencers – Bach and his circle
Kick off the summer festival season with musical fireworks! J.S. Bach was deeply influenced by his musical milieu which included composers and composers from all over Europe. His circle of influences included Pisendel, concertmaster of Dresden’s legendary orchestra, Telemann, a close friend and penpal, Böhm, one of his teachers and Couperin the famous French composer. Join us for a sparkling afternoon of music for baroque violin, viola da gamba and harpsichord by Bach and the influencers!
Goosefoot is pleased to announce the 2023 lineup for the Bayview Corner Summer Street Dances. All members of the community and visitors are invited to these free, family friendly celebrations. We couldn’t contain the fun, so we’ve added an extra dance to the lineup this year!
Street Dances are every other Wednesday—June 14 through September 6— from 6 to 8 p.m. at the Bayview Cash Store, 5603 Bayview Road. Rain or shine! Beer, wine, and soft drinks are available for purchase and picnic dinners are welcome.
June 14 – The Nathaniel Talbot Trio kicks off the 2023 Bayview Corner Summer Street Dance series. Featuring Keegan Harshman on bass and Mickey Grimm on drums, they gracefully explore new intersections of roots, blues and pop. While groovier and more experimental than Nathaniel Talbot’s acoustic solo work, the music never ventures too far from the grounding force of his clear voice, affecting storytelling and distinctive guitar lines.
June 28 – ROSSaCONN is an eclectic mix of danceable instrumental originals, blending funk, African, reggae rock and life influences. Stephan Ross on bass, Eric Nightsong Conn on guitar, and Rachman Ross on drums keep it upbeat and fun.
July 12 – Rubatano Marimba offers heart-warming and dance-inducing Zimbabwean style marimba. Tanya Boyd, Paul Hayes, Kerry Holland, Dana Moffett, Micah Petrich, Leslie Breeden, Diana Chamrad, Dyanne Harshman, Warner Scheyer and Tillie Scruton will be joined by special guest musicians from Zimbabwe.
July 26 – The Nick Mardon Trio is a blues-rock power trio from Seattle, led by Nick Mardon on guitar and vocals, Adin Pennington on bass and vocals, and Andy Emery on drums. Their music blends the sounds of 60s and 70s blues-rock power trios with the Seattle sound of the 1990s.
August 10 – PETE is the quintessential Whidbey Island garage band, performing rock & blues dance music and American groove music. The band is comprised of Goosefoot’s own Fredde Butterworth on drums, Dave Draper and Tom Hoeflich on guitar, Marc Strader on bass, with special guests David Licastro on guitar and Danny Ward on sax.
August 24 – Western Heroes have been providing original dance music to the Whidbey Island community for 14 years. From polka to punk, their diverse collection of songs are played with one goal in mind: to get people up and moving. Michael and David Licastro provide vocals and guitar, Lorraine Newland on bass and vocals, David Maloney on drums, and Larry Neubauer on keyboard and vocals.
September 6 – Doctor Savage is brewing up the funkiest concoction. Featuring the talents of some of the Pacific Northwest’s finest musicians, including Joanna Cook on vocals, Keegan Harshman on bass, Eric Vanderbilt Matthews on keyboard/sax, and more. This band is sure to get your toes tappin’, booty shakin’, and keep the party going!
Pride Book & Resource Fair Saturday, June 17, 1-4 p.m.
South Whidbey Community Center, Mural Courtyard
Join Sno-Isle Libraries as we celebrate Pride Month with an all-ages, family-friendly event co-hosted by Readiness To Learn and the South Whidbey Community Center. Browse a selection of books to keep and books to check out featuring LGBTQIA+ characters, themes, and authors.
Chat with organizations serving queer youth and families. Learn about Sno-Isle Libraries resources. Mingle with others in a welcoming, supportive space.
Saratoga Orchestra Presents Midsummer Serenade @ Meerkerk Gardens June 24
Join Meerkerk Gardens with members of Saratoga Orchestra Strings for Midsummer Serenade, Saturday, June 24, 4-7 p.m. Enjoy a festive evening in the gardens with live concert, vignettes and picnic dinner celebrating nature and the summer solstice. No host beer and wine. $50 per person, advance purchase required at: www.meerkerkgardens.org/midsummerserenade
For details, contact gardeninfo@meerkerkgardens.org or 360.678.1912.
Whidbey Island Garden Tour June 24
There are gardens, and then there are those better described as living outdoor art galleries. Each year a few of these extraordinary galleries are opened to the public for just one day. Privately-owned, these gardens exhibit fine craftsmanship, attention to detail, and a whole lot of hard work. Your opportunity to explore these gardens is both a chance to drink in the atmosphere of these extraordinary places and be inspired to bring such care to your own yard. The gardens are as different as their owners, but all share the common thread of creating an amazing sense of place.
Our Back Alley Summer Jam Concert Series continues this Saturday June 3 at 5pm with The Hot Club of Troy! Come and enjoy these early days of summer with some (gypsy) jazzy tunes by a local favorite band! There is no cover charge, but tipping the musicians is highly encouraged (suggested tip is $10 per person).
Our 2022 WABA Gold Medal winning “Langley Summer Ale” is on tap again this week. Perfect for a warm afternoon, this beer is light, flavorful and crisp.
Saturday, July 1, The Lounge Sound w/ Jana and Yana
Blooms Winery & 5511 Bistro is open Thursday through Sunday
Thursday dinner only, starts at 4 p.m.
Friday through Sunday lunch 12-3 p.m. dinner starts at 4 p.m.
Saturday evening enjoy live music while you dine our fresh casual cuisine,
with wonderful wines made on site, local brews and tasty desserts!
All fresh, wholesome and made in house. Sit back, relax and enjoy!
Music Night events are currently by reservation only and your entrance fee includes appetizer selections served directly to your table. Wine is available by the glass or bottle for your enjoyment.
Thursday, June 1, 5:30 p.m. Porch Brothers
Monday, June 5, 5:30 p.m. Open Mic Poetry Night
Thursday, June 8, 5:30 p.m. Terry Rob
Thursday, June 15, 5:30 p.m. Nuages — MId-Century Musical Magic
Thursday, June 22, 5:30 p.m. Music & Dancing w/ Tango Tigers
Thursday, June 29, 5:30 p.m. Ash Devine w/ Barbara Dunn
Saturday, June 3, Andre Feriante and Joni Takanikos $30
Saturday, June 10, Nathaniel Talbot Trio $20
Saturday, June 17 Greg Beck Quartet, $20
Saturday, Juner 24, Heather Keizer & Steve Christofferson, $20
Saturday, July 1, Wittlich-Chapman Quartet, $30
Ott & Hunter Winery Tasting Room
204 First Street, Langley www.otthunter.com
Penn Cove Brewing Company Freeland Taproom
Weekly $5 Pints Special This Pint Special is good all day on Mondays and Tuesdays!
Every Thursday Open Mic with Asher and Asa at 7 p.m. Bring your musical talents into Freeland and join the melodic rumpus with our Beertender Dani! Sign up at the bar.
Every Wednesday Trivia with Count Kristo at 6:30PM Topics to be released on social media prior, stayed tuned!
Saturday June 3, Live Music, Those Guys,7-9 p.m. Since their start, The Whags have been a bastion for building community around music. Their open-ended approach to Americana, funk, and sunshine pop provides many musical tethers for their audience.
South Whidbey Pride Parade and Celebration in Langley July 8 @ Noon
The Pride Parade is returning to South Whidbey! Join us July 8 at noon to celebrate equity and inclusion in our community and show your support for the LGBTQIA+ community. This year’s parade will begin and end at the South Whidbey Community Center. State Senator Marko Liias, a tireless LGBTQIA+ advocate, will be Grand Marshal and will speak at the post-parade celebration. The event will also include music, food trucks, activities, and booths with information and giveaways! The South Whidbey Pride Parade and Celebration is open to all queer and allied people, organizations, and businesses.
Register to volunteer or participate in this event: bit.ly/2023langleypride
Sponsor this event: 2023langleypride@gmail.com
Parking Lot Sale @ St. Hubert’s Catholic Church Saturday June 24, 9 am.-3:30 p.m
Announcements
Introducing Whidbey Island Distillery’s Rye Wisdom Single Batch Select
The long-awaited release of Whidbey Island Distillery’s first straight rye whiskey is here. Come visit us this week for a sample of all our spirits, including our newest straight rye whiskey, “Rye Wisdom.”
Aroma: Hints of sweet orchard fruits, caramel, cola, candied pecans, sarsaparilla spices, warm oak, and leather with lingering wisps of vanilla. Flavor: Rich caramel and vanilla notes wrapped in toasted oak. Warm cola and bold spices cascade and break over subtle hints of apple and pear fruit, finishing with apple butter, warm leather, and hints of tobacco. Enjoy: On its own, neat in a glass, or with a large ice cube, or spice up your cocktails with this exceptional rye whiskey. Bottom Line: From its captivating amber hue to the rich and warm finish, this Whiskey balances the bold notes of oak and spice with the soft, warm orchard fruits, sweet caramel, and vanilla that create a treat for the senses—only 528 total bottles produced for batch #1.
We are open daily from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. Contact us at hello@whidbeydistillery.com or at 360-321-4715 to reserve a bottle for future pickup.
Shipping is available to Washington residents (21 years or older). Please visit our website at www.whidbeydistillery.com
Follow the Chair Trail in June and join the online auction July 1-15
CHAIRity Auction and Chair Trail arriving on South Whidbey this June 3! 16 ARTISTS – 15 CHAIRS
Whidbey Island Nourishes (WIN) is a volunteer-powered organization that provides supplemental food support to hundreds of youth on the south end of Whidbey Island who are in need. WIN provides direct delivery of healthy weekend meals along with other nutritional support to children and teens who might otherwise go hungry.
In its second year, this fundraiser will support WIN’s programs. 16 local artists volunteered to create one-of-a-kind Adirondack chairs to be placed at 15 host locations on South Whidbey. CHAIR-ity Trail maps are located at host businesses and online https://www.chairity-trail.com/
Follow the Chair-ity Trail, enjoy seeing these unique chairs, and donate at the online auction July 1-15 to win one for yourself.
WIN is a nonprofit 501(c)(3) organization – Tax ID #27-5112668. Your support nourishes the most vulnerable members of the South Whidbey community.
No Discover Pass for our State Parks is needed on these two days in June:
Saturday, June 10 – Get Outdoors Day
Sunday, June 11 – Free Fishing Day
Garden Tours Expand at Meerkerk Gardens
Spring is a magical time to visit Meerkerk Gardens. If you’d like to explore the gardens during this beautiful time while also learning about plants and a little history about a unique property, consider a guided tour.
Volunteer docents will be leading 40-minute tours of Meerkerk Fridays at 1 p.m., and Saturdays and Sundays at 11 a.m. and 1 p.m. These tours are free with your $5 paid admission to the Gardens.
Explore the hidden corners of Meerkerk and discover something you never knew about rhododendrons. Meerkerk’s specialty nursery will also be open during this time.
Meerkerk Gardens is 53-acre garden and woodland preserve located at 3531 Meerkerk Lane in Greenbank (take the Resort Road exit off Highway 525). The nonprofit Gardens are open from 9 a.m.to 4 p.m. every day of the year except during extreme weather events.
Adult admission is $5. Children under 16 are free. Dogs on leash are welcome.
Opening in Spring 2023
That’s right – we’re bringing Whidbey Pies to downtown Langley with our very own Pie Shop, opening in Spring 2023 (like, real soon) at 111 Anthes Ave! We are thrilled to be offering a wide selection of our artisan, handmade pies at the new retail location, with fresh pies available by the slice and whole, as well as a selection of our frozen bake-at-home pies and a variety of other pie pairing products to take-away. Grab a slice of pie, a coffee from our next-door neighbors at Salty Sea and soak up the sunshine on the patio!
For now, follow along on social media, forward this email to a friend and keep your eyes peeled on your inbox for pop-up previews and the official grand opening announcement – coming soon!
QR Codes for Historic Buildings?
The Langley Historic Preservation commission and Langley Main Street Association would like to place a QR code on buildings that would allow the viewer to learn about the history of that building.
The historic information would come from the Historic Preservation Commission’s website: langleyhistrory.com that is continually updated. This project involves no cost to the owner of the building, and placement of the QR code on the building would be approved by the building owner.
If you would like to have such a QR code on your business, or have questions, please contact: Bob Waterman bobanne@whidbey.com
Enrolling Now – for 23/24 in Whidbey Island Waldorf School’s Early Childhood programs
We have a few spots left in our Thimbleberry Preschool (outdoors), our Cedar Grove and Apple Blossom Kindergartens (hybrid – indoor/outdoor), and our Meadow Kindergarten (outdoor).
Email enrollment@wiws.org with your questions, or if you’d like to come along for a tour.
See www.wiws.org for more information about our Early Child programs
and all Grades programming as well.
Whidbey Island Waldorf School is an independent school and 5013c non profit.
We offer classes for Toddlers – 8th grade.
Delving Deep: Goosefoot Offers a New Round of Workshops
Goosefoot’s spring workshop schedule is geared to help people to get their business ideas off the ground and moving. Classes are geared for those ready to take the plunge and open their doors, or grow what they already have.Business workshops are free unless otherwise noted and open to all. Classes are offered simultaneously online from the safety of home and in person in the Front Room meeting space of the Bayview Cash Store.
Website Design Intensive
Tuesday, June 6, 1-5 p.m.
$10/person
Learn tips, tricks, and tools that make building a website easier than ever for small businesses. Then with the remaining extended time, pull out your laptops, log into your website or your design tool of choice, and work on your site live while asking all those confounding questions to Sami and the other class attendees. Led by Sami Postma, events and education coordinator for Goosefoot.
Class size is limited to 6 attendees. Preregistration required. $10 registration fee must be paid in advance. Attendees are encouraged to bring a lunch, coffee, water & tea provided.
Goosefoot works together with the South Whidbey community to create essential solutions. We address community needs, help local businesses grow, preserve great places, and connect neighbors. Learn more at goosefoot.org
Bayview Cash Store
5611 Bayview Road, Langley
360-321-4246 www.goosefoot.org
Keep up to date with ferry schedule changes:
Washington State Ferries | WSDOT https://wsdot.wa.gov
