Langley Lights the Night at a block party/aerial light show, on July 6 on Cascade Avenue and Second Street, celebrating Independence Day weekend. There will be music, food, crafts, and an animated drone light show launching from the marina (thanks to Nichols Bros and the Port of South Whidbey) just after sunset. We are anticipating 2k-3k attendees and will be promoting the art walk as well.
You’re invited to be a part of the festivities! Chamber members and downtown merchants get first dibs at being a vendor. The Chamber is asking for a $175 booth fee to help cover costs we incur to put on and publicize an event of this scale. Because the Chamber’s mission is to promote and support our business members, we are asking businesses who don’t have capacity to be a vendor to consider extending their hours to capture the foot traffic generated by our event. We are happy to help advertise those extended hours!
As always, sponsorship on any level will help us raise the funding needed to put on the best event ever.
Let us know which option you think will best serve your business by emailing: langley@whidbey.com Summer is just around the corner, and we would love to include you in our promotional efforts for Langley Lights the Night ASAP!
Events
First Saturday Art Walk June 1
Artworks Gallery hopes to be open for the First Saturday Art Walk in June. Work on the gallery is nearing completion! We will reopen in early June but our Grand Reopening Celebration will be on the day of the Langley Art Walk, July 6. We’ll be celebrating from 11 a.m.to 4 p.m. with beautiful new art, refreshments and gift basket drawings.
June’s featured artists are Gaylen Whiteman and Reggie Kastler. Gaylen Whiteman is a multi-talented visual artist and a long-time resident of Whidbey Island. Through her art, she reveals her inner relationship with the forces of nature that shape our world.
Basketry has been Reggie Kastler’s life since she started weaving in 1988. Besides the standard favorites, she creates custom pieces for clients and says, “Designing a basket for a particular use or as an art piece is the most fun. Clients have asked me to create pieces that solve a problem, commemorate a family event, or enhance a particular space.”
June brings two Whidbey Island female artists to Museo who explore expression through both painting and clay: Bergen Rose and Evelyn Woods. Delight in the juxtaposition between Evelyn’s realistic, detailed paintings and clay sculptures and Bergen’s abstract landscapes and ceramic pieces.
Jewelry maker Rebecca Bashara will be popping in with her new collection during the June Art Walk! Her jewelry style springs from the deep appreciation of natural forms and surfaces, melding naturalism and contemporary design in unique pieces.
Later in the month you can join us for a special Artist Talk Sundays with Michael on June 23, 2-4 p.m. Michael will sit down for a casual chat with Bergen and Evelyn to discuss their new paintings and sculptures. Light refreshments and lots of laughs provided, as always! RSVP on Facebook.
In June, Rob Schouten Gallery & Sculpture Garden presents oil paintings by Kathleen Frugé Brown and turned wood creations from
Don Wodjenski.
Kathleen Frugé Brown’s oil paintings portray the wildness of rivers and forests of the Pacific Northwest. Many of her paintings are done plein-air, some are finished in the studio. “One of the things about painting in the woods is the layers of things to see. The spatial complexity makes me look deeply and work vigorously to capture what I can before the light changes.” (above: Chuckanut Ridge – oil on canvas by Kathleen Frugé Brown – 40”h x 30”w)
Don Wodjenski is a woodturner who uses a variety of local and ethically sourced exotic woods to create bowls, platters and vases that often incorporate inlays of turquoise, malachite, lapis or gold, in a manner akin to the Japanese kintsugi tradition of fixing flaws and cracks in ceramics. Charring and burn piercings also add decorative elements.
Whidbey Art Gallery is bustling with new activity as our featured and guest artists get ready to show you their new work in June. One of our featured artists, Lynda Ransley will be showing spectacular new alcohol ink pieces. Her work is dramatic and compelling. Our metal workers, Jandellyn and Johnathan Ward are putting together some new works that will be an upgrade to your garden or patio.
Guest artist Becky Fields returns with her lovely, soft watercolor bird paintings. She says ‘I’ve been painting watercolors for about 17 years. Since moving to Whidbey three years ago, I’ve become an avid birder. So now I combine the things I most enjoy, birding, and painting. Birding and painting allow me to just enjoy the moment.’
Thursday Music Night at Dancing Fish: Ranger and “The Re-Arrangers” May 30, 5:30 – 7:30 p.m.
Ranger and the “Re-Arrangers” evoke the spirit of a Paris cafe and the raucous energy of a Romani campsite with their version of Hot Club Swing. At the heart of their sound is Ranger’s sweet violin playing–his sense of melody and daring improvisations. The band’s repertoire includes swing standards, traditional European melodies, and the music of Django Reinhardt.
This event is by reservation only and a portion of the $25 admission fee will go to Whidbey Island Nourishes (WIN). Your reservation includes a shared, light appetizer board served to your table.
MAKE RESERVATIONS! https://dancingfishvineyards.orderport.net/wines/Events
Please be aware that due to limited seating capacity in the Dancing Fish Barn, some patrons may be assigned to larger communal tables. Alternatively, if you have friends who are also attending this event, please let us know via text/phone (360-632-4190) or email (info@dancingfishvineyards.com) in advance of the performance so we can seat you at the same table.
Dancing Fish Vineyards
1953 Newman Road, Freeland
360-632-4190
Rotary Westside Derby Saturday, June 1
Saddle up for the 2nd Annual Westside Derby Day! The track heats up on Saturday, June 1 from 5 to 9 p.m. at the Whidbey Island Fairgrounds & Events Center Pole Building. Tickets are $60 per person and include a generous assortment of light bites and a signature souvenir Derby glass. Beer, wine, and mint juleps will be available for purchase. The event will feature a Dessert Dash with delicious homemade cakes and pies! Join the fun and place your bets (wagering is for adults 21+).
This isn’t Churchill Downs, and the ponies are of the stick variety, but the racing and the wagering (21+) are all very real. So, don your best Derby Hat or Favorite Fascinator (there will be a best hat contest!) and join us for a fabulously fun day at the races!
Brought to you by the Rotary Club of Whidbey Westside, every buck you bet supports vital Rotary grants, innovative programs, and transformative projects in our community.
The Rotary Club of Whidbey Westside has brought life-saving AEDs to public spaces around South Whidbey since 2016. This year, we’re adding additional units and updating existing locations; making our community safer, one heartbeat at a time. Your support of events like the Westside Derby helps fund vital programs like this in our community.
For sponsorship info or more information contact Jane Helten: JaneHelten@gmail.com or call: 360-631-0752
South Whidbey History Walk and Talk
Time to put on your walking shoes and buy a $10 ticket for a Langley History “Talk & Walk” Tour with Bob Waterman.
Whether you’ve lived on South Whidbey your entire life, are a new resident, or just visiting, Langley’s colorful history and stories about early residents come alive on this enjoyable two-hour tour.
Tickets can be purchased by scanning the QR code, clicking the link below, or stopping by the Museum on weekends between 1 and 4 p.m. southwhidbeyhistory.org
Aspire! WICAs Annual Gala/Auction
June 1, 5-9 p.m.
WICA’s biggest fundraiser of the year! Invitations have gone out and we’re busy getting ready for our main event.
ONLY A FEW TICKETS LEFT!
Help Island Shakespeare Festival Raise Henry the Tent!
To our dearest community – Island Shakespeare Festival would love to invite you to mark your calendars. Henry, our beloved tent, will be going up starting at 9 a.m. on Saturday, June 1 at our stage on the backlot of 5476 Maxwelton Rd in Langley. It requires a large amount of folks, so tell all your friends! It truly is the kickoff of our season, and we need all hands on deck. The more the merrier.
Join us even if you don’t want to help with the tent — we want to welcome anyone and everyone! We will also aim to install astroturf, risers, masking walls, and some other season prep things, so there are plenty of jobs for all sorts of skills, abilities, and interests. We may even begin to paint if it’s nice!
What to bring: work gloves, weather appropriate clothing, water, sunscreen, any drills and drivers or other handy tools you can, and a great attitude!
You can sign up by emailing angelica.metcalfe@islandshakespearefest.org, or using SignUp via the link below.
It will help us get a headcount for our famous “make your own sandwiches” 🙂 https://signup.com/go/edraRgw
Hope to see you there!
Pride Picnic Sunday June 2 @ Langley United Methodist Church
Help Langley United Methodist Church and The HUB Celebrate Pride Month!
Join us for our 2nd Annual Community Pride Picnic
Sunday, June 2, 11:30 a.m. – 1:30 p.m.
Side of the church off 4th in beautiful downtown Langley
Potluck food and beverages provided, and your favorite dishes also welcome.
Rain or Shine!
Langley United Methodist Church
301 Anthes Ave.
206-221-4233 lumc@whidbey.com
June is Pride Month
Pride Flag Raising
Saturday, June 1 at Noon
Langley City Hall, 112 2nd Street, Langley
Join Langley Mayor Kennedy Horstman as we raise the Pride flag at Langley City Hall.
Pride Beyond Borders: The State of Global LGBTIQ Rights
A Presentation by Outright International
Thursday, June 20 at 7 p.m.
OutCast Productions (Possibly changing)
Learn about global LGBTIQ issues and Outright International’s important work.
South Whidbey Pride Parade and Celebration
Saturday, June 22 at Noon
Downtown Langley/South Whidbey Community Center
Join in a joyful celebration of our community’s vitality and diversity!
Liberace & Liza
Whidbey Island Center for the Arts, 565 Camano Avenue, Langley
David Saffert and Jillian Snow dazzle in this exhilarating tribute to Liberace and Liza Minelli!
To learn about Liberace & Liza, visit https://liberaceandliza.com
Basics of Garden Design
Sunday, June 2, 1 – 2:30 p.m.
with Tobey Nelson CPH, Garden Designer
Whether you are starting with a brand new garden or wanting a fresh take on an established garden, there will be something for anyone to learn in this class. We’ll cover some simple, basic design principles and learn how to implement them in our landscapes to create inviting spaces and pleasing plant combinations. Students will receive a coupon for 20% off plants. Class fee is $15, to register call us at 360-321-9931 or go to http://www.ventureoutnursery.com
Meadowscaping
Sunday, June 23, 1 – 2:30 p.m.
with Tobey Nelson CPH, Garden Designer
This hot new trend in gardening can be approached from either an ornamental or an ecosystem application. Whether you are looking to create a meadow-like feeling in your garden using your favorite ornamental perennials and grasses, or are interested in restoring prairie or re-wilding your lawn, there will be much to learn in this class. We’ll talk about how to use the matrix approach to plant layout to create a natural feeling, and good plants to incorporate, both native and ornamental. We’ll also touch on how to prepare and maintain your meadow. Students will receive a coupon for 20% off plants. Class fee is $15, to register call us at 360-321-9931 or go tohttp://www.ventureoutnursery.com
Venture Out Nursery
3693 Scriven Ln., Langley
360-321-9931
Freeland Hall Community Dinner June 6
Freeland Hall Community Dinner
1515 E Shoreview Dr. Freeland
Everyone Welcome!
Mark your calendar for the first Thursday of every month and join us for a community potluck dinner at Freeland Hall @ 6 pm.
Great way to socialize and meet new friends. Only $25 for the entire year for membership.
Help continue the history that has been ongoing for over 100 years.
Bring a dinner item of your choice and join the fun! We look forward to seeing you. Call Lynn Thomson for more information: 541-961-1914
Barnyard Olympics Saturday, June 8, 10 a.m. – 1 p.m. @ Whidbey Island Fairgrounds/Arena Grandstands
This is a fundraiser for the Island County 4H Goat Project.
Our youth are hoping to raise enough money to make some updates to the goat barn on the fairgrounds.
Come watch goats and chickens compete in races, obstacle courses, calling contests, and other fun events! There will be raffle prizes to win and fun contests for spectators too! Grab a sweet treat from the bake sale table while you’re there.
We’re looking for event sponsors, too. Please contact me to hear more
about our sponsorship levels and advertising opportunities.
South Whidbey Historical Society Annual Meeting June 8
Leave Your Fears Here
New Works @ WICA June 13-16
In this intensely personal one-man play, actor James Morrison recounts his beloved son’s struggle with and ultimate recovery from brain cancer. It is a tale of losing a language and learning a new one, of a child teaching the parent, and the power of hope in the darkest of times. James takes you on a journey that affirms love and human connection as the antidote to fear and despair.
Written and Performed by James Morrison (above)
Thursday, June 13 @ 7:30 p.m.
Friday, June 14 @ 7:30 p.m.
Saturday, June 15 @ 7:30 p.m.
Sunday, June 16 @ 4 p.m.
An embodied poetry reading, a performance art piece, an evening dedicated to the themes of healing, embodiment,
community, solitude, the natural world, and the divine.
Friday, June 14 @ 7:30 p.m. at Outcast Productions
(Black Box Theater at the Fairgrounds in Langley)
Tickets are suggested donation of $20 apiece or pay what you can!
Space is limited, fill out this form to reserve your spot: https://forms.gle/gvHr2A25pKAf72ZA6
Some words that came in after the last performance:
“Absolutely glorious! So much life and beauty and feeling!”
“Absolutely stunning—vulnerable poetry performance & life celebration!
Thank you for this breath of fresh air!”
“That was such a huge explosion of honesty and expression!”
“Your performance is still resonating with me several days later.
“Such powerful imagery and raw emotion—definitely left an impact!”
Holmes Harbor Rod & Gun Club Annual Membership Drive
Starting at noon on Saturday, June 15th the Holmes Harbor Rod & Gun Club will be hosting their annual Spring/Summer membership drive. There will be an open house, tours, events, food, and fun! You are invited to stop in and learn about the club, its activities, and membership.
The Holmes Harbor Rod & Gun Club is a friendly, recreational and social club offering fantastic shooting facilities, a restaurant, bar, large dining hall, dance floor, and much more. Wedding receptions and other private events can also be hosted at the spacious club facilities. Our members come from all walks of life from across Whidbey Island and points well beyond. Come join us!
Get Up Close and Personal with Master Falconer Steve Layman
Expand your knowledge of birds of prey in the Northwest in a comprehensive class at Meerkerk Gardens on June 15th at 10 a.m. $20.
Steve is an expert falconer, a raptor biologist and well known local educator.
He will provide the public with an inside look into the life of a falconer
and discuss the role birds of prey play on Whidbey Island.
Please pay in advance to reserve your ticket. https://square.link/u/YZ8lyJzb
Meerkerk Gardens
3531 Meerkerk Lane
360-678-1912
Welcome to the Bard’s Boutique Poetry Reading Series to Support Island Shakespeare Festival
Please join us upstairs in the Front Room Gallery at the Bayview Cash Store from 1-3 p.m. Sunday, June 16 as we welcome poets Robin Barre, Mary Elizabeth Himes, Janice O’Mahony, David Ossman, and Stephen Roxborough. The theme of the day is “Fathers.”
Poetry in the Afternoon is a pay-what-you-will donation event to support Island Shakespeare Festival (www.islandshakespearefest.org), an outdoor summer of theater happening July 19-Sept. 8, 2024 and featuring Shakespeare’s “King Lear” and “The Lucky Chance” by Aphra Behn.
Please mark your calendars for the final 2024 Poetry in the Afternoon event: The Cusp on Sept. 22 with poets Robin Barre, John Burgess, Dallas Huth, Mary Elizabeth Himes, Brooke Stout and Eden Trenor.
Free Guided Tour of the Sculpture Forest
In collaboration with Sno-Isle Libraries, we will provide a free interactive casual guided stroll through the Sculpture Forest. Topics will include art and artists, history, conservation approaches, natural habitat, and the future. Tuesday June 18, 2-4 p.m. Meet at main entrance. You can reserve your spot at https://sno-isle.bibliocommons.com/events/660b16b25e1ddf360060509d.
Swing State – Staged Reading @ WICA
June 20-23
Opening with post-play discussion featuring playwright Rebecca Gilman
This new American play is just off Broadway and onto our stage in a professional stage reading directed by Vito Zingarelli. In ‘Swing State,’ Rebecca Gilman looks for hope to outweigh despair in this contemporary portrait of America’s heartland in a time when it feels like everyone’s way of life is in danger of disappearing.
Recently widowed, Peg tends to the 40 acres of native prairie that rises behind her rural Wisconsin home. Her solitary days are interrupted only by visits from Ryan, a family friend with a checkered past. When her late husband’s footlocker is ransacked in her barn, she places a call to the local authorities—unwittingly setting off a series of events that will forever change their lives. As Peg and Ryan fight to regain each other’s trust, they learn how to help one another in a new and meaningful way and how to forge a sense of hope in a time when it feels like everyone’s way of life is in danger of disappearing.
Thursday, June 20, Friday June 21, Saturday, June 22 @ 7:30 p.m. Sunday, June 23, 4 p.m.
Tickets available:
WICA Star: $30
Standard: $20
Youth 18 and Under: Free
Pay What You Will at the Box Office www.wicaonline.org
Whidbey Island Garden Tour June 22
The Whidbey Island Garden Tour is Saturday, June 22 from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Visit our website at https://www.wigt.org and click on the Buy Tickets Now button. New this year, there will be 10 local artists in some of the gardens. We are also having auctions; check the website for details. All proceeds support our grant programs to local organizations and nonprofits supporting our mission. Visit our website for local nurseries that have tickets available for purchase.
Whidbey Island Garden Tour
The Book Of Voices @ WICA
June 30, 4 p.m.
In celebration of National Poetry Month, Andre Feriante, Sheila Weidendorf, and Joni Takanikos present The Book of Voices, featuring poetry from Rumi, Leonard Cohen, and familiar island voices. The evening will consist of both poetry reading and music.
This summer, gardeners from beginner to advanced from across Whidbey Island and beyond will be able to attend a series of six free classes designed to help implement best practices in the garden. The Island County WSU Master Gardener Education Series classes are open to the public and cover everything from dealing with pests to growing great vegetables. The series is presented by the Island County WSU Master Gardeners.
The series highlights how climate change and new knowledge about the impact of human behavior on nature inform and influence best garden practices. The way we garden has a big impact on our Island ecosystems. Gardeners can make a direct difference in caring for the environment in their own back yards because what is done there can affect wildlife, biodiversity, water use and human health.
Classes will be offered on the third Sunday of the month from 1 p.m. to 2 p.m. May through September, and will take place at the Greenbank Education Garden, located at Greenbank Farm on Whidbey Island.
• June 16: Firewise Gardening – Landscaping for Fire Resistance
• July 21: Good Lawn/Bad Lawn
• August 18: Winter Veggies Growing Guide/Island Stalwarts
• September 15: Go Green in the Garden: Using Nature’s Own Plant Food.
Island County Master Gardeners
Classes at Wildly Beloved Foods
Learn the art of pasta making with workshops at the Wildly Beloved Foods Marketplace and Studio. Register for one of our classes instructed by founding owner Aurora Echo. Each workshop includes wine pairing,
light charcuterie, and fresh pasta tasting
Choose your favorite themes including: a simple pasta, egg pasta, spinach pasta and stuffed pasta.
Inquire about private events! Friend events, birthdays, family gatherings, corporate team-building, and just for group foodie fun.
Workshop dates:
Thursday, June 6 @ 5:30 p.m.Fresh Egg Pasta Class, $95
Thursday, June 20 @ 5:30 p.m. Fresh Ricotta Raviolo Pasta Class, $120
Thursday, July 11 @ 5:30 p.m. Fresh Spinach Pasta Class, $95
Thursday, July 25 @ 5:30 p.m. Fresh Potato Gnocchi Pasta Class, $120
Thursday, August 8 @ 5:30 p.m. Fresh Ricotta and Herb Tortelloni Pasta Class, $120
Thursday, August 22 @ 5:30 p.m. Fresh Laminated Pasta with Herbs and Flowers Class, $120
Double Bluff Brewing Company is a place for community events and live music.
“Solo in the City” at Double Bluff Brewing Co.
Wednesdays at 5:30 p.m. (no cover charge)
June 5: Rich Vander Kam
June 12: Andre Feriante
June 19: Mike Hopkins
June 26: Andre Feriante
July 3: Sage Hays
July 10: Andre Feriante
In the summer Double Bluff has live music every Saturday performed under their outdoor bandstand.
Visit Double Bluff Brewing Company in Langley, Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, and Thursday from 3 to 8 p.m., and Friday through Sunday, 11:30 a.m. to 8 p.m.
Bloom’s Winery is Now Named Leo and Leto’s Winery and Bistro.
Introducing Chef Kyle O’Neill and Michelle Graham as new owners!
Open Wednesday and Thursday dinner 4-8 p.m.
Open Friday, Saturday and Sunday Brunch 9 a.m.-3 p.m. and dinner 4-8 p.m.
New items such as specialty cocktails and Kyle’s new spring menu!
Live Music Saturdays @ 5:30 p.m.Live Music Saturdays @ 5:30 p.m.
Saturday, June 1, Jonny Morgan
Leo and Leto’s Winery Tasting Room, 5511 Bistro 5511 Freeland Ave, Freeland
360-321-0515
Ott & Hunter Live Music Saturdays 7 p.m.
Saturday, June 1, Trio Improviso, $30
Saturday, June 8, Nick Mardon Trio, two shows 6 and 8 p.m. $30
Saturday, June 15, Kevin Jones & Doyle Wood $25
Saturday, June 22, Dmitri Matheny, $30
Saturday, June 29, Four (+1)
Ott & Hunter Winery Tasting Room
204 First Street, Langley www.otthunter.com
Sales and Markets
Purple Passion Plant Sale @ Meerkerk Gardens June 1-2
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. and 3 p.m. Adult admission to Meerkerk is $10 and kids 12 and under are free. (pay at the entry gatehouse or pay in advance at www.meerkerkgardens.com/events
Bayview Farmer’s Market is open every Saturday until October 19 from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. South Whidbey TilthMarket, 11 a.m.-3 p.m. every Sunday until October 13.
Habitat for Humanity of Island County Online Store
Are you in need of a one-of-a kind walker so that you can be the envy of all your friends? We have the walker for you!
With an excess of aluminum walkers in our Medical Equipment Lending Libraries, we decided to turn them into functional pieces of art and then sell them to support the programs at Island Senior Resources! Designed by local artisans and craftsmen, each piece of Walker Art is safe, usable, collapsible, and the decorations are long-lasting. With a great variety of styles, there is something for everyone!
$30 minimum donation
Walkers are for sale at: Senior Thrift – 5518 Woodard Ave, Freeland (10-4 Tuesday through Saturday)
ISR Bayview – 14594 SR 525, Langley (8:30 a.m.-4 p.m. Monday through Friday) NOTE: All donations to Island Senior Resources before July 15th will be matched dollar-for-dollar by a generous donor.
Our herbal studio is open the following days in June:
Tuesdays, noon to 5 p.m.
Wednesdays, 11 a.m. to 5 p.m.
Saturdays, 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. (except closed June 1 and June 15)
All other days and times by appointment–just call or text.
Find us at these local makers markets this season:
Greenbank Farm Father’s Day Market, Saturday, June 15, 10 a.m.-4 p.m.
And in the gracious hands of these local family-run shops:
Flying Bear in Langley
Bayview Garden at Bayview Corner
Madrona Supply in Clinton
Ritual Mischief grows and ethically gathers 50 different plants to create local plant-infused herbal balms, salves, lip balms, lotion bars, infused oils, soaps, shampoo bars, shower steamers, dish soap bars, dog shampoo bars, herbal sleep and dream pillows, and more. Current favorites are our Forest Bathing soap, Love You lotion bars, Gardener’s hand balm, Rest & Rise soaps, Sore Muscle Rub oil, Grief Support lotion bars, Moment of Wonder cuticle balm, Better Boundaries Balm, and Say It Sister lip balm. Parking: Park in the driveway or in the open field just past the driveway if the driveway is full. The herbal studio is up the driveway and around the front of the house to the south. Follow the signs. Accessibility: The driveway is paved, most of the path to the herbal studio is flat and paved, and the last ~20 feet of the path is a flat, woodchipped path. We’re happy to bring your online order to the driveway for you if you don’t want to make that journey. Online, Pick Up, & Delivery: You can order online anytime, choose Pick Up to avoid shipping, and then come pick up orders from us in our driveway. This time of year, we also deliver up the entirety of the island, typically on Sundays, so folks in Greenbank, Coupeville and Oak Harbor, you can also choose Pick Up to save on shipping. I’ll email you to arrange pick-up and delivery times. We also ship within the continental US.
The Backyard is a fun place for the whole family to play together!
Come work out while your kids play, run around with the kids and play together,
or celebrate a birthday or special occasion with us!
Book Your Summer Bioluminescence Tours Now with Whidbey Island Kayaking
We are excited to announce our 2024 Bioluminescence Experience dates and booking process!
Key Details:
• Booking access links will be shared only via our email blasts
• We cannot ‘hold’ dates for you
• Our standard cancellation policies apply
Join us for a Whidbey Island sailing experience on Penn Cove!
Sit back as the sails are hoisted, the engine turned off, and we cruise across the water while enjoying the scenic views of Penn Cove, Mount Baker and the Cascade Range. This is a gentle sailing experience perfect for the whole family. We sail where the wind is the best, perhaps past Snakelum Point where the Lower Skagit Tribes lived to the east, or the Penn Cove mussel farms to the west.
We depart the picturesque Coupeville wharf every Friday, Saturday and Sunday on our historic 1925 wooden pilot house schooner.
2024 Sailing Schedule
All scheduled sailings are approximately 2 hours, and depart from the Coupeville Wharf at 24 Front St NW.
Fridays: About 5:30 p.m., varies depending on sunset
Saturdays:1-3 p.m.
Sundays: 1-3 p.m.
Whidbey Community Foundation’s Essential Needs Program
There’s a good feeling we get when we show up for others, whether it’s a family member, a neighbor, or a community we care for. That’s what our fundraiser for the Essential Needs Program is all about. Many of our Whidbey neighbors are struggling to afford even basic needs. Goosefoot and WCF have partnered together to raise funds for the fourth year of the Essential Needs Program, with a collective goal of $100,000 by July 31. What a great feeling when we can come together to help our most vulnerable neighbors in need!
Here’s how you can help:
Donate directly through WCF or Goosefoot
Roundup your purchase at the Goose Community Grocer in May, June & July for Essential Needs
Follow us on Facebook and Instagram to help build our momentum by telling all your friends and family why you support our fundraiser!
Spread the word! Forward this email to your family and friends along with a personal note as to why you believe in our work, and why they should give today.
Our 2024 Summer Activity Guide is now available online and registration is open for most camps and activities.
• Nature Camps
• Adult Softball
• Basketball Camp
• Tennis Camp
• Soccer Camp
• Magic Camp
• VolleyKids
• Kayak Camp for Teens
• Paddle Board Camp for Teens
• PaddleSport Camp
• Youth Wrestling
• Underwater Robotics
• Rowing
• Skim Camp
• Youth & Adult Sailing
• Tuesday Concerts in the Park
• Nosework
Summer Camps at Whidbey Island Waldorf School July 8-August 1
Monday-Thursday, 9 a.m.-1 p.m. July 8 – August 1 for children ages 3-12
For camp details and registration see our website summer camps page: https://wiws.org/summercamps
Cost $300 per week for Grades campers and $425 per week for Early Childhood campers (ages 3-6)
Early Childhood families: we are offering a 10% discount if enrolling in all 4 weeks of EC Camp. No sibling discounts
There is limited financial assistance available, to apply please email summercamps@wiws.org
For more information call 360-341-5685 www.wiws.org
Exciting New Summer Camps From WILASC
Get ready for an epic summer with WILASC’s summer camp program!
Whidbey Island Language, Art & STEM Center is hosting a fantastic lineup of camps for children ages 4-14
(BOTH half-day and full-day).
Summer Camps in Langley
Coding Camps (half day)
Intro to Minecraft: JavaScript in a Blocky World (Age 8-12)
Intro to Scratch: Create Interactive Stories, Games, and Animations (Age 8-12)
Robotics with Edison Robots (Age 8-12)
Robotics with Raspberry Pi (Age 10-14)
Special Game Design Workshop with OpenWorld by DigiPen Institute of Technology (US top 10 college in game design) (Age 10-13)
Stem and Steam Camps (half Day)
Space Science: Journey Beyond the Stars! (Age 6-10)
STEM – Contraptions and Experiments (Age 6-10)
First LEGO®️ League inspired club (Age 6-10)
Art Camps (half day, or combined with Yoga camps for full-day)
Art in Nature (Age 4-7) (almost full)
Art creation with Clay (almost full)
Sensory Exploration with Art Materials (Age 4-8) (almost full)
Fun Yoga for Kids (half day, or combined with Art camps for full-day)
Little Yogis- A Playful Yoga Adventure Camp! – Age 4-8
Junior Yogis – A Playful Yoga Adventure Camp! – Age 6-10
Farm Camp (Full Day)
Science & Art on Sweetwater Farm (Age 6-10) – FULL
Exploring the Ecosystem at the Organic Farm School (Age 9-12)
Language and Culture Camp (Full Day)
An adventure to Russian culture (Age 6-11)
10% OFF for Early Birds (sign up before June 4)
SCHOLARSHIPS ARE AVAILABLE on a sliding scale.
Visit www.wilasc.com/camps for all details and and sign-up.
Whidbey Island Language, Art & STEM Center
South Whidbey Community Center
723 Camano Avenue, Langley
Island Senior Resources needs volunteer Meals on Wheels drivers. Please call 360-321-1600.
Join the lunch bunch at Island Senior Resources for nutritious food and good company.
Keep up to date with ferry schedule changes:
Washington State Ferries | WSDOT https://wsdot.wa.gov
