Parents can learn how to better support their 21st century learners at home and at school by attending Community Technology Night in the Oak Harbor Middle School Library from 5 to 7 p.m. Thursday, Nov. 18.
I really like texting, especially with my kids. It’s definitely less intrusive, yet it opens the door to a conversation if the timing is right.
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Whidbey Island Orchestras announces its first concert and reception of the 2010-2011 season
Whidbey Island Center for the Arts presents ‘The Dickens Project” at WICA, 565 Camano Ave., Nov. 7 through Dec. 21.
This weekend and next, the Coupeville High School Wolf PAC Theatre Troupe presents, “The Night I Died at the Palace Theatre,” a comedic mystery by Pat Cook.
Soroptimist International of Coupeville is looking for qualified women and girls for two of its signature awards for 2010/2011.
According to the travel expert on Good Morning America this week, now is the time to make travel plans for the holidays. I’m reminded that gone are the days when gathering my family members for a holiday celebration amounted to calling upstairs to the kids in their bedrooms. They have scattered like leaves in a wind and their young adult responsibilities now impact their time spent at home.
Commissioner of Public Lands Peter Goldmark announced Oct. 14 the management plan for the Smith and Minor Islands Aquatic Reserve, marking the first aquatic reserve he has designated since taking office in January 2009.
Third grade teacher Nicole Bouvion, of Olympic View Elementary, was surprised this month by an entourage from the local OfficeMax store, bearing gifts for her and her students.
Thanks to funding from Oak Harbor Walmart to the Impaired Driving Impact Panel of Island County, local trick-or-treaters will have a better chance to “be safe, be seen on Halloween.”
For the past month, North Whidbey students have been getting schooled in reading by their administrators and teachers.
