Saturday, Nov. 9

BEACH CLEANING: Fort Casey Lighthouse Environmental Program is searching for a few good volunteers to help clean Island County beaches and parks. Equipment needed to do the job will be provided. An educational component concerning the dangers of plastic litter on both fish and beach wildlife will also be offered. Meet at 9 a.m. on the clean-up days, and expect to be finished by 11 a.m. If you or your group would like to volunteer, come out to the following beaches on the following dates: Nov. 9 – Fort Ebey, Nov. 30 – Ebey Road End, Dec. 14 – Double Bluff, and Dec. 21 – Fort Ebey. Call Cheryl May at 678-4100 or e-mail cmay@whidbey.net.

SMART GALS: American Association of University Women will meet at 9:30 a.m., Race Road Fire Station. A panel of business/professional women who achieved success in fields that were considered “for men only” will discuss their career experiences. Call (360) 331-1273.

VETERAN’S DAY: Help honor our veterans at the Oak Harbor Elks lodge, from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. There will be a flag folding ceremony, drill team, honor guard, guest speakers and music. Lunch will be served for $8. If you know a vet who needs a ride to the ceremony call the lodge and arrangements will be made to pick them up. Call 675-7111.

NORDIC HARVEST: The Whidbey Island Nordic Lodge will host a harvest time dinner dance from 5 – 10 p.m., at the Freeland Grange Hall. Dance to the music of the Pickled Herring Band. A cod fish dinner will be served from 5 -6 p.m.Cost is $17.50 for dinner and dance; children under 12 are free, there will be hot dogs and punch available for the kids. BYOB and mixer.

DRUM LEGENDS: Museum of Northwest Art presents Kevin Paul, well-known carver and singer, with “Legends of the Drum” at 7:30 p.m., as a part of the museum’s ongoing poetry and painting program. Paul reflects his dual Swinomish/Colville heritage, as his music draws from the coastal Puget Sound and Eastern Washington, and his carvings are both traditional and contemporary. Legends of the Drum is held in conjunction with Rick Bartow: My Eye, which draws on Bartow’s native Yurok traditions to express human emotions, themes of spirituality and transformation. Museum admission is $4 adults, $2 students, museum members and children under 12 are free. The museum is at 121 South First Street, La Conner. Call (360) 466-4446.

ROCK SHOW: Take your pet rock on a road trip to the 41st annual gem, mineral, fossil and jewelry show presented by Skagit Rock and Gem, at the Sedro-Woolley Community Center, 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Saturday, and 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Sunday.Admission is free to this show of cut and polished gemstones, mineral specimens, carvings, fossils, jewelry and more. Demonstrations will run throughout the weekend. Field trips to local collecting sites are planned for both days, weather permitting. For more information call (360) 757-6596.

Monday, Nov. 11

VET’S HOLIDAY: Local veteran’s associations will hold Veteran’s Day ceremonies at Maple Leaf Cemetery in Oak Harbor, with the program starting at 11 a.m. Scheduled guest speakers are NAS Whidbey Commanding Officer Capt. Black and Oak Harbor Mayor Patty Cohen. Public is encouraged to attend. For info call Walt Yates at 679-6723 or Mike Douglas at 679-3366.

SPORT SHOOTING: Central Whidbey Sportsmen’s Association will meet at 7:30 p.m., at the club house and range, south of Coupeville on Safari Road. Regular meetings are held the second Monday of the month. Call 678-0960.

FALL FORUM: The Museum of Northwest Art (MoNA) fall forum continues today, Nov. 11, with “Spirituality on a Budget,” by John Federov, visual and sound artist. Raised as a Jehovah’s Witness, but of Navajo and Russian decent, Federov pointedly and humorously explores the commodification of nature and spirituality; Nov. 18 – “The Shaman Who Went into the Fire,” by glass artist Preston Singletary. Of Tlingit/Filipino heritage, Singletary merges traditional Italian glass techniques with Northwest Coast formline design. Admission to each program is $4 for adults, $2 for students; members are free. The museum is at 121 South First Street. For information call (360) 466-4446.

Tuesday, Nov. 12

ADULT CPR: 9 a.m. to 1:30 p.m., Red Cross office on Ault Field Road. $25. First Aid class is Thursday, Nov. 15, from 1-5 p.m. at the Red Cross; 23. Call 257-2096

PRE-READERS: Come to the Oak Harbor Library Preschool Storytime for stories, songs and simple crafts, Tuesdays at 9:30 a.m. and 10:30 a.m., from Sept 10 through Nov. 12. The story times are for ages 3-5 years and their caregivers. For information about this or any other program at the Oak Harbor Library, call 675-5115.

HELP OTHERS: Hepatitis C Support Group meets at 7 p.m. at Whidbey General Hospital. Group meets second Tuesdays. Call 678-6095; janisi@whidbey.net

GREEN CLUB: Oak Harbor Garden Club will meet at 9:30 a.m., at the IOOF Hall, 721 SE Barrington Dr. Rob Harbour, manager of Ebey’s Landing National Historical Reserve will update on what’s happening at Ebey’s Landing. Then Scott Connor will present “Buttoning Up for Winter.” Connor hosts weekend radio’s “Gardening in the Northwest.” Call 679-2101 or 679-9139.

RETIRED EMPLOYEES: Retired Public Employees of Washington State will meet in the fireside room, United Methodist Chruch, 608 N. Main Street, Coupeville, at 10:30 a.m.

COMMUNITY ADVICE: The Oak Harbor Police Department (OHPD) Community Advisory Board (CAB) will meet at 4:15 p.m. in the OHPD training room. Open to public, space permitting. Questions, inputs, contact CAB member Bob Brown 675-0948, or CAB phone 675-1572.

Wednesday,

Nov. 13

READER TOTS: Visit Oak Harbor Library Toddler Storytime, Wednesdays, at 9:30 and 10:30 a.m., for stories, songs and activities for children ages one-and-a-half to three and their caregivers. There’s two sessions each Wednesday, from Nov. 13 – 27, sure to be packed with reading fun just perfect for the little ones. More sessions Dec. 4, 11 and 18. For more info call 675-5115 or visit www.sno-isle.org.

SEEING DOUBLE: Whidbey Island Mother’s of Twins will meet at 6:30 p.m. for their monthly Mom’s Night Out. The club will be heading to the new Olympia Restaurant in Anacortes. Call 279-1511 for more info.

Thursday, Nov. 14

CENTRAL CHAMBER: Central Whidbey Chamber of Commerce meets at 8 a.m., Coupeville United Methodist Church.

TEA TIME: Christian women will enjoy a tea party with Lee Anne Origer from Anna’s Tea Room in Coupeville. Sandy Fulton from Aberdeen will speak on Life’s Tapestry. Lunch is $7.50 and begins at 11:30 a.m. at the CPO Club. Call 675-9724 or 675-5053.

SOCIAL TIME: Widows and widowers are invited to join others for socializing and dinner at the CPO Club beginning at 5 p.m. For reservations, call 675-3171 or 675-3628.

PROGRESSIVE DINNER: Bring a dish to share and head to the Greenbank Progressive Club’s monthly potluck and meeting, at the Bakken and Firehouse Roads clubhose. Dinner begins at 6 p.m. The meeting program will feature Fred Terrell of Beach Watchers speaking on early Whidbey settlers, the importance of sailing ships from San Francisco and lighthouses for defense.Call 678-3574.

WHIDBEY AUDUBON; Meets at 7 p.m., Au Sable Istitute, 180 Parker Road, Coupeville. Introduction of a book on Maxwelton watershed. Call 678-5239.

WHIDBEY WRITERS: Read their words at Coupeville Library at 7 p.m. For adults and young adults

Friday, Nov. 15

EMBLEM SALE: Oak Harbor Emblem Club Hosts its holiday boutique from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m., at the Elks lodge. Dinner will be served by the Elks.

STROKE HELP: Whidbey General Hospital’s Stroke Support Group meets at 2 p.m. in Conference Room A at the hospital. Marielle Harrington from Operation Stroke will be at the meeting. Call Ann Hardy, 678-7619.

FLU SHOTS: A flu clinic is in Oak Harbor today from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. at Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, 201 NE O’Leary. After the clinics the Island County Health Department will continue to administer Flu Vaccine as supplies last. After the scheduled flu clinics, flu shots will be given at the regularly scheduled immunization clinics. Coupeville: 410 N. Main, Mondays 1-4:30 p.m. Oak Harbor: North Whidbey Resource Center 1791 N.E. 1st Ave., Wednesdays 1 – 4:30 p.m. Langley: S.W. Community Health, 5475 S. Maxwelton Rd., Tuesdays 1 – 4:30 p.m. Call 679-7351.

Saturday, Nov. 16

WATER WINGS: Francis Wood, writer of a local birding column, will lead a Whidbey Audubon kayaking trip from LaConner at the Rainbow Bridge boat ramp. A limited number of kayaks are avaivable for rental by prior arrangement. Call Wood at (360) 341-2326 for directions to the site. Plan to launch at 10:30am, bring lunch and be prepared for the weather. Public is welcome.

CHIEFLY BAZAAR: Begin your holiday shopping early at the Chief Petty Officers’ Spouses Association annual holiday bazaar from 9 a.m. to 3:30 p.m., at the CPO Club. Come visit booths from some 20-plus vendors from all over Island and Skagit Counties. Everyone is welcome!

POTTERY HOUSE: Oak Harbor has a new potter, so come to an open house and meet Carol Rhodes, from 9 a.m. to 6 p.m., at 848 Burroughs in Oak Harbor. Rhodes is originally from Bothell, and creates unique, hand-carved designs. Sharon Tryon will also show her romantic impressions in watercolors and oils, including a series of umbrella paintings.

CHURCH BOUTIQUE: Whidbey Presbyterian Church will hold its annual bazaar from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. Coffee and sweet rolls 9-11 a.m. Lunch 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. The church is at NE Midway Boulevard and 1148 SE 8th Ave.

GRANNY DINNER: Come for soup, chili and homemade pies by the Oak Harbor Emblem Club during “Grannie’s Attic Tables,” from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. at the Elks lodge. There will be holiday and gift items, baked goods, and some private vendors. Raffle tickets are available. Proceeds go to local charities.

AFTER POLIO: The Whideby Island Post Polio Support Group will meet at 10 a.m., at 161 W. Whidbey Ave., in the “Whidbey Cottages” club house. Speakers will be a local fireman and paramedic.

CHEAPER AUDITIONS: Whidbey Playhouse will hold auditions for “Cheaper by the Dozen,” a delightful tale of a large and unique family, Nov. 16 and 17, from 1-4 p.m. both days. Roles are available for three women and two men, plus there are 11 youth roles (ages 9-17). All auditioners must come prepared with a short (two minutes or less) monologue, and must stay there for the entire audition time. Copies of suggested monologue pieces for the children’s roles as well as script excerpts that will be used for auditions are at the playhouse. For more information contact the playhouse at 679-2237.

HATS OFF: Learn about heritage and culture during A Bag of Hats, 2:30 p.m., Oak Harbor Library. Storyteller Tom Galt will provide fun for all ages. Part of National Children’s Book Week celebration. Funded by Friends of Oak Harbor Library. Call 675-5115.

WHIDBEY AKC: The Whidbey Island Kennel Club will host their annual back to back AKC licensed all breed dog show and obedience trials at the Evergreen State Fairgrounds in Monroe, Nov. 16 and 17. Public is invited to observe and admire their favorite dogs and visit with experienced dog people. There will be a canine eye clinic, microchip clinic, and tattoo clinic held both days. There’s no admission charge, but parking will be for a nominal fee. For info call Kathy at (360) 757-6568.

SABLE PLANTING: Prairie restoration volunteer days are on alternating Wednesdays and Saturdays. Meet at Au Sable, 180 Parker Road, Coupeville. Hot drinks and cookies will be provided. Any interested groups who would like to volunteer opportunity, should contact Au Sable ecologist, Steve Byler, 678-5586 or sbyler@

pioneernet.net. The restoration days will be: Nov. 16, 9 a.m. – noon; Nov. 20, 2:30 – 5 p.m.; Nov. 23, 9 a.m. – noon; Dec. 4, 2:30 – 5 p.m.

Tuesday, Nov. 19

BABY & ME: Stories, songs and play rhymes for babies 3 to 18 months and their caregivers start at 9:30 a.m., Oak Harbor Library. Play time follows storytime. Other sessions, Tuesdays, Nov. 26, Dec. 3 and 10. Call 675-5115.

Thursday, Nov. 21

FARM MANAGEMENT: The Board of Directors of Greenbank Farm Management Group holds its regularly scheduled third Thursday meeting, at 8 a.m. in the Jim Davis House at the Farm. These meetings are always open to the public.

CRACKER NIGHT: Kiwanis Club of Oak Harbor invites everyone to a night of “Nuncrackers,” a Christmas comedy, and dessert. A $15 donation will buy entry to the show and a dessert social before the performance. Social is at 6:30 p.m. the play begins at 7:30 p.m. Purchase tickets from any Kiwanian or the Daily Grind. Call Marth Wallin, 675-3447.

Friday, Nov. 22

TALENT SHOW: The Skagit Valley College WIC Program Board will host a student talent show at the Oak Harbor Elk’s Lodge, at 6 p.m. A dance will directly follow the show and free food will be available. Admission is $4 for students, $6 for general admission, and you may receive a $1 discount if you bring a can of food for the Program Board food drive. Questions can be directed to Marlena Guerra at 679-5311.

SATURDAY, NOV. 23

CRAFT FAIR: Oak Harbor Elementary School’s craft fair is from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. at the school on Midway Boulevard. There will be more than 20 booths of crafts for savvy shoppers to get going on finding one-of-a-kind handmade gifts. Vendors are still needed; call 675-1480 while there is still room.

WHALE WISDOM: Learn about the Ways of Whales from 9 a.m to 4 p.m. at Coupeville Middle School. Orca Network sponsors a day of presentations by whale experts from around the region, and learn all about the mysteries of our finned friends of the deep. $15 per person. To register, call Orca Network, 678-3451; info@orcanetwork.org

LOONEY LEARNING: Here is your chance to discover the world of the loons, the king of divers! David Drummond, Wildlife Biologist/Birding Specialist will teach of the ancient bird that’s the subject of legend and the source of the most haunting call heard in the wild, from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m., at Birch Bay and Drayton Harbor. Meet at Birch Bay State Park waterfront. Learn about life, ecology, identification of species and plumage stages. Dress for the weather, bring binoculars, bird guide, lunch. Call (360) 766-6008.

DOGGIE ART: A show by pet photographer Jen Wigg featuring her candid portraits of WAIF’s Wag-n-Walk 2002 opens Saturday, Nov. 23, at Freeland Professional Center, 1832 Scott Road, Freeland. The show runs Tuesdays through Saturdays from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m., through Dec. 7. Portraits will be available with part of proceeds going to Wag-n-Walk, benefitting WAIF and FETCH!

MUSICAL EVENING: Paint Your ‘Art Out presents an evening of music with Kim Breilen and Sharon Ringer at 7 p.m. This will be debut of the CD “Three Faces of Romance.” The evening is $12 per person which includes a round ornament to paint, cookies and cider. There is no paint fee on addional bisque. The store is at 860 SE Pioneer Way. Call 679-4115.

Tuesday, Nov. 26

COMPASSIONATE GROUP: The Compassionate Friends of Whidbey, a support group for parents, siblings and grandparents who have lost a child of any age, will meet at 7 p.m. at Coupeville Methodist Church. Call 675-6424 or contact tcf.whidbey@usa.net.

Friday, Nov. 29

LIGHTHOUSE SHOP: The Admiralty Head Lighthouse gift shop will be open selected days this holiday season to offer you a unique place to shop for that special gift. The gift shop will be open from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. the following days: Nov. 29 and 30; Dec. 1, 7, 8, 14 and 15, 21 and 22.