The cause, meaning and importance of dreams and nightmares will be discussed at 7 p.m. on Wednesday, May 4 at LIFETREE CAFE. The program, titled “Dreams and Nightmares: The Science Behind the Stories of Your Mind,” features a filmed interview with Dr. William Moorcroft, author of “Understanding Sleep and Dreaming.” In the interview, Moorcroft explains that sleep is critical for our brains to function and dreams are a way for the mind to organize and process information. “There are different components in our brain, and when we’re awake, they function one way,” Moorcroft says. “When we sleep, that functional organization greatly changes. Sleep is not a waste of time; it is a reorganization of the brain.” In the episode, Moorcroft also discusses the cause of recurring dreams and nightmares. Admission to the 60-minute event is free. Lifetree Café is located at 540 SE Pioneer Way, Oak Harbor. Lifetree Café is a place where people gather for conversation about life and faith in a casual, comfortable setting. Questions about Lifetree may be directed to Chrissie at 360-679-3431 or office@gracebythesea.org
“The Healing Power of Unselfishness,” an hour-long presentation by speaker Lois Carlson, is at 11 a.m. Saturday, May 7, at the FIRST CHURCH OF CHRIST SCIENTIST in Oak Harbor. Carlson will discuss how she overcame personal issues like suicidal tendencies and drug addiction; she has devoted her entire 2016 lecture series to this topic. Carlson learned that through helping others, she was protected from self-absorption and, instead, became absorbed in her own healing practice. Carlson has been working in the healing ministry of Christian Science for 40 years and is a published author who teaches a course on Christian Science in Chicago. During her talk, Carlson will challenge audience members to think beyond themselves and consider what media sources they are allowing to influence their thinking. This talk is free and all are welcome. Parking and child care are provided. Contact Marian Blue at blue@whidbey.com or 360-341-1630, or visit www.christiansciencesouthwhidbey.com for more information.
COFFEE BREAK BIBLE STUDY will conclude the current season with a six-week study of the New Testament book of Philippians, began Thursday, April 7. This letter, written by the Apostle Paul to a group of First-Century Christians, speaks to all believers everywhere of standing firm in the faith, living in humility and unity with each other, and being committed to spreading the good news of Jesus. This study meets weekly from 10-11:15 a.m. each Thursday, at the Christian Reformed Church, 1411 Wieldraayer Road (off Swantown Road). Coffee Break is a non-denominational small-group Bible study that is open to all women in the community. No previous Bible knowledge is needed. To receive study material, call Launa at 360-675-4706, or call the church office at 360-675-2881 for more information.
LITTLE LAMBS PRESCHOOL is taking registrations for fall. Classes for 3- and 4-year-olds are Monday, Wednesday and Friday or Tuesday and Thursday in the morning. The pre-kindergarten class is for four- and five-year-olds Monday through Friday, afternoons only. Call 360-679-1697 or visit www.concordiaoakharbor.org/little-lambs-preschool.html for more information. Little Lambs is located at N. Oak Harbor and 7th, on the east side of the complex.
HIS KIDS PRESCHOOL REGISTRATION is open for the 2016-17 school year. The school has provided early childhood education for over 20 years. Registration costs a $100 initial fee, plus monthly tuition of $140 beginning in the fall. Registrations will be accepted through Sept. 21. Call the church office at 360-679-1561, or visit http://oakharborlutheran.com/his-kids-preschool/ for more information.
YOUTH ACTIVITIES at Coupeville United Methodist Church are at 12:30 p.m. Sundays. There are games, music, crafts and Christian education. Special activities are planned for taking the teens to beaches, forests and other activities. All youth grades six through 12 are welcome; they don’t need to have an affiliation with the church or attend any church. For information, call Suzanne Loomis, church life coordinator, at 360-678-4256.
