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Whidbey Island farmers are growing and raising more than 300 varieties of veggies, herbs, fruits, flow-ers and livestock, and visi-tors can explore the farms this weekend (Sept. 12-13) during the 2015 Whidbey Island Farm Tour.
Learn how farmers are producing value-added products using sustainable practices and providing edu-cational opportunities to students from near and far. Also learn about Whidbey’s local agriculture, taste truly fresh foods, and check out the wide variety of products from our producers.
Nearly a dozen farms all over Whidbey Island are opening doors — or gates — to visitors and sharing their contributions to Whidbey’s agricultural landscape.
Visit a working horse farm on North Whidbey that offers breeding, training and an educational facility. Wildwood Farm will show-case and demonstrate saddle seat riding, dressage and hunter/jumper.
Or visit the sheep at Glendale Shepherd in Clinton and learn how the Grade A dairy farm uses sus-tainable farming practices
and produces handcrafted sheep milk cheeses.
Students at the Greenbank Farm’s Organic Farm School will offer guided tours that will include animal feeding, seed cleaning and veggie harvesting and tasting.
The tour, which is spon-
sored and organized by the Whidbey Island Conservation District, is free and participants can start anywhere and visit as many or as few farms as they like.
Some farms are offering events at specific times, and a few are open Saturday only.
Tour hours are 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. both days.
New this year, learn about the history of agriculture on the island from pre-settle-ment to the modern era.
Learn the stories of farms that are over 100 years old as well as those that are new to
our agricultural community. Many farms will host
food purveyors, activities and entertainers, so bring the kids and spend the day “down on the farm.”
For more information, go to www.whidbeyfarmtour.com
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CALENDARWHIDBEY ISLAND FARM TOUR: 10 a.m. to 4 p.m., Saturday and Sunday, Sept. 12-13. Free. Explore 12 working farms, purchase local produce, visit the animals, enjoy activities and demonstrations. Start anywhere and take in as many farms as you like. www.whidbeyfarmtour.com
Wednesday Sept. 9
Literature & Laughter Book Group: Ivan Doig, 6:15 p.m., Sept. 9, at the Coupeville Library. Join in a discussion of the works of Ivan Doig. All are welcome. Contact Leslie Franzen at [email protected] or 360-678-4911 for more information.
Alcoholics Anonymous, 7 p.m., Sundays and Wednesdays, in the Whidbey General Hospital Conference Room.
Friends of the Oak Harbor Library Annual Book Sale, 9 a.m. to 5 p.m., Sept. 11, at the Oak Harbor Library Meeting Room. Thousands of gently used books, suit-able for all ages, will be available for purchase at
bargain prices. All pro-ceeds benefit the library. 360-675-5115.
Friday Sept. 11
Mukilteo LightHouse Festival, 3 p.m., Sept. 11 through 5 p.m., Sept. 13, at 609 Front Street, Mukilteo. The festival is celebrating its 50th year. The event includes a 5k/10k run, art, music, food, a parade and fireworks. The main festival will take place in Lighthouse Park. The parade will take place at 10:45 a.m., Sept. 12 at Harbour Pointe Blvd. Visit www.mukfest.com or contact Sarah Landsberg at [email protected] or 425-353-5516 for more information.
Whidbey Walking Festival, 10 a.m., Sept. 11-13 at the Coupeville
Recreation Hall. Free. The three-day festival offers walking routes in the heart of Ebey’s Landing National Historical Reserve. Explore Coupeville and the sur-rounding countryside. Check website for daily start times. Email Sue Payton at [email protected] or visit www.nwtrekkers.org/wwfhtml for more infor-mation.
2nd Friday Nonfiction Book Group: “Soldier Girls,” 10:30 a.m., Sept. 11, at the Coupeville Library. Contact Leslie Franzen at [email protected] or 360-678-4911 for more information.
SaturdaySept. 12
Whidbey Island Farm Tour, 10 a.m. to 4 p.m., begin at Wildwood Farm,
2326 Happy Valley Road, Oak Harbor, or any of the 12 working farms. Free. Explore farms, purchase local produce, visit the animals, enjoy activities and demonstrations. Start anywhere and take in as many farms as you like. www.whidbeyfarmtour.com
Citizens’ Climate Lobby, Whidbey Chapter, monthly meet-ing, 9:45 a.m., Sept. 12, at Ciao Restaurant. Monthly discussion of climate solu-tions. Meeting begins with national conference call. Citizens’ Climate Lobby advocates for a revenue-neutral carbon tax. All welcome. 360-679-6778, [email protected]
Megan McClung Memorial Run, 10 a.m. to noon, Sept. 12, at Flintstone Park on Bayshore Ave. The finish
line is in Windjammer Park at the gazebo. This race is dedicated to Major Megan McClung (April 14, 1972-Dec. 6, 2006) who was the first female USMC officer killed in combat during the Iraq War. The City of Oak Harbor and McClung’s parents are hosting this 7th annual run in her honor and to raise funds for her fellow Marines and sailors who have been wounded in Iraq and Afghanistan. Runners have the choice between a 10K or 5K run or a kid’s 1K run. All pro-ceeds go to the Semper Fi Fund. www.meganmc-clungmemorialrun.com
Tuesday Sept. 15
Team Tsunami Dragon Boat Practice, 5:30 p.m., Tuesdays and Thursdays through October, at the Oak Harbor Marina.
Join dragon boat team Tsunami, a diverse group of people who enjoy the sport of dragon boat-ing, for a complimen-tary practice. Contact Lori Rhodenbaugh at [email protected] or 360-240-9105.
Every Child Ready to Read and Rock with Charlie Hope, 10:30-11:15 a.m., Sept. 15, at the Oak Harbor Library Meeting Room. Join musician Charlie Hope and discover new, fun ways to reinforce early literacy. For ages newborn to five years with an adult caregiver.
Whidbey Women in Business networking event, 7-9 p.m., Sept. 15, at Trinity Lutheran Church, Freeland. $5 admission at the door. Bring business cards and prepare to share a 30-second introduction to your business. The
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INSURANCESue Blouin CIC, ACSRKoetje Leavitt Insurance775 NE Midway Blvd, Oak [email protected]/oak harbor360-675-5916
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Wednesday Sept. 16
Ready Readers: Baby & Me Storytime, 9:30 a.m., Sept. 16, at the Oak Harbor Library Meeting
Room. Giggle through silly stories, happy songs and activities that inspire a love of reading. Playtime follows. For newborns through 24 months. Caregiver required. 360-675-5115
Thursday Sept. 17
Ready Readers: Preschool Storytime, 9:30 a.m., Sept. 17, at
the Oak Harbor Library Meeting Room. Books, sing-along songs and creative activities to help prepare young minds for reading. Playtime or crafts may follow. For ages three to five. Caregiver required.
Friday Sept. 18
NRA basic pistol shooting class, 6 p.m., Sept. 18 and 9 a.m. to
5 p.m., Sept. 19, at the NWSA range, 886 Gun Club Road, Oak Harbor. This is an introduction to the knowledge and skills necessary for owning and using a pistol safely. This class includes shooting on the range. The cost of the class is $25 and includes a book. For questions or to register call John Hellmann at 675-8397 or email [email protected], or visit www.northwhidbeysportsmen.org
Saturday Sept. 19
Walk for the Wee Ones, a fundraising event to honor life, 10 a.m., Sept. 19, in Langley. Registration costs $20 for adults and $5 for teens ages 13-17. Children ages 12 and younger walk for free. Gather $100 or more in pledges to have the registration fee
waived. Pledge sheets can be picked up at the Pregnancy Care Clinic in Oak Harbor. www.support-pcc4life.org
Nashville Northwest, 7-11 p.m., Sept. 19, in Oak Harbor. Tickets cost $25 and are available at by calling 360-279-0644. The dance location will be revealed at the time of ticket purchase. Beer and wine will be available for purchase at the event.
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