Executive Director Jessie Gunn has worked with the foundation since 2019.

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Whidbey Community Foundation marks 10 years of philanthropy

It has grown from a small, local fundholder to a hub for island philanthropy and nonprofit support.

Photo by David Welton. The Whidbey Ren Faire continues to grow into one of the island’s most anticipated tourism weekends, said President and Founder Arielle Morgan.

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Whidbey Ren Faire brings medieval magic back for third year

The whimsical festival runs from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. May 23-24 at Beach View Farm in Oak…

Langley United Methodist Church is known for warmth, inclusion and a music spirit.

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Langley United Methodist Church marks 125 years of faith and inclusion

A number of events are planned throughout May.

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New book feathers Whidbey’s iconic red-footed bird with fame

“The Bird with Flaming Red Feet: Seasons with an Uncommonly Common Seabird” considers pigeon guillemot

Side by side, high school students rehearse alongside retirees and lifelong musicians perform beside those rediscovering music after years away.

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‘The Time Between’ explores the day through song

The Whidbey Community Chorus Chamber Orchestra will present its free spring concert on May 17.

Much of the band’s newest album is inspired by Thoreson’s experiences as a fire ecologist.

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From vineyard nights to bigger lights

Jessie Thoreson and the Crown Fire played to a sizable crowd at Dancing Fish Vineyards last week.

Photo provided. Juneau recently reopened his office at Whidbey Massage Therapy in Freeland after recovering from a motorcycle accident last November.

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Massage therapist kneads a comeback

A Freeland massage therapist is returning to work on the island with an almost radical idea.

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Whidbey offers outdoor fun for happy campers

Summer camps are popping up across the island.

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Whidbey offers fun for happy campers

Summer camps are popping up across the island

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From lawman to literary judge: Hawley’s crime-filled reading streak

Mike Hawley read 65 true-crime books over 10 months to choose a winner

Photo provided. The newly installed 12-foot chainsaw-carved statue now stands outside Squatchy’s, a Washington state Sasquatch-themed store located at the entrance to Deception Pass State Park. From left are Ben Meaker, Kamber Meaker, Scott Meaker, Nathan Meaker and Nanette Meaker.

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Bigfoot rises again at Deception Pass

The newly installed 12-foot chainsaw-carved statue now stands outside Squatchy’s on Whidbey.

Photo by Patricia Guthrie. Aniela Perry stands inside Tiny House of Strings in Freeland, where she teaches, sells, rents and repairs violins. She renovated the 100-year-old cottage when she moved in five years ago.

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Sound of music, strum of community converge at Freeland Music Hub

The tunes floating out from a warehouse on a nondescript corner in Freeland are chords of creativity

Photo by Marina Blatt. Taking center stage, 15-year-old Elena Holton squeezes into a ballet slipper in the role of Cinderella. She and the prince, 17-year-old Riley White, dazzle spectators with their acting abilities and dancing.

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If the pointe shoe fits: Cinderella takes the stage in Oak Harbor

Young dancers will bring “Cinderella” to life on May 30 and 31 at the Oak Harbor High School.