Whidbey Island Orchestras will host a holiday concert and community party at 7 p.m. Friday, Dec. 16 in Fellowship Hall at Langley United Methodist Church.

There will be music by the Whidbey Island Youth Orchestra, Whidbey Island Community Orchestra and by small ensembles from within the orchestras and their friends, as well as a holiday carol sing-along.

Admission is free and refreshments will be provided.

Donations from the holiday concert will help support Friends of Friends, the local group which offers financial help to South Whidbey residents with medically-related bills they cannot afford to pay.