New officers were selected for the Langley Chamber of Commerce on Nov. 13 during the group’s annual retreat held at South Whidbey Commons.

Nancy Rowan was selected as president, Tom Felvey as vice president, Aaron Simpson as treasurer, and Sandy Wainwright as secretary.

The chamber, which promotes business in Langley, includes board members Cynthia Tilkin, David Gregor, Fred Lundahl, Janet Ploof and Executive Director Marc Esterly.

The past president was David Gregor.

One of the major topics of the meeting was the chamber’s new website, scheduled to launch early next year.

Winter is a busy time for the Langley Chamber. Ahead is the Lighting of Langley, the city’s annual holiday tree lighting gathering at 3:30 p.m. Saturday, Nov. 29. The tree is decorated at Langley Park, located on Second Street and Anthes Avenue, to the singing of carols, hot cider and hot chocolate, Santa and alpacas dressed as reindeer, and a scene from the upcoming Whidbey Island Center for the Arts holiday production, “A Christmas Story.”

Langley’s chamber also hosts a parade. This year’s event starts at 11 a.m. Saturday, Dec. 6, and is open to all who wish to walk First and Second streets in a loop. Those interested in walking as part of the parade may call organizer Fred Lundahl at 360-914-0984.

Shoppers are being enticed to Langley with a $1,000 prize. Every purchase of $20 earns patrons a ticket for the raffle to win the holiday shopping spree prize. The winner must be present at the drawing Dec. 20 to claim the prize.