Three South Whidbey galleries open new exhibits this weekend.
Ferry leaves dock by itself
Plans are under way for the fifth annual Whidbey Island Giant Pumpkin Contest to be held Oct. 14 in conjunction with Coupeville’s Harvest Fest.
“In a big aluminum building tucked away on the end of Freeland’s Wahl Road, two island women learned last week how to build baidarkas. To do it, they needed to learn a little history, how to use dozens of tools, and a bit about how boats move through water. And, they had to know what a baidarka is.”
“After watching John DeForest work as the South Whidbey Intermediate School interim principal for a year, a school district staff selection committee decided last week that it liked what it saw, choosing him as its top candidate for a permanent spot at the school’s helm.”
“Teenagers looking to read or write book reviews, or who are seeking homework help or fun on the World Wide Web have a new starting point: the Sno-Isle Regional Library System Web site.”
“The May 6 Hearts & Hammers work day needs about 50 more volunteers, says volunteer coordinator Suzanne Schlicke.”
Whidbey Island Poetry Festival starts off National Poetry Month on April Fools Day.
South Whidbey’s baseball team is looking for a league win this week after losing back-to-back games to Granite Falls to start their North Cascades League season.
“A lot has changed at Bayview Hall over the past year, and as of mid-April, the facility will look different even in the eyes of the Internal Revenue Service”
Information about Langley and its chamber services
South Whidbey’s fastpitch team increased its winning streak to three consecutive games Saturday with a 2-0 non-league win at Lynnwood.
Information on library services in South Whidbey.