The Christian band Glimpse will be joined by Second Wind for a concert on Saturday.
“Braden Giswold wins championship, as cross country team heads to state. The second tie-breaker in two games between South Whidbey and Lakewood proved another heartbreaker for the Falcons. “
Whidbey Islanders will be riding the aptly-named St. Nicholas between Mukilteo and Clinton during this winter. The 149-seat vessel will provide passenger-only ferry service while the Mukilteo ferry dock is partially closed for construction beginning Nov. 27 and ending in February.
“The Island Contra Band and Bahia join for a community fund-raising dance celebrating Dia de los Muertos (the Day of the Dead) on Nov. 4, 7:30 p.m. at Bayview Hall. “
“Whidbey Island Marimba is sponsoring a performance of the Shona music of Zimbabwe on Nov. 5, 7 p.m. at Langley United Methodist Church, featuring two mbira masters. “
“This month’s Hometown Heroes are John and Winnie McLeod, who have been part of the South Whidbey community for decades, and have a special place in the hearts of their friends and neighbors. “
“After watching his team place second behind Mount Baker’s red-and-black clad runners at the previous week’s North Cascades Conference championships, girls cross country coach Doug Fulton charged his runners with the responsibility of beating as many Borderites as they could see.His orders accomplished at least part of what he had hoped. Mount Baker won the race, but the Falcons pulled to a much-closer second place than they earned the previous week. Julie Gabelein was among the five runners having career races. “
Find handmade crafts and other treasures for holiday shopping at local bazaars.
A public opinion survey containing questions posed by Freeland residents and mailed by the Island County Planning Department will help plan Freeland’s future growth.
“Kris Delmhorst, the first performer in the Whidbey Island House Concert series, returns for an appearance tonight. “
“Three days after the football team lost 81-0 in Class 2A competition, the school board heard a report that the South Whidbey athletic teams may have to move up to 3A competition next season. “
“At the start of the season, Falcon soccer coach Paul Arand said he would be happy if his girls made it into the playoffs. If they win one more game Tuesday, they’ll be going to state. “
South Whidbey voters last spring inadvertently overtaxed themselves due to a miscalculation in levy figures submitted by the school district.
