windjammer - may 2014

FREE monthly guide to local events, activities, & services

May 2014 • VOL 2, Issue 2

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search the Windjammer for three ads matching all the three partial images below. Be the first one to email or call us with the three correct discoveries and win a prize. The reward is a true treasure; a gift certificate to Coupeville’s Ciao Restaurant for aNy Pizza up to a $12.00 value. Contact us via [email protected], 360.678.8422 or swift Copies at 302 W Main st in Coupeville. Prize must be claimed by the 25 day of the current issue month. Limit one prize per reader within a 52 week period.

Dear Readers,Thank you for picking up a FREE copy of the Windjammer! We are proud to announce the online debut on Whidbey Island’s most comprehensive Resource Guide: VisitWhidbeyToday.com! To view the online edition of Windjammer visit www.VisitWhidbeyToday.com/WindjammerThis guide was first set sail by Katrina Riddle, former owner of MJC Copy & Stationary in Coupeville. She wanted to offer local residents with limited internet access a printed resource guide. In the course of filling the publication to the brim with all sorts of events, activities and services, Katrina decided to call it the “Windjammer”.Why the Windjammer? It is in honor of the grandest of merchant sailing ships ever built. Forged out of iron and steel in the late nineteenth and early twentieth century; the Windjammers were faster and more efficient than their wooden predecessors, and just as fast and much more economical than steam-powered ships. Plus, Windjammers could out-sail smaller ships, even when they were jam-packed full of valuable cargoes.In November 2013, MJC was sold to Whidbey Island resident, Tessa Huey, and the name was changed to Swift Copies. Tessa wanted to continue in Katrina’s footsteps by offering quality in-print and on-line information to Whidbey Island residents. Katrina has stayed on board as a managing editor, and with addition of assistant editor and designer, Jeremiah Donier, we are endeavoring to bring you an new revised monthly guide filled with local events, activities and services - for FREE!So whether you like to surf the web, or you want to read the Windjammer from the comfort of your deck chair, we hope that you continue to find both this publication and VisitWhidbeyToday great resources. Stay tuned for more improvements as we help chart your next adventure on Whidbey Island. Anchors Away!

Puget Sound BitesOur feature article is by Vincent Nattress, Coupeville resident. He posts a blog to pugetsoundbites.wordpress.com. Mr. Nattress worked as a chef, in Washington, France and California’s Napa Valley for over 25 years. He and his wife Tyla and their two daughters, Maggie Rose and Molly, do their best to take full advantage of the bounties of the Puget Sound.

THe TasTe Of eaRLy suMMeR ON WHIDBey

June 25, 2013by Vincent Nattress

Nothing is as ephemeral or as potentially banal as summer squash. As a teenage cook, working in not-so-

fine-dining restaurants on this island I cooked a lot of zucchini every summer. I think the chef I worked for chose zucchini as our perpetual “vegetable of the day” because it was inexpensive and easy to cook. Trucked in from California, it was sort of fresh, and by that I mean it wasn’t frozen and it wasn’t canned. And we certainly didn’t show it a lot of love: We would make up a mixture of sautéed red onion, canned tomato and “Italian seasoning” and sauté it all up together. Zucchini came to represent to me the thing you put on a

plate because you had a space to fill, the thing that you gave to your guest because you hadn’t thought about it very hard or because you didn’t know what else to do or because you thought it was good enough.

I hated zucchini by the time I was 18.

And then, when I was 22, I went to study in Avignon. And because the program leaders knew I was training to be a chef, they placed me in a host family where the mom was known to be a good cook. Mrs. Seghieri was, indeed, quite a good cook. She cooked for me five nights a week and I have to say I loved almost everything she made. On Friday and Saturday nights all of the students were left to fend for themselves. We would return from our weekend adventures on Sunday evenings, and it was usual for our — continued on page 10

IndexAbout the Windjammer ...............................................1Art Studios & Galleries ................................................3Business & Community ............................................ 15Classes & Workshops ........................................12-13Community Calendar ..............................................8-9Crossword ...................................................................6Farmers Markets .........................................................5Home & Garden ....................................................... 14Puget Sound Bites ........................................ 2, 10-11Kids Programs & Activities .................................16-17Sudoku ........................................................................8Thrift Stores & Food Banks ...................................... 18Take the Bus ...............................................................7Washington State Ferries Schedules ..........................6Wineries & Distilleries .................................................4Advertise with us! ..................................................... 19

Tessa Huey and Carrie fong, Publisher & OwnersKatrina Riddle, Managing editor

jeremiah Donier, Designer & assistant editor

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Cook on Clay flamewarewww.cookonclay.com888.951.1194640 Patmore RdCoupeville, WA 98239

Garry Oak Gallerywww.garryoakgallery.com360.240.0222830 SE Pioneer WayOak Harbor, WA 98277

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Greenbank farm art Gallerieswww.greenbankfarm.biz765 Wonn RdGreenbank, WA 98253

artworks Gallery360.678.1871 or 360.222.3010Raven Rocks Gallery & Gifts360.221.8745Rob schouten Gallery360.222.3070

Music for the eyeswww.musicfortheeyes.com360.221.4525314 First StLangley, WA 98260

Pacific Northwest art schoolwww.pacificnorthwestartschool.org360.678.339615 NW Birch StCoupeville, WA 98239

Paint Escapewww.thepaintescape.com360.331.31661664 Main StFreeland WA 98249

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Whidbey Island fine art studiowww.whidbeyislandfas.com360.637.4690 813 Edgecliff Dr.Langley, WA 98260

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WINeRIes & DIsTILLeRIesBlooms Winery www.bloomswinery.com | 360.331.4084Ken & Virginia Bloom, Owners & Winemakers5302 S East Harbor Rd | Freeland, WA 98249

Comforts of Whidbey www.comfortsofwhidbey.com | 360.221.4912Carl and Rita Comfort, OwnersJohn Patterson, Winemaker4361 Witter Road | Langley, WA 98260

Flyers Restaurant & Brewery www.eatatflyers.com | 360.675.5858Jason Tritt, Owner & ManagerTony Savoy, Owner & Brewer32295 State Route 20 | Oak Harbor, WA 98277

Greenbank Cellars360.678.3964Betty Rayle, OwnerDavid Moore, Winemaker3112 Day Rd | Greenbank, WA 98253

Holmes Harbor Cellars www.holmesharborcellars.com | 360.331.3544Greg & Theresa Martinez, Owners & Winemakers4591 S Honeymoon Bay Rd | Greenbank, WA 98253

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Whidbey Island Distillerywww.whidbeydistillery.com | 360.321.4715Heising Family, OwnersSteve Heising, Distiller3466 Craw Rd | Langley, WA 98260

Whidbey Island Vineyards & Winerywww.whidbeyislandwinery.com | 360.221.2040Greg & Elizabeth Osenbach, OwnersGreg Osenbach, Winemaker Leah Waaramaki, Assistant Winemaker5237 S Langley, WA 98260 Rd | Langley, WA 98260

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1Oak Harbor Public MarketMay 15 to September 25Thursdays 4 to 7 pm32630 State Route 20, Visitor [email protected]

2Coupeville farmers MarketSaturdays 10 am to 2 pmApril 5 to October 25788 NW Alexander St, behind Library360.678.4288www.coupevillemarket.com

3Greenbank farm & flea MarketJune 2 to September 28Sundays 11 am to 3 pmOff Hwy 525 at 765 Wonn Roadwww,greenbankfarm.biz

4Bayview farmers MarketApril 26 to October 25Saturdays 10 am to 2 pmOff Hwy 525 on Bayview Rd360.321.4302www.bayviewfarmersmarket.com

5s. Whidbey Tilth farmers MarketMay 4 to October 26Sundays 11 am to 2 pmOff Hwy 525 on 2812 Thompson Rd360.341.4456www.southwhidbeytilth.org/market

6Langley second street MarketJune 6 to September 26Fridays 4 pm to 7 pm2nd Street, downtown [email protected]

7Clinton Thursday MarketJuly 3 to August 28Thursdays 3:30 to 7:00 pm6411 Central Ave, Community Hall

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Greenbank Farm is a community-founded nonprofit organization which manages 151 acres of publicly owned space and an historic farm, located at the center of Whidbey Island.

We are building programs that teach by example that:environmental stewardship is a necessary part of • sustainable agriculture and commerceagriculture is a necessary part of a healthy • economynutritious food is a necessary part of a healthy • life, made healthier by outdoor recreationand that community is what keeps it all in balance.•

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WasHINGTON sTaTe feRRIes sCHeDuLesMukilteo / Clinton

Crossing Time: approximately 20 minutes

from Mukilteo From Clinton5:05 am M-F 3:00 pm 4:40 am M-F 2:30 pm5:35 am M-F 3:30 pm 5:10 am M-F 3:00 pm

6:00 am 4:00 pm 5:30 am 3:30 pm6:30 am M-F 4:30 pm 6:00 am M-F 4:00 pm

7:00 am 5:00 pm 6:30 am 4:30 pm7:30 am M-F 5:30 pm 7:00 am M-F 5:00 pm

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Coupeville / Pt. TownsendCrossing Time: approximately 30 minutes

eaRLy sPRING: april 6 to May 10From Coupeville From Port Townsend

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eaRLy sPRING: May 11 to june 14From Coupeville From Port Townsend

7:15 am 2:45 pm 6:30 am 2:00 pm8:45 am 3:30 pm 8:00 am 2:45 pm

9:30 am ExFSS 4:15 pm 8:45 am ExFSS 3:30 pm10:15 am 5:00 pm FSS 9:30 am 4:15 pm FSS

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Washington state ferries Two ferry routes connect with Whidbey Island: Coupeville and Clinton. The Spring 2014 sailing schedule for each is

provided as a courtesy to our readers.faRes: the price varies according to route, vehicle size, and passenger type. You can pre-purchase a ferry ticket by visiting www.wsdot.wa.gov/ferries/. Cash, travelers checks and major credit cards are accepted as payment at the tollbooth.LOaDING: Walk-on passengers, including bicyclists and persons carrying kayaks or canoes normally load first. Vehicles should be in line at least 20 minutes prior to scheduled departure time and are loaded in order of arrival with a few exceptions.PeaK TIMes & seasON: Waiting times during commuting hours, on weekends, holidays, and the summer season can extend several hours. Use the provided ferry lanes when needed, and be prepared to wait. Linecutters into ferry queues may be reported to 877-764-4376. ReseRVaTIONs: Are strongly recommended for all vehicles on the Coupeville route. Visit www.wsdot.wa.gov/ferries/reservations. Extreme tidal conditions may interrupt service on this route.NeW feRRy! On Saturday, June 8, there will be a community celebration of “Tokitae” the new Mukilteo/Clinton Ferry. It will carry 144 vehicles and go into service with the summer sailing schedule. Stay tuned to the Clinton Chamber of Commerce website for details, www.discoverclintonwa.com.For more information on Washington State Ferries call 888-808-7977 or visit www.wsdot.wa.gov/ferries.

M-F = Monday thru Friday ONLY • Sat=Saturday ONLYSSH = Saturday/Sunday/Memorial Day

ExFSS = Except Fridays, Saturdays & Sundays FriSat = Fridays and Saturdays ONLY • FSS = Fridays, Saturdays & Sundays ONLY

Saturday Crossword4/7/12

The Northwest’s Newspaper

THEME: UNDER THE SEA

Across1. One who pretends to be something he is not6. Cruise or Hanks, e.g.9. A tropical South American monkey13. Far beyond norm14. Bleat15. Floor covering16. Slanted or listed17. Bow shape18. Tripod19. *Pinching crustacean21. *Underwater �ower23. Make lacework24. Go cold turkey25. International Monetary Fund28. Holier than who?30. A hand tool for drawing angles, pl.35. “Yes, ____!”37. “Layla” singer-songwriter39. Roman king’s abode40. A �t of shivering41. On �shing pole, pl.43. “Coal Miner’s Daughter”44. Whatchamacallit46. Relating to the ear47. Caricatured48. *Octopuses50. On top of52. Put to the test53. Duds or threads55. Wound �uid57. Ancient wind instrument61. *Daryl Hannah in “Splash”65. Archeologist’s �nd66. Maiden name indicator68. _____ Domingo69. Kiwanis and Elks groups, e.g.70. Even (poetic)71. _____ Park, CO72. Contributions to the poor73. H1N1, e.g.74. Crevice stu�ers

Down1. Door sign2. Margarine3. Back wound?4. German surrealist Max5. Knocks on the door, e.g.6. Ski lift7. *Rowboat propeller8. Reverted to China in ‘999. Now Thailand10. In addition11. Type of eye?12. ____ of Man15. Move unsteadily20. Olden days anesthetic22. Writing point of pen24. Eternal sleep25. Idealized image26. Ex-Laker Johnson27. He sold his soul to Mephistopheles29. Popular dunking cookie31. A sails-shaped constellation32. It borders Mediterranean and Red seas33. *The Titanic was one of these34. *Spongebob’s air-breathing friend36. O�ce communique38. Paper holder42. *A peri_____ lets a submariner see above water45. Light studies49. Charged particle51. Florence Nightingale and the like54. Thief, Yiddish56. New show with Debra Messing57. *Black and white killer?58. Independent unit of life59. Obama to Harvard Law School, e.g.60. Barbequed anatomy61. Carte du jour62. Not in favor63. Individual unit64. Sleep in a convenient place67. *It can be electric

uNDeR THe seaacross1. One who pretends to be

something he is not6. Cruise or Hanks, e.g.9. A tropical South

American monkey13. Far beyond norm14. Bleat15. Floor covering16. Slanted or listed17. Bow shape18. Tripod19. *Pinching crustacean21. *Underwater flower23. Make lacework24. Go cold turkey25. International Monetary

Fund28. Holier than who?30. A hand tool for drawing

angles, pl.35. “Yes, ____!”37. “Layla” singer-

songwriter39. Roman king’s abode40. A fit of shivering41. On fishing pole, pl.43. “Coal Miner’s

Daughter”44. Whatchamacallit46. Relating to the ear47. Caricatured48. *Octopuses50. On top of

52. Put to the test53. Duds or threads55. Wound fluid57. Ancient wind instrument61. *Daryl Hannah in

“Splash”65. Archeologist’s find66. Maiden name indicator68. _____ Domingo69. Kiwanis and Elks

groups, e.g.70. Even (poetic)71. _____ Park, CO72. Contributions to the

poor73. H1N1, e.g.74. Crevice stuffers

Down1. Door sign2. Margarine3. Back wound?4. German surrealist Max5. Knocks on the door, e.g.6. Ski lift7. *Rowboat propeller8. Reverted to China in ‘999. Now Thailand10. In addition11. Type of eye?12. ____ of Man15. Move unsteadily20. Olden days anesthetic22. Writing point of pen24. Eternal sleep25. Idealized image

26. Ex-Laker Johnson27. He sold his soul to

Mephistopheles29. Popular dunking cookie31. A sails-shaped

constellation32. It borders

Mediterranean and Red seas

33. *The Titanic was one of these

34. *Spongebob’s air-breathing friend

36. Office communique38. Paper holder42. *A peri_____ lets a

submarinersee above water45. Light studies49. Charged particle51. Florence Nightingale and

the like54. Thief, Yiddish56. New show with Debra

Messing57. *Black and white killer?58. Independent unit of life59. Obama to Harvard Law

School, e.g.60. Barbequed anatomy61. Carte du jour62. Not in favor63. Individual unit64. Sleep in a convenient

place67. *It can be electric

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TaKe THe BusTaKe THe Bus - to the Island

The Whidbey SeaTac Shuttle provides transportation between Whidbey Island and Sea-Tac Airport, with

several community stops along the way. For schedules, fares, and route information visit www.seatacshuttle.com. Call 360.679.4003 or 877.679.4003 to make reservations.

TaKe THe Bus - on the IslandLocal bus service is provided by Island Transit. Their website says: “Don’t worry about exact change, tickets, or transfers - just hop on board and enjoy!” This means that all Island Transit buses are FREE!

Island Transit’s hours of operation are from 3:45am to 7:45pm, Monday through Friday and 7:15am to 7:00pm on Saturdays. No service on Sundays. Buses do not operate on these days: New Year’s Day, Memorial Day, Independence Day, Labor Day, Thanksgiving Day, Christmas Day.

All Island Transit buses are wheelchair accessible! Paratransit buses are also available for registered, eligible persons of disability who are unable to use the regular bus service.

For more information visit www.islandtransit.org, email [email protected], or call 360.678.7771 or 800-240-8747.

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IsLaND TRaNsIT Bus ROuTesIsland Transit offers bus routes to all the communities on Whidbey Island, as well as a

connection to Skagit Transit. Route 1 connects to most of the island, and is recommend for riders planning to travel north or south.

A normal weekday schedule (Saturdays not included) and map is provided as a courtesy to our readers. BOLD times are Express Buses. This is NOT a complete list of all available times and destinations. To learn more about bus routes that serve Whidbey Island, please visit www.islandtransit.org, or ask a bus driver for a “Riders Schedule” as you board.

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COMMuNITy CaLeNDaRFriday, May 2MAYFAIRE!11:00 am to 3:00 pmWhidbey Island Waldorf School6335 Old Pietila Rd | ClintonBring your whole family to this annual festival celebrating Spring on Whidbey Island with games, crafts, food, music & more!

saturday, May 3BOWL FOR KIDS’ SAKE9:30 am to 12:30 pmOak Bowl & Mario’s Pizza31 SE Midway Blvd | Oak Harborwww.bbbsislandcounty.orgMake a big impact for kids in need. Bigs, Littles, moms, dads, local businesses, Navy members, teachers and community leaders are bowling side by side to raise funds for Big Brothers Big Sisters mentoring services.

WHIDBEY ISLAND COOP TOUR10:00 am to 4:00 pmOak Harbor to Clinton5th annual self guided tour, gives poultry enthusiasts an opportunity to see a variety of innovative & clever coops, meet with folks to talk chickens, ducks, & other fowl. Tickets $10 per carpool available at Bayview Farm & Garden in Langley or Skagit Farmer’s Supply in Oak Harbor & Freeland. Proceeds go to Rock ‘n Doodle 4-H Poultry Club’s community education efforts and supports 4-H in Island County.

Thursday, May 8 to Saturday, May 10PRAIRIE OPEN HOUSE10:00 am to 7:00 pmPacific Rim Institute 180 Parker Rd | Coupevillepacificriminstitute.orgThe prairie is in bloom and we want to share it. Lowland prairie is our state’s fastest disappearing ecosystem. Naturalists will take you off trail into the heart of the prairie to tell about the natural history, the present state and the future plans for native lowland prairie here at the Pacific Rim Institute. Daily Tours at 10 am, 4 pm and 7 pm.

WORKSOURCE JOB FAIRNoon to 4:00 pm155 NE Ernst St | Oak Harbor WorkSource Whidbey is hosting a one-day job fair at the Elks Lodge. All job seekers are welcome. Bring your résumé and be prepared to interview for jobs.

Friday, May 9NATIVE AMERICAN STORY TELLING 8:00 pmPacific Rim Institute 180 Parker Rd | CoupevilleLou LaBombard, member of the Seneca Nation and the Penn Cove Water Festival Association, will tell stories from Native American oral traditions including the Northwest Coastal groups, that will keep the entire family enthralled. Come rain or shine.

saturday, May 10PENN COVE WATER FESTIVAL11:00 am to 5:00 pmHistoric Waterfront | Coupevillewww.penncovewaterfestival.comActivities for the entire family and features annual Northwest tribal canoe races, native arts and crafts, demonstrations, storytelling, native music and dance performances, artist demonstrations, youth activities, and our famous salmon tacos. Art show at the Coupeville Recreation Hall featuring some talented Northwest Native American and Native American theme artists.

SPRING DINNER & AUCTION5:30 to 9:30 pm155 NE Ernst St | Oak HarborOak Harbor Christian School’s biggest fundraiser of the year. Come and enjoy a fun evening with friends at the OH Elks Lodge for dinner and a live and silent auction. Everybody welcome!

“WOULDN’T IT BE LOVERLY” TO SINg ALONG WITH EILEEN?7:00 to 9:00 pm20103 Highway 525 | FreelandWhidbey Islanders love to sing and here’s a golden opportunity for some fun. Sing songs from some wonderful musicals (lyrics provided), with the effervescent Eileen Soskin at the piano, leading the singing. Enjoy tunes from My Fair Lady, South Pacific, Oklahoma, The King and I, and The Sound of Music. Free admission with free raffle drawing with several very special gifts. Donations accepted to raise awareness and money for the Veterans Resource Center.

sunday, May 11STATE PARKS FREE DAY!8:00 am to DuskIts spring “free day” a Discover Pass is not required to visit the following state parks:Deception Pass state Park

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WAIF SHELTER FACILITIESAdoption HoursWed-Sun 12pm-4pm

WAIF Coupeville Shelter20168 SR 20 • 360-678-5816

WAIF Freeland Cat Adoption Center1801 B Scott Rd • 360-331-2808

WAIF Oak Harbor Cat Adoption Center50 NE Midway Blvd • 360-279-1244

City of Oak Harbor Holding FacilityCall for hours • 360-279-0829Lost and stray services only. No adoptions.

WAIF RETAIL LOCATIONSHours of Operation

Mon - Sat 10am-5pm* • Sun 12pm-4pmDonation Hours Mon-Sat 11am-4pm

WAIF Oak Harbor Thrift Store50 NE Midway Blvd • 360-279-9504

WAIF Freeland Thrift Store1660 Roberta Ave • 360-331-2818

BaRC Re-tail in Coupeville20018 SR 20 • 360-682-5452

*BaRC open only Mon-Sat 10am-5pm

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COMMuNITy CaLeNDaR41020 SR 20 | Oak Harborfort Casey state Park1280 Engle Rd | Coupevillefort ebey state Park400 Hill Valley Dr | Coupevillejoseph Whidbey state ParkSwantown Road | Oak Harborsouth Whidbey Island state Park4128 S Smugglers Cove Rd | FreelandFree days apply only to day use only. NOT overnight stays nor rented facilities.

MOTHER’S DAY CONCERTNoon to 4:00 pmMeerkerk Gardens3531 Meerkerk Ln | GreenbankCome and hear Harper Tasche perform on his antique instruments playing folk music, specializing in the harp. Bring your blanket, wine, cheese and lunch.

WINE & RHODIES4:00 to 6:00 pmMeerkerk Gardens3531 Meerkerk Ln | GreenbankSet the tone of your weekend, join us at Meerkerk for a most pleasant start to your Saturday night. Stroll thru Whidbey Island’s Garden Gem to enjoy the blossoms whilst sipping wine and nibbling savory appetizers. Or come to mingle with new friends and old in this peaceful woodland setting.

Friday, May 16& Saturday, May 17THE RURAL CHARACTERS CONCERT7:30 to 9:30 pmWhidbey Island Center for the Arts565 Camano Ave | Langleytickets.wicaonline.comFour fellas from Clinton started playing music together in 1997: Gordy Adams, Tom Fisher, Randy Hudson and Tom Walker. These guys put on a good show, they’re funny and have really big hearts. Concert raises funds to subsidize Local Artist Series.

saturday, May 17WhIDBEY WOUNDED WARRIOR 5K8:00 am to 11:00 amWindjammer Park1600 S Beeksma Dr | Oak Harborspartykawoundedwarrior.comGet your running shoes and set the date! The Spartyka Wounded Warrior 5K is coming to Oak Harbor! The goal is to raise funds and awareness for our nation’s Wounded Warriors. All ages and levels of

fitness are encouraged to come. Whether you are walking, jogging or running this isn’t about how fast you can do it but rather to show support for the men and women in the United States Military. that you are there to support.

TIRE RECYCLING EVENT10:00 am to 1:00 pmTransfer Station | 20018 SR 20 | CoupevilleGot tires cluttering your yard or garage? Tires are a breeding ground for mosquitoes, 1000s hatch each year from single puddle a single tire! Recycle passenger car and light truck tires at a reduced rate of: $2.25 each off rim; $4.00 on rim. Accepting fairly clean, i.e. not full of dirt or styrofoam. Make arrangements for loads of 100+ tires. Sorry NO large truck, tractor, or airplane tires. WSU Waste Wise & Beach Watchers volunteers assisting with event. For more info contact Janet Hall 360.678.7974, 360.321.5111 x7974 or [email protected].

MEALS ON WhEELS WALK-A-ThON10:00 am to 1:00 pmGreenbank Farm765 Wonn Road | GreenbankSenior Services of Island County is hosting a Walk-a-thon, to support Meals on Wheels, at the Farm. The walkathon is a fun and fit activity for walkers of all ages and abilities. Options include a 5k or 1 mile walk, or a shorter kids run/walk. Proceeds benefit SSIC Meals on Wheels.

saturday, May 24ANNUAL MEMORIAL DAY PARADE, CONCERT & TOWN PICNIC11:00 am to 2:00 pmTown Park | CoupevilleParade begins on South Main Street and proceeds down Main to Front & Alexander Streets then on to Town Park. Remembrance service at Town Park at approximately 12 pm followed by a musical salute to the armed services. Free hot dogs, drinks and ice cream until gone.

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— continued from page 2families to have left dinner there for us to eat by ourselves (the Seghieris usually had dinner with their own, grown kids on Sundays).

A jungle of Ronde de Nice squash blossoms and their developing squashlets

On one particular Sunday, I will never forget returning to find the oddest supper I had ever seen: A turned out frittata of egg, potato and onion sitting in the middle of the table like a cake, a bowl of green salad and a pan of cook zucchini. To that point in my life I had never thought that a cold egg dish was an appropriate thing to serve someone for dinner, but that was not the most disappointing part of the meal I had been left. The worst part was the zucchini, or courgette as the French would call it: They were grey and cold, and they were cooked to the point where I could crush them into a pulp with the back of a spoon. I was horrified. Oh God, I thought, I can never eat this!

But I did eat it – because I was raised to always try the food I am offered – and it was a true revelation to me. It was unequivocally delicious in its flavorful mushiness. I could not believe how good it tasted, so much so that I made a point of asking Mrs. Seghieri how she had cooked it. She just shrugged and said she had cooked like everyone does; with olive oil, garlic, parsley and water. Of course she had cooked the bejesus out of it, cooking it about five times longer than I would have. The French cook most of their vegetable a

lot more than modern, west coast American would ever even consider cooking them. Ask a French cook and they will tell you that most of the “cooked” vegetables Americans eat are decidedly cru in their estimation. (By and large the way the French cook vegetables has a positive effect not only on their flavor but on their digestibility. Several of us who were exchange students in the south of France that year commented to one another about how incredibly well we pooed… but perhaps that is the subject for a different blog.)

The other thing that made that revelatory squash experience so delicious – and it took me a few years to figure this out – was that Mrs. Seghieri was not cooking the same, mass production, long-haul zucchini that I has used to back in rural Washington in the 1980′s: She had bought her courgettes from a small, local vegetable vender, and they came from close by, and the variety of squash that farmer grew was not selected for its deep green color or its shiny skin or the fact that it was all uniform in shape or that it transported well. It was selected because he and his customers were going to have to eat it and so it was important that they liked the way it tasted.

A few years later in, then living in Napa Valley, I would grow my own ronde de nice heirloom, French, summer squash and I would learn that when you take them right from the plant they practically vibrate with life. You see, they are absolutely bristling with millions of tiny, spiky hairs that disappear within a very short time after harvesting them. If you find summer squash at the farmers’ market that still have that bloom tiny needles on them, you will know that you have found some truly fresh squash.

And so I have become a devote of the lovely, ephemeral summer squash. I love the sweetness of it finely chopped and sautéed simply in olive oil and garlic so that I can add it to risotto, right at the end. I love it cut in half, scored and grilled to a deep brown with salt & pepper. I love it shaved into ribbons and tossed simply in olive oil, lemon, salt and parsley and topped with a shaving of pecorino. But the thing I look forward to the most – and perhaps it is because it is the first thing I get to enjoy each season – are squash blossoms, simply filled and fried tempura style. That to me smacks of the first taste of summer.

The best way to get squash blossoms, because they are sooooo fragile, is to grow

a few plants yourself. You will need to know before you harvest your blossoms that there are male and female blossoms. The male blossoms (like all male things) are only there to pollinate the females, so these are the ones to harvest. Leave the females behind and they will give you the squash to enjoy about a week later. (I had a friend whose Italian grandmother had told him the female blossoms were poisonous, a good way to get a not-so-observant grandchild to pay attention and not destroy your squash harvest!)

Here is a favorite recipe of mine, for squash blossoms and Dungeness crab. Nothing could be more “summer on Whidbey” than this dish. Cheers!

Dungeness Crab Stuffed Summer Squash Blossoms

This recipe is going to seem a lot more complex than it is. Really it just involves making a gravy-like sauce called a Velouté, folding whipped egg whites and crab into that sauce, and then sticking that inside the natural envelop that fresh squash blossoms provide. Tempura batter, with is used to coat the outside of the blossom with a crispy crust, is very easy to make. In fact, you can make a large batch of the dry mix to have on hand, and use it to crispify innumerable other things, such as summer veggies.Ingredients for 8 guests:

Tempura Mix:1 C Corn starch4 C Cake flour1 Tbls. Baking powder2 tsp. SaltSparkling water, enough to adjust

to the correct consistency1 Dungeness Crab, cooked, about

1.75 pounds, picked meat thereof8 large summer squash blossoms2 tsp. Butter½ C. Fennel bulb, finely chopped1 Shallot, finely chopped1 tsp. Garlic, finely chopped2 tsp. AP Flour1/3 C. Milk2 Tbls. Crab butter¼ tsp. Thyme leaves1 tsp. Chives, chopped2 eggs, separated, whites whipped to soft

peaks, yolks reservedsalt & white pepper to tasteOptional: Fennel Pollen to garnish

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Technique:Prepare the dry ingredients for the tempura and reserve.

In a thick bottom pan, melt the butter and sweat the fennel, shallot and garlic until completely softened, but not browned. Add the flour and cook over moderate heat for 5 minutes. Add the crab butter and milk and stir well until the sauce thickens. Remove from heat and allow to cool for 5 minutes. Add the egg yolk, herbs and crab body meat. Season with salt & white pepper. The mixture can now be reserved until about ten minutes before you plan on serving it. If you need to hold the mixture for longer than one hour, refrigerate it, but remember to pull it out of the refrigerator at least 20 minutes before adding the egg whites, as the sauce will set up when chilled.

To complete the dish, pre-heat a fryer to 350 degrees. Whip the egg whites to soft peaks and fold them gently into the crab mixture. Using a teaspoon, carefully fill the squash blossoms about half full. Make sure to leave them empty enough so that the pedals close all the way around the crab filling, and remember that the filling will expand in the fryer.

Mix the sparkling water with about ¼ of the tempura dry mix. The batter should be thin; about the consistency of cream. Dip the filled blossoms in the tempura, then holding them by the pedal end, set them gently in the hot fryer oil. Cook 3 minutes, until crisp and hot inside. Remove and season with salt & fennel pollen. Use the remaining crab leg meat pieces to garnish the plates.

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Tempura Blossoms with a summer salad of grilled sweet corn, fennel, spring onion & yuzu vinaigrette

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CLasses & WORKsHOPsThursday, May 8MANAGING WATER RESOURCES1:00 to 2:30 pmFreeland LibraryDon Lee, Island County Water Resources Advisory Committee chairman and Doug Kelly, Island County hydrogeologist, provide an informal discussion on the topic of water resource management. Learn about the science behind the regulations, and the challenges we face in protecting our water for future generations. saturday, May 10WHIDBEY’S FAVORITE BIRDS10:00 to 11:30 amLangley LibraryLearn more about the beautiful birds of Whidbey Island, in this lively illustrated presentation by Frances Wood. Author of “Brushed by Feathers: A Year of Bird-watching in the West,” she is also an award-winning newspaper columnist and scriptwriter for “BirdNote” heard daily on public radio.

NATIONAL WILDFIRE COMMUNITY PREPAREDNESS DAY1:00 to 4:00 pmFreeland LibraryLearn from Master Gardener Don Lee about fire resistant landscaping and water conservation. Other local speakers and activities will address wildfire preparedness making your community a safer place.

Monday, May 12MONDAY MORNINg KNITTERS10:00 to 11:00 amOak Harbor LibraryDiscover the joy of learning how to knit! Knitters of all levels welcome. Share knowledge and build skills in the supportive atmosphere of the library’s Center for Lifelong Learning. Beginners, please bring a pair of #8 or #9 needles and a skein of worsted-weight yarn.

THE SALISH BOUNTY: TRADITIONAL NATIVE FOODS OF PUGET SOUND1:30 to 3:00 pmCoupeville LibraryLearn about how local Indian tribes enjoyed a diverse diet of wild vegetables, herbs, roots, berries and animal protein. Presented by Rick Castellano of the Island County Historical Society.

LIKE2hIKE?1:00 to 2:00 pmFreeland LibraryExperienced hiking guide and long distance trekker Maribeth Crandell will help you prepare for your next hiking adventure. Hike with kids, dogs, or go it alone with confidence. get ideas about where, when, who, how and what to expect in the wild.

Tuesday, May 13HOW TO FINANCE YOUR BUSINESS11:00 am to 1:00 pmWiFire Cafe | 1651 Main St | FreelandNeed to know about SBA loans? Lines of credit? Startup funding? Local lending options? Get a little help navigating the world of business finance. RSVP the Island County Economic Development Council at www.iscoedc.com or call 360.678.6889.

Wednesday, May 14PREVENT THE SPREAD OF AqUATIC INVADERS5:30 to 7:00 pmOak Harbor LibraryLearn about aquatic invasive weeds and how to prevent their spread. Artist and filmmaker Betty Bastai presents a video titled “CLEAN - DRAIN – DRY.” Follow these steps at every lake and river to prevent the spread of invasive species and noxious weeds. Janet Stein, Island County Noxious Weed Program Coordinator, presents information on the problem aquatic weeds in Island County.

Thursday, May 15gEEK SPEAK - POLARIS & BEYOND1:30 to 3:30 pmCoupeville LibraryDevelop skills that make finding and requesting materials in the Sno-Isle Libraries catalog a breeze. You’ll also get tips on managing your requests, and learn how to use other free library resources to get the most out of your library card.

TWELVE MONTHS IN WASHINGTON’S CASCADES6:30 to 7:30 pmLangley LibraryTypical travel guidebooks portray a world of sunny perfect Saturdays. The Twelve Months visits to three lakes in Washington’s Cascades with in vivid photos highlighting the year-round glories of Nature. Enjoy an

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CLasses & WORKsHOPsevening of beautiful photography presented by Tom Trimbath, writer, photographer, hiker, skier, and chicken adventurer. “A lazy man’s way to go beyond the day hike.”

saturday, May 17WHAT DOES A DOULA DO?10:00 to 11:30 amFreeland LibraryMeet a group of doulas who share their passion for supporting women becoming mothers and what role a doula can play in helping her achieve her goals for pregnancy, birth and motherhood. This is not a sit in your seat and fall asleep kind of talk!

BUG SAFARI ADVENTURE2:00 to 3:00 pmOak Harbor LibraryFor kids ages 5 and up is a fascinating look at the world of insects and spiders with hands-on discovery featuring live arthropods in secure habitats. Learn about insects, arachnids, millipedes and centipedes. Discover library resources about insects and spiders of all types.

sunday, May 18RAISED BEDS AND CLOChES – MASTER GARDENER ED. SERIES1:00 to 2:30 pmGreenbank FarmLearn how to use cloches to keep your plants warm and pest free plus how and why to do raised bed gardening. Presenter Bill Cromley is a Master Gardener from Bend, Oregon where temperatures and soil vary widely. This free seminar qualifies for Master Gardener continuing education credit.

Monday, May 19TREASURES OF SYRIA-AN ILLUSTRATED TALK BY RICh ThOM1:00 to 2:30 pmCoupeville LibrarySee Syria, for millennia a Middle East crossroads, in a rare look just months before the current war began. Historic sites, its culture and people.

ASTRONOMY FOR EVERYONE6:30 to 8:00 pmOak Harbor LibraryIsland County Astronomical Society is dedicated to general astronomy, education, and encouragement of public appreciation for the art and science of observing. Each

meeting includes presentations of basic astronomy principles and other select topics. No experience necessary.

Friday, May 23KEEP ThE CREATIVITY FLOWINg: FOR NEW AND ExPERIENCED ARTISTS10:00 am to Noon Freeland LibraryJoin other local artists to participate in informal sharing, discussion and creation of your artwork. Take advantage of the group energy for inspiration and new ideas. Group meets monthly each 4th Friday.

saturday, May 24SHARING THE TRAILS9:00 am to NoonGreenbank FarmBecause dogs give us clues about how they are feeling and what might be about to happen in an interaction, the Farm offers a workshop with local companion dog trainer, Carol Gannaway. Designed for anyone who walks the Farm or is thinking about doing so, it is limited to humans (no dogs). Participants will first watch a presentation on a wide variety of dog postures and behaviors, and then head out to the trails to observe how they show up there.

Thursday, May 29gEEK SPEAK - ZINIO MAgAZINES1:30 to 3:30 pmCoupeville LibraryDid you know that Sno-Isle Libraries provides access to hundreds of electronic versions of magazines? Learn how to download copies of your favorite digital magazines straight to your computer, tablet, or mobile device.

POETRY NIGHT! WITH JIM FREEMAN6:30 to 8:00 pmLangley LibraryCould you write a poem in 20 minutes? Do you love the wonder of words? Join us for a celebration of poetry and fun with Jim Freeman, Drew Kampion, Barton Cole, and Robin Barre. They’ll share some of their poetical works and then it’s time for a Poetry Slam, with cool prizes for the best poetry written that evening. Come join the fun! suBMIT a WORKsHOP!Send it to [email protected]

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Anyone can give Mom flowers, candy or dinner at a restaurant on Mother’s Day.

But instead of trotting out the old standbys, with nary a thought, why not put a little imagination into her special day this year?

Think about it — your mom is most likely inspiring, amazing and wonderful, so why shouldn’t her gift be as well? After all, this is the woman who makes your favorite meal when you’re home, washes dishes without complaint, foregoes her own needs in order to meet yours, and a litany of other tasks of daily living — including cleaning.

To that point, why not help Mom (or wife or grandmother) out by cleaning the house for them? The following tips are sure to help spark an alternative approach to gift-giving for the se-cond Sunday in May:

Do the windows. Use the following • solution for a streak- and smudge-

free shine: Combine one gallon of water to one-half cup of vinegar, one-half cup of rubbing alcohol and about two squirts of Dawn dishwashing liquid. Pour into a spray bottle, and instead of paper towels, use newspaper to make windows shine.Tackle the chores she doesn’t have • time for. This includes window washing (see above), wiping down baseboards, light switches and cabinets and dusting shutters and blinds.Use efficient cleaners. A recent • survey shows that U.S. adults spend an average of 13 hours per week cleaning their home. To that end, why not help mom out by doing it for her? With various products on the market, such as CLR’s Bath & Kitchen Cleaner or CLR Mold and Mildew Remover, the time it takes to spruce up the house can be cut in half. Currently, CLR brands has everything you need to make the house sparkle, including sinks, tubs, showerheads and appliances to patio furniture, cement, grills, driveways and gutters. In addition, the products are environmentally friendly, so you needn’t worry about their effects.Move appliances and furniture. • The big-ticket items in the house tend to get lost in the daily, weekly and even monthly rotation of cleaning. To that end, surprise mom by moving and scrubbing behind appliances like stoves and refrigerators, and furniture such as couches and recliners.

For more information, visit www.jelmar.com or www.clrbrands.com.

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Coupe’s Last stand Opens Memorial Day WeekendCoupe’s Last Stand is opening for the season Memorial Day weekend. Stop by starting Friday, May 23 at our spot on the corner of Alexander and Front Street. Hotdogs, bratwurst and polish sausage will be on the grill, and three variety of Field Roast veggie dogs. Top them off with some sauerkraut and grilled onions. The dogs will be ready by 11:30--come for an early lunch. We will be open from 11:30 to 3:30. Check us out on Facebook often for new menu items and specialty dog options.

Breakfast at front street Grill?You read that correctly! Beginning Saturday June 26, we will be offering breakfast at 8 a.m. on Saturdays and Sundays. Full Menu is available online at www.fsgcoupeville.com, But just to give you a sneak peak here are a few of the items we will be offering: Eggs Benedict, Crab Cake Benedict, Homemade Biscuits and Sausage Gravy, Greek Yogurt Parfait with homemade granola, Chorizo Egg Burrito. Front Street Grill, 20 NW Front Street, Coupeville, 360-682-2551.

Registration Open: Whidbey Island Writers ConferenceEarly bird registration is now open for the annual Whidbey Island Writers Conference, October 24-26 in Coupeville. Register before May 15 for $335; May 16-Aug. 15, $350; after Aug. 15, $365. Whidbey Island Writers Association member registration: $300. To register visit www.nila.edu/wiwc/registration.

NPs Dragon Boat Team Tsunami Captures 3rd in Olympia Race!NPS Dragon Boat Club’s Team Tsunami, in its debut race as a competitive team, placed 3rd of 16 teams in the St. Martin’s Dragon Boat Festival intermediate division April 26th. Team Tsunami is a new team, formed only 6 months ago,

and consists of approximately 70% new paddlers who had never paddled, let alone raced. Tsunami qualified for the finals heat, losing 2nd place by only .02 second to take 3rd place in their division. NPS Dragon Boat club is always looking for new paddlers--for the recreational team as well as our competitive team. Please visit the Facebook page for more information, including photos and videos: www.facebook.com/NPSTeamTsunami.

Think of Camp Casey for Groups and fun!Camp Casey Conference Center has over 10,000 Likes! Be a part of the fun and activity on Whidbey Island. Want to bring a group to lodge and eat on the Island, think about us! Has your business liked us yet? visit www.facebook.com/gocampcasey or for more information call 360-678-5050.

Peak season & fare Increase on Wsf effective May 1A passenger fare increase of 2% and vehicle/driver fare of 2.5% went into effect May 1 on all domestic sailings, plus a 2.5% increase on all international fares. This is the second part of two phase increase approved by the Washington State Transportation Commission. In addition to these increases, the Peak Season Surcharge went into effect Thursday, May 1 and goes Tuesday, September 30 for vehicles and drivers paying full fare. Multi-ride products will not be affected by the Peak Season Surcharge.

experience the Prairie: year-Round ToursPacific Rim Institute’s CEO, Dr. Robert K. Pelant, will host a tour of the prairie every 1st and 3rd Thursday at 5:30 p.m. We hope you will join us for a stroll sometime soon! The Pacific Rim Institute is located at 180 Parker Rd, Coupeville. For information call 360-678-5586 or www.pacificriminstitute.org.

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Visitor Information CentersGreater Oak HarborChamber of Commerce32630 SR20 | Oak Harbor, WA 98277OakHarborChamber.com | 360.675.3535Coupeville: Chamber of Commerce905 NW Alexander St | Coupeville, WA 98239CentralWhidbeyChamber.com | 360.678.5434Greater freeland Chamber of Commerce5575 Harbor Ave, #101 | Freeland, WA 98249Freeland.WA.org | 360.331.1980Langley Chamber of Commerce208 Anthes Ave | Langley, WA 98260VisitLangley.com | 360.221.6765Clinton Chamber of Commerce9289 Highway 525 | Clinton, WA 98236DiscoverClintonWA.com | 360.341.3929

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KIDs PROGRaMs & aCTIVITIesNorth Whidbey Park & RecRuNNING CLuBViewing Room, Oak Harbor PoolMeets Wed, May 7 | 5 pm

sWIM sCHOOL85 SE Jerome St | Oak Harbor360-675-7665Summer Swim School offers classes for all ages of children, from Tots and Pre-School, to School Age and Advanced Swimmers. Call 360.675.7665, visit www.oakharborpool.com, or follow them on Facebook to register

Camp Casey PoolsWIM LessONs(Ages 4 - 14 years)1276 Engle Rd | CoupevilleRegistration begins May 14. For more info call 360-678-5050 or visit www.spu.edu/depts/casey/Recreation/swim-lessons.asp. Pool is open June 13 to August 30 from Noon to 5, closed Sundays. Rates are $4 for ages 4+, 3 and under free.fee: $45 per sessionSession 1: June 23-July 3Session 2: July 7-17Session 3: July 21-31Session 4: August 4-14Session 5: August 18-28 June 14-August 31 (360) 678-5050www.spu.edu/caseypool

south Whidbey Park & Rec5475 Maxwelton Rd | LangleyThere are a number of kids programs available throughout the year. For more information call 360.221.5484, email [email protected] or visit www.swparks.org. These listings are just a few of the upcoming camp programs for kids.

BasKeTBaLL(Youth Entering Grades 3 - 8)South Whidbey High School GymPick up skills before the basketball league begins! Participants taught by SWHS coaching staff and players during the 5 - day camp. The primary focus of the camp is skill development, with special attention to proper shooting form and ball handling skills. The campers will compete against with each other in scrimmages situations. Supports SWHS Basketball program. 360.914.1279. fee: $60Entering Grades 3-5:Mon-Fri, Jul 14-18 | 10am - NoonEntering Grades 6-8:Mon-Fri, Jul 14-18 | 1pm - 3pm

fLaG fOOTBaLL(Ages 6 - 12 years)5495 Maxwelton Rd | LangleySkyhawks flag football is for athletes who want an introduction to football or want to brush up on their skills in preparation for league play. Campers will learn skills on both sides of the ball including the core components of passing, catching, and de-flagging or defensive positioning. The week ends with the Skyhawks Sports Bowl, participants get a chance to show-case their skills on the gridiron! Register online at www.skyhawks.com.fee: $149Mon-Fri, Jun 16-20 | 9am - 3pm

MuLTI-sPORTs(Ages 4 - 7 years)5495 Maxwelton Rd | LangleyThis multi-sport program was developed to give children a positive first step into athletics. The essentials of baseball, basketball and soccer are taught in a safe, structured environment with lots of encouragement and a big focus on fun. Our Mini-Hawk games and activities were designed to allow campers to explore bal-ance, movement, hand/eye coordination, and skill development at their own pace. Skyhawks staff are trained to handle the specific needs of young athletes. Register online at www.skyhawks.com.fee: $129Mon-Fri, Aug 4-8 | 9am - Noon

BaseBaLL(Ages 8 - 13 years)5495 Maxwelton Rd | LangleyThis camp provides quality instruction in throwing, hitting, and fielding. It also in-cludes game situations and scrimmaging. Camp is well suited for all players, from aspiring to elite.fee: $129Mon-Thu, Jul 28-31 | 10am - 1pm

sOCCeR(Ages 6 - 9 and 10 - 16 years)5495 Maxwelton Rd | LangleyParticipants receive technical and tactical instruction in all areas of the game. Camp provides players of all ages and abilities with the rare opportunity to receive high-level soccer coaching from a team of in-ternational experts. Instruction includes individual foot skills, technical drills, tactical practices, small - sided games, coached scrimmages, and a daily tournament. Coaching staff provide your child with lessons in respect, integ-rity, and sportsmanship. Campers receive a free camp shirt, camp ball, and personal player evaluation. What to Bring: Snacks,

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saILING(Ages 10+ years, beginning/intermediate)Location: Level 1 meets the first morning at the Honeymoon Lake Clubhouse for swim test and orientation, then that after-noon and remaining days at Lone Lake. Returning Level 1 sailors do not need swim test but please attend orientation. Level 2 meets at Lone Lake.Camp teaches youth the basics of sail-ing. Participants are assigned their own boat in each weekly session. The course combines shore side learning with lots of hands-on, on-the-water sailing experi-ence. In addition students learn boating safety, basic seamanship and knot tying. The focus is on sailing and having fun. Priorities are safety, then fun and learn-ing. Offered in partnership with South Whidbey Yacht Club. fee: $175Level 1 Sailors (Ages 10 - 15):Mon-Fri, Jul 7-11 | 10am - 3:30pmMon-Fri, Jul 14-18 | 10am - 3:30pm Mon-Fri, Jul 21-25 | 10am - 3:30pmLevel 2* Sailors (Ages 12+):Mon-Fri, Jul 14-18 | 10am - 3:30pm Mon-Fri, Jul 21-25 | 10am - 3:30pm*Students must be able to stay afloat for 2 minutes without a life jacket. Level 2 participants must be 12+ years old and achieved Level 2 competency.

PaDDLe BOaRDING(Ages 12 - 17 years)Goss LakeCampers learn basic paddling techniques and board control and we will throw in lots of games, individual practice and even a couple of yoga poses to build balance and confidence. The class begins with basic safety information and a brief warm-up on the beach. No previous experience required. Must be comfortable in deep water while wearing a personal flotation device. Must be able to pull up onto the deck of pool from the deep end without steps or ladder. Bring: Swim suit, or quick dry pants, rash guard top, wa-ter sandals (no flip flops), water shoes or tennis shoes, windbreaker, hat & towel.fee: $115 Mon-Wed, Jul 28-30 | 9:30am - 12:30pm

KayaKING(Ages 12 - 17 years)Goss LakeCampers are introduced to basic sea kaya-king skills including: outfitting, wet assists, self & assisted rescue, paddling, and brac-ing. Expect to get wet with fun games like “kayak polo” and “kayak sponge tag.” Must be comfortable in deep water while wearing a personal flotation device. Must be able to pull up onto the deck of pool from the deep end without steps or ladder. Intro to kayaking, and does not imply any certifica-tion or skill qualification. Bring: hat, swim-suit, or quick dry pants, shirt that will guard you from rash, water shoes (no flip flops), windbreaker, towel, sunscreen, snacks.fee: $125Mon-Fri, Aug 4-8 | 10am - 12:30pm

aRCHeRy(Ages 9 - 13, beginner/intermediate*)Location: TBACamps covers proper shooting tech-niques, equipment selection, training, and plenty of hands-on fun! Designed to pres-ent the lifetime recreational activity of ar-chery in a broad perspective for future use as a recreational and/or competitive pur-suit. Participants must be ready and able to stay focused for the entire session.fee: $60Beginner Level:Tue-Fri, July 15-18 | 10:30am - 11:45am Tue-Fri, July 15-18 | Noon - 1:15pm Mon-Thu, Aug 18-21 | 10:30am - 11:45amMon-Thu | Aug 18-21 | Noon - 1:15pmIntermediate Level*:Tue-Fri, July 15-18 | 9am - 10:15amMon-Thu, Aug 18-21 | 9am - 10:15am*Prior participation in SWPRD archery program and recommendation by coach

eaRTH sKILLs(Ages 8 - 12 years)Location: TBAThis is about survival on Earth. Everything people need to survive is found in nature right here on Whidbey. Camper learn how to make shelter, to find and purify water, to make fire with friction, to identify some ed-ible and medicinal plants, and a few ways to hunt animals. Play unique games that will hone senses and instincts.Bring: lunch, snacks, water, and weather appropriate clothing (layers!). fee: $200Mon-Fri, Aug 11-15 | 9am - 3pm

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