July 2024 on Whidbey Island brings us several fun and festive events and happenings. Of course, there are some epic 4th of July celebrations happening, and that’s only the beginning.
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June 2024 brings us the official start of summer! Whidbey Island especially shines during these warm months, and there are several upcoming events and happenings that offer fun and festive ways to get outside and meet your neighbors. Several farmers markets, musical performances, the Oak Harbor carnival, tours, and more are all on the horizon.
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Thanks for stopping by! I’m excited to shine the spotlight on a few Whidbey Island businesses with this latest edition of my Local Lift series. Get to know Sand + Stone (a brand new boutique in Oak Harbor), Mailliard’s Landing Nursery (a longtime Whidbey Island mainstay), and The BBQ Joint (a popular restaurant with the most delicious menu!).
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April showers bring May flowers… and this month brings Whidbey Island plenty of opportunities to get outside, smell the roses, and appreciate the beautiful outdoors! Catch a musical performance, meet your neighbors at community events (like the Penn Cove Water Festival), and enjoy the start of farmers market season!
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April 2024 brings Whidbey Island a full calendar of events and happenings. Musical performances, educational experiences, and the return of farmers markets are just a few of the fun things to do this month.
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Happy March! The first day of spring this year is March 19, and there are already a few glimmers of spring here and there. This month brings Whidbey Island a full calendar of events and happenings; everything from holiday celebrations and performances to festive gatherings where you can get out and meet your neighbors.
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Happy February! This month brings us some great ways to get out and explore our community and meet your neighbors! Musical performances, outdoor activities, learning opportunities, and more are all on the calendar.
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Happy 2024! I hope your new year is off to a wonderful start and that you’re staying warm as the weather gets colder and colder! This month, Whidbey Island’s event calendar is more laidback, but there are still some awesome events and happenings to check out. Meet your neighbors, learn something new, enjoy world-class entertainment, and have fun exploring all that our island has to offer!
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Happy holidays! I hope you’re having a wonderful holiday season. I love celebrating all of Whidbey Island’s amazing small businesses all year long, but I especially like to give our island’s many independent businesses some extra love this time of year.
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The holiday season is officially here, and winter is on its way! This month brings us so many fun and festive ways to celebrate, connect with our neighbors, and make memories to last a lifetime.
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November 2023 brings us so many things to do and see here on Whidbey Island! Musical performances and holiday markets make up much of November’s calendar, and we also have a few wonderful ways to celebrate Veterans Day.
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A new Local Lift giveaway is here! This week, I’m excited to feature Varner Candle Company Candle Bar & Boutique, Hello Beautiful Medical Spa, Sushimoto, and K&R Farms, all wonderful Whidbey Island businesses. Keep reading to learn how you can win a gift certificate to each of these amazing spots.
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October 2023 brings us SO many fun + festive events and happenings to enjoy here on Whidbey Island! You can still visit our farmers markets, there are a few great musical and theatrical performances on the horizon, and of course, Whidbey Island goes all out for Autumn and Halloween celebrations.
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Thanks for stopping by to check out my latest Local Lift! This week I’m excited to give away gift certificates to a few wonderful Whidbey Island businesses including Kraken Cove, Mad Batter, and Book Rack.
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Happy September! This month we are heading back to school, and autumn officially begins on September 23! Our calendar of events and happenings on Whidbey Island is a full one this month; farmers markets, theater performances, annual traditions, opportunities to enjoy the local arts scene, musical performances and so much more are all on the horizon.
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Summer on Whidbey Island is in full swing, and we are so lucky to live in such a beautiful place! This month brings us a full calendar of events, and there’s a little something for everyone no matter what your interests may be. Of course, there are several farmers markets to visit throughout the month, which is a great way to support local businesses and farms. August also offers plenty of opportunity to enjoy a variety of live music, check out what local artists are up to, and more! Another great way to support your community this month is by attending the Brandon Graham Foundation Fundraiser Dinner & Silent Auction @ Oak Harbor Elks Lodge on August 19.
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This month is already flying by! Summer on Whidbey Island is absolutely beautiful, and we are so lucky to have a packed calendar of things do, see, and enjoy on our gorgeous island. Of course, July brings us another month of farmers markets where we can get out, support local businesses, see our neighbors, and find delicious treats. And the rest of the month is filled with music festivals, performances, and outdoor activities!
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This week’s Local Lift giveaway features some incredible Whidbey Island small businesses—as per usual! We’re so fortunate to have sooo many great independent businesses here on the island; there really is always another raved about restaurant to visit, a cute shop to check out, high-quality services to try, and memorable experiences to enjoy.
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I am so excited to finally be BACK with a new Local Lift giveaway! With each Local Lift, I purchase gift cards to local Whidbey Island businesses to give away to the community. At the same time, I get to shine the spotlight on what makes each small business so special. This week I’m featuring a few of the amazing small businesses in Oak Harbor!
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Summer is almost officially here, and this June 2023 there are a ton of events and happenings to enjoy right here on Whidbey Island! Of course, farmers market season is in full swing. There are also some great art walks happening where you can get out and see what our creative neighbors are up to. Musical and theater performances, festive happenings, and ways to enjoy the outdoors are all on the horizon as well!
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