Port of South Whidbey

Holistic Self Care - and In-Person Worskshop with Kaaren Burk, RN
2023-05-26 11:00 - 15:00 (America/Los_Angeles) | Burrier East, 819 Camano Avenue, Langley, WA, 98260
I am hosting an in person workshop May 26th, 11 am at Whidbey island Whidbey Island Fairgrounds & Events Center in Studio “BEE”.

Let’s get into the what, why, and how of deep, meaningful holistic self care and wellness.

Please reach out with any questions

Register with this link: https://l.bttr.to/HySZe

Whidbey Island Fine Art Studio - Henry Yan Figure and portrait drawing with charcoals
2023-06-09 08:00 - 2023-06-11 17:00 | Coffman Building, 819 Camano Avenue, Langley, WA, 98260, United States
Henry Yan
Figure and portrait drawing with charcoals
June 9 – 11
Tuition: $650
Skill level: all levels
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COURSE DESCRIPTION
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The workshop will be focusing on drawing figure and portrait from live models, in order to improve participants’ skills in handling accurate proportions, human anatomy, rendering dark and light tones for three dimensional images etc.
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Basic and advanced drawing skills will be demonstrated and practiced in long and short poses. There are also techniques and methods explained for not only in creating realistic but also rich arithmetic art images.
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Different techniques mentioned in Henry’s book (Henry Yan’s Figure Drawing-Techniques and Tips) will also be introduced; participants will be individually helped.

SUMMER DAZE SOULSTICE SOIREE
2023-06-23 18:00 - 22:00 | Pole Building, 819 Camano Avenue, Langley, WA, 98260
Summer Daze Soulstice Soirée: A Benefit Concert for Little BIG Fest
Whidbey Island, WA – Get ready to kick off the summer in style with the Summer Daze Soulstice Soirée, a benefit concert for Little BIG Fest, held at the Pole Barn in Whidbey Island Fairgrounds. Featuring live performances from Janie Cribbs and the T.Rust Band, Nick Toombs, and Kick Brass, this event promises to be a night to remember.
The concert will take place on June 23rd, 2023, with doors opening at 6 pm and the show beginning at 7 pm. All ages are welcome, and children under 12 years old can enter for free. There will be a bar with ID, so please remember to bring your ID if you plan to indulge.
Tickets are available now for $10 in advance or $15 at the door. You can purchase your tickets online at https://www.littlebigfest.org/SummerDaze. Don’t wait too long to get your tickets – this event is sure to sell out!
Little BIG Fest is a beloved music and arts festival that supports live music, music education, and local artists in Langley, WA on Whidbey Island. This year’s festival promises to be the best yet, with a weekend full of live music, arts, food, drinks, yoga, workshops, family activities, and unforgettable memories for our community.
For the full Little BIG Fest lineup, please visit https://www.littlebigfest.org/band-lineup/. If you are interested in volunteering or being a vendor at the festival, please visit https://www.littlebigfest.org/vendors/.
Don’t miss out on the Summer Daze Soulstice Soirée, a night of music, fun, and community spirit, all in support of Little BIG Fest. We can’t wait to see you there!

Outcast Productions Presents: Zombies by Sherry Friedman
2023-06-24 - 2023-06-25 | Black Box Theater, Pole Building, 819 Camano Avenue, Langley, WA, 98260, United States
Zombies
A New Works Project Staged Reading
by Sherry Friedman
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Performance Times:
Saturday, June 24 @ 7:30 pm
Sunday, June 25 @ 4 pm
All seats $14 (Get them online, at the door or reserve at ocp@whidbey.com.)
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Directed by Ned Farley
What would you be willing to sacrifice to make your dreams come true? Passionate teacher/aspiring playwright with bipolar disorder Lucy Dieudonne has returned to her teaching job after a mysterious absence to confront a burned-out, suspicious staff and corrupt administration. Lucy fears becoming another “zombie” like her colleagues, who stagger through lives they hate. Fighting for her sanity, and guided by the voice of the poet Tennyson, will Lucy quit the steady job she needs to pursue the uncertain world of playwriting?

Jenni Mansfield Peal
2023-07-07 19:00 - 21:00 | Studio Bee
Join us for a one-night-only concert featuring Jennifer Mansfield Peal and special guests Russell Clepper, Sarah Dial Primrose, Bekah Zachritz, and more at the Whidbey Island Fairgrounds on July 7th at 7:00 p.m. The show will take place in Studio Bee and tickets will be available for a suggested donation of $15 at the door.
Jennifer Mansfield Peal is a talented folk singer, songwriter, and multi-instrumentalist. She is known for her unique characters and stories in her music and was even named one of the Best Folk Songwriters in North Texas by CBS in 2010. From 2012-2014, she hosted the popular radio show “Everybody’s Folk” on KNON 89.3 FM in Dallas. In 2015, she and her family settled in the beautiful San Luis Valley of southern Colorado.

Her newest album of original songs, “Receiver,” was released in 2022 and will be available for purchase at the concert, as well as streaming on Spotify and Apple Tunes. For more information about Jennifer and her music, including songs, stories, and photos, visit www.jennimansfieldpeal.com.

As Townes Van Zandt once said after hearing her song “Two Sisters,” “How’d you learn to write a song like that?” And as Russell Clepper noted after following her around from campfire to campfire at the Kerrville Folk Festival in 2000, “You’ll not hear nothing like the mighty Jenn.”

For any press inquiries, please contact rclepper@gmail.com or 360-632-0593.

Whidbey Island Fine Art Studios - Max Ginsburg Painting from Life
2023-07-13 - 2023-07-16 | Coffman Building, 819 Camano Avenue, Langley, WA, 98260, United States
Painting from Life
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July 13 – 16
$750 (plus model fee)
Skill level: intermediate to advanced
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In this workshop students will paint from a live model, alla prima (direct painting). In an effort to express and reflect the character of the model, students will paint realistically, carefully observing form, and be inspired by the Old Masters.
Max will give painting demonstrations and critique every student’s work, daily. Painting methodology will be taught and evaluated. The concern will be with design, proportions, relationship of shapes, values and color based on careful observation of the form.
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RAGNAR Northwest Passage Finish Line Party
2023-07-15 | Fairgrounds and Campground, 819 Camano Avenue, Langley, WA, 98260, United States
Ragnar Road Northwest Passage, the unforgettable running relay that sells out year after year, is back on, July 14-15, 2023.
Your journey begins near the Canadian border in the city of Blaine, WA, and takes your team of 12 runners past famous sights including the glacial Cascade and Olympic Mountain ranges, Deception Pass, and the Puget Sound.
Home to iconic landmarks, friendly locals, and breathtaking coastal views, the peaceful Pacific Northwest scenery lives up to its famous reputation. You’ll take turns running for two days and one night along vibrant fireweed blossoms, fruit stands, and picturesque farms.
The course will take you where the forest meets the sea, and leave you breathless as you cross the finish line with your whole team in Langley, WA on Whidbey Island where you’ll celebrate an accomplishment you could never do alone. Don’t miss out on this incredible adventure.
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Fairgrounds Advisory Committee
2023-07-19 17:30 - 18:30 | Zoom Meeting online
Fairgrounds advisory Committee will be held via Zoom Meeting Service on Wednesday, July 19, 2023 at 5:30 pm. FAC Draft Agenda

Whidbey Island Fair
2023-07-27 - 2023-07-30 | Fairgrounds and Campground, 819 Camano Avenue, Langley, WA, 98260, United States

Little BIG Fest
2023-08-11 - 2023-08-13 | Fairgrounds and Campground, 819 Camano Avenue, Langley, WA, 98260, United States
Little BIG Fest is a music and arts festival in Langley, WA on Whidbey Island. We focus upon supporting live music, music education and local artists.
Our mission is to provide a weekend of amazing live music, arts, food, drinks, yoga, workshops, family fun and unforgettable memories for our community. After taking a few years to figure out how and when to appropriately resurface from unprecedented times we are delighted to announce the festival is coming back and you can be certain it’s going to be the best one yet!

Shake & Bake Automotive Festival
2023-08-19 | Outdoor areas of Fairgrounds, 819 Camano Avenue, Langley, WA, 98260, United States
Here it is… the first official Flyer for SHAKE N’ BAKE Automotive Festival!! Coming to Washington August 19th, 2023 at the Whidbey Island Fairgrounds! Gates open at noon, 12:00pm on the dot! There will be a lot to do and see! There will also be competitions and judging of the vehicles who enter for the awards!
Free to Walk In
$10 at the gate for in Festival Parking
Additional $15 to enter the competition, have your car judged, and try to win an award!
We look forward to seeing you all out there, be sure to polish that paint, shine those rims, and get geared up! We’ll see you all there!!
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Outcast Productions Presents: Waiting for Godot by Samuel Beckett
2023-09-08 - 2023-09-24 | Black Box Theater, Pole Building, 819 Camano Avenue, Langley, WA, 98260, United States
Waiting for Godot
by Samuel Beckett
Performance Times:
Fridays, Sept. 8, Sept. 15 and Sept. 22 @ 7:30 pm
Saturdays, Sept. 9, Sept. 16 and Sept. 23 @ 7:30 pm
Bargain Sunday, Sept. 17 @ 4 pm (all seats $14)
Sunday, Sept. 24 @ 4 pm
Students/Senior – $16
Adults – $20 (Get them online, at the door or reserve at ocp@whidbey.com.)
Co-directed by Dan Christiaens and Robert Sindelar
“Two dilapidated bums fill their days as painlessly as they can. They wait for Godot, a personage who will explain their interminable insignificance, or put an end to it. They are resourceful, with quarrels and their dependence on each other, as children are. They pass the time ‘which would have passed anyway.’
A brutal man of means comes by, leading a weakling slave, who does his bidding like a mechanical doll. Later, he comes back, blind, and his slave is mute, but the relationship is unchanged.
Every day a child comes from the unknown Godot, and evasively puts the big arrival off until tomorrow…It is a tragic view. Yet, in performance, most of it is a brilliant, bitter comedy…It is a portrait of the dogged resilience of man’s spirit in the face of little hope.”

Fairgrounds Advisory Committee Meeting Join Zoom Meeting - https://us02web.zoom.us/j/88077387681 Meeting ID: 880 7738 7681
2023-09-20 18:00 - 19:00 | Freeland Library & Zoom Online
This months Fairgrounds Advisory Committee meeting will take place on September 20th at 6pm. We will be meeting at the Freeland Public Library, and a zoom link will be provided before the meeting for those who would rather meet digitally.Join Zoom Meeting
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Reiki & Restorative Yoga + Shamanic Journey Meditation
2023-09-30 18:00 - 21:00 | Studio Bee
Reiki & Restorative Yoga is a gentle class that includes slower movements and supportive postures to help the body and mind release tension and ease into a more relaxed state of being. Throughout class, Reiki healing energy will be offered both individually and collectively to support the release of tension and stuck energy, as well as promote healing and general well being.

Shamanic Journey Meditation is a group guided meditation class with live drumming. We will journey into the spirit realm with a specific intention to receive information, healing, support, or connect with spirit guides. This is a powerful practice for a deeper exploration and connection with the self and the world of spirit.

Whidbey Island Fine Art Studios presents: ELIZABETH ZANZINGER - Portrait & Figure Painting Deconstructed
2023-10-06 - 2023-10-09 | Coffman Building, 819 Camano Avenue, Langley, WA, 98260, United States
October 6 – 9Tuition: $750 (does not include model fee)Sill level: all levels
workshop is full, contact admin@whidbeyislandfas.com to be put on the the waitlist
Alla prima portrait painting from life is a tough challenge for any level of artist! It is a practice that refines and hones your skills under a serious time crunch.

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In this workshop, Elizabeth will break down a series of practical objectives to focus on when working in alla prima from life. Through the special challenge of alla prima portraiture, your approach will be strengthened to create better work in still life, portraiture, figurative work, etc. Elizabeth’s specialized approach to drawing, value, color, background, & light assist in quicker decision making; allowing for more control and certainty in your aesthetic choices. After many years of working and teaching alla prima, Elizabeth has tons of advice to make your work as pain-free as possible!

This 4-day workshop will include presentations that break down complex painting ideas, hands-on painting work with live models, and plenty of conversation throughout our time together.
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Daily emphasis:
Day 1- Accurate Portrait Drawing
Day 2- Values in Contrast
Day 3- Controlling Color
Day 4- The Figure
A delightful and engaging instructor, Elizabeth is able to accommodate a range of abilities from advanced professionals to beginners just starting out. Other media is welcome, but primary instruction is in the practice of oil painting.
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Build A Scarecrow
2023-10-07 | WA

4H Rally
2023-10-07 | Coffman/4H Building, 819 Camano Avenue, Langley, WA, 98260, United States

Port District of South Whidbey Island’s Board of Commissioners’ Regular October Meeting
2023-10-10 16:00 - 18:00 | Freeland Library & Zoom Online
Regular Meeting: 10/10/2023
The Port District of South Whidbey Island’s Board of Commissioners’ Regular October Meeting will be held Tuesday, October 10, 2023 at 4:00 pm (immediately following a workshop from 3:45-4:00 p.m. for Commission review of vouchers and recent correspondence).
DRAFT Agenda Oct 10-23 Regular
NOTICE OF MEETING LOCATION CHANGE:
Due to a scheduling conflict, the October regular meeting location will be held at:
BAYVIEW SOUTH WHIDBEY FIRE/EMS STATION 36
MEETING ROOM
5579 BAYVIEW ROAD
LANGLEY, WA 98260

Monthly Fairgrounds Advisory Committee Meeting
2023-10-18 14:00 - 19:00 | Outdoor areas of Fairgrounds, 819 Camano Avenue, Langley, WA, 98260, United States
Fairgrounds Advisory Committee

2:00 p.m. – 4:00 p.m.: Walk-through of the Fairgrounds, to view buildings and to discuss concerns and issues
6:00 p.m.: IN THE COFFMAN BUILDING: Joint Port Commissioner/Fair Association/Fairgrounds Advisory Committee meeting to discuss the concession stands/workforce housing concept. Agenda and public announcement to follow. PLEASE NOTE THE CHANGE IN LOCATION from our tentative plans to meet at the Freeland Library.

Port of South Whidbey - Fair Association - Fairgrounds Advisory Committee Joint Special Meeting
2023-10-18 18:00 - 19:00 | Coffman Building / Fairgrounds, 819 Camano Avenue, Langley, WA, 98260, United States
The Port District of South Whidbey Island and The Fair Associaiton and The Fairgrounds Advisory Committee Joint Special Meeting will be held at Coffman/4-H Building at the Whidbey Island Fairgrounds, 819 Camano Ave, Langley, WA, with virtual access via Zoom meeting service.

Agenda October 18-23 Port-FA-FAC Special Joint Meeting

Whidbey Island Fine Art Studio Presents: JENNIFER GENNARI - Painting the animal portrait
2023-10-20 - 2023-10-22 | Coffman Building, 819 Camano Avenue, Langley, WA, 98260, United States
October 20 – 22
$625
Skill level: all levels
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Workshop is full, email admin@whidbeyislandfas.com to be put on the wait list
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In this three-day course, you will learn not only the traditional method of establishing value, and exploring color, but also what to look for in your subject that will breathe an extra bit of life into the portrait.

In this workshop we will work in an alla prima style where students will learn the stages of oil painting. The process will be streamlined to expertly capture and maintain the strongest impression of the subject as possible, in the fastest time possible.

Students will be welcomed to the course with a painting demo and Q&A followed by two days of painting. A nice balance will be maintained through the workshop of allowing the freedom to work and explore individually, and tight supervision so you’ll always feel comfortable and confident.

Students will bring their own images of the portraits that they’d like to paint

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Special Meeting
2023-10-23 15:00 - 16:00 | China City Conference Room & Zoom Online, 1804 Scott Rd, Ground Floor, Freeland, WA, 98249-9680, United States
The Board of Commissioners of the Port District of South Whidbey Island will be convening a Special Meeting at 3:00 p.m. on Monday, October 23, 2023. The primary purpose of the Special Meeting will be for the Commission to address the items listed on the attached agenda, and public participation is not on the agenda.
Agenda October 23-23 Special Meeting
PLEASE NOTE: This meeting will be held both in person (at the Port Conference Room located on the ground floor of China City building at 1804 Scott Road, Freeland) and with virtual access via Zoom Meeting Service:
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Fairgrounds Advisory Committee Meeting
2023-11-15 18:00 - 19:00 | Freeland Library, 5495 S Harbor Ave, Freeland, WA, 98249, United States
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Regular Meetings
Date: Third Wednesday of the month
Time: 6:00pm
Location: Freeland Library Public Meeting Room and online (zoom link will be posted closer to the meeting date)

Outcast Productions Presents: Gertrude Stein and A Companion by Win Wells
2023-11-17 - 2023-12-03 | Black Box Theater, Pole Building, 819 Camano Avenue, Langley, WA, 98260, United States
Gertrude Steinand A Companion
by Win Wells
A Staged Reading directed by Patricia Duff with Martha Murphy and Duff in the roles.
OutCast is pleased to welcome this gem of a play back to the Black Box stage. “Gertrude Stein and A Companion” was previously produced in OCP’s first full season in 2012. This staged reading will feature the original cast.
The play begins just after the death of Gertrude Stein. Her ghost returns to reveal her relationship with Alice B. Toklas and traces the extraordinary relationship between Stein, experimental author and collector of art and artists, and her lifelong friend, who remained devoted to her memory and the life they shared. It moves back and forth in time as the actors play not only Gertrude and Alice but a host of famous people who were part of their lives, including Ernest Hemingway and Pablo Picasso. But without Alice, her true love, Gertrude would have remained undiscovered.
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Performance Times:
Fridays, Nov. 24 and Dec. 1 @ 7:30 pm
Saturdays, Nov. 25 and Dec. 2 @ 7:30 pm
Sundays, Nov. 26 and Dec. 3 @ 4 pm (all seats $15)
​Get tickets online at this link, at the door or reserve at ocp@whidbey.com.

Country Christmas at the Fairgrounds
2023-11-24 - 2023-11-26, 2023-12-01 - 2023-12-03 | Coffman Building, 819 Camano Avenue, Langley, WA, 98260, United States

HOLIDAY at HOGWARTS
2023-12-02 12:00 - 17:00 | Turner Building, 819 Camano Ave N, Langley, WA, 98236
HOLIDAY at HOGWARTS: A Magical Event for the Whole Family
LANGLEY, WA – Get ready to experience the magic of Harry Potter at the HOLIDAY at HOGWARTS event, taking place on December 2nd at the Whidbey Island Fairgrounds. This free, family-friendly, alcohol-free event is a must-attend for all Harry Potter fans and anyone looking for a fun-filled day out.
The event kicks off shortly after Langley’s annual holiday parade, which starts at 11 a.m. Come dressed as your favorite Harry Potter character, or let your imagination run wild and create your own costume. All costumes and cosplay are encouraged, so feel free to go all out!
In addition to the costumes, there will be hot chocolate and sweets available for purchase from local vendors. The Country Christmas sale is also taking place on the grounds simultaneously, so you can start your holiday shopping too.
If you, your business, or your non-profit organization would like to participate by decorating a stall in the Turner Building, please email FGEvents@portofsouthwhidbey.com. Participation is free of charge, and it’s a great opportunity to showcase your creativity.
Don’t miss out on this magical event that promises to be a highlight of the holiday season. For more information, visit the Fairgrounds page on Facebook or www.PortofSouthWhidbey.com

Contact:
Name: David Stern
Phone: 360-221-7950
Email: FGEvents@portofsouthwhidbey.com

Whidbey Ren Faire Casting Call
2024-01-13 11:00 - 2024-01-14 16:00 | Coffman Building, 819 Camano Avenue, Langley, WA, 98260, United States
Whidbey Ren Faire Casting Calls are officially open! On January 13th and 14th we will be holding auditions at the Coffman Building located at the Whidbey Island Fairgrounds & Events Center from 11am to 4pm.
We are looking for stage acts to perform at our Whidbey Ren Faire 2024 next spring (taking place May 25-26, 2024)!
Select your audition slot at https://calendly.com/whidbeyrenfaire/wrf-casting-calls
Make haste, because they are going to fill up fast and we have only two days to witness all the talent our community will bring to the stage! We can’t wait to see your performance*!
*We thank you for keeping shows suitable for all ages, as this is a family friendly event.

Fairgrounds Advisory Committee Meeting
2024-02-21 18:00 - 19:00 | Coffman Building / Fairgrounds, 819 Camano Avenue, Langley, WA, 98260, United States
20240221 FAC Draft Agenda

Special Meeting
2024-02-23 13:00 - 15:00 | Fairgrounds and Campground, 819 Camano Avenue, Langley, WA, 98260, United States
The Board of Commissioners of the Port District of South Whidbey Island will be convening a Special Joint Meeting with the Langley City Council and the Langley Planning Advisory Board on Friday, February 23, 2024.
A quorum of the Port District of South Whidbey Island’s Board of Commissioners will participate in a walkthrough with representatives from the Langley City Council and the Langley Planning Advisory Board from approximately 1:00 p.m. to 3:00 p.m. No action will be taken by the Port Commissioners during this walkthrough.
The City of Langley’s published agenda for the Meeting : 2024-02-23-Special-Meeting-Agenda-draft-v02.
