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 (America/Los_Angeles) | 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

Regular Meeting
2024-01-09 16:00 - 17:00 | Freeland Library & Zoom Online
The Port District of South Whidbey Island’s Board of Commissioners’ Regular January Meeting will be held on Tuesday, January 9, 2024 at 4:00 pm (immediately following a workshop from 3:45-4:00 p.m. for Commission review of vouchers and recent correspondence). The final Agenda and final Purchases & Payables Journal will be posted by the end of the day on Monday, January 8th.

PLEASE NOTE: This meeting will be held both in person at the Freeland Library Meeting Room, 5495 Harbor Avenue, Freeland WA 98249 and with virtual access via Zoom Meeting Service.

Draft Agenda-Jan-9-24-Regular

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.

Regular Meeting
2024-02-13 16:00 - 17:30 | Freeland Library & Zoom Online
The Port District of South Whidbey Island’s Board of Commissioners’ Regular February Meeting will be held Tuesday, February 13, 2024 at 4:00 pm (immediately following a workshop from 3:45-4:00 p.m. for Commission review of vouchers and recent correspondence).
Agenda Feb 13-24 Regular

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.

Regular Meeting
2024-03-12 16:00 - 17:30 | Freeland Library & Zoom Online
The Port District of South Whidbey Island’s Board of Commissioners’ Regular March Meeting will be held Tuesday, March 12, 2024 at 4:00 pm (immediately following a workshop from 3:45-4:00 p.m. for Commission review of vouchers and recent correspondence).
Agenda Mar 12-24 Regular

Spring Equinox Drum Circle
2024-03-19 19:00 - 21:00 | WA
Spring Welcoming Drum Circle to Take Place at Whidbey Island Fairgrounds – Langley, WA
The Whidbey Island Fairgrounds is all set to host an Equinox Drum Circle on Tuesday, March 19th to celebrate the arrival of spring. The event starts at 7 pm and will be a family-friendly celebration of rhythm, joy, and togetherness. The Equinox Drum Circle is open to all ages and abilities. Participants are encouraged to bring their drums or any other noisemakers to join in the fun.
The drum circle will be loosely facilitated by experienced drummer, community organizer, and band leader, David Stern. Even those with minimal experience are welcome to participate. “We’re thrilled to bring this family-funky event to our community,” said Stern. “It’s a great opportunity for people to come together and celebrate the arrival of spring with music and joy.” Rain or shine, the event will take place at Fiddle Faddle Farm at the Fairgrounds.
This is a great opportunity for participants to experience playing music with others for the first time. So come and join your friends and neighbors at Whidbey Island Fairgrounds on Tuesday, March 19th to bid farewell to winter and welcome spring with a celebration! For more information, please contact David Stern at FGEvents@PortofSouthWhidbey.com.

Fairgrounds Advisory Committee Meeting
2024-03-20 18:00 - 19:00 | Zoom Meeting online
Due to the schedule conflict, March FAC meeting will be held on Zoom only.
20240320 FAC Draft Agenda

Comp Scheme Hearing & Regular Meeting
2024-04-09 16:00 - 18:00 | Freeland Library & Zoom Online
The Port District of South Whidbey Island’s Board of Commissioners’ Public Hearing on the Comprehensive Scheme and Regular April Meeting will be held Tuesday, April 9, 2024 at 4:00 pm (immediately following a workshop from 3:45-4:00 p.m. for Commission review of vouchers and recent correspondence).
Agenda Apr 9-24 Comp Scheme Hearing+Regular

Fairgrounds Advisory Committee Meeting
2024-04-17 18:00 - 19:30 | Coffman Building & Zoom Online
20240417 FAC Draft Agenda

Earth Day Celebration w/ Little BIG Fest
2024-04-20 | Pole Building, 819 Camano Avenue, Langley, WA, 98260
Ticket Link: https://www.littlebigfest.org/shop/seasonal-concert/earth-day-2024/
Come celebrate the beautiful planet we all get to call home at the Whidbey Island Fairgrounds & Events center, April 20th from 4pm-9pm.
Join our tree planting ceremony at 4:30pm outside ! All are welcome to join before the show for the Earth day ceremony with Meerkerk Gardens!
Come plant a tree with us !
BANDS :
General Mojo’s
The Wax Lips
Kick Brass
SWHS Jazz Ensemble
*Food and beverage available
In partnership with:
Whidbey Island Grown, Meerkerk Gardens, Venture Out Nursery

4H Knight Riders
2024-04-20 - 2024-04-21 | Eakin Arena, 819 Camano Avenue, Langley, WA, 98260, United States
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POSTPONED: Adopt-a-Bench at the Whidbey Island Fairgrounds
2024-04-27 11:00 - 16:00 | WA
THIS EVENT IS POSTPONED UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE

WWGA
2024-05-04 08:00 - 2024-05-05 17:00 | Eakin Arena, 819 Camano Avenue, Langley, WA, 98260, United States

Special Meeting
2024-05-06 17:30 - 18:30 | Langley City Hall, 112 Second Street, Langley, 98260, United States
A quorum of the Port District of South Whidbey Island’s Board of Commissioners will be attending the Langley City Council regular meeting on Monday, May 6, 2024 starting at 5:30 p.m. The Langley City Council will be discussing the Port of South Whidbey’s zoning application for the Fairgrounds in Langley.
The City of Langley’s published agenda for the meeting: 2024-05-06_Council_agenda

Borderlands By Eric Samuelsen Directed by Jim Carroll With Jameson Cook, Melanie Lowey, Vicki Robin and Billy Tierney.
2024-05-10 19:30 - 2024-05-25 21:30 | Black Box Theater, Pole Building, 819 Camano Avenue, Langley, WA, 98260, United States
https://www.outcastproductions.net/copy-of-2024-season-productions
Borderlands
By Eric Samuelsen
Directed by Jim Carroll
With Jameson Cook, Melanie Lowey, Vicki Robin and Billy Tierney.

4H Leaders Show
2024-05-11 - 2024-05-12 | Eakin Arena, 819 Camano Avenue, Langley, WA, 98260, United States
