Archive for February, 2010

Thursday, February 25th, 4:30pm at the NEW China City.  There will be an open house following the Ribbon Cutting.  Come by and check out the new China City and their new space.  They are located at the former Mitzels Restaurant, by the Best Western Harbor Plaza. Full story

An exciting spring break experience learning about the wonders of the marine world!  Join Marine Biologist Andrew Rice as you explore cloning anemones, molting crabs, and feeding sea stars. Discover what and how barnacles eat, explore tide pools and more.  We'll spend the entire week immersed in the discovery of the marine world.  Classes will be held in Anacortes. Class fee is $229 and runs from March 29 - ... Full story

This is a chance to see spring first hand from the water.  Join us for your front row seat on the Salish Sea as spring emerges.  Learn the natural history of our region and welcome the returning plants and animals as they arrive.  Students supply kayaks and equipment and come with basic paddling skills. Cost for this course is $159 and will meet on Wednesdays, March 3,10,17,24  from 9 ... Full story

Amy's Touch and Dan's Classic Ballroom are hosting a Spring/Prom/Easter Fashion show and extravaganza on March 20th, at Dan's Classic Ballroom. We are looking for local businesses that would like booth space to showcase their wares. We want to promote a Don't GO, Shop OH for your spring fashion and prom.  We are looking for hair, makeup, jewelry, fashion, and flowers and dining.  Bring the ... Full story

A call out to all our members, volunteers, and patrons!  We will soon need an old fashioned articulated skeleton, the kind that used to be in every Science class when we were little.  Now that we need one, we can't find one.  If you know of anyone who may have a "skeleton in their closet" or in their basement, or in their office that would be ... Full story

bayleaf Wine Tasting Event. Red Zinfandels wine tasting - powerful, spicy, and structured, and we will show off some of our favorite house wines.  A snack will be provided. This is a fun way to be social! The Wine tasting will be at the Oak Harbor store on Thursday, February 25th from 5-7 p.m., for a cost of $15.00. Please register at either bayleaf store ... Full story

The Partnership with Schools Committee of the Chamber of Commerce in conjunction with Oak Harbor High School (OHHS) hosted a Construction Trades Career Panel for the monthly Career Speaker program on February 17th at OHHS. Corey Johnson, of C. Johnson Construction, Inc., Ron Wallin, OHHS graduate and manager of P&L Construction Inc., and Keith Crowther, from Krieg Construction, Inc., presented to a group of 20 students ... Full story

Join us on Thursday, March 18th, from 11:30 am to 1:00 pm at the Elks Lodge.  The program is presented by Whidbey News-Times on  "New On-Line Marketing Tools for Your Business." Reply to this e-mail or call (360) 675-3755 to RSVP today. Full story

Thursday, March 18th, 5:30 to 6:30 p.m. Enjoy refreshments provided by Lotus Tea Bar and Studio, and enter to win some fabulous door prizes!  Harbor Glow, 749 SE Pioneer Way #101, Oak Harbor.  Can't wait to see you there! Full story

Is just around the corner.  The Spring Business Expo will be on March 24th at the Elks Lodge, 5:00 p.m. to 7:30 p.m., cost is $40.00 per booth.  Sponsorship opportunities are available.  Contact Tammi to reserve your spot today.  (360) 675-3755 or tammi@oakharborchamber.com. Full story