Archive for 2012

 Congratulations to Blue Fox Drive-In, the Greater Oak Harbor Chamber of Commerce’s May Business of the Month. 2012 marks the 53rd year of The Blue Fox Drive-In. It is currently owned and operated by the Bratts, the third family to do so. It is now one of only five drive-in theaters remaining in the state of ... Full story

 spent her entire inheritance protesting its commercialization.  Anna died believing that instead of sending a commercial greeting card, a personalized handwritten note should be highest tribute. Another irony, the commercialization has ensured the continuity of a great American tradition. A blank note card with an intimate photo embedded on the front seems to be the right idea in this case. Pendleton Imaging & Photograghy always ... Full story

  Join us at La Lonnie's Notions on Friday, May 11th at 4:30pm to welcome them to the neighborhood. La Lonnie's Notions is located at 830 SE Pioneer Way in the Harborside Village (formerly the Old Town Mall). Great time to bring your checkbook and find stuff to decorate your home!! Full story

   Mark your calendars for the May Chamber Luncheon sponsored by El Cazador on Thursday, May 17th, 11:30 a.m. at the Whidbey Golf and Country Club for Matt Heinz who will speak on how to market without a marketing budget. So RSVP today @ 360.675.3755 or simply respond to this e-mail. Full story

   Join us at Bridge Cafe on Friday, May 18th at 4:30pm to welcome them to the neighborhood. Bridge Cafe is located at 40751 State Route 20 (near Deception Pass). Great time to come check out their beautiful space, relax and enjoy a good cup of coffee!! Full story

  Tuesday, May 22nd at Toby's Tavern from 5:00 pm to 8:00 pm. Toby's Tavern will donate 10% back to the Chamber to support tourism promotions. Toby's Tavern is located at: 8 NW Front Street, Coupeville. So be sure to stop by for a great meal while supporting your Chamber!  Tuesday, May 22nd at Toby's Tavern from 5:00 pm to 8:00 pm. Toby's Tavern will donate 10% back to the Chamber to support tourism promotions. Toby's Tavern is located at: 8 NW ... Full story

 The Oak Harbor Lions Club will be will be promoting eyesight awareness and accepting donations on May 11 and 12, from 10 am to 2 pm, at Oak Harbor’s Albertsons, Ace Hardware and Safeway stores. The Lions thank these stores for their continued support. Please stop by with your coins or a dollar or two to help the Northwest Lions Foundation for Sight & Hearing ... Full story

 on Saturday, May 12th, all day in the nursery. We'll help you pick out a brightly painted ceramic pot and find that perfect perennial, herb, or even vegetable, in our growing nursery for you to pot. Plants and pots for Mother's Day gifts will be offered at 20% OFF if we do the potting, 25% OFF if you do the potting at our Transplant Station. ... Full story

  Wander the Gardens with friends while sipping wine and nibbling savory appetizers. Depart the gardens and enjoy an elegant dinner and desert at a private home. Sat, May 12th; Reception 4:00 p.m., Dinner 6 p.m. Tickets for this fundraiser are $75. Reservations required. 3531 Meerkerk Lane, Greenbank. Call 360-678-1912 , 360-222-0121 or email meerkerk@whidbey.net. Full story

   For its June 30th fundraiser ‘Comedy, Canapés, Magic & More!’ (The more is the auction portion.). Please contact JoAnn at 672-8219 or idipic@idipic.org in the next three weeks if you can help. All proceeds benefit IDIPIC’s youth drug prevention work to be matched by Island Thrift. www.idipic.org Thank you! Full story