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Brown Bag:  Friday, August 13, 2010 from 11:30 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. at the Coachman Inn Conference Room. Health Care Reform and Effects on Business. Our speaker will be Doug Horton with D&D Financial Services. Reply to this e-mail or call (360) 675-3755 to RSVP today. Full story

Two good reasons to visit Deception Pass Visitor Center this month. Chong McCarthy is the Featured Artist for August. Chong has been putting oils to canvas for seven years, specializing in flowers and landscape. Come visit samples of Chong's work. You are also invited to start your school shopping. Deception Pass Visitor Center is hosting a ... Full story

The only adult day respite center on North Whidbey Island has just received an additional $5,000 grant for client scholarships, bringing the grand total to $15,000 to date.  Think there's no way you would qualify?  Many have been pleasantly surprised to find out they do!  Also they are offering one week of day respite at 50% off, no commitment required.  Come see what they're up to!  Call ... Full story

WHIDBEY ISLAND FINE ART STUDIO PRESENTS ROBERT LIBERACE DISEGNO E COLORE: The Whidbey Island Fine Art Studio will host a workshop with the renowned artist Robert Liberace from Vienna Virginia. Great Traditions Explored August 23 - 27, 2010 for more information www.whidbeyislandfas.com. Full story

Angelo's Caffe:  Bring non perishable food items to Angelo's caffe during the first week of August and they will dontate 5% of your purchase to the North Whidbey Help House. Full story

Meals with dementia patients can be a challenge.  Try to make the dining experience pleasant for your loved one.  Play soft music, talking to them about the day's events while they are eating will take their minds off not feeling well.  Make food portions small so they do not look overwhelming, finger foods are some times easier to manage.  For more tips on caring for ... Full story

Join us at 3 Sisters Farm for August Business After Hours, Thursday, August 19th from 5:30 to 6:30 p.m. Enjoy refreshments, learn more about the farm and it's 100 year history.  Enter to win some fabulous door prizes!  3 Sisters Farm is located at 938 Scenic Heights Rd.  Can't wait to see you there! Full story

Institute for Healthcare Advancement (IHA) has identified the 10 most common mistakes older Americans make in caring for their health.  Number 4: "I could not understand the doctor," or "He told me what to do, but you know me, I can't remember what he said" are typical complaints. Reluctance to ask the doctor to repeat information or to admit that they do not understand what is ... Full story

Tickets are on sale for the Whidbey Playhouse production of the Rodger's and Hammerstein musical "Cinderella".  This timeless enchantment of a magical fairy tale will warm the hearts of children and adults alike. The musical is performed June 23, 24, 25 and 26th at 7:30 pm and 20, 27th at 2:30 pm, 2010 at the Whidbey Playhouse, 730 S.E. Midway Blvd in Oak Harbor and closes June ... Full story

Vendor registration is now being accepted for those interested in having a booth at National Night Out, August 3rd, 2010, 3:00 pm-8:00 pm at Windjammer Park, Oak Harbor. Registration forms can be downloaded at the City of Oak Harbor's web-site www.oakharbor.org under Meetings & Events or the United Way of Island County's www.unitedwayic.org.  To reserve space, registration forms need to be completed ... Full story