And the buzz is....................
"Unbelievable!" That's what I keep hearing about the new Career and Technical Education facility at Oak Harbor High School.
The school district hosted an open house at the new facility last night and the community members who attended were awed. My sources tell me that our neighboring communities are worried that this new educational opportunity in Oak Harbor may draw people to Oak Harbor.
And it should. Not that we didn't have award winning programs already...think Wildcat TV, our nationally-recognized DECA program, State-champion culinary team, and State-champion automotive team...now our OH youth will be able to earn certification in technology, automotive, Design, Construction, Medical Fields, Video Productions, and Restaurant in a state of the art facility. The OHSD tech prep program offers credit at four different colleges while students attend our campus.
WOW!
Thursday, May 7, 2009
Tuesday, May 5, 2009
Despite the Weather
It may not look like mid spring outside, but................
Yachting season officially began on Sunday. The Oak Harbor Yacht Club officially opened the season with a well attended brunch at the club and a parade of members' boats.
After the Shifty Sailors entertained the crowd with a number of their best loved shanties, Commodore Byron Skubi gave a report as to the status of the club. The OH Yacht Club Pirates sounded the canon and a number of the members boarded their boats (in the sunshine) and proceeded out to the harbor to parade by the "Commodore's Barge". The officials of the Yacht Club and their wives saluted each vessel as it passed by the barge, which was in reality, the Grey Goose, hardly a barge, but Chris Skinner's yacht.
A good time was had by all and the boats were back in harbor before the rains came once again.
Don't miss your chance tomorrow to tour the new tech building at Oak Harbor High School. This addition to our high school is the envy of the surrounding school districts.
Yachting season officially began on Sunday. The Oak Harbor Yacht Club officially opened the season with a well attended brunch at the club and a parade of members' boats.
After the Shifty Sailors entertained the crowd with a number of their best loved shanties, Commodore Byron Skubi gave a report as to the status of the club. The OH Yacht Club Pirates sounded the canon and a number of the members boarded their boats (in the sunshine) and proceeded out to the harbor to parade by the "Commodore's Barge". The officials of the Yacht Club and their wives saluted each vessel as it passed by the barge, which was in reality, the Grey Goose, hardly a barge, but Chris Skinner's yacht.
A good time was had by all and the boats were back in harbor before the rains came once again.
Don't miss your chance tomorrow to tour the new tech building at Oak Harbor High School. This addition to our high school is the envy of the surrounding school districts.
Thursday, April 30, 2009
Support the Arts!
There are several ways you can support our younger population in their pursuit of the arts this coming month!
On May 2 at the Coupeville Recreation Hall, the American Association of University Women (Whidbey Island Branch) will be holding their annual art show. This venue will showcase art in varying forms from all three of the island's high school's artists. The show goes from noon to 4 p.m. and the free admission includes light refreshments. A donation, of course would be appreciated, to further the groups ability to help students pursuing higher education. I've attended this event several times and the art work is awesome!
The last three weekends of May, The Whidbey Island Theatre for Youth in Oak Harbor will offer a production of Jolly Roger and the Pirate Queen. Contact www.WIT4Y.com for more information.
"Charlotte's Web" is playing on May 2 at Whidbey Playhouse. The show begins at 2 pm.
And May 15 don't miss the All Island Jazz Festival. I can't say enough about this event. It is staged at South Whidbey High School and includes all three island high schools and the two middles schools from Oak Harbor and one from South Whidbey. It's always a pleasant surprise to see how well these students can perform. And it's great to see the wonderful venue that South Whidbey High School has for this type of event. Hopefully, in the not too distant future, Oak Harbor will be able to host this event. If you can possibly attend, don't miss it.
On May 2 at the Coupeville Recreation Hall, the American Association of University Women (Whidbey Island Branch) will be holding their annual art show. This venue will showcase art in varying forms from all three of the island's high school's artists. The show goes from noon to 4 p.m. and the free admission includes light refreshments. A donation, of course would be appreciated, to further the groups ability to help students pursuing higher education. I've attended this event several times and the art work is awesome!
The last three weekends of May, The Whidbey Island Theatre for Youth in Oak Harbor will offer a production of Jolly Roger and the Pirate Queen. Contact www.WIT4Y.com for more information.
"Charlotte's Web" is playing on May 2 at Whidbey Playhouse. The show begins at 2 pm.
And May 15 don't miss the All Island Jazz Festival. I can't say enough about this event. It is staged at South Whidbey High School and includes all three island high schools and the two middles schools from Oak Harbor and one from South Whidbey. It's always a pleasant surprise to see how well these students can perform. And it's great to see the wonderful venue that South Whidbey High School has for this type of event. Hopefully, in the not too distant future, Oak Harbor will be able to host this event. If you can possibly attend, don't miss it.
Sunday, April 26, 2009
It's Been a Busy Oak Harbor Weekend
And here area a few photos from the past weekend's events!
The Parade
And taking advantage of a windy day!
Mayor Jim Slowick and Councilman Rick Almberg thanked the individuals and companies that contributed to the completion of the beach boardwalk. Captain David assured the mayor that the Navy plans to extend the walk onto Navy property on the Seaplane Base. The boardwalk is a great addition to our shoreline.
The Parade
The carnival.......................
And taking advantage of a windy day!
Wednesday, April 22, 2009
It Looks Like an Oak Harbor Kind of Week
And there is lots happening...............
Let's start with Holland Happening - the 40th Anniversary
Let's start with Holland Happening - the 40th Anniversary
- ART walk - 4 blocks along Pioneer Way will have windows displaying student art. It's fabulous and the best part is that it gets people walking in the downtown area. There was a reception tonight at 5:30 at Angelos.
- The carnival came to town and opens tomorrow!
- The First Reformed Dutch Dinner is Friday at 5:00 to 7:00.
- The Grand Parade is at 11 on Saturday morning - rain or shine, but I predict 56 degrees and partly cloudy. The Grand Marshals will be some of the founding members of the first Holland Happening celebration forty years ago.
- Pioneer will have a street fair and the wooden shoe carving demonstration
- Friday at 3:30 pm the new beach boardwalk will officially open with all of the usual dignitaries present.
- The Bay Leaf will have several demonstrations over the weekend, including a Reisling tasting at the Oak Harbor store on Friday.
Oh shoot! There are too many things to mention. Check the paper or the Holland Happening web site for all of the events.
In the early hours of Thursday, our OHHS culinary team will be heading towards further competition and more recognition. This is a wonderful group of talented kids and dedicated teacher and coaches. We wish them well.
Last night Jim Lynch, the author of The Highest Tide delighted the crowd at Oak Harbor Yacht Club. "He was interesting and humorous!"
Monday, April 20, 2009
Wow! The weather!
So it appears today that spring is upon us. Let's hold the weatherman to that!
Windjammer Park was filled this afternoon with people of all ages taking advantage of the sun and mild weather.
And perhaps I am the last to notice, but another place to take advantage of the milder days is Quizno. Have you seen the screened off patio with umbrella tables? I definitely plan on spending some lunch hours there.
They were starting to set up for the carnival down on Flintstone Freeway this afternoon. This is the 40th anniversary of Holland Happening. I'm wondering if the carnival has been coming for that long.
So what's up this year at Holland Happening???? Stay tuned this week and I'll let you know.
Discount carnival tickets are available now at the Chamber of Commerce office on State route 20. The pre-sale only goes until April 22 at 5 pm, so if you want to save $5 on carnival ride tickets, pay a visit to the Oak Harbor Chamber.
One fun thing at Holland Happening is the Klompen Canal Race. For $6.00 you can buy a shoe to race in the "canal". A klompen is a wooden shoe. You can buy it early and take it home and personalize it before the race. The race actually takes place on April 26 at 2 pm, right on Pioneer Way. There are prizes, including a free ticket to each entrant from Deception Pass Tours. Sounds exciting!
Windjammer Park was filled this afternoon with people of all ages taking advantage of the sun and mild weather.
And perhaps I am the last to notice, but another place to take advantage of the milder days is Quizno. Have you seen the screened off patio with umbrella tables? I definitely plan on spending some lunch hours there.
They were starting to set up for the carnival down on Flintstone Freeway this afternoon. This is the 40th anniversary of Holland Happening. I'm wondering if the carnival has been coming for that long.
So what's up this year at Holland Happening???? Stay tuned this week and I'll let you know.
Discount carnival tickets are available now at the Chamber of Commerce office on State route 20. The pre-sale only goes until April 22 at 5 pm, so if you want to save $5 on carnival ride tickets, pay a visit to the Oak Harbor Chamber.
One fun thing at Holland Happening is the Klompen Canal Race. For $6.00 you can buy a shoe to race in the "canal". A klompen is a wooden shoe. You can buy it early and take it home and personalize it before the race. The race actually takes place on April 26 at 2 pm, right on Pioneer Way. There are prizes, including a free ticket to each entrant from Deception Pass Tours. Sounds exciting!
Sunday, April 19, 2009
Holland Happening Coming Soon
As I was walking along the waterfront this morning, I noticed that the trucks carrying the carnival rides have arrived. You know what that means! Holland Happening happens soon. Tickets for the carnival are available at the Oak Harbor Chamber office on Highway 20.
Spottings!
Mary Palmer did an inspirational rendition of "God Bless America" last night at the 2009 St Augustine's Got Talent" dinner and show. There's quite a lot of talent at St. A's .... Joshua Garcia and Andrew Deleon did a great dance, and Jhon and Jomar Dimaculangan were terrific on their yo-yo's. I haven't seen anyone do the "Round the World" trick for years.
Spottings!
Mary Palmer did an inspirational rendition of "God Bless America" last night at the 2009 St Augustine's Got Talent" dinner and show. There's quite a lot of talent at St. A's .... Joshua Garcia and Andrew Deleon did a great dance, and Jhon and Jomar Dimaculangan were terrific on their yo-yo's. I haven't seen anyone do the "Round the World" trick for years.
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