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Whidbey Xtra! WEDNESDAY, May 27, 2015 | Vol. 1, No. 4 | WWW.WHIDBEYNEWSTIMES.COM | FREE
Community rallies for Relay for Life Friday By RON NEWBERRY Staff reporter
In two days, North Whidbey Middle School will become a center of hope, life and remembrance. The Oak Harbor school’s quiet track and field oval will be transformed into a bustling circle of activity featuring participants driven by a common goal. Whidbey Island’s annual Relay for Life event will take place May 29-30 and typically draws more than 1,000 participants and volunteers. Opening ceremonies are 6 p.m. Friday and the event continues overnight until closing ceremonies at noon Saturday. “Island of Hope” is the theme for the 2015 Relay for Life of Whidbey Island campaign. The event’s purpose is to raise money in the fight against cancer, support those battling the disease and remember those who have passed. The event involved 73 teams and 1,067 participants last year and raised $131,381. The goal this year is 81 teams and $160,000. As of May 11, 56 teams and 420 participants had raised nearly $50,000 so far. Aside from being a fun-
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draiser, Relay for Life also is designed to bring greater awareness to the disease in hopes more lives will be saved through early detection. Gordon Klatt, a colorectal surgeon from Tacoma, came up with the idea in 1985 when he walked and ran the track at the University of Puget Sound for 24 hours to raise money and bring such awareness. Klatt’s idea turned into a global phenomenon, which has led to nearly $5 billion raised toward cancer research. Despite his strong will, Klatt himself fell victim to cancer. He was diagnosed with stomach cancer two years ago and died in August from heart failure after a twoyear fight against cancer. The 2015 Relay for Life is dedicated to Klatt. The luminaria ceremony Friday night will be in his honor. The ceremony starts at 10 p.m. Although advances continue to be made, particularly in extending survival rates, cancer remains the seconddeadliest disease in the United States behind heart disease, with some experts expecting it to elevate to No. 1 in the coming years.
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Relay for Life of Whidbey Island is not only a chance to raise money in the fight against cancer, but also to support those who are battling cancer and to remember those who lost their fight. The American Cancer Society predicts more than 1.5 million new cases of cancer will be diagnosed in 2015 in this country and 589,000 Americans are expected to die from the disease this year, or about 1,600 per day. Still, these numbers are an improvement over past years. A recent American Cancer Society report shows there has been a 22 percent drop in cancer deaths in the U.S. over the past two
decades, which translates to about 1.5 million lives saved. Although the event is full of emotion, it also is designed to inspire and entertain and includes a “Mr. Relay Competition” that features participants in eye-opening outfits. That competition starts at 7:30 Friday night. Other entertainment will come from cancer survivor, singer and songwriter Anthony Hale of Seattle, ukulele player and singer Dave
Madeiros of Oak Harbor and the Penn Cove Pachers, a blue grass musical group. Among those scheduled to speak at the event are April and Joe Stach of Oak Harbor and Renato DePaolis, a cancer survivor and flight officer from Whidbey Island Naval Air Station. For more information, go to www.relay.acsevents.org and type “Whidbey” into the search.
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Nancy Stewart Presents Mother Goose on the Loose!, 10:30-11:15 a.m., May 27, at the Oak Harbor Library Meeting Room. For children up to 5 years old with a caregiver. Job Hunting Workshop for Teens and Young Adults, 3-4:30 p.m., May 27, at the Oak Harbor Library Meeting Room. Learn what it takes to get a job. WorkSource staff will go over essential topics to help you stand out from the crowd and land the perfect job. Discover library resources that will boost your knowledge and skills, too. Session One: Job Search Strategies, Job Skills and Job Applications. Session Two: Resume Writing,
Interviewing Skills. Attend one or both sessions.
Fragile Waters: Documentary, 5:307:30 p.m., May 27, at the Coupeville Library. There’s one chance to save the Southern resident killer whales from extinction, and time is running out. Independent filmmaker Rick Wood, co-producer Shari Macy and Orca Network teamed up in the production of this groundbreaking documentary film.
Thursday May 28
How to Get Hired on Base, 12:30-2 p.m., May 28, at the Oak Harbor Library. NAS Whidbey Island has more than 2,400 civilian jobs that pay competitive wages and often offer medical, retire-
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MEERKERK PURPLE PASSION SALE: 9 a.m. to 4 p.m., June 6-7, at Meerkerk Gardens. A wide variety of hybrid, species and heritage rhodies. From 1 gallon to mature 6- to 7-foot field-grown plants. Shop early for best selection. Entrance to the Gardens free on sales days. www.meerkerkgardens.org
ment and vacation benefits. Human Resources Specialist Kathy Vass teaches best practices for getting hired on base. For more information or to register, email icedc@ whidbey.net or call 360678-6889.
Preserve, just south of Coupeville. Join the Land Trust as they work to remove invasive Himalayan blackberry from the Crockett Lake East Preserve. Bring work gloves. Tools, drinks and snacks provided. www. wclt.org
Mystery Lovers Book Group: Bernadette Pajer, 3-4 p.m., May 28, at the Oak Harbor Library Meeting Room. Share your love of mysteries. Read any of the Professor Bradshaw mysteries by Bernadette Pajer and join the discussion. Books available for checkout at the library.
Oak Harbor Book Group: “Longbourn,” 11 a.m. to noon, May 29, at the Oak Harbor Library Center for Lifelong Living. Check out a copy of “Longbourn” by Jo Baker, bring your covered drink and join the discussion.
Friday May 29
Blackberry Removal, 9 a.m. to noon, May 29, at Crockett Lake East
Chanteuse Women’s Choir of Whidbey Concert, 7:30 p.m., May 29, at the Unitarian Universalist Church, Freeland. Performance is “CHANTEUSE Goes To New York: Songs From Broadway And The Met.” Suggested donation is $15. Profits are always
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Saturday May 30
Master gardener plant clinic, 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. at Ace Hardware in Freeland. Bring your problem outdoor plant or come visit with any outdoor plant problem. chattycm@hotmail.com Fragile Waters: Documentary, 2-4 p.m., May 30, at the Oak Harbor Library Meeting Room. There’s one chance to save the southern resident killer whales from extinction, and time is running out. Independent filmmaker Rick Wood and Orca Network teamed up in the production of this groundbreaking documentary film to save
“Fragile Waters.” Chanteuse Women’s Choir of Whidbey Concert, 4 p.m., May 30, at the Unitarian Universalist Church, Freeland. Performance is “CHANTEUSE Goes To New York: Songs From Broadway And The Met.” Suggested donation is $15. Profits are always donated to a charity that supports women.
Monday June 1
Computer Basics, 10-11:30 a.m., June 1, at the Oak Harbor Library Meeting Room. Sign up to learn basic computer skills in Windows 7. Class meets four times: June 1, 8, 15 and 22. Each class builds on skills taught in the previous session. Preregistration for all four
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classes is open now. www. sno-isle.org FUNdamentals of Collage, 1:30-3:30 p.m., June 1, at the Coupeville Library. Wendy Lee Lynds’ fun introduction to the awesome art of collage will help you create mixed media pieces that are uniquely you. No experience necessary, no pressure, just come with your curiosity. Adults and teens welcome. International Film Nights, 5:30-7:30 p.m., June 1, at the Coupeville Library. Enjoy a different foreign film every week in June at the Coupeville Library. Popcorn provided. Day Hiking Mount St. Helens with Craig Romano, 6:30-8 p.m.,
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Wednesday June 3
Seattle Opera Preview — “Tosca,” 2-4 p.m., June 3, at the Coupeville Library. Join Seattle Opera educator Robert McClung for an hour-long multi-
media presentation that covers the basics of history, music and stagecraft of “Tosca” by Giacomo Puccini. Job Hunting Workshop for Teens and Young Adults, 3-4:30 p.m., June 3, at the Oak Harbor Library Meeting Room. Learn what it takes to get a job. Session One: Job Search Strategies, Job Skills and Job Applications. Session Two: Resume Writing, Interviewing Skills. Attend one or both sessions. Refreshments provided. Wednesday Night with the Stars, 5:307:45 p.m., June 3, at the Coupeville Library. Enjoy
a recent superhero film. Popcorn provided.
Thursday June 4
Alzheimer Family Support Group Meeting, 2:30-4:30 p.m., June 4, at Summer Hill Assisted Living, Oak Harbor. Support group for families and individuals who are coping with a loved one dealing with all forms of memory loss. Support, education and resources.
Saturday June 6
Saturday Matinee @ the Library, 2-4:30 p.m.,
June 6, at the Oak Harbor Library Meeting Room. This comic book space adventure stars Chris Pratt and Zoe Saldana in a Marvel Studios production. A group of interstellar outlaws team up to save the galaxy from a villain who seeks ultimate power. Popcorn provided. NW Crossroads Retreat, June 5-7, at the Captain Whidbey Inn. Attendees at the inaugural Northwest Crossroads Retreat : Revelations for Healing Body, Heart, Mind, and Spirit can expect to gain confidence, strength and focus during two days of engaging activities. An eclectic
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Wednesday June 10
Literature & Laughter Book Group: Astrid and Veronika, 6:15-7:45 p.m., June 10, at the Coupeville Library. Discussion of this novel by Linda Olsson. All are welcome.
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