Memorial Day 2013 News from the Island County Historical Society

22 Wednesday May 2013

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MONDAY – May 27, 2013 at 1pm

Sunnyside Cemetery Heritage Tour

Pioneer descendant and historian Roger Sherman leads you on a very special guided tour of the pioneer section of historic Sunnyside Cemetery, on the hillside overlooking beautiful Ebey’s Prairie.

He will introduce you to the early settlers of this area and share some stories about the roles they played in shaping our Island community.

Tickets $5 person (available at the Island County Historical Society Museum, or at the Cemetery, on the day of the tour)

Group size is limited – advance ticket purchase is recommended.

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DON’T FORGET

The Coupeville Memorial Day Parade

Saturday – May 25th – 11am start at Hwy 20 and Main

Enjoy the Parade and Picnic at Town Park afterwards!

Mother’s Day in Coupeville

09 Thursday May 2013

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Mother’s Day in Coupeville

is full of relaxing fun, casual walks, great food and ice cream

Enjoy a visit to the Island County Museum, take a walk on the wharf, stroll down Front St., enjoy a great meal!

Celebrate your mother on Mother’s Day in Coupeville.

Enjoy a Meal with Mom

Bayleaf: Coupeville’s choice shop for fine & fun foods. An excellent assortment of artisan cheeses, great wines, and assorted treats, are all in store for you. Bayleaf – Coupeville: (360)678-6603 101 NW Coveland Street

Christopher’s on Whidbey: Featuring fresh, creative northwest cuisine, and a fine variety of local wines, served in a casually cozy dinning room, or on the front patio over looking the cove. (360) 678-5480 103 NW Coveland

Front Street Grill: Dining room overlooks Penn Cove and offers a classic American Grill food along with a full bar and a great wine list. Live Music! Check their website for calendar. 20 NW Front St. (360) 682-2551

Kapaw’s Iskreme: Yummy Ice Cream and fresh cones. 21 NW Front St., Coupeville, WA 98239 - (360) 929-2122 (reviews)

Kim’s Cafe: Vietnamese specialties including Phο’, egg rolls & salad rolls, Asian soups, home made chowder, salads & sandwiches, Fish & chips, burgers & kid’s menu. 26 Front (out on wharf) (360) 678-4924 (reviews)

Knead & Feed: Breakfast and lunch over looking Penn Cove. Yummy baked goods, homemade soups, sandwiches, cookies, comfort food. 4 Front St. (360) 678-5431 (reviews)

Local Grown: Expresso, coffee, assorted drinks, great treats and times, on the wharf. 26 Front St., Coupeville, WA 98239 - (360) 678-3648 (reviews)

Toby’s Tavern: Our very own PUB! And it’s been the local center of good cheer for Central Whidbey for generations. Penn Cove Mussels, fresh local seafood, steaks, prime rib, and the burgers. 8 NW Front St. (360) 678-4222

SHOP

A Touch of Dutch: Dutch things and much much more. 11 Front St. -
(360) 678-7729

Aqua: An exquisite shop with hundred’s of “perfect items” – 2 Front St. - (360) 678-0664

Back to the Island: Boutique: 9 Front St., Coupeville, WA 98239 - (360) 678-6860

Bayleaf: Fine wines, imported foods, extraordinary sweets and many local producers. 101 NW Coveland St. – (360) 678-6603

Collections Boutique: Fine things for great ladies. Clothes and accessories for all ages 24 Front St. - (360) 678-2100

Eagle’s Song Health and Wellness Health Food Store: 12 Front St. Coupeville, WA 98239 – (360) 682-5270

Elkhorn Trading: For the antique lover. Large selection, fair prices. 15 Front St. - (360) 678-2250

Fabric Chicks: Wonderful fabrics, patterns, candles and notions! 22 Front St. (Behind Windjammer Gallery). - (360) 929-2567

Far From Normal: A fun and funny shopping experience. 12 Front St. – (360) 678-3799 (link is their facebook page)

Harbor Gift and Kayak Rental: Gifts, clothes, trinkets, souvenirs, collectibles, and native art. Out in the wharf building. 26 Front St. - (360) 678-3625

Honey Bear: SWEET, toys, books, cards. 23 Front St. - (360) 678-6122

Island County Historic Society Museum: Great shopping and gifts in their bookstore. Historic books, bookmarks, decorative gifts and your can make or purchase the gift of a donation. 908 NW Alexander St. - (360) 678-3310

Kingfisher Books: Vast selection, comfortable atmosphere, knowledgeable operators. 16 Front St. - (360) 678-8463

Lavender Wind: All things lavender – 15 Coveland St. (PO Box 284) – (877) 242-7716 / (360) 544-4132

One More Thing: There’s something for everyone in this store. 13 Front St. - (360) 678-1894

Penn Cove Gallery: This gallery offers collectable, giftable and wearable art from 27 local artists. 9 Front St. (360) 678-1176

Ryan & Friends Fine Art:- Kathleen Jo Ryan - 902 N.E. Center St. Coupeville, WA. 98239 (360)678-2222

The Vintage Perch: 23 NW Front Street, Coupeville, WA 89239, (360) 678-3900

Windjammer Gallery: Fine Art, Gifts, Lighting – 22 NW Front St., Coupeville, WA 98239 - (360) 678-9200

STAY THE WEEKEND

ANCHORAGE INN: B&B – 807 North Main St., Coupeville, WA 98239 - (360) 678-5581 (reviews)

GARDEN ISLE COTTAGES: B&B – 207 NW Coveland St., Coupeville, WA 98239 - (360) 678-5641 (reviews)

LOVEJOY INN: B&B: 5 NW 8th St , Coupeville, WA 98239 - (360) 678-1204 (reviews)

Visit the Coupeville Chamber for more Events and Ideas

Coupeville History

07 Tuesday May 2013

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For yourself and your Coupeville visitors

Check out Historylinks bits and pieces on Coupeville

Penn Cove was once home to Lower Skagit tribes who built three permanent villages at this location, the largest being bah-TSAHD-ah-lee (snake place), now present-day Coupeville. The protected harbor, facing Saratoga Passage, offered abundant salmon, clams, mussels, flounder, sole, and cockles as well as easy access to nearby waterways and inland forests. An old native burial site was located on the cove.

Did you know all that?

British Captain George Vancouver (1757-1798) made journal entries of his visit to the island in the summer of 1792. He named it in honor of Joseph Whidbey (1755-1833), master of the HMS Discovery, and Penn Cove in remembrance of a friend. The native word for the island was Tscha-kole-chy.

Educate yourself and your family and friends on the history of our little bit of paradise by going to, and sharing, the historylink Coupeville page. Enjoy finding out more about Coupeville and looking at historic pictures.

It’s that time when we all have lots of visitors coming to the Coupeville. Why not have the skinny on some of our history by pursuing historylink AND our wonderful Island County Historical Society Museum, located in downtown Coupeville.

Plan a visit to the Museum, or book in some research time. It’s never a bad idea to learn more about our town!

Captain Coupe would be proud to know you’re interested.

For event listings and planning

check out the Coupeville Chamber of Commerce

Coupeville Farmers Market 2013 Opening Day

05 Friday Apr 2013

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We’ve arrived! It’s Spring!

OPENING DAY – of the Coupeville Farmers Market

April 6th 2013

What could be a better sign winter is over and spring is in full swing, but the Opening Day of the Coupeville Farmers Market! TONS of vendors await you!

The opening bell will RING at 10am

Opening day of the Coupeville Farmers Market is one of the most exciting days of the market. Residents and visitors of all ages come to celebrate reunions with their favorite vendors, discuss the weather (with tales of winter woe), hear about new produce plantings and harvest, enjoy lunch, music and each others. It’s a family friendly day on the town green with your favorite farmers, artists, nurseries, food vendors and friends.

During opening day you can load up on healthy produce, meat, cheese, honey, jams, and then peruse the Friends of the Coupeville Library Book Sale, BBQ, Pizza, Kettle Corn, numerous food vendors and hopefully the sun! Bring the kids to the Coupeville Farmers Market!

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The Prairie Bottom & Willowood Farm tractor and iconic yellow and red trailer is already being loaded for the big day! The trailer will be FULL of yummy produce, and surrounded by many other farms and farmers with equally delicious and healthy Whidbey grown foods at the Coupeville Farmers Market.

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Three Sisters Beef will be front and center with their wonderful grass fed Whidbey grown deliciousness, along with vendors with Whidbey harvested honey, Whidbey made cheeses, and lots more.

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Perry Woodfin returns for another year to sell his watercolors. Perry joins several regular artists who sell at the Coupeville Farmers Market. See watercolors, yard art, fiber art and tons more!!

Coupeville Farmers Market operates in the Coupeville Community Green Saturdays, April through October. As a farmers market it is our mission to bring a balance of fresh local produce, artisans, crafts, foods, and interesting vendors.

Join us tomorrow as we welcome back the vendors and their devoted customers on the Town Green in Coupeville.

If you’re into slow food, healthy fast food, and yummy everything – this is the place to be tomorrow morning!!

YIPPY

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Produce of all kinds!

Cheese

Meat

Plants

Flowers

Yard Art

Art Art

Popcorn

BBQ

Pizza

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AND MUCH MUCH MORE!

See you at 10am – April 6, 2013 on the Coupeville Town Green (next to the Coupeville Library)

FULL LIST OF 2013 VENDORS is coming

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A tease of pictures from years past

Credit to Debra at foodconnections.blogspot

Credit to Debra at foodconnections.blogspot.com

Friends of the Coupeville Library March 2013 Book Sale

19 Tuesday Feb 2013

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Another not to be missed event during Musselfest is the Friends of the Coupeville Library Book Sale !!

Saturday & Sunday – March 2 & 3rd from 10am to 4pm

788 NW Alexander St. Coupeville (360)678-4911

It’s your chance to pick up some BOOKS to help you get through the rest of winter, give as a gift, pack away for your summer vacation reading, or bring some temptation to your children’s bookshelf! PLUS you’ll be supporting the COUPEVILLE LIBRARY with your purchase

YOU NEVER KNOW WHAT GREAT BOOK YOU’LL FIND AT THIS SALE. YOU MIGHT FIND THAT BOOK YOU’VE BEEN RECALLING AND LOOKING FOR FOREVER, OR ONE THAT YOU’VE ALWAYS WANTED TO PASS ALONG TO SOMEONE ! TREASURES IN BOOKS AWAIT YOU !

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Who Are The Friends of the Coupeville Library

The Friends of the Coupeville Library is a dynamic not-for-profit, volunteer organization providing essential support to the Coupeville library. Many members work on specific projects related to the library (book sales, landscaping, programs, etc).

What They Do

The Friends of the Coupeville Library provide funding for childrens, teen and adult programming, History Day and various other projects. They also support the library with purchases such as a: copier, shelving, furniture and more.

When They Meet

The Friends of the Coupeville Library meet three times a year at the library – January, May and September. Please call 678-4911 for meeting dates.

How to Join

Membership applications are available at the Coupeville Library. Yearly membership dues are: $5.00. Please make checks payable to: Friends of the Coupeville Library.

Information on Donating

The Friends of the Coupeville Library accept donations of books for their ongoing book sales. We accept hardcover and paperback books in good condition.

Please, no textbooks, Reader’s Digest Condensed books or old encyclopedias.

SEE YOU THERE !

Saturday & Sunday – March 2 & 3rd from 10am to 4pm

788 NW Alexander St. Coupeville (360)678-4911

Bluff Sloughing on Front St.

08 Friday Feb 2013

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Many of you may be wondering, and worried about, what is happening with our bluff along NE Front St – between NE Kinney and NE Gould streets.

Front St. Bluff

The best information coming out, so far, is a recent article by Justin Burnett published in the Whidbey Examiner yesterday – Feb 7th. We’ve linked that article at the end of this post for your benefit.

Please take caution avoiding the area. The vibration and rumbling cars can have an impact. Maybe avoid taking your car or truck down that part of Front street. Just a suggestion.

As to the issues of eroding coastlines in our area and town, they have been eroding for many years. Few recall this, but Front Street didn’t always end at Gould. Nope, it used to continue straight along in Front St and right in front of Capt. Coupe’s house and included an accompanying sidewalk.

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Likewise, other bluffs along our island’s coast line have sloughed off in the past. Long time residents can remember when a large landslide came down from a 300 foot bluff at Possession Beach, back in 1979.

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More recently, in January, Whidbey experienced a devistating landslide down on the south end. Thankfully no one was injured in that slide, but home owners are surely still in shock and wondering what next. You can click the picture below to read more and see photos from KOMO News.

All of this has us wondering what the conversation will be about how we’re going to manage all of our coast lines.

As it is, most people want and enjoy having a view, but are views a danger to homeowners and our coastline. Does construction weaken or add to the instability of a bluff. We don’t know the answers, but we’re interested in retaining Front St. and hope this recent situation can be resolved and repaired.

You can check out the Washington State Department of Ecology site’s Landslides page for more information about landslides in our area. On that page you can find out more about slope stability, drainage, and other important aspects of our eroding coast lines.

Click the image below to be directed to the Whidbey Examiner and Justin’s article about Front St.’s very own sloughing bluff.

2013 Penn Cove Mussel Festival

23 Wednesday Jan 2013

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Musselfest !!!

What could be better to get you through the chilly days of winter than looking forward to Musselfest ! Peruse the Mussel Chowder competition, watch Chef’s prepare great mussel recipes, visit the mussel farm, dance the night away in the beer garden tent, enter a fun non-competitive bike ride, find fun things for the kids to do, eat, shop and beach walk – it’s fun in March at Musselfest !

Check out our Musselfest page for more info. SEE YOU THERE !!

Mussels in the Kettles

23 Wednesday Jan 2013

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Non-competitive mountain bike and poker ride

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Musselfest weekend !

Have good times at Musselfest & Ride your bike ! Click the picture to be taken to the Mussels in the Kettles website.

Coupeville Historic Waterfront is glad to be a sponsor of the Whidbey Island Bicycle Club Mussels in the Kettles

Puget Sound Energy Supports Coupeville

10 Monday Dec 2012

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A big THANKS to Puget Sound Energy (PSE) for their generous donation to the Coupeville Historic Waterfront Association (CHWA).

PSE’s Community Services Manager Walt Blackford is pictured here presenting CHWA President Chuck Poust with a check for $2000.00.

This donation will go to support community activities in Coupeville.

The Coupeville Historic Waterfront Association (CHWA) thanks Puget Sound Energy, Walt, and the PSE Community Services Department for their continued support, of our island communities, through their generous business practices .

Get the KIDS OUT of the HOUSE so the can BUILD a HOUSE

24 Saturday Nov 2012

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Tomorrow – Saturday – NOV. 24th –

It’s the GINGER BREAD WORKSHOP !

SATURDAY ~ NOV 24

NOON TO 3PM

COUPEVILLE REC HALL!

FREE – FUN for the FAMILY

Begin your life of WINNING for your creative Library Entries – Thanks to the Whidbey Examiner for sponsoring this seasonal Gingerbread House Contest funfest !!

MONDAY – May 27, 2013 at 1pm

Sunnyside Cemetery Heritage Tour

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DON’T FORGET

Saturday – May 25th – 11am start at Hwy 20 and Main

Enjoy the Parade and Picnic at Town Park afterwards!

Mother’s Day in Coupeville

is full of relaxing fun, casual walks, great food and ice cream

Enjoy a Meal with Mom

SHOP

STAY THE WEEKEND

Visit the Coupeville Chamber for more Events and Ideas

For yourself and your Coupeville visitors

Check out Historylinks bits and pieces on Coupeville

We’ve arrived! It’s Spring!

OPENING DAY – of the Coupeville Farmers Market

April 6th 2013

The opening bell will RING at 10am

YIPPY

♥

Produce of all kinds!

Cheese

Meat

Plants

Flowers

Yard Art

Art Art

Popcorn

BBQ

Pizza

♥

AND MUCH MUCH MORE!

See you at 10am – April 6, 2013 on the Coupeville Town Green (next to the Coupeville Library)

♥

Another not to be missed event during Musselfest is the Friends of the Coupeville Library Book Sale !!

Saturday & Sunday – March 2 & 3rd from 10am to 4pm

788 NW Alexander St. Coupeville (360)678-4911

It’s your chance to pick up some BOOKS to help you get through the rest of winter, give as a gift, pack away for your summer vacation reading, or bring some temptation to your children’s bookshelf! PLUS you’ll be supporting the COUPEVILLE LIBRARY with your purchase

YOU NEVER KNOW WHAT GREAT BOOK YOU’LL FIND AT THIS SALE. YOU MIGHT FIND THAT BOOK YOU’VE BEEN RECALLING AND LOOKING FOR FOREVER, OR ONE THAT YOU’VE ALWAYS WANTED TO PASS ALONG TO SOMEONE ! TREASURES IN BOOKS AWAIT YOU !

Who Are The Friends of the Coupeville Library

SEE YOU THERE !

Saturday & Sunday – March 2 & 3rd from 10am to 4pm

788 NW Alexander St. Coupeville (360)678-4911

Musselfest !!!

Non-competitive mountain bike and poker ride

on

Musselfest weekend !

Tomorrow – Saturday – NOV. 24th –

It’s the GINGER BREAD WORKSHOP !

SATURDAY ~ NOV 24

NOON TO 3PM

COUPEVILLE REC HALL!

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