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Historic Waterfront Upgrades Wifi in downtown

10 Thursday Aug 2017

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With the commitment of our members, and volunteers, we are able to provide free Wifi to our historic downtown.  Having Wifi helps both resident and visitor alike. 

Recently we made a decision to give our Wifi a stronger presence and added to the number of repeaters we have on Front St.

THANKS TO our volunteers, Randy Chambers, Jason Magee, and Denis Hill for installation of the additional repeater, and Front Street Grill for their generosity in allowing us to mount it on their building.  

A WiFi repeater or extender is used to extend the coverage area of your WiFi network. It works by receiving your existing WiFi signal, amplifying it and then transmitting the boosted signal.

 

As a Historic Waterfront member and volunteer Denis Hill guided us through our project to get Wifi to our downtown. Now that we’ve had it for several year he now monitors the system and guides us in our necessary upgrades! Thanks Denis. 

August 12th and 13th – It’s Arts and Crafts & music fest time

29 Saturday Jul 2017

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Historic Coupeville has hosted the Coupeville Arts and Crafts Festival for over 50 years.  Every year we welcome local artists and makers, and artists and makers from all over our region and country. Come join us for art, food, views and music – August 12th and 13th 2017

Complete list of artists 

Directions to Coupeville

Street closures: Coveland from Post Office to North Main; North Main from NE 9th to Front; Front from Center to Alexander; Alexander from Front to 8th St., and Grace from 8th to Front St.•

Goodwill of the Coupeville Festival Association

Community Grants and Scholarships are a big part of the work the Coupeville Festival Association does for Coupeville and Whidbey Island. Annually ten’s of thousand’s of dollars go back into the community directly from the festival association. 

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June 3, 2017 – Coupeville Whale Bell Ceremony

30 Tuesday May 2017

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First Ringing of The Orca Network’s Coupeville Whale Bell

Saturday June 3rd at 3:30pm

on the Coupeville Wharf

After much effort, energy, fundraising, and volunteer hours the Orca Network’s Coupeville Whale Bell will be UNVEILED and rung for the first time this Saturday, June 3, 2017 at 3:30pm

The antique (refurbished) bell, generously donated by Coupeville’s Matt Iverson, will be attached to a carved whale by Coupeville artist Jim Short. The carving was created in Alaskan yellow cedar.  Regional Native American Tribal art and the late Roger Purdue inspired the bell’s carving, and the Whale Wheel at the lands end of the Coupeville Wharf. 

Many thanks to the Coupeville Chamber of Commerce and the Port of Coupeville for their partnership and support! 

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First Ringing of The Coupeville Whale Bell

Saturday June 3rd at 3:30pm on the Coupeville Wharf

3:30-3:45pm Shifty Sailors perform

3:45pm: Introductions: Coupeville Historic Waterfront Association’s Executive Director Vickie Chambers 

3:55pm: Official designations: Coupeville Mayor Molly Hughes

4:05pm: Significance to Penn Cove: Orca Network’s Susan Berta

4:15pm   Group photo and symbolic ringing of the bell

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NOTE: The Whale Bell is NOT THE SAME bell that was ripped off from the bench in front of Elkhorn Trading Company 15 Front St NW in Coupeville, Washington. IF you know of anything about the theft of that bell you can visit Elkhorn (15 Front St.) or call (360) 678-2250.

2017 ~ Penn Cove Water Festival

17 Wednesday May 2017

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Not a year goes by we aren’t proud to be a sponsor of the Penn Cove Water Festival’s Tribal Canoe Races here in Coupeville. Who wouldn’t be proud (and happy) about a Saturday of fun competition, food, music, storytelling, dancing, art, children’s activities and history in Coupeville.

The Penn Cove Water Festival Association is an ALL volunteer historic non- profit organization, keeping historic native canoe racing alive in Coupeville. 

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Visit the Penn Cove Water Festival site

for line up of tribal teams, races, children’s activities, dancing, music, story telling and much more about this family friendly and historic event.

•If you would like to Sponsor a 2018 Race or volunteer please contact the Penn Cove Water Festival Association at penncovewaterfestival@gmail.com 2017 Canoe Races and Sponsors

1) Single Woman Race – Jerry Saia (Coupeville Inn)

2) Single Man Race – John Weber (Nahma Investments)

3) Mixed Doubles Race – Bellingham Unitarian Fellowship – In honor of Gary Piazzon

4) 6 Junior Buckskin Race – Orca Network & the Langley Whale Center – In Honor of “J2/Granny”

5) 6 Buckskin Race – Susan Berta & Howard Garrett

6) 6 Woman Race – Molly McPhearson

7) 6 Man race – Harold Anderson & Terry Bible

8) 11 Jr. Buckskin Race – Coupeville Lions Club

9) 11 Buckskin Race – Vern & Martha Olsen and Vicky & Ricardo Reyes

10) 11 Woman Race – Penn Cove Shellfish

11) 11 Man race – Ervin Knezek & David Bieniek

Family Canoe – The Crow’s Roost
Family Canoes can be seen at the boat launch or out on Penn Cove as they paddle and perform their protocol during the day. They may also come to the Wharf at Front Street and offer rides in their Canoes.

Travel Money for the first 10 Eleven Man Canoes to arrive supported by: Sue & Pat Waters, bayleaf, Coupe’s Last Stand, Jenne Farm, Jan Picard, Penn Cove Water Festival Association, Michael Ferri, Jim Sherman, Gary Piazzon, and The Crow’s Roost.

 

 
 

Coupeville Caroling Contest & Fundraiser for Central Whidbey Non-Profits

25 Tuesday Oct 2016

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Will Coupeville Non-Profit Carolers Sound Better Than THIS 

Caroling Contest Day

Saturday, December 17th from 1pm to 3pm in

DOWNTOWN COUPEVILLE 

WINNERS $300.00 – 2nd Prize $125.00 – 3rd Prize $75.00 

chwa-e-xmass-carolers_bwLet Coupeville’s downtown ring with good cheer and merry music on December 17th when YOUR Central Whidbey Nonprofit Caroling TEAM battles for Best Coupeville Carolers’ bragging rights, cash prizes and end of year donations from the community.

Teams can be from 4 to 10 carolers.  Expert singers or not!  This is all in fun to benefit Central Whidbey Non-Profits.

Register from this page (use form) by December 16th 2016

Register onsite on December 17th at 1:00pm – check in at the Birds Bath – 901 Grace St. Coupeville.  map

Caroling Competition Rules

This competition is for Central Whidbey Non-Profits only.  IF you would like to participate CALL your favorite Central Whidbey Non-Profit and offer to captain their team. 

REGISTER HERE NOW or PRINT for Mailing or Dropping off 

 

DROP OFF PRINTED Registration at the Coupeville Chamber Visitors Office Or Mail to Coupeville Historic Waterfront Association, PO Box 121, Coupeville, WA 98239

Many Thanks to Crow’s Nest owner Mel Rodman for sparking this great idea to benefit local non-profits doing important work, and to our Executive Director Vickie Chambers for all she does to make wishes come true.  

Mel Rodman at thecrowsroost.info@gmail.com. The Crow’s Roost on Grace Street. Historic Waterfront’s Executive Director Vickie Chambers Vchambers2@hotmail.com

SONG SUGGESTIONS

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Caroling Event in Downtown Coupeville

Saturday, December 17th from 1pm to 3pm

RED TICKET SHOPPING BEGINS November 1st!  ALL YOUR Thanksgiving, Birthday, Anniversary, for yourself or holiday gift shopping counts all through November.

Every $20.00 of purchases at the following stores, restaurants and services gets you one red ticket from November 1st through December 17th.  Read ticket drawing will be held December 18th at 1pm in front of the Island County Historical Society Archives and Museum – 908 Alexander St.

HAPPY SHOPPING

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