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Practically Magic – Haunting of Coupeville

27 Monday Sep 2021

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Saturday October 23rd through Saturday October 30th it’s two fun filled weekends!

Thanks to our business members, friends and volunteers for partnering with us to bring you these Practically Magic events. Made up of family members, friends and neighbors they are the back bone of our island.

Eat, drink, shop, and be small business loving and volunteer merry.

EVENTS ARE LISTED BY DATES – OCTOBER 23rd, 29th and 30th

Screenings of Practical Magic are free – donations are greatly appreciated

SAFETY PLAN – see bottom of the page

Saturday – October 23rd

FOUR GREAT EVENTS

FAMILY FRIENDLY

Enjoy a morning of bike riding with family and friends right here in Coupeville. 2 routes. Then come up to the Spells and Brews Garden for visiting around the fire pits. Coupe’s Last Stand hot-dog stand will be on site, along with libations and more. Register today!

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Thanks to host Whidbey Island Bicycle Club

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FAMILY FRIENDLY

Spend an October Saturday with family and friends at the Spells and Brews Garden located in the haunted lot where Coveland meets No. Main. Coupe’s Last Stand hot-dogs and non-alcoholic drinks will be on site for you to purchase for lunch or early dinner.

Beer, wine and cider will be available to purchase for those 21 and over. ID’s will be checked.

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Sponsored by Coupe’s Last Stand, Greenbank Cider Company and Penn Cove Brewing Company

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FAMILY FRIENDLY

Scavenge around Coupeville’s historic waterfront for all you need to decorate your hat or cape! Fun Saturday activity for the whole family.

Sign up and enter at the “Scavenger Table” at the Haunted Lot where Coveland meets No. Main. Pick a hat or cape and we’ll set you off with a scavenger’s map.

Sponsored by Aqua Gifts, The Crow’s Roost, The Cove on Penn Cove, Lavender Wind, The Laughing Admiral, Whidbey Natural Pet, Little Red Hen Bakery and A Touch of Dutch

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21 AND OVER NIGHT 

This is a 21 and over screening.  ID’s checked. Free – donations appreciated.

Per Rec Hall capacity it would be a help if you RSVP via Eventbright

Margaritas, Wine, Beer, soft drinks, popcorn and movie candy will be available to purchase.  Also check out the great books and other gift items that will be available for purchase at the sponsor tables.
 
There will be a Practical Magic Trivia contest at 6:45 so be ready!  If you know someone who was here during the filming and may have played an extra in the movie bring them along. They’ll thank you for the memories and they will likely know the answers to the trivia! 

Sponsored by Kingfisher Bookstore and Hey Atlas Creative! 
 
2 more showings! 
Friday October 29th – Teen Night screening.
Saturday October 30th 21+ Costume Contest
Scroll down for details… 

Friday – October 29th

TEEN NIGHT! FRIDAY NIGHT FUN WITH FRIENDS!

All are welcome.  Practical Magic Trivia Night.
Coupeville Rec Hall. Doors open at 6pm  Free – donations appreciated.

Per Rec Hall capacity it would be a help if you RSVP via Eventbright
 
Bring your friends! Come see the movie filmed in Coupeville. Plus it’s trivia night! Bring along those local movie stars who are in the film!  Soft drinks, popcorn and movie candy will all be available for purchase.  (No alcohol will be served on this night)   
 
Sponsored by Aqua Gifts, The Laughing Admiral and Pizza Factory. Check out their magical sponsor tables!

Saturday – October 30th

TOMORROW IS HALLOWEEN – BUT OCTOBER 30th IS ALL ABOUT THE BLOW OUT FUN IN COUPEVILLE!

3 GREAT EVENTS

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FAMILY FRIENDLY

Come down to Coupeville’s historic waterfront – corner of Alexander and Coveland – enter and pick a hat or a cape. Then we’ll set you on your way with a scavenger’s map to gather your finds. Just think after you decorate your hat or cape you can use them for Halloween too!

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Sponsored by Aqua Gifts, The Cove on Penn Cove, The Crow’s Roost, Lavender Wind, Little Red Hen Bakery, The Laughing Admiral, Touch of Dutch, Whidbey Natural Pet,

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FAMILY FRIENDLY

We’re back to having the Great Pumpkin Race! Visit the Pumpkin Race page for Registration and Rules! PLUS some great tutorial links on how to make a double axle pumpkin racer. Vroom!

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Sponsored by Frontier Building Supply

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FAMILY FRIENDLY

Practically Magic themed Torchlight Parade
Dress up like one of the Practical Magic movie characters, “something” from the movie, or come in the costume you’re already dreaming of or started to making.

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Of course we’ll have candy and FUN! Visit the Torchlight Parade page for pictures from past parades. Lots of fun costumes be inspired by and to gawk over.

Sponsored by Front Street Realty and The Honey Bear.

This year every costume is a winner. No official contest after the parade.

WE ARE playing it safe and asking everyone to have costumed face coverings or masks to wear. Better safe than sorry. Oh yes, we’re rain or shine. As you can see in the picture on the left, rain doesn’t stop Torchlight parade goers from parading great their costumes and celebrating Halloween. Northwesterner’s just whip out our umbrellas.

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FINAL SHOWING – 21 AND OVER

Casting Call Costume Contest. Come as your favorite Character! This is a 21 and over screening.  ID’s checked

Coupeville Rec Hall. Doors open at 6.  Free – donations appreciated.

Per Rec Hall capacity it would be a help if you RSVP via Eventbright

Casting Call at 6:45. 
Prizes for the three best costumes as judged by the audience.

This final Practical Magic showing is “Look-Alike” night. Do you look like a character in the movie? This is your chance to prove it! 

Margaritas, Wine, Beer, soft drinks, popcorn and movie candy along with some great personal and gift items will be available for purchase. The holidays are coming! What better place to shop? 

Sponsored by Enchanted Beedle and The Crow’s Roost

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There you have it! Your line up of the Practically Magic part of October’s Haunting of Coupeville. Donations asked for and appreciated to help defray costs of movie rights permit for screenings.

Visit the Coupeville Chamber of Commerce’s Haunting of Coupeville site for more.

THANKS GOES TO OUR LOCAL BUSINESSES AND OUR VOLUNTEERS WHO’VE PARTNERED WITH US IN SPONSORING AND DOING THE WORK IT TAKES TO BRING YOU THESE FUN OCTOBER EVENTS

The Crow’s Roost Lavender Wind Farm Enchanted Beedle

Frontier Building Supply Hey Atlas Creative

Kingfisher Bookstore Whidbey Island Bicycle Club

A Touch of Dutch Little Red Hen Bakery The Cove on Penn Cove

Whidbey Natural Pet The Laughing Admiral Pizza Factory

Front Street Realty The Honey Bear Aqua Gifts
Greenbank Cidery Penn Cove Brewing
Coupe’s Last Stand

Thanks one and all!

SAFETY PLAN 2021 PRACTICALLY MAGIC EVENTS – OCTOBER 23th, 29th, & 30th

In compliance with guidelines from our local and state health departments, these guidelines are designed to help us facilitate events with safety in mind.  

  1. Current masking guidelines will be followed.  Extra masks and hand sanitizer provided on site.  
  2. Please stay home if you are experiencing any of the following:  cough, shortness of breath, fever or chills, muscle or body aches, vomiting, diarrhea or a new loss of taste or smell.  
  3. Indoor events have capacity limits to ensure social distancing, and will be well ventilated (windows open).  Food and beverages consumed in seated and socially distanced areas.  
  4. Participants are encouraged to socially distance with their own households and immediate contact grouping.  
  5. Vaccines encouraged.   
  6. The Torchlight parade will have one point of contact for pre packaged candy distribution. At this time store by store candy distribution is not recommended. Parade attendees are encouraged to social distance with their families and immediate contact groups.  Please exit the parade upon receiving candy in order to prevent congregating.   
  7. Coupeville Historic Waterfront has additional volunteers strolling and checking in to assure we are following safety guidelines at all of our events.   

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Rainy Simpson (she/her)

Executive Director Coupeville Historic Waterfront Association

Welcoming Rainy Simpson – Our new Executive Director

26 Monday Jul 2021

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DRUM ROLL PLEASE!

After interviewing several qualified candidates we have hired a new Executive Director!

As sad as we are to have our founding Exec. Dir. Vickie Chambers retire, we’re excited to welcome Rainy Simpson to the position!

Happily Vickie will continue on to help with the transition, and make introductions of Rainy to our community.

After interviews our board felt Rainy was the best choice. Her life experience, understanding of our mission and the profound impact we have in our community (as a state supported historic Main Street town), seem made for a great fit.

Rainy spent much of her childhood visiting family in Coupeville and why she and her husband decided to move their own family here several years ago. Her husband works at Whidbey Health and their children attend Coupeville schools. Active in many aspects through fellow non-profits in our community, Rainy is especially proud of her work in our local schools, mental health and equality.

We thank our board members who lead the search and interviews for this very important position.

A few words from Vickie

Leaving after 10 years as Exec. Director of the Coupeville Historic Waterfront, I am so pleased to be able to transfer the office keys to someone able to maintain our unique district while developing new relationships and programs.  Rainy will join a full board of experienced, passionate members, and well-developed committees to carry on.

Our members are the best and I know they will work hard to make Rainy feel welcome and supported.

There’s so many to thank. Each of our members, partnering organizations, community leaders and citizens have helped to make CHWA the strong Main Street program it has become. CHWA represents a wide variety of interest and passions through our mission, and everyone’s participation has allowed us to focus on what is important and vital for our historic community’s well-being. 

It has been my honor and great joy to be a part of this Association.

  • Well, she’s hardly “..Outta Here!” – As we mentioned, Vickie will be helping with the transition and also the annual events we’re able to hold over the next year. She’ll be making introductions, happily on call, and of course we can always zip down to see her (through the summer and fall) and have a hot-dog when she’s working at her other job, Coupe’s Last Stand hot-dog stand!
  • Congratulations to Vickie’s husband, Randy, and their family! You’ll have much more time together and we promise to only borrow her now and then.

Rainy and Vickie – July 2021 – Two happy people who have the back of the Coupeville Historic Waterfront Association and our great community!

Executive Director Position OPEN at Coupeville Historic Waterfront

07 Monday Jun 2021

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UPDATE: This position has been filled. Find out more here.

Sadly our long time Executive Director Vickie Chambers is retiring. We hate to see her go, but are excited she will be enjoying more time with her family. Of course, because she’s a true blue community member, we’re sure she’ll be involved somehow with community efforts, and out and about in town like always.

As a certified Washington Main Street Organization within the Washington Department of Archeology and Historic Preservation this job has a heavy focus in our state designated “catchment area” which encompasses the several blocks flanking the historic waterfront of Coupeville and Penn Cove. You’ll be working in one of the most beautiful places on Whidbey and in our state as Executive Director of CHWA.

As a Main Street organization the Coupeville Historic Waterfront Association is a not-for-profit 501(c)3 and governed by a Board of Directors. The chosen candidate will work closely with our Board, our Membership and community partners.

We’re sad to see Vickie retire but excited for an opportunity to have another person devoted to our community take on this job as our Executive Director.

Peruse the Job Opening text, download the document, and please do share this with anyone you think may fit the needs of this position.

Download the Job Opening Document

JOB OPENING: EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR (same as download)

JOB OPENING ED edit 6-22-2021

JOB OPENING: EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR (same as download)

OVERVIEW OF POSITION
The Executive Director coordinates the creation and delivery of activities of Coupeville Historic Waterfront Association, a Main Street program utilizing historic preservation as an integral foundation for downtown economic development. The Executive Director encourages public awareness of and engagement with program activities and acts as a liaison to all committees and partner organizations. The Executive Director will serve as an advocate for the downtown and as an authority and source for information, resources and activities related to the revitalization initiative.

ORGANIZATIONAL DESCRIPTION

Coupeville Historic Waterfront Association (CHWA) is a 501(c)3 non- profit organization following the Main Street Approach® to downtown revitalization since 2008. Coupeville Historic Waterfront Association is a membership organization including business and residential members.

CHWA MISSION: To to strengthen, promote and maintain our successful historic district.

OVER-SITE: The Executive Director works under the President of the Board of Directors and reports monthly to the entire Board.

POSITION RESPONSIBILITIES

  • Supervises support staff, consultants, and volunteers
  • Bolsters membership
  • With the Board and its committees, helps sustain and or develop public awareness, educational programs and appropriate downtown revitalization strategies benefiting members and community
  • Marketing and or advertising CHWA events and programs at local, regional and state levels.
  • Recruiting and coordinating with volunteers to accomplish activities of board committees
  • Assists business and property owners with business and property improvement projects
  • Promotes cooperative partnerships between local businesses and fellow community organizations
  • Serves as an advocate for CHWA membership, and event and program issues at local and state level
  • Maintains data system tracking progress of CHWA programs
  • Attends and manages special events outside of regular business hours, including Washington Main Street conferences.
  • Grant writing
  • Assist board members and committees raising operational and event funding

QUALIFICATIONS

  • Three to five years management experience
  • Experience working with boards and committees
  • Willingness to develop a thorough understanding of the Main Street Approach®
  • Self starter with an entrepreneurial, energetic, imaginative, and well organized spirit.
  • Capable of effective independent functioning
  • Excellent written and verbal communication skills
  • Ability to work with a variety of individuals and organizations building consensus among people of diverse skills and backgrounds
  • Proficiency in word processing, spreadsheets, and database management

COMPENSATION Salary determination to be based on qualifications.

HOW TO APPLY Please submit cover letter, resume and three references to Kathy Baxter, CHWA Board President
at president@coupevillehistoricwaterfront.com with subject line “CHWA ED Application”. Application must be received by June 23, 2021

There’s so much that’s wonderful about working at the Coupeville Historic Waterfront Association. You’ll be part of a dynamic business and residential community and participating is countless improvements and events along the historic waterfront. This job is for the community lover. A person who enjoys working hard for their members and extended community.

We’re off and running assisting those in need.

21 Wednesday Oct 2020

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Every year at the beginning of fall and throughout the holidays the Historic Waterfront organizes our Community Care Teams to gather greatly needed items to be distributed to local seniors, disabled adults and children in need. This year it’s especially important to up our offerings and we hope you can help, or share with someone who can.

Needed items listed below

Monetary contributions ARE tax deductible

ALL items purchased through your contribution, or purchased by you directly go to Island County Human Services. Their staff will make sure those most in need receive what Community Care teams have generated.

Our first 2020 delivery to Health and Human Services was received with great appreciation! 

Can you help us make the next delivery? YOU chose how to help. Give a monetary donation online right now and we’ll purchase assorted items from the list below, OR you can buy items from the list and bring them to the office. 

You can safely donate through paypal.

If you rather not donate online, mail a check to Coupeville Historic Waterfront, P.O. Box 121, Coupeville, WA 98239. Please put “Community Care” on the check’s memo. 

For drop off’s of items you’ve purchased from the list below, the CHWA office is located on Coveland behind and below Balanced Body Works – 6 Coveland – map. Dropped off items are ONLY collected October through December 19th. Monetary donations are taken year round.

IF the office is closed put your donations in the box outside the office door.

If you’re donating grocery, gas or gift cards you’ve purchased yourself, please email our Executive Director Vicky Chambers to arrange for a drop off or pick up. 

COMMUNITY CARE WISH LIST

PLEASE – NO used items. 

Scarfs/gloves/hats

Blankets/sleeping bags

Toilet paper

Kids tooth brushes/tooth paste

Adult toothbrushes/toothpaste

Diaper wipes

Grocery store gift cards (Red Apple or Safeway $10 each)

Gas gift cards ($10.00 each)

Laundry soap – manageable weight sizes please.

New socks (men’s crew/women’s)**greatly needed

New Underwear (men’s and women’s)

Paper towels

Kleenex

Adult wipes

Adult depends  

Feminine products

Cotton balls/Q-tips

Shampoo/conditioner

Travel size shampoo/soap/deodorant/etc. personal hygiene items   

Bath towels/wash clothes

$ Quarters for laundromat – Great way to get the kids involved!!

Coffee cards/ fast food gift cards

Sweat pants and tops for men and women

Razors (male and female)

Plastic silverware/cups

Flashlights/batteries 

Ziploc bags

Large garbage bags

Dog food/cat food/bird food – Pet’s are family too

Hand and feet warmers

Clorox wipes

We are grateful to everyone who has a heart for those in need. Thank you!!!

RAINBOW OVER WHARF PHOTO CREDIT: WHIDBEY PANORAMA’S DENIS HILL

Second of TWO New Shops Opened in Coupeville

16 Friday Aug 2019

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It’s been a bang up week for newness in Coupeville. 

The second new shop to open in Coupeville is a huge winner for our historic Waterfront.

Marbley opened on Saturday, August 10th, and is located at 7 Front Street in the circa 1936 Howell’s building.

Owners Joan and Ed, visited Coupeville in 2017 and fell in love with #7 Front Street. With the intention to redirect their energy, after 20 years in the restaurant and hospitality industries, and raise their son in a smaller community Ed and Joan have embraced Coupeville in excited and generous ways.

Since 2017 they sold their restaurant in So. California, bought a house within walking distance of #7, and renovated the old Howell building for their shop Marbley!

Marbley blends beautifully curated personal and gift items with silk scarfs made through the ancient art form of Ebru* (read description of this art form below). BONUS at Marbley, YOU can make your own scarf!

#7 Front Street. 360-

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A customer makes a scarf for a gift.
Ed and Joan’s 4 year old son has sourced these fun toy vehicles for you! All in the family.

*Ebru is a method of aqueous surface design, which can produce patterns similar to smooth marble, other kinds of stone or patterns of your choosing. The patterns are the result of non-toxic colored paints floated on plain water and then carefully transferred to a silk scarf. Through several centuries, people have applied marbled materials to a variety of surfaces. It is often employed as a writing surface for calligraphy, and especially book covers and endpapers in bookbinding and stationery. Part of its appeal is that each print is a unique monotype. THIS is truly something special for Coupeville.

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NOTE: We have a couple of other new businesses ventures in Coupeville and are putting together images and copy for the blog.