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Island County Human Services Supports Friends and Neighbors

14 Thursday Dec 2017

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Every year the Historic Waterfront Association organizes our Island County Community Care Team to gather everyday items for distribution to local seniors, disabled adults and children throughout the year. All items go directly to Island County Human Services so our county case managers and social workers can distribute to those in critical need.

From November through Dec. 19th bring your donated items to the CHWA office located at 6 Coveland. The office entry is located down the steps (to the right) of Balance Body Works.

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IF the office is closed put your donations in the box outside the office door. If you’re donating something other than supplies (cash or gift cards) please email or call our Executive Director Vickie Chambers to arrange for a drop off or pick up. 360-222-3696

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RAINBOW OVER WHARF Photo Credit: Whidbey Panorama’s Denis Hill

DAILY NEEDS WISH LIST 

No used toiletries or personal hygiene items or damaged or stained textiles

Scarfs/gloves/hats

Blankets/sleeping bags

Toilet paper

Kids tooth brushes/tooth paste

Diaper wipes

Grocery store gift cards (Red Apple or Safeway)

Gas gift cards

Laundry soap

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

New Underwear (mens and womens)

Paper towels/kleenex

Adult wipes

Cotton balls/Q-tips

Shampoo/conditioner

Bath towels/wash clothes

Quarters for laundry

Coffee cards/ fast food gift cards

Adult tooth brushes

Sweat pants and tops/men and women

Razors(male and female)

Plastic silverware/cups

Flashlights/batteries     Tents

Ziplock bags

Lg. garbage bags

Dog food/cat food/bird food

Adult depends size lg

Femine products

Clorox wipes

Hand and feet warmers 

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. 

Put your phone down while driving in Island County – It’s the law

23 Sunday Jul 2017

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Effective today, Sunday July 23, 2017, law enforcement will begin enforcing Washington state Senate Bill 5289 (an E-DUI). Driving Under the Influence of Electronics Act.  

Note: MINIMAL use to activate mapping apps, answering phone, etc. OK when your smartphone IS IN dashboard cradle.

FINES

When: Behind the wheel, moving or stopped at a stoplight is a $136 fine. Second citation within five years goes up to $236.

Note When pulled over for a moving violation there can be an extra fine of $30 for other types of distractions: grooming, searching through glove compartment, rustling through items on passenger seat, eating, etc, etc. 

Read Washington State Senate Bill 5289-S.PL

 

Time to get bluetooth and or dashboard cradles for your phone, or pull over in a safe spot when driving in Island County Washington. 

Stay safe while enjoying Whidbey Island. 

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.