Posts Tagged ‘drive’

A VALENTINE FOR ALL OF US: DUI arrests in Oak Harbor have steadily declined from 180 in 2000 to 96 in 2009... or nearly half! With more drivers and more roads now compared to then, that is heartfelt good news indeed! A BIG factor of course is the diligence of local law enforcement who serve and protect us each day from DUIers who ... Full story

Christmas Village is presented to you by Blue Fox Drive-In & Brattland Go-Karts.  Come see Santa and Mrs. Claus.  Admission is free.  There will be a canned food drive to benefit the North Whidbey Help House, cash donations will also be accepted.  Ride the Brattland Express Railroad  for $1.00 and sit with Santa and Mrs. Claus ... Full story

A Story for the Citizens of Island County Once upon a time, in the lands we call Whidbey and Camano, some local residents realized there was a certain gap in their county’s services. Some of these people had been arrested for driving under the influence. Others for being in possession of alcohol when ... Full story

Just because winter appears to be here doesn't mean the Drive In is closed.   We are open all year round.  Blue Fox Drive In will be showing Twilight and  New Moon on Thursday, November 19th. Come see the Twilight/New Moon showings on Whidbey  Island's biggest movie screen for $6.50 per person, ages 11 ... Full story

Aruba, Jamaica  ooo wanna take you to Bermuda, Bahama, maybe somewhere in Europe, Asia, Africa? Get away to YOUR “Land of Aaaaahhhhhs” with an Endless Vacation Rental by Wyndham Worldwide (where you choose one of dozens of destinations). Thanks to the generosity of Koetje Agency Inc, this lovely one-week (7night) accommodation valued at $1,000 ... Full story

For the first time in its nine-year run, IDIPIC's safety program "Be Safe Be Seen on Halloween" returns to Oak Harbor Wal-Mart this year on Halloween. Stop by October 31 from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. for free reflective trick-or-treat bags, clothing stickers and bike reflectors as well as games, puzzles and lots of candy.  There's even a treat for ... Full story

This just in:: If you are planning to attend the 3-chamber summit, now you can drive directly into the lower parking lot at the Institute. One of our very own Freeland Chamber members -- Whidbey-Seatac Shuttle -- has generously donated one of their 9-passenger vans to shuttle attendees back and forth up the hill to the site. This will be great, especially since it will be ... Full story

Whidbey Island Center for the Arts’ 13th Annual Benefit Auction The Whidbey Island Center for the Arts will hold its 13th Anniversary Benefit Auction on September 12, 2009 at Useless Bay Golf and Country Club, 5725 South Country Club Drive, Langley, Washington at 5pm. The WICA Board of Directors invites you to attend “A Night at the Tropicana,” ... Full story

Big Brothers Big Sisters of Island County Helicopter golf ball drop was fun for all ages A total of 1,059 golf balls rained from a helicopter hovering above the Useless Bay Golf and Country Club Saturday. It was the climax of the first ever Big Brothers Big Sisters of Island County Helicopter Golf Ball Drop. The winning golf ball ... Full story

Roll out the barrel, yank up your lederhosen and get ready to party big time for a small cost!  Whidbey Island's 2nd Annual OkSOBERfest returns October 9 to the Oak Harbor Elks Lodge. Event organizers are mindful of the current economy and pleased to bring the fun festival to folks at the small cost of  $5 for adults and $1 ... Full story