< September 2010 >
Thursday, September 2nd, 2010
Board Meeting
Greater Freeland Chamber of Commerce Board Meeting
China City, Freeland
5:30 pm
Members and prospective members welcome to attend!
Saturday, September 18th, 2010
Fabulous Fall Fiber Sale
Runs through Saturday, September 18th, 2010
Paradise Found Farm is home to the annual Whidbey Island Fabulous Fall Fiber Sale (or WIFFFS). During the sale (which takes place rain or shine), fiber producers from the Northwest offer fiber in fleece, roving, and handspun yarn from locally raised llamas, alpacas, goats, sheep, and other animals. They also offer quality handfelted, handwoven, and knitted garments; hats, scarves, shawls, and gloves in dyed and natural colors; Japanese kumihimo braiding; books, supplies, and class information. Throughout the day, there are demonstrations to watch, critters to visit, a reception tent to enjoy, and more.
The 2010 WIFFFS Fiber Festival will take place rain or shine on Saturday, September 18 from 9 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. at 4081 Springwater Lane, Clinton, WA 98236. For more information, please call 360-579-1906 or visit www.paradisefoundfiber.com
Saturday, September 25th, 2010
Tour de Whidbey Bicycling Event
Runs through Saturday, September 25th, 2010
- Bike at your own pace on a 10, 28, 40, 50, 60 or 100 mile ride through stunning scenery and varied terrain on Whidbey Island.
- Scrumptious pancake breakfast,well-supported break stations and a delicious post ride Chili Feed.
- A fundraiser for Whidbey General Hospital Foundation.
- Saturday, September 25, 2010
- 7 am to 5 pm
- Registration information http://www.whidbeygen.org/whidbeygeneralhospitalfoundation/tourdewhidbey
Members of the Freeland Chamber of Commerce may have their business related events added to the calendar. Please contact Chamber board member Leanne Finlay at leannefinlay@gmail.com