< March 2010 >
Thursday, March 4th, 2010
Board Meeting
Greater Freeland Chamber of Commerce Board Meeting
China City, Freeland
5:30 pm
Members and prospective members welcome to attend!
Friday, March 5th, 2010
First Fridays at the Farm! (Greenbank Farm)
Runs through Friday, March 5th, 2010
Saturday, March 6th, 2010
7th Annual "Spring Art Studio Tour" by Whidbey Working Artists
Runs through Sunday, March 7th, 2010
- Saturday and Sunday March 6 – 7, 2010
- 10AM - 5PM
- A free, self-guided Tour featuring 38 artists at 24 working studios.
- Most artists will be demonstrating during the tour, providing rare insight into the creative process and techniques.
- A color brochure with map and artist information is available online at: www.WhidbeyWorkingArtists.com.
Printed brochures with map are available before the event at most art galleries in Island, Snohomish and Skagit counties, or at the Coupeville Rec-Hall the days of the event. Now in its 7th year, Whidbey Working Artists includes artists representing a variety of media including painting, photography, encaustic, print, pottery, sculpture, fiber, jewelry, wood and multimedia.
- An exhibit featuring one piece from each artist will be available for viewing at the Coupeville Rec-Hall in downtown Coupeville
- Friday, March 5th, 5:30-7:30PM
- Concurrent with the Coupeville Mussel Festival’s Mussel Mingle.
Thursday, March 11th, 2010
Business After Hours
Runs through Thursday, March 11th, 2010
O'Brien Bookkeeping, RACO Construction and China City will hold a combined Business After Hours in their office suite at China City.
- Thursday, March 11, 2010
- 5:30 to 8:30 PM
- 1804 Scott Road, Suite# 103 (the China City Building).
- Don't miss this opportunity to connect with the community and fellow Chamber members!
Saturday, March 20th, 2010
Ladies Bunko Night
Runs through Sunday, March 21st, 2010
Whidbey Guild 21 of Providence General Children's Association will host the event at the Holmes Harbor Rod & Gun Club, 5023 Harbor Hills Drive in Freeland. Doors open at 6:00 PM! Games begin 6:30 PM!
Tickets are $20.00
100% of the profits benefit local women & chidren's healthcare needs!
A Spectacular Silent Auction of many magnificent locally donated items!
- Prizes Galore.
- Light Hor'dourves!
- A no-host bar available.
- Cash & checks only.
Tickets are available at the door or call: Kathy at 321-8711 or Jenny at 221-2057
Tuesday, March 23rd, 2010
Chamber Luncheon Meeting
Tuesday, March 23rd 11:45 – 1:00
Windermere Real Estate Conference Room
5531 Freeland Avenue, Freeland
LUNCH MENU: $10 Box Lunch ($15 Non Members, feel free to bring a guest)
RSVPneeded by Friday, March 19. RSVP to 360-331-1980.
Our guest speaker will be Matt Kukuk, Resource Enhancement Manager for Island County Public Health.
Matt’s topics will include the South Holmes Harbor Shellfish Protection District, the Island County Salmon Recovery Program, as well as information regarding the new septic inspection and maintenance requirements.
Matt’s experience includes Critical Areas (wetlands, streams, bald eagle habitat, etc), Shoreline Management and Code Enforcement. This will be a great setting to ask any questions you may have regarding topics such as Island County’s zoning, clearing and grading, and stormwater ordinances, as well as the building code.
Chamber President Chet Ross will give an update on the Freeland sewer project status, as well as an update on other Chamber events for 2010.
Our boxed lunch menu features a delicious choice of Tuna, Grilled Chicken or Corned Beef sandwiches on whole grain bread - coleslaw or potato salad and a cookie for dessert at the cost of $ 10. Boxed lunches prepared by Gerry’s Kitchen of Freeland!
(RSVP direct to Chamber not to Gerry’s.)
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