While the rest of the country rallied at “Hands Off” protests across cities nationwide, I found myself in the peaceful presence of family. We embraced the tease of summer with a stroll through Seahurst Park, where the air carried the scent of salty tides, barbecue smoke, and blooming spring flora.
Now, settling back into the rhythm of island life, I find myself deeply grateful for the slower pace and the strong sense of community that defines this place. There’s a richness to the rural lifestyle here—a balance between serene living and a vibrant offering of events, classes, and local happenings. It’s clear that Whidbey Island is brimming with opportunities to connect, learn, and celebrate together.
So, with that spirit in mind, here’s your weekly roundup of what’s coming up around the island…
April 7th-April 12th Events & Classes
If you missed Asa and Window performing at Bailey’s Corner last Friday night… you will have another chance to catch Asa again this Friday evening, April 11th on the Bailey’s stage.
April Create Space Classes Begin:
Spark your creativity, Ukulele for novices and beginners, and Drawing 101 with Sarah have already begun. Learn to read music and Watercolor for novices and intermediates have also started. You can still join the remaining sessions or join their wait list.
Dates: April 4th-April 25th | Total of 4 sessions
Dates: Mondays 10AM-12PM
Apr 7, 2025 – Apr 28, 2025 | Total of 4 sessions
Magic of Collage: Find your inner artist
Dates: Mondays 1PM-4PM
April 7- April 28, 2025 | Total of 4 sessions
Dates: Wednesdays 9:30AM-12:30PM
April 9th & April 16th | Total of 2 sessions
Falling in love with your sewing machine
Dates: Saturdays 9:30AM-12:30PM
April 12th, 19th, 26th | Total of 3 sessions
Dates: Wednesdays 9:30AM-12:30PM
April 23rd, 30th, & May 7th | Total of 3 sessions
Week of April 7th – April 12th Events
Monday Bites @ Dancing Fish Vineyards: dinner by Taqueria Puebla, wine and live music by Mike Torres
Monday, April 7th | 5PM-7PM
Solo in the City at Double Bluff Brewing: Phillip Van Seters
Wednesday, April 9th | 5:30P-7PM
Every other Thursdays (next one April 10th) Asa hosts Open Mic at the Bayview Corner Taproom.
April 12th-13th in downtown Langley: Around March through April native gray whales amazingly migrate up to 12,000 miles round trip every year. Langley has a longstanding tradition of welcoming this group back to the Puget Sound to have a spring feast of ghost shrimp. Lots of family-friendly activities and parade on Saturday.
Whether you’ve flexed your creative muscles at a workshop at the Create Space, sipped your way through soulful melodies at our beloved wineries and breweries, or donned your finest cetacean-themed attire to Welcome the Whales, you’ve officially earned your local stripes.
So, go ahead—treat yourself to another round (or two) and a well-deserved nap. Just don’t get too comfy; there’s always more to discover next week. After all, life in Langley doesn’t pause… unless it’s a Monday. 😉
Isle Chronicles 
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