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"A study from the University of Washington, published last week in the Journal of Exposure Science and Environmental Epidemiology, reports the noise from the Boeing EA-18G Growlers and their training drills present a “substantial risk” to two-thirds of Island County residents" More at The Seattle Times ➜
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"Forever chemicals or PFAS, can increase health risks for certain cancers and other diseases when present in drinking water in minuscule concentrations measured in parts per trillion. ....... Testing has found more than a dozen Washington public water systems with detections above levels defined by the state to be suitable for long-term consumption — and widespread testing is just ramping up" Read more

Body Spec is coming back once again with medical grade body composition testing, right here in Oak Harbor!

A Body Spec DXA scan (also known as a DEXA scan) is a simple, 10-minute body fat test that takes a comprehensive snapshot of your exact breakdown of bone, fat tissue, and muscle mass. This is a great way to see your progress, or where you could improve and this testing is very popular in the fitness community!

Don't miss out!

When: Wednesday, October 16th, 2019 from 7:00 am - 5:00 pm
Address: 32650 State Route 20, Oak Harbor, Washington 98277

Phone: 360-675-2600
Email: thriveoakharbor@thrivecf.com

Come check out the 5th annual OH BABY Birth and Baby Fair! This event is PACKED full of vendors, birth professionals, health resources, local food and more. Meet the birth professionals, shop with local vendors, and enjoy some lunch while you're there. Educational classes will run throughout the day. There will be giveaways and swag bags as well as FREE ADMISSION! Spread the word!

When: Saturday, October 26th, 2019 from 10:00 am - 4:00 pm

Address: 150 SW 6th Ave, Oak Harbor, WA 98277

Phone: 360-279-5300 

Fir-Conway Lutheran Church is planning the annual fall harvest bazaar! Grab your family and friends and head out the door to find some amazing things! They'll have everything from homemade blankets and quilts, jellies and marmalade to hand crafted home decor and more!

When: Saturday, October 26th, 2019 from 10:00 am - 2:00 pm

Address: 18101 Fir Island Rd, Mt Vernon, WA 98273 

Phone: 360-445-5396

Join the Anacortes Farmers Market each Saturday from 9:00 am - 2:00 pm!

You'll find handmade items like soap and honey, fine arts & crafts, candles, clothes, jewelry and more!
Pick up some homegrown produce such as veggies, fruits, eggs, meat and fish while you relax to live music in the background!

Bring the kids along for kids activities that take place from 10:00 am - 1:00 pm.

There will have hot food options available as well as an outdoor cafe. You can find the master gardeners plant clinic indoors or relax and enjoy the sculpture garden and madrone grove next door! 

It's truly fun for everyone  - see you there!

When: Saturday's until October 26th, 2019 at 9:00 am

Address: 611 R Ave, Anacortes, Washington 98221

Phone: 360-293-7922 
Email: info@anacortesfarmersmarket.org

Join in for the 5th annual 5K at Lake Padden in Bellingham! The event will take place on Saturday, September 7th, 2019 at 10:00 am. The proceeds from the race will benefit The Somero Project and the partnership with Evergreen Primary School in Kotolo, Uganda. Bring your friends, family, kids, and dogs to come run for a good cause!

Registration fee is $30 per person and free for kids ages 10 and under. There will be a raffle so come wearing your lucky socks! Necklaces will be for sale after the race, along with a pancake breakfast for everyone to enjoy!

See you there! Address: 4882 Samish Way, Bellingham, WA 98229 

Mothers or expectant mothers - THIS IS FOR YOU! 

Come learn all there is to know about breastfeeding! Learn different ways to hold your baby and different solutions to boost supply and ways to properly address a poor latch. This is a free event led by an IBCLC. Tell your friends! 

When: Wednesday, September 18th, 2019 at 5:30 pm. 

Address: 1000 SE Regatta Dr, Oak Harbor, Washington 98277

Phone: 360-675-5115

Come enjoy a beautiful, scenic run at Deception Pass State Park!
 Enjoy the fall colors in one of the state’s most spectacular locations. There will be plenty of aid stations and the courses are well marked. The course starts and finishes at Bowman Bay. Grab your friends and head out to enjoy a brisk, fall morning run!

When: Sunday, October 6th, 2019 at 8:00 am 
Address: Bowman Bay Rd, Anacortes, WA  - Phone: 888-226-7688