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Author's note: Although I normally attempt to write a humorous story - after all this IS a humor website - every now and then I choose to write something serious, from the heart. This is one of those situations. - TEJ
This is the 100% true story of my wife's and my adoption stories. Our two daughters, now all grown up, joined our family roughly one year apart, when we traveled to China on two separate occasions to adopt. Read about the powerful experience that I never could have imagined would have happened to me, and which changed my life forever, in a profoundly positive way - twice.

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

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

Come check out Northwest Washington's premier comic book and pop culture convention! This event will be featuring the largest selection of comics, toys and related merchandise.

Enjoy many guest speakers and a costume contest, freebies, door prizes, and lots of fun! 

Kids 7 years old and under are FREE with a paying adult. Free parking included. 

Don't miss out on this very special family friendly event!

When: Saturday, October 19, 2019 at 10:00 am 
Address: 5715 Barrett Rd, Ferndale, Washington 98248

Phone: 360-734-7832

Hey shoppers! This one is for you!

Come shop late in downtown Arlington on the second Friday on each month! 

 Each month the “Night Owl” stores offer a variety of promotions, refreshments, and possible door prizes as part of the special evening! This is fun for all ages, so come out and enjoy an evening out on the town in beautiful downtown Arlington!

An owl placed outside a downtown Arlington storefront is a symbol that the retail store is participating in “Night Owls Shop Late Till 8.”

When: Friday, October 11th, 2019 from 5:00 - 8:00 pm.

Address: N. Olympic Ave. Arlington, WA 98223

Phone: 360-659-5453

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

Come enjoy a wonderful four course dinner with all locally sourced ingredients and wine pairing! Hosted at Island Harvest Farm and presented by Chef Courtney Bourasaw of Rainbow Eats!
 Tour the farm, meet the farmer and learn about all your area has to offer! This is perfect for a date night or a lovely night with friends! Don't miss it!
When: Saturday, September 21st, 2019 at 5:00 pm
Address: 825 Arrowhead Rd, Camano Island, WA - Phone: 369-544-2229
Email: contact@rainbow.eats.con

Come enjoy TWO fall mosaic weekend class sessions coming up!

Now registering at A Guilded Gallery! There is tons of tables, shovels and other project "blanks" just waiting for you to create! All materials and even snacks/lunch are included! Grab your friends and head to the studio for an awesome day of creating and learning!
Address: 8700 271st St NW, Stanwood, WA - Phone: 360-629-2787

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

You are invited to come celebrate the opening of Habitat for Humanity's third store! This event is FREE and family friendly! The ribbon cutting ceremony will be held at 10:00 am. The first 50 customers will receive a free swag bag! Complimentary refreshments will be available to all guests as well as live entertainment and a kids tile decorating contest! 

When: Saturday, September 7th, 2019 from 9:00 am - 5:00 pm.
Address: 17020 Smokey Point Boulevard, Arlington, WA 98223 

Join your host, Larry Korn, for a week long natural farming immersion at Ananda Farm on Camano Island. Vegetarian meals and camping space is provided for the week. Attune to the spirit of Masanobu Fukuoka and natural living as an integrated approach to life and agriculture. Participate in classes, discussion, philosophy, and the hands-on practice of natural farming. The farm currently has around 10 resident-stewards at the farm, alpacas, goats, dogs, cats, chickens, and a few acres of garden-orchards filled with thousands of plants, crawlers, and fliers. This is a wonderful opportunity to meet new friends and learn a TON! Don't miss out on the fun! Cost is $375 – $675 (sliding scale).

RESERVE YOUR SPOT HERE!

When: Saturday, August 31st (2:00-5:00 pm arrival), through Saturday, September 7th, 2019 at 1:00 pm.
Address: 732 Haven Pl, Camano Island - Phone: 360-387-0575

Camano Island Fire and Rescue provides CPR/AED and choking for adult, child and infants. There is no age limit as long as the student can physically perform the training. The cost of the course is $25 per student. 

The next class will be held on Thursday, September 5th, 2019 from 6:00 - 9:00 pm.

Address: Station 4 - 273 N. West Camano Drive, Camano Island, WA 98282 - Phone: 360-387-0783