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Great children’s books are really miniature cartographies of meaning, emissaries of the deepest existential wisdom that cut across all lines of division, scuttle past the many walls adulthood has sold us on erecting, and slip in through the backdoor of our consciousness to speak — in the language of children, which is the language of unselfconscious sincerity — the most timeless truths to the truest parts of us.................................Click to read the full article at Brain Pickings

"Given that it serves as the brain’s built-in therapy mechanism regulating our negative moods, given that it acts as the brain’s janitor sweeping away toxins responsible for neurodegenerative diseases like Alzheimer’s, sleep may be the closest thing we have a superpower" ................. Read more

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Astronomy for all! Come learn some basic astronomy principles on Monday evenings at the Oak Harbor Library!

These meetings are family friendly, and great educational fun. Meetings are presented by members of the Island County Astronomical Society. No experience necessary. 

Come learn about astronomy and ask any questions that you may have!

When: Monday, October 21st, 2019 at 6:00 pm
Address: 1000 SE Regatta Dr, Oak Harbor, Washington 98277

Phone: 360-722-7459

"We spend our lives trying to discern where we end and the rest of the world begins. There is a strange and sorrowful loneliness to this, to being a creature that carries its fragile sense of self in a bag of skin on an endless pilgrimage to some promised land of belonging. We are willing to erect many defenses to hedge against that loneliness and fortress our fragility. But every once in a while, we encounter another such creature who reminds us with the sweetness of persistent yet undemanding affection that we need not walk alone".......Read more

"Potoroos, birds of paradise, variegated lizards, and other wondrous creatures brought to vibrant life by a visionary woman in the golden age of scientific exploration"..........Click to read more

Review the science behind managing your symptoms such as dry hair/skin/nails, inability to lose weight, itchy skin, and feeling cold.

Why do I still have symptoms if my test results are all NORMAL? Do you have Hashimoto Auto-Immune issues? Your symptoms could be linked to thyroid issues that may not show up on conventional blood tests. 

Correct your symptoms even without prescription medications with tools you'll learn at this integrative wellness seminar!

This event is open to patients and providers. 

Presentation by Michelle Moser, RPh. Seating is limited, private group rates available. Refreshments will be provided!

When: Thursday, October 15th, 2019 at 6:00 pm

Address: 221 South 1st Street, Mount Vernon, Washington 98273

Phone: 360-757-6677 

Come share your love of reading with like-minded individuals. This month the group will be discussing "A Man Called Ove" by Fredrik Backman. 

Bring your covered drink, a snack and join the discussion in the library's Center for Lifelong Learning!

When: Fridays from 11:00 am - 12:00 pm!
Address: 1000 SE Regatta Dr, Oak Harbor, WA  - Phone: 360-722-7459

Curious about the mysteries of Orpheus? The Cornet Bay Retreat Center is holding a weekend to re-live this story!

Orpheus was the first musician, the first poet and the first story-teller – the first composer of myth, for mythos is story; and all nature crowded round to hear him.

At this exciting retreat, you will encounter many divine beings, mythical beasts, face challenges and choices, and maybe even get a glimpse into the mystery of your very own being. 

There will be live actors, displays, props, activities and much, MUCH more to see and do in this live-interactive weekend! 

When: Friday, September 27th at 3:00 pm through Sunday, September 29th, 2019 at 12:00 pm.

GET YOUR TICKETS HERE!

Address: 400 Cornet Bay Rd, Oak Harbor, WA 98277 

Phone: 360-679-2482

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

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