🌱 Small town, county seat: Coupeville's place beside a much larger neighbor
Coupeville, Washington Patch AM: a 4 min readHi there, Coupeville! We've got your morning read ready! Read on to stay connected. ☕️️
In today's newsletter:
- Small town, county seat: Coupeville's place beside a much larger neighbor
- Practical Magic moved to England, but Coupeville still has its magic
- Coupeville falls as Wolverines advance in volleyball postseason
Also on today's calendar: Sip & Stroll Art Exhibition Continues and 10 more events.
Today's riddle: What are the two sides of a circle? 🤔 (Answer below!)
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- Wednesday: Very windy; a little rain, with a high of 68 and low of 55 degrees.
- Thursday: Cloudy, a little rain; breezy, temps: high: 61, low: 53.
- Friday: Rain; breezy in the morning, with a high of 57 and low of 50 degrees.
📰 News we're reading
• The County Seats That Aren't The Biggest Town (worldatlas.com) — Coupeville remains Island County's government hub even though Oak Harbor has more than 12 times its population. A national roundup of smaller county seats contrasts Coupeville's 1,942 residents in the 2020 census with Oak Harbor's 24,622, highlighting the naval air station's role as the county's largest employer. 
• Where Was ‘Practical Magic 2' Filmed? Leavesden, Hambleden and the Rebuilt Owens House (fanbolt.com) — Practical Magic 2 didn't return to Coupeville, but Front Street still offers fans a connection to the original film. The sequel filmed in England, where crews rebuilt the Owens house. Coupeville's chamber offers a free walking tour of the original town locations, including the bakery that once served as Sally's shop.
• Wolverines Volleyball headed to District playoffs! (sanjuanjournal.com) — Coupeville fell 3–0 to the Wolverines in postseason volleyball, one of two wins that moved the Wolverines toward a state tournament berth. After beating Auburn Adventist Academy 3–1, the Wolverines headed to La Conner to face Mount Vernon Christian for a spot at state in Yakima.
📸 Around Coupeville
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Upcoming Events in
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★ Featured events ★
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Sip & Stroll Art Exhibition Continues →
The Winemakers Reserve, 15902 Woodinville Redmond Rd NE, Woodinville
9:00 am
Saturday November 14
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Other local events
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Keystone Club Night Dive →
Keystone Conservation Area, Coupeville
1:30 pm -
Ride the Cyclone presented by Whidbey Playhouse
Whidbey Playhouse, 730 SE MIDWAY BLVD, OAK HARBOR
7:00 pm -
Holiday Market St. Augustine's in the Woods
St. Augustine’s in the Woods, 5216 S. Honeymoon Bay rd, Freeland
9:00 am -
Ride the Cyclone presented by Whidbey Playhouse
Whidbey Playhouse, 730 SE MIDWAY BLVD, OAK HARBOR
7:00 pm -
Barre Fitness →
Fitness with Nicole Studio, 302 North Main Street, Coupeville
5:00 pm -
Medicare 2027 →
Coupeville United Methodist Church, 608 N Main Street, Coupeville
12:30 pm -
Circuit Training →
Fitness with Nicole Studio, 302 North Main Street, Coupeville
6:00 pm -
Whidbey Island Kite Fliers Fun Fly →
Fort Casey State Park, 1280 Engle Rd., Coupeville
11:00 am -
Keystone Club Dive →
Keystone Conservation Area, Coupeville
8:00 am -
Fire Cider Herbal Workshop! →
Lavender Wind, 15 Northwest Coveland Street, Coupeville
10:00 am -
Muddy Boots Supper Club →
Captain Whidbey Inn, 2072 W Capt Whidbey Inn Rd, Coupeville
5:00 pm -
Barre Fitness →
Fitness with Nicole Studio, 302 North Main Street, Coupeville
5:00 pm
Friday November 13
Saturday November 14
Tuesday November 17
Wednesday November 18
Saturday November 21
Sunday November 22
Tuesday November 24
📣 Coupeville Shout Outs!
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💬 Chatter
What your neighbors are talking about on social media
- Would you consider becoming a Foster Parent for a child or teen from your local school?
Help keep young people in their school community, connected to teachers, family, and friends. To learn more visit https://dcyf.wa.gov/foster-school… (Nextdoor ) - Keystone farm and forest preserve.
What a beautiful place to visit and spectacular beach. (Nextdoor S Race Rd)
- SAS Retail Services posted a job opening for Retail Merchandiser in Oak Harbor. Apply here.
- Tom Thumb Supermarket posted a job opening for Deli Clerk in Oak Harbor. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Coupeville here.
🗞 Nearby News
Oak Harbor
- Michael 'Mick' D. Lamar (whidbeynewstimes.com)
- Oak Harbor salon celebrates 25 years in business (whidbeynewstimes.com)
- Keeping the oak in Oak Harbor: Neighbors battle to save city's namesake trees (king5.com)
Port Townsend
- Port Townsend Arts Commission accepting nominations for awards (peninsuladailynews.com)
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P.S. The answer to today's riddle: "What are the two sides of a circle?" — The inside and the outside ! (Thank you James M. for sending it in!)
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