Whidbey Community Foundation

Parks & Recreation
Aeolian Adventures Category: Education Historical Preservation Parks & Recreation Aeolian Adventures 763 El Gato Street Coupeville, WA 98239 Contact: Captain John Stone Email: captjohn@whidbey.net URL: http://svcuttysark.com/	Captain John Colby Stone is a world sailor and maintains the 50 foot classic ketch, Cutty Sark through the educational non-profit Aeolian Adventures.

Backcountry Horsemen of Washington - Island County Chapter Category: Education Environment Parks & Recreation Backcountry Horsemen of Washington - Island County Chapter PO Box 872 Langley, WA 98260 Contact: Diane Bolton, President Email: diannebolton@comcast.net URL: https://islandcountybchw.webs.com/	To perpetuate the common sense use and enjoyment of horses in America's back country and wilderness.

Deception Pass Park Foundation Category: Education Environment Historical Preservation Parks & Recreation Youth Deception Pass Park Foundation 41020 SR 20 Oak Harbor, WA 98277 Contact: Matthew Klope, President Email: deceptionpassfoundation@gmail.com URL: https://deceptionpassfoundation.org	Public awareness & education to promote responsible use & protection of the Park and its cultural, recreational, historical and natural resources.

Fetch! Category: Animal Welfare Parks & Recreation Fetch! P.O. Box 212 Langley, WA 98260 Contact: Steven Hoyt Email: info@fetchparks.org URL: http://www.fetchparks.org/	FETCH! is an organization dedicated to providing off-leash areas for dogs in Island County.

Forgotten Children's M-Bar-C Ranch Category: Human Services Parks & Recreation Youth Forgotten Children's M-Bar-C Ranch 5264 Shore Meadow Drive Freeland, WA 98249 Contact: Dale Kerslake Email: admin@m-bar-c.org URL: http://www.forgottenchildrensfund.org	Provides a day of Western fun including horseback riding for groups of special needs children. Seasonal May-September. Reservations required.

Friends of Whidbey State Parks Category: Parks & Recreation Friends of Whidbey State Parks PO Box 1561 Coupeville, WA 98239 Contact: Margie Parker, Board President Email: friendsofwhidbeystateparks@gmail.com URL: http://friendsofwhidbeystateparks.org	Create & sustain a coalition dedicated to support Whidbey State Parks for the enjoyment of all, today and for generations to come.

Island Beach Access Category: Environment Parks & Recreation Island Beach Access PO Box 197 Langley, WA 98260 Contact: Melvyn Trenor, President Email: info@islandbeachaccess.org URL: http://www.islandbeachaccess.org	Identification and preservation of public beach access for everyone. We also modify public beaches to create universally accessible sites.

Island Rowing Association Category: Parks & Recreation Island Rowing Association 1959 Brainers Rd Freeland, WA 98249 Contact: Ellen Alexander, President Email: info@islandrowing.org URL: https://islandrowing.org	The mission of Island Rowing Association is to stimulate and promote interest and participation in the sport of rowing on Whidbey Island.

Lighthouse Environmental Programs Category: Environment Historical Preservation Parks & Recreation Lighthouse Environmental Programs PO Box 565 Coupeville, WA 98239 Contact: Don Meehan, Grants and Contracts Manager Email: lighthouseenvironmentalprograms@whidbey.com URL: http://washingtonlighthouses.org	Restoration of WA lighthouses. LEP owns the Washington's Lighthouse license plate. Over 75% of the funds from those plates stay in Island County.

Meerkerk Rhododendron Gardens Category: Education Environment Parks & Recreation Meerkerk Rhododendron Gardens 3531 Meerkerk Lane Greenbank, WA 98253 Contact: Frank Simpson Email: gardeninfo@meerkerkgardens.org URL: http://www.meerkerkgardens.org	Meerkerk Gardens includes 13 acres of woodland gardens housing a renowned collection of Rhododendrons with 40 acres of forest and 4 miles of trails.

North Puget Sound Dragon Boat Club Category: Health Parks & Recreation North Puget Sound Dragon Boat Club 1401 SE Catalina Drive Oak Harbor , WA 98277 Contact: Norma Lisherness, President URL: https://npsdragonboat.wixsite.com/dragonboat	Our mission is to promote the physical, social, and emotional benefits of dragon boating.

North Whidbey Sportsmens Association Category: Parks & Recreation North Whidbey Sportsmens Association 886 Gun Club Road Oak Harbor, WA 98277 Contact: Jim Till, President Email: northwhidbey@gmail.com URL: http://northwhidbeysportsmen.org/	NWSA are men and women who support, encourage and engage in the responsible use of the outdoors and the shooting sports.

Oak Harbor Football and Cheer League Category: Parks & Recreation Youth Oak Harbor Football and Cheer League 1719 NE 9th Avenue Oak Harbor, WA 98277 Contact: Jodi Ebersberger, Administrative Secretary Email: ohfclwildcats@gmail.com URL: http://www.ohfcl.org	The goal of the league is to provide children an opportunity to learn the fundamentals of tackle football and cheerleading safely and positively.

Oak Harbor Youth Sailing Category: Parks & Recreation Youth Oak Harbor Youth Sailing PO Box 2876 Oak Harbor, WA 98277 Contact: Larry Munns, President Email: ljmunns@comcast.net URL: https://www.oakharboryouthsailing.org/	Now in our 13th year, Oak Harbor Youth Sailing has been offering sailing lessons for kids at the Oak Harbor Marina.

Price Sculpture Forest Category: Arts and Culture Education Environment Parks & Recreation Price Sculpture Forest PO Box 1058 Freeland, WA 98249 Contact: Scott Price, Manager Email: scott@sculptureforest.org URL: https://SculptureForest.org	Provide the local community and island visitors with a healthy, relaxing, educational, and fun experience that integrates nature with art.

Prowler Memorial Park Association Category: Parks & Recreation Service/Civic Prowler Memorial Park Association 678 SW Thornberry Drive Oak Harbor, WA 98277 Contact: Thomas Ford, President Email: tjford72@comcast.net URL: http://www.ea6bprowler.org/	Provides maintenance for EA-6B Prowler Memorial located at NAS Whidbey honoring EA-6B aircrew and maintenance personnel killed in EA-6B mishaps.

Rod and Gun Safety Education Club Category: Parks & Recreation Rod and Gun Safety Education Club 3334 Brooks Hill Road Langley , WA 98260 Email: manager@hhrodandgun.com URL: http://www.hhrodandgun.com/index.htm

Rotary Club of Oak Harbor Category: Business/Economy Education Environment Health Historical Preservation Human Services Parks & Recreation Service/Civic Youth Rotary Club of Oak Harbor PO Box 442 Oak Harbor, WA 98277 Contact: Steve Schwalbe, President Email: colschwalbe@gmail.com URL: https://ohrotary.org/	The Rotary Club provides support for city needs such as food for elementary school kids in need over weekends & high school scholarships.

South Whidbey Parks and Aquatics Foundation Category: Parks & Recreation South Whidbey Parks and Aquatics Foundation 5475 Maxwelton Road Langley, WA 98260 Contact: Marni Zimmerman, Board President Email: info@swparksandaquatics.org URL: http://www.swpaf.org/	The mission of the South Whidbey Parks and Aquatics Foundation is to make parks and aquatics activities accessible to ALL of South Whidbey.

South Whidbey Yacht Club Category: Parks & Recreation South Whidbey Yacht Club PO Box 316 Greenbank, WA 98253 Contact: Barbara Grimlund Email: treasurer@swyachtclub.org URL: https://swyachtclub.org/	Our mission is too foster safe boating and the responsible enjoyment of our marine resources by our members and the community at large.

South Whidbey Yacht Club Youth Sailing Association Category: Parks & Recreation Youth South Whidbey Yacht Club Youth Sailing Association PO Box 316 Greenbank, WA 98253 Contact: Barbara Grimlund, Board Treasurer Email: treasurer@swyachtclub.org URL: https://swyachtclub.org/learn-to-sail/	SWYC – Youth Sailing Association provides sailing instruction to the South Whidbey community youth and adult residents and visitors.

South Whidbey Youth Soccer Club Category: Parks & Recreation Youth South Whidbey Youth Soccer Club PO Box 982 Clinton, WA 98236 Contact: Bob O'Brien Email: registrar@swysc.com. URL: https://wys-swysc.sportsaffinity.com/mbrsite/mbrsite.aspx?siteguid=14017702-9B2B-4EF5-BE00-6AFA549B45B9	We are a soccer club located on South Whidbey organized by a group of volunteers and serving kids ages 4-18 playing in recreational and select leagues

The Backyard Whidbey Category: Health Human Services Parks & Recreation Youth The Backyard Whidbey 7887 Decatur Ave Clinton, WA 98236 Contact: Zach Ruggenberg, Vice President Email: thebackyardwhidbey@gmail.com URL: https://www.thebackyardwhidbey.org	Making indoor play and quality fitness available to all.

United States Bowling Congress #6778 Category: Parks & Recreation United States Bowling Congress #6778 BDG 2510 NAS Whidbey Isld Oak Harbor, WA 98277 Contact: Larry Bezold, Association Manager Email: whidbeyislandusbc@gmail.com URL: https://www.bowl.com/	The USBC is the National Governing Body for Bowling. Our mission is to provide services, resources and the standards for the sport.

United States Power Squadrons Deception Pass Category: Parks & Recreation United States Power Squadrons Deception Pass 503 NW 4th St Coupeville, WA 98239 Contact: Pat Waters, Public Contact Email: frenchsailor@comcast.net URL: https://www.usps.org/index.php/sss-home	USPS' members have worked to make the water a safer place through boating education, civic service and fellowship.

Whidbey Camano Land Trust Category: Environment Parks & Recreation Whidbey Camano Land Trust 765 Wonn rd c-201 Greenbank, WA 98253 Contact: Pat Powell, Executive Director Email: pat@wclt.org URL: http://www.wclt.org	Protecting, restoring, and appreciating the important natural habitats & resource lands that support the diversity of life on our islands & in the PNW

Whidbey Community Foundation Category: Animal Welfare Arts and Culture Education Environment Health Historical Preservation Housing Human Services Parks & Recreation Service/Civic Whidbey Community Foundation PO Box 1135 Coupeville, WA 98239 Contact: Nancy Conard Email: info@whidbeyfoundation.org URL: http://www.WhidbeyFoundation.org	To improve the quality of life on Whidbey by providing support for the nonprofit sector, and assisting donors to build and preserve enduring assets.

Whidbey Island Basketball Club Category: Parks & Recreation Whidbey Island Basketball Club PO Box 1004 Oak Harbor, WA 98277 Email: oakharborbasketball@gmail.com URL: https://www.whidbeybasketball.com/	Whidbey Island Basketball Club (WIBC) is a youth basketball organization located in Oak harbor. We offer boys and girls leagues, grades 4th to 8th.

Whidbey Island Fly Fishing Club Category: Parks & Recreation Whidbey Island Fly Fishing Club PO Box 1505 Langley, WA 98260 Contact: Gianna Holle, Membership Committee Chair Email: gianna@holle.com URL: https://www.wiffc.com/	We are a social organization of fly fishers, dedicated to providing our members with the resources they need to enjoy the sport of fly fishing.

Whidbey Island Kite Festival Association Category: Parks & Recreation Service/Civic Whidbey Island Kite Festival Association PO Box 350 Langley , WA 98260 Contact: Lisa Root Email: lroot0208@aol.com URL: https://www.whidbeykites.org/	Whidbey Island Kite Festival Association supports the annual Whidbey Island Kite Festival, a wonderful, fun-filled outing for the entire family.

Whidbey Western Games Association Category: Parks & Recreation Whidbey Western Games Association PO Box 572 Freeland, WA 98249 Contact: Cliff Hagglund, President URL: http://whidbeywesterngamesassociation.org

Young American Bowling Alliance - Whidbey Island Category: Parks & Recreation Youth Young American Bowling Alliance - Whidbey Island Building 2510 NAS Oak Harbor, WA 98278 Email: whidbeyislandusbc@gmail.com

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