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Brad Sherman wants all the toys

Posted in Not sports? Tough!, tagged , , , , on December 10, 2024| Leave a Comment »

CHS Athletic Director Brad Sherman is leading a toy drive. (Photo by JohnsPhotos.net)

Coupeville High School basketball players are spearheading an annual toy drive this weekend.

The Wolves host home games Friday (Orcas Island) and Saturday (Morton-White Pass) and will be accepting unwrapped gifts to be given to Holiday House North, which serves families in Oak Harbor and Coupeville.

It’s a competition as well, as the CHS girls’ and boys’ hoops stars will each have a box set up in the lobby of the gym.

“We are excited to give to some families in our community,” said Coupeville High School Athletic Director Brad Sherman.

“And we encourage all spectators to join us in helping to spread some joy and happiness as we enter into the holiday season.”

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Spend a few clams, buy a sweet tale

Posted in Not sports? Tough!, tagged , , , , , on December 12, 2023| Leave a Comment »

Go back in time for Christmas.

Clam the Wham and Min the Pin, a delightful-looking book written and drawn by Coupeville author Beatrice Powell in 1983, is now available to buy in person or online for the first time.

The artwork which is the basis for the book was found by her daughter, CHS grad Sarah (Powell) Lyngra, when she was cleaning out boxes.

The Min from the title is Sarah’s younger sister, who, like everyone in the family, is a former Wolf athlete.

Brother Caleb rounds out Beatrice’s pack o’ kids, all now adults.

The book is available to buy at The Kingfisher Bookstore on Front Street in Coupeville.

Purchasing it there allows you to gaze out at the tidelands and see where Beatrice Powell set her tale.

The house shown in the book is the historic “The House on Penn Cove,” now an Airbnb.

“The book is a delight full of whimsy and would make a great Christmas present for readers of all ages,” Lyngra said.

“Mom’s art is lovely, and I’m delighted to share it with the world. I think she would be thrilled that it has been officially published.”

You can also purchase the book online at:

https://www.pianokeyfinders.com/product-page/clam-the-wham-and-min-the-pin?fbclid=IwAR1a3hnoNEXsSIInxazQ5XsdKqGnKFTk2_gEV2nBQvjKozQYwmstPHiRrBo

 

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Have a Grinchy good time!

Posted in Fundraisers, tagged , , , , on November 6, 2023| Leave a Comment »

The Grinch is back, but for a good cause.

The green furry one will be camped out at Polished Studio in Oak Harbor Saturday, Dec. 2, and you can get your photo snapped with him while donating to a good cause.

Tickets are $25 and include “light refreshments and a ton of Whoville fun!”

Proceeds benefit the Brandon Graham Foundation, which was started to promote mental health awareness and honor the memory of a beloved Coupeville High School grad.

 

For info on the event, pop over to:

https://www.facebook.com/events/s/second-annual-grinch-picture-e/880928360330986/?mibextid=9l3rBW

 

For info on the Brandom Graham Foundation, try:

https://www.thebrandongrahamfoundation.com/

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Hoops teams stage toy drive

Posted in Basketball, tagged , , , , on December 9, 2022| Leave a Comment »

Coupeville’s varsity girls, ready to throw down. (Photo by JohnsPhotos.net)

Shoot your shot.

Coupeville High School basketball teams are staging a holiday toy drive next week, with a bit of competition added.

Both the Wolf girls and boys will have their own box in the entrance to the CHS gym, and the results will be tallied Friday, Dec. 16 to see which program brought in the most gifts.

All donations of new, unopened toys will be given to the Help House.

Coupeville’s gym complex will be busy next week, with games held on three days.

Monday, the middle school boys host Sultan, while Wednesday features a high school doubleheader against Crescent, as well as the middle school finale against South Whidbey.

During the varsity-only showdown with Crescent, fans are encouraged to wear their best/ugliest holiday sweater or outfit, or dress as their favorite holiday character.

The week’s home games wrap Thursday, with the high school boys hosting Sedro-Woolley.

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Fill the truck for toy drive!

Posted in Alumni, tagged , , , , on December 22, 2021| Leave a Comment »

Drop a toy in the truck and help local kids in need. (Photo courtesy Dom Anania)

One of Coupeville’s best is going the extra mile for others this Christmas.

Dom Anania, who owns and operates Anania Trucking & Excavating, will have one of his company trucks in Oak Harbor Thursday for a toy drive.

The action goes down starting at 3 PM in the big, open parking lot across from DK Market, where Louie G’s used to be.

Anania is hoping to fill the truck with toys for all ages, which will be donated to Whidbey Island Angels for dispersal to those in need.

Wrapping paper and tape donations would also be great.

Anania attended school in Coupeville K-12, graduating with the CHS Class of 2012, and has gone on to build a successful business by working his butt off.

Just a good dude all around, and, if you can help him help others, so much the better.

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