Local Resources

Take a look at some of the great things Langley and Freeland have to offer. These resources are designed to help you move and get settled, and to acquaint you with the area after your move.

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Schools
	Island Christian Academy - Private Interdenominational Christian School for K-8. Website under development- this website is for the church they rent space in, the South Whidbey Assembly of God Church on Maxwelton Rd, Langley accross from the SW Intermediate School. For information call Karen Norton, administrator, 360-221-0919.
	Preschools, daycares, schools, colleges - Pretty up to date list, but a few missing and a few missing in action.
	School Information - free school profiles
	South Whidbey School District -
	State dept. of education - school reports, statistics, demographics....
	Waldorf School - Whidbey Island Waldorf School- education for the head, the hands, and the heart.
	Whidbey Island Academy - Our Vision: We are a diverse group of committed homeschooling families and educators cooperatively providing resources and support to enrich our children¿s education. Our Mission: To expect, to encourage and to enable educational excellence for all learners.
Mortgage
	Catherine Martyn- PeoplesBank - Catherine Martyn Real Estate Loan Representative Peoples Bank Coupeville Home Loan Center 107 S. Main, Suite C101 Coupeville, WA 98239 Phone: 360.678.5244 Fax: 360.678.5355 Email:catherine.martyn@peoplesbank-wa.com Website:www.peoplesbank-wa.com My clients have had great service from this hard working lender with vacant land and residential loans and with State Bond Loans for First Time Home Buyers.
	PNC Mortgage - Local Loan Originators in Freeland, WA
	Whidbey Island Bank - Deidre Davison, from Highly Rated local lender, Whidbey Island Bank.
Transportation
	Getting to and Around Whidbey - Airport shuttle, Island Transit, rent a car, Ferry schedule link, etc.
	WebCam for WA State Ferry - View the dock and ferry line at the Mukilteo and Clinton Terminal to see what kind of wait there'll be to get on or off the island.
Contractors and Service Providers
	A Clean Carpet Company - Check out Caleb's website with a terrific stain removal chart and other helpful resources.
	Greenbelt Consulting - For over 20 years Elliot Menashe has provided a unique service to prospective land buyers on Whidbey Island. He conduts a basic inspection of both developed and undeveloped properies to indentify environmental conditions which may affect a landowners' potential use of their prospective property and helps them to develop their homesites wisely.
	South Island Plumbing - Steven Kaiser - 360-914-1332
Maps
	Mapquest - maps, driving directions, road trip planner....
	Where is Island County? - Map from the Island County Community Web.
Certified Home Inspectors
	ASHI Certified Local Inspector - Harbor Homes Inspection with Paul Neis.
	Home Inspector - Bruce Klassen is a respected local certified home inspector.
Worship on Whidbey
	Calvary Chapel of Whidbey Island - My Church! Great music, big heart, Fun program for kids, involved in ministry local and global and inspired teaching.
	Local Places of Worship - This list is not complete- there is also a Quaker gathering, a Jewish Meeting, a Zen Bhuddist monastery, a Tibetan Bhuddist Group, New Age Learning Community and other sources of spiritual teaching and fellowship on the Island.
	- Yellow pages listings for places of worship.
Critical Areas, Forests, Waterfront and Bluff Consultants
	NelsonGeoTech.com - Geotechnical and Engineering Geologic Aspects of Development in Geologically Hazardous Areas,Island County, WA.
Health and Fitness
	Chiropractic Zone - Caring, comprehensive and truely corrective chiropractic with my Dr. Craig Weinston, D.C.
	Island Athletic Club - A fitness center for all ages; classes, machines, pool, jacuzzi, sauna, steam, massage, personal training and more.
	Whidbey General Hospital -
	Whidbey in Motion Fun and Fitness Site - Hiking trails, Recreation Activities, Parks and Beaches, Fitness Events and Races- lots of great articles on healthy living.
Area Information
	Community Information - free community profiles
	Langley Demographics -
	Local Information on Central Whidbey - research local area info, stats, and events
	Visitor Information - The South Whidbey Chamber of Commerce can help you find accomodations and activities.
	Whidbey Institute - This link takes you to the page about the "Chinook Land" and the trails open to the public. "The Whidbey Institute connects the human spirit with the natural world through education, reflection, and experience, liberating the capacity to serve the common good."
Second Homes and Vacation Property
	Second Home with Ecology in Mind - Cool article from the NY Times with quotes from Eco-Broker.
Relocation Links
	Langley Real Estate - Yahoo! Real Estate offers a wealth of to help with every aspect of your move
	Moving Center - Moving Estimates, Truck Rental, Moving Supplies and Storage
	National Weather - find weather info anywhere in the US
	Official City Websites - find area info websites across the world!
	US State Departments of Education - see the list of all 50 states
	USPS' Movers Guide - help for planning and executing your move
Tax Information
	First-time homeowners -
	Homeowner deductions information -
	How to report moving expenses -
	Selling your home -
Local Weather
	Local Weather - forecasts, weather patterns, radars....
Visitor's Guide
	Official Tourism Site - Lots of great info for Camano and Whidbey Island to help you plan a weekend, a wedding, or a lifetime here.
Theatres
	The Clyde Theatre - Our wonderful local movie house in Langley where you can still get a movie, popcorn and a soda for under $10! Mostly indie and foreign films weekdays and feature films on the weekends.
	Whidbey Children's Theatre - Mission Statement Whidbey Children's Theater is dedicated to making a difference in the lives of children by creating opportunities for them to discover, experience and participate in the performing arts.
	Whidbey Island Center for the Arts - The mission of Whidbey Island Center for the Arts is to provide and maintain a community arts facility, and to promote, develop and present diverse programs of entertainment, education, and cultural enrichment to the Whidbey Island community and its visitors.
	Whidbey Island Dance Theatre - Whidbey Island Dance Theatre is a 501C(3)non-profit corporation that seeks to be a significant cultural resource for the Whidbey Island community and its visitors, while providing dancers the opportunity for personal growth and achievement by adhering to the highest standards of artistic training and choreography.
Volunteer Opportunities
	Island Web Volunteer Site - Check out some of the great places you can make a difference. "Think Globally, Act Locally" is my motto.
Island Accomodations
	Bed & Breakfasts - Get a real taste of the island at homey b & b's.
	Peace Of Whidbey Retreat - Retreat and Vacation House on very private 5 acres of meadow and forest.
	Primrose Path Properties - Private water view cottages on Whidbey Island; a lovely get away while you're shopping for real estate.
	Saratoga Bluf Beach House and Bungalow - Wonderful vacation rental with beach access close to Langley.
First Time Home Buyer Class
	Local Classes - I offer these fun, interactive classes on a regular basis to help people get into their first home or back into a home. The class can help folks qualify for special low interest rates and down payment assistance from the WA state bond programs. Call to enroll in our next workshop in March at the House of Hope in Langley Shellie - 206-391-1087 or Catherine Martyn at 360-929-7474.
	WA Realtors Work For Affordable Housing - Washington State Realtors and the NW Mulitple Listing Service have contributed 1.3 Million dollars to work with the legislature to open the door to home ownership to more working class people in our communities- check it out.

Local Resources

Shellie Moore