You know what a great tool Facebook is to help you stay updated on your friend’s and family’s exciting news, funny stories, events, etc. You should have that kind of information about your community as well. So in no important order, here are the top 10 Facebook pages to follow to keep you in the know:
MyNorthWhidbey – get info on local events, ask/answer questions about thebest places to eat, visit, play, hike, etc. on the island
Whidbey News Times – stay up to date on local news, the good and the bad
Whidbey Island Macaroni Kid – they compile all the fun family events the island has to offer. You can subscribe to their emails as well so you never miss an event!
Oak Harbor Chamber of Commerce – They’re always posting links to events in Oak Harbor and beyond
Sno-Isle Libraries – Our local libraries have so much more than just books. There are events, story times. You can like the specific town pages if you want your events to be more local as our Sno-Isle Libraries covers Snohomish and Island County: Coupeville Library and Oak Harbor
Coupeville Chamber of Commerce – Lots of event posts, info from local restaurants, and information about how to join parades, festivals, etc.
Oak Harbor PD – info on local scams, police department press releases, updates about any dangerous events at local schools that would cause a closure
Whidbey Life Magazine – stay updated on anything artsy happening on the island
Oak Harbor Parks and Rec – info on pool hours, events, and classes
Experience Anacortes – find out about local events, holiday activities, restaurants, festivals, and town improvements
Kristen Stavros 