The SW commons coffeehouse bookstore is now open!

Open 9am-6pm everyday

Extended hours on Friday for great entertainment

A heartfelt thank you to our community for making this project possible. We look forward to seeing you!

For regular updates and to view renovation pictures, visit our coffeehouse blog.

 

To view the floor plans and renovation summary, click here

 

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Every Hand Matters; Every Dollar Counts

Your community gathering place, located in the “heart” of Langley, needs help.   SWC Board member, Jim Shelver, working with local volunteer architects, builders, and craftsman, discovered that our wonderful Island Coffeehouse & Books building had a fast sinking foundation.   The Board knew the facility had structural problems when we purchased it, but their concerns have become critical and need to be addressed immediately.

With community help, both professional and volunteer, the foundation can be repaired and electrical, plumbing, and heating brought up to standard at an estimated cost of $100,000.  Our Board is committed to “fixing the foundation,” improving the facility and becoming self-sustainable to support programs. We are close to meeting 50% of this goal, including 100% Board support.  With plans and permits in hand, we will begin construction in mid February.

Why should you help?  SW Commons is a vibrant community gathering place with a wide range of programs for children, youth, families and seniors.  It is a true “commons” for local culture, community connections, and a catalyst for the local economy and community health.  SW Commons is a self-sustaining non-profit, not funded by any government programs.  With few grants available during the economic downturn, we are dependent on your community support.

What are some accomplishments?   Since its inception in 1995, SW Commons has:  created a dynamic organization with a youth-run business; provided employment training to 300 youth volunteers (25 have been hired on South Whidbey); started Playscape, a support program for birth to 5 children and their parents; implemented Family Lego Club, for youth and their parents; raised $22,000 for roof, exterior maintenance and landscaping.

We are clearly aware this is a difficult time to raise money, especially for capital needs, but we would appreciate your help. Please click here for a secure opportunity to donate online.

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New Program: CafÉ EspaÑoL

THURSDAYS at 5:30 p.m. in the Backroom

 

Monthly Schedule:

Margaret Diehl, media chair for the SW Commons Youth Engagement Squad (YES) and a senior at South Whidbey High School, is partnering with Glenn Leever, Americorps member, to create a brand-new program at the SW Commons: Café Espanol, a Spanish club for all levels and ages.

"The idea is to encourage members of the community to practice conversational Spanish, share good food and worldly perspectives," Glenn said. "And also to bring together diverse members of the community to connect over a fun and common interest."

The group will meet every Thursday in the Backroom at South Whidbey Commons at 5:30pm, located at 113 Mcleod Alley, Langley. We invite you to join in the fun! It’s free, but feel free to bring a potluck dish to share.

 

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Friday Night Live Concerts

JOIN US FOR EVENTS IN OUR NEWLY RENOVATED SPACE. 

UPCOMING EVENTS:

June 18 -7pm-*Friday Night Live* literary night

PIPER REVA

A musical storyteller. Brilliant at weaving her tales using only her hand-painted guitar, her powerful voice, and her lasso of truth. Listen on the web

 

June 25 -7pm- *Friday Night Live* wild card

WAKE UP LAUGHING

An evening of entertainment from Whidbey Island’s one and only improvisational theater performance group

 

July 2 -7pm- *Friday Night Live*live music

PETS
LAKE jr.

 

July 9 -7pm- *Friday Night Live*literary night

TWELVE MONTHS OF CULTUS BAY
Author reading with Tom Trimbath

 

July 16 -7pm- *Friday Night Live*live music

SIMPLE MAGNESIUM, David Jabeeri

 

July 23 -7pm- *Friday Night Live*wild card

BREATHE OWL BREATHE
ELI & ASHLEY

 

July 30 -7pm- *Friday Night Live*wilder card

JOE MORENO

 

SW Commons Coffeehouse Bookstore (formerly known as Island Coffeehouse & Books) hosts weekly Friday Night Live music and poetry events featuring local artists and our full-service espresso bar.

Join us at 124 Second Street in Langley to visit with friends, enjoy exceptional coffee beverages, delicious baked goods and listen to some great music, courtesy of the South Whidbey Commons.  

No cover.

For more information or to book an event please contact us:
360-221-0127 or programs@swcommons.com

To see our past events archive, click here.