Oak Harbor Educational Foundation

10/10/2026

We have more Oak Harbor Festival of Trees sponsors to thank!
Thank you to Island Thrift, Coldwell Banker 360 Team, Casual House, LangCo NW, Inc., Kings-Men Painting, Posh Puppies, Ramsett Mechanical, Oak Harbor Building Administrators, Dan Cybula & Michelle Kuss-Cybula!

Tickets for Festival of Trees are on sale, including limited 10-top tables available for reservation! Learn more at www.ohedfoundation.org

10/05/2026

Attention Oak Harbor Public Schools Educators: just a reminder that individual and collaborative teacher grant applications are due on Oct. 15! Learn more and submit your application at https://www.ohedfoundation.org/grants

We are excited to announce the return of OHEF Teacher Grants!

Oak Harbor Educational Foundation awards grants to educators in the Oak Harbor Public Schools for innovative, collaborative, and out-of-the-box project ideas that will improve and enhance the quality of education for students.

Learn more and apply today at https://www.ohedfoundation.org/grants

10/03/2026

See more about Oak Harbor Festival of Trees on pages 4 and 7 of this week’s edition of the Whidbey Weekly!

FREE digital copy of the September 25- October 1 , 2026 Whidbey Weekly for things to do, local stories, press releases and community updates!

10/02/2026

We are continuing to highlight sponsors of Oak Harbor Festival of Trees!

Thank you to Les Schwab Tire Center, The Ballet Slipper Conservatory, Ecoview Windows & Doors of the Northwest, and Specialty Welding and Technique!

Tickets for Festival of Trees are now available and seats are already going fast! Learn more at www.ohedfoundation.org

09/08/2026

🎄Thank you to these early sponsors of Festival of Trees: The Seaside Spa & Salon, Oak Harbor Real Estate & Property Management, P&L General Contractors, and Whidbey Island Bank!

Save the date to attend on December 4! Tickets go on sale October 1.

Learn more at www.ohedfoundation.org

09/07/2026

It’s never too early to start thinking about the holidays! 🎄
We’re excited to shine a spotlight on the Oak Harbor Educational Foundation and their annual Festival of Trees, a beautiful fundraising gala that brings our community together while supporting local students and education.
The Festival of Trees will be held December 4 at 6 PM at the Oak Harbor Elks Lodge, featuring beautifully decorated trees, holiday festivities, and an evening dedicated to supporting education in our community.
This year’s Festival of Trees is especially meaningful as the Foundation continues to make a tremendous impact. In 2026, they awarded a record-breaking $89,500 in scholarships to Oak Harbor High School seniors!
Want to be part of the celebration?
🎄 Tree sponsor applications close September 15
🎟️ Festival of Trees tickets go on sale October 1
✨ Gala: December 4 at 6 PM
Learn more and get involved at www.ohedfoundation.org.
Let’s come together this holiday season to support the Oak Harbor Educational Foundation and help invest in the future of our students!

09/06/2026

We are excited to announce the return of OHEF Teacher Grants!

Oak Harbor Educational Foundation awards grants to educators in the Oak Harbor Public Schools for innovative, collaborative, and out-of-the-box project ideas that will improve and enhance the quality of education for students.

Learn more and apply today at https://www.ohedfoundation.org/grants

09/05/2026

Calling all helpers, doers, and decorating superstars! Help us create a magical evening at Festival of Trees. Sign up to receive updates about upcoming volunteer opportunities at https://forms.monday.com/forms/016bb0ede50017dc6d3298da93f467b1?r=use1

Learn more at www.ohedfoundation.org

08/21/2026

Today we'd like to share gratitude for a founding board member and a dear friend of the Oak Harbor Educational Foundation, Dave Johnson. Dave passed away on August 15 at the age of 80 after a remarkable life of generosity that continues to make a difference in our Oak Harbor Community, and well beyond.

In lieu of flowers, the family invites you to consider making a contribution to the Dave Johnson Scholarship Fund.

You may donate online at https://www.zeffy.com/en-US/donation-form/donate-to-oak-harbor-educational-foundation
or send a check payable to the Oak Harbor Educational Foundation to PO Box 1801, Oak Harbor, WA 98277 and note “Dave Johnson Scholarship” in the memo line.

Read more about Dave from his family here, and please keep his loved ones in your thoughts, as we are. https://www.wallinfuneralhome.com/obituaries/David-Garen-Johnson?obId=49293133

View David Garen Johnson's obituary, contribute to their memorial, see their funeral service details, and more.

08/10/2026

Our partners at Century 21 North Homes Realty are collecting school supplies! You can drop your donations at their Oak Harbor location at 32650 State Route 20, Suite D105.