A forthcoming concert in Oak Harbor provides an opportunity to ease into the holiday spirit and give back to the community.

Proceeds from The Bells of Whidbey’s seventh benefit concert, to be held at 4 p.m. on Dec. 6 at St. Stephen’s Episcopal Church, will be donated to two local food banks: the North Whidbey Help House in Oak Harbor and Gifts from the Heart in Coupeville.

“The ringers are excited,” Director Cheryl Waide said. “They’re working hard.”

Waide’s ensemble of 11 English handbell ringers from North and Central Whidbey began rehearsing in late September for the program.

Entitled “A Night of Wonder,” this year’s holiday program features “contemplative and reflective selections for the season of Advent and Christmas in a candlelit setting,” according to a press release. Violinis

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