PHOTO ESSAY BY DAVID WELTON
Whidbey Life Magazine Contributor
November 2, 2016
The Langley Mainstreet Association sponsored a “Spooktacular” Halloween party Monday afternoon. Costumed merchants and businesses provided treats for young and old in a community-wide family-friendly atmosphere, proving that Langley is one of the happiest seaside towns in the country.
This ladybug was fascinated by the talking skull at Ott and Murphy.
Jango Fett revealed
Young Mary Poppins in front of the Dog House
A hungry shark emerges from a feeding frenzy at Ott and Murphy with sugary treats.
Father “Scream” is a source of family pride.
FBI agents investigate the kidnapping of a child by a green alien.
The elfin chef at Portico serves hot corn chowder on a chilly afternoon.
All were invited to a “Trunk or Treat” at the Langley United Methodist Church parking lot for a tailgate carnival, games, cider, and cupcakes.
A happy creature feasts at a trunk-load of Halloween goodies.
David Tiller distributes treats at Whidbey Island Natural.
A fierce beast and a wicked witch stand guard over the candy kettle at John L Scott Real Estate.
A hungry mom scores a slice from Village Pizzeria.
Minding grandaughter’s umbrella when she enters a crowded store
David Welton is a retired physician and staff photographer for Whidbey Life magazine.
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The photo: “Young Mary Poppins” is rosy crisp and lovely! Perhaps she can wiggle her nose and raise the Dog House!
NN
I love that one, too, Nancy!
Langley comes to life for these events. I always look forward to the next. Could The Dog House be revived if 1,000 people chanted “you gotta believe”?