The spread of COVID-19 has brought uncertainty to so many, and with a situation that seems to change by the hour, it can be hard to know what to do to help the community. However, one thing we CAN continue to do is to support our local businesses here on Whidbey Island as we all make our way through this challenging time.

In our weekly Local Lift series, each week we are doing a small business “boost” and purchasing items (services, gift cards, etc.) to giveaway to the Whidbey Island community.

This week’s giveaway includes:

Two $70 gift cards to Allure Salon for any service
Two $65 gift certificates to Sweet Rice Thai
Two $50 gift certificates to Cafe de Lisio

There will be 6 lucky winners drawn at random. To enter, head on over to this Facebook post and follow the instructions. (All you have to do is leave a comment to enter!) Deadline for giveaway entries is Thursday, April 23 at 5pm PST.

Allure Salon

Located in Oak Harbor, Allure Salon offers an extensive range of beauty services including:

Haircuts, coloring, and styling for women, men, and kids
Nail services including manicures, pedicures, and acrylics
Hair removal
Make-up
Lashes
Facials and body care
Massage

They even have some fantastic spa packages that are perfect for a “one stop fixes all” type of experience! And, if you know there are certain services that you want each month, Allure Salon also offers memberships that get you a discount.

Follow Allure Salon on Instagram and Facebook for updates and to see their amazing work.

Sweet Rice Thai

Located along Pioneer Way in the heart of Oak Harbor, Sweet Rice Thai is a favorite local spot that people continually rave about. Their mouthwatering menu is packed with Thai cuisine classics, and you’ll find curries, stir-fried wok specialties, fried rice, fresh salads, noodles, soup, and lots of appetizers to choose from. Sweet Rice Thai is still offering takeout and delivery at this time, and you can call them at (360) 679-8268 to place an order.

Visit Sweet Rice Thai’s Facebook page for updates and more contact info.

Cafe de Lisio

Located at 957 Ault Field Rd, Oak Harbor, Washington 98277, you can still drive up to Cafe de Lisio for all of your beverage + caffeine needs! With an impressive 5-star average Yelp rating, some people describe this local coffee joint as “beyond awesome,” and their extensive menu is sure to keep everyone in your group happy. Find classic espresso drinks along with specialty cold drinks (including fruit smoothies, milkshakes, Italian sodas, and more), and even more options for the kids in your car. You can also pick up a few different food items including bagels, muffins, cookies, and oatmeal.

You can find updates on Cafe de Lisio’s Facebook page and follow them on Instagram.