I hope you’re having a wonderful summer, and if you need some inspiration for socially distanced things to do on Whidbey Island, take a look at my July suggestions here!

Many of our local Whidbey Island businesses are still facing challenges brought on by COVID-19. For months now, I’ve been doing a weekly Local Lift series to try and support our cherished local businesses through this time. Each week I’ve been doing a small business “boost” and purchasing items (services, gift cards, etc.) to give away to the Whidbey Island community.

This week’s giveaway includes:

$25 gift certificate to Papa Murphy’s Pizza
$75 gift certificate to Penn Cove Brewing Company—Oak Harbor Taproom
$100 to Merrill’s Carpet Cleaning
$100 to A Clean Carpet Company
$100 to Sherwin Williams Oak Harbor

There will be 5 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, July 30 at 5pm PST.

Penn Cove Brewing Company—Oak Harbor Taproom

Located at 780 SE Bayshore Dr. Oak Harbor, WA 98277, Penn Cove Brewing Company has a few different locations where you can enjoy their craft creations, and the Oak Harbor Taproom is the perfect hangout! You can enjoy several different beverages on tap, and right now for example, you’ll find lagers, IPAs, ales, and ciders all available (click here to see the current tap offerings + what’s on deck!).

You can also order wine, and a delicious menu features several different types of sausages (including a field roast option), a cheese plate, a cured meat and sausage platter, a house salad, and several sides like potato salad, deviled eggs, pretzels, and more.

For updates on hours, beer, menu items and more, follow Penn Cove Brewing Company on Facebook and Instagram. (You can also check out our “Beer Lover’s Guide to Breweries on Whidbey Island” here!)

Merrill’s Carpet Cleaning

Does your home need a solid deep clean? Merrill’s Carpet Cleaning is a family owned and operated business and they’ve been serving the Whidbey Island community for 30+ years now. Merrill’s can come clean just one room in your house, or they can tackle your entire home! They even clean upholstery on furniture if your surfaces need some love.

Merrill’s brings environmentally friendly cleaning products, truck-mounted steam cleaners, and of course decades of experience to each job. They also do commercial cleaning whether you have a small office or a huge apartment complex that needs a makeover. Click here to learn more.

A Clean Carpet Company

A Clean Carpet Company is another fantastic option when you need a thorough carpet clean. In addition to general carpet cleaning, this top-rated company also offers pet stain and odor removal, tile and grout cleaning, upholstery cleaning, area rug cleaning, and water damage response. A Clean Clean Carpet Company is a smart resource to have up your sleeve, whether you need a routine cleaning or you’ve got an emergency that needs to be handled! Check out all of their services here and follow them on Facebook for updates and awesome before and after cleaning pics.

Sherwin-Williams Oak Harbor

With many people staying home more often in recent months, a lot of folks have decided to tackle home projects! If one of your home projects includes giving your abode a fresh coat of paint, Sherwin-Williams at 32209 Sr 20 Ste 3 Oak Harbor, WA, 98277-5210 is your go-to shop! You can stop by here to get inspiration and browse all of their paint colors, and when you’re ready to dive into your paint project, they have all of the supplies you need to get it done.

Click here to browse their website and check out their latest coupon, and follow them on Facebook for tons of on-trend home decor inspiration!

Papa Murphy’s Pizza

Located at 1100 SW Bowmer St B101, Oak Harbor, WA 98277, Papa Murphy’s is the grab-and-go dinner that everyone will love. In addition to several different types of take-and-bake pizzas, you can order salads, meal deals that come complete with dessert, and even keto-friendly options that offer “pizza” without the crust. Click here to browse all of their different menu options.