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Soroptimists from Oak Harbor, Coupeville and South Whidbey will gather to present their Live Your Dream Awards, celebrating what it means to be a woman who dares to dream and reach for the stars. Not only will attendees hear inspiring stories from grant and scholarship winners, but they will meet Heidemarie Stefanyshyn-Piper, Captain, US Navy, Retired. As this year's keynote speaker, Oak Harbor resident Captain Piper will talk about her experiences as a NASA astronaut that included two space shuttle missions and numerous space walks. Anyone with a dream that reaches into outer space will thrill to hear Captain Piper's message. At a time when national politics involving women's issues has reached an equally fevered pitch at local levels, and many Whidbey Island women have responded by joining marches and public political dialogues, members of Whidbey Island's Soroptimist Clubs continue to work tirelessly--funding grants, scholarships, and local programs that directly benefit women and girls on the Island. All community members are cordially invited to join the celebration and meet some very inspiring women. Tickets are $25 and can be purchased in advance at the Soroptimist Thrift Store Upscale Resale, 210 SE Pioneer Way, Oak Harbor or at Jones Accounting, 1199 SE Dock Street, Oak Harbor.