On the Island
County commissioners' special session The Board of Island County Commissioners will meet in special session Tues., May 19, 6 p.m. at Camano Senior and Community Center to consider adoption of a new zoning classification called the Camano Gateway Village Zone and development regulations applicable within the new classification following public comment. At 6:30 p.m., commissioners will hold a required public hearing following their approval of Ordinance C-36-09, and consider adoption of any changes to the interim control after public comment on regulating commercial development within the Terry's Corner and Camano Gateway non-residential rural areas of intensive development.
Republican Women hold May meeting Camano Island Women's Republican Club (CIWRC) meets at 12 noon Tues., May 26, at the Lost Lake Community Center, 1469 West Lake Dr. on Camano Island. The Dan Koffman program, "Simple pleasures for special seniors," was previously postponed. CIWRC welcomes new members and visitors from the island, Stanwood and surrounding areas.
Curriculum sale by Lighthouse Co-op A homeschool curriculum sale by the Lighthouse Co-op will be Wed., June 17, 9 a.m. to noon, in the east room of Camano Chapel. For questions, call Susan, 629-4514.
Local businesses join association Camano Island Home Builders, a chapter of the Skagit/Island Counties Builders Association (SICBA) will hold their first dinner meeting Thurs., May 21, 5 p.m. at the Islander Grill. Builders, specialty contractors, suppliers and other businesses that support the building industry are invited to join. RSVP to 888-497-4222. For more info., phone 888-497-4222, e-mail info@ sicba.org, or visit www.sicba.org.
Internet safety tips for parent night All parents are invited to an Internet safety parent education night Tues., May 26, 6 to 8 p.m., at the Utsalady Elementary School library. Discussions will be on establishing rules for Internet use at home, teaching your child to never reveal identifying information, and what to do if your child views disturbing content. Detective Ed Wallace, of the Island County Sheriff's Office, is guest speaker, focusing on cyberbullying and online predators. This is a parent-only event; do not bring children, due to mature content of discussions.
'Grow shellfish on your beach' "Growing shellfish on your beach" is the topic of a 7 p.m. talk Wed., May 27, at the Camano Multipurpose Center, 141 N. East Camano Dr. (blue building) . Bill Dewey of Taylor Shellfish Farms will show people how to plant shellfish on their private beaches. This presentation will precede the shellfish seeds sale on Chuckanut Drive June 6, and will be filled with practical details on how to become a successful shellfish grower. This event is part of the Fourth Wednesday Informational Series sponsored by the WSU Island County Beach Watchers. For more info., call 387-3443, ext. 258, or visit beachwatchers.wsu.edu/island.
Lally's Irish Pub presents live music Fri., May 22, Michael Gotz plays jazz, fusion, reggae and pop tunes at Lally's Irish Pub. Sat., May 23, there will be live music by Albritton McClain. Every Wednesday is open mic amateur night with Mark Duke. Bring your talent. Music starts at 7:30 p.m. Brindles Bistro and Wine Bar, now including Lally's Irish Pub in the loft, is located at 848 N. Sunrise Blvd., Bldg. C., at Terry's Corner, Camano Island (360-722-7480, www.brindlesmarket.com).
Get tickets now for salmon barbecue Tickets are available now for the Camano Senior and Community Center's annual salmon barbecue Sat., June 13, 4-7 p.m. Menu is wild salmon, coleslaw, baked potato, rolls and dessert; music is by Sentimental Journey. Get tickets at the center and Second Chance Thrift Shop. Address is 606 Arrowhead Rd.; phone is 387-0222.
Growing veggies for your table Joy Nelson will give a 7 p.m. presentation about growing vegetables Wed., May 20, at the Camano Multipurpose Center, 141 East Camano Dr. (blue building by tennis courts). Nelson is a practicing wildlife habitat steward. She has been growing plants and perennials organically since 1966, and grows herbs and vegetables from seeds. Her nursery is a Certified Washington State Wildlife Sanctuary. For info. about Camano's wildlife project, call 387-2236 or email camanobwh@yahoo.com.
Saturday market and swap meet LiveWell Saturday market and swap meet will be weekly through Sept. 19, 10 a.m. - 3 p.m., north of Camano Plaza, at Camano RE/MAX office, East Camano Drive. For more infor., visit www.camanomarket.com or call 387- 8622.
Book drive on for Camano library Book donations are avidly being sought for the second annual Camano Island Library Friends book sale June 27. Any sale-worthy, non-fiction and fiction books or media for kids, teens and adults are needed. Collection boxes or carts are located at the Elger Bay Store, Camano Plaza IGA, the library, and QFC in Stanwood. The sale is one of several projects the group is pursuing to keep the library open long term. This pilot project is funded for three years until June 2010.
Water quality is topic for CARE meeting Camano Action for A Rural Environment will have a discussion on water quality at its 7 p.m. meeting Thurs., May 21 at Terry's Corner Windermere office, at the corner of Sunrise and SR 532/East Camano Drive. Call Tammy Finn, 387-3356, for questions or directions.
Writers' League at senior center The Skagit Valley Writers League will join the writers group at Camano Senior and Community Center, 606 Arrowhead Dr., Wed., May 20, 10 a.m. to noon. Lunch will follow for a small cost per person.
Free golf clinic for women this week The Camaloch Lassies are sponsoring a free golf clinic for women Thurs., May 21 at 9:30 a.m. For more information, call Luci, 387-3974.
CASA rummage sale donations sought The CASA rummage sale is June 13, and donations are being accepted. Or to rent a table; call 387-1902, or 387-2269. Hot dogs, chips, water and soda will also be for sale.
