Around Stanwood
SR 532 improvement project discussion The public is invited to an open house Mon., June 8 at the high school, 4:30 to 7:30 p.m., when representatives from Dept. of Transportation will discuss the SR 532 improvement project. Crews will work during the day and at night to build truck-climbing lanes, improve intersections and replace the General Mark Clark Bridge. The work will extend from spring 2009 to spring 2011. If you can't make it, phone 360-631-3887, or email chessod@ wsdot.wa.gov for more info. Sign up for weekly SR 532 corridor updates, wsdot.wa.gov/emailupdates.
Saigon survivor to speak at Rotary In 1975, as the Vietnam conflict came to a close with dramatic airlifts from the U.S. Embassy, a 10-year-old girl, Mary Pham, was one of the last to board the helicopters. Wed., May 27, the Stanwood/Camano Rotary Club welcomes Pham to its noon meeting in the school district's board room. The public is invited to attend; lunch is available for a cost.
Sall Hutson benefit concert, auction The South End String Band will perform Sun., May 30, 2 to 4 p.m. at Gerry Andal's Restaurant, 27021 102nd Ave. NW, Stanwood, to help local housepainter Sall Hutson with back surgery bills and mounting debts after being laid off. Auction and raffle proceeds go to aid Hutson. Sun., May 31, Scandia Coffeehouse and Eatery will also sponsor a benefit at Gerry Andals, 1 to 4 p.m. For donation, call Donna, 629-2362.
Bookstore aids Ugandan bead makers The Snow Goose Bookstore and local jewelry maker Joanne Drewsen will sponsor a BeadforLife (BFL) bead and jewelry party Sat., May 30, 11 a.m. - 5 p.m. at the bookstore in downtown Stanwood. BeadforLife is a socially responsible global organization, working with women, all of whom were living on less than $1 a day in extreme poverty. BFL, based in North America and Uganda, has partnered with 300 women as members, women whose efforts are responsible for supporting almost 5,000 others in the climb out of poverty. More info., visit www.beadforlife.org or phone 629-3631.
Informational program for home school The Saratoga School Family Learning Center in the Stanwood-Camano School District will host an informational meeting at 7 p.m. May 28 for families interested in the program. For details, call Saratoga School, 629- 1372. The school is located at 9307 271st Street NW, Stanwood.
Community services here for the blind There will be a drop-off site for donated clothing and household items every Saturday and Sunday, 10 a.m. - 3 p.m., at Stanwood Foursquare Church, across from Stanwood Hardware and north of Dairy Queen. Donations will help support the blind and those with low vision. To learn more about services and programs, visit csbps.com or call 206-525-5556.
Tables available for fund-raiser Merrill Gardens is hosting the first annual "treasure sale" fund-raiser for the Safe Harbor free clinic Sat., June 13 at Merrill Gardens, 7212 265th St. NW, 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. There is a cost to reserve a table for handcrafters, artists and vendors. For more information, call Merrill Gardens at Stanwood, 629- 3445, ask for Cece or Trudy.
Public invited to one-year anniversary Fri. and Sat., May 29-30, 10 a.m. - 4 p.m., The Skin Care Lounge, across the street from Bartell Drugs, is having a one-year anniversary with complimentary skin scanning and a skin bar. There will be appetizers and beverages.
Youth film submissions still open The 7 p.m. Film Festival being held Fri., June 5, 7 p.m. at Stanwood Library will be followed by a party at Davis Place. The Youth Leadership Council will premier films created by youth from the community, which will be judged by a panel of guest judges. Submissions are still being taken. For more information, contact Davis Place, 629-5257.
Spring concert by 'Trouvere' The Stanwood-Camano Chorale with vocal ensemble Trouvere, will present a spring concert of folk songs Sun., June 7, 3 p.m., at Stanwood United Methodist Church, 27128 102nd Dr. NW. Director is Steve Jensen, and donations will be accepted for the music fund.
Cooking with herbs: the humble veggie Christianson's Nursery will host a Joanne Romann-led event Fri., May 29, 6 - 7:30 p.m. "Edible Landscaping" is also Sat., May 29, 11 a.m. - 12:30 p.m. Water gardens is the topic Sat., June 6, 11 a.m. Reservations are required, and there is a fee for all of the above.
S tress management offered at library Mon., June 1, 6 p.m. at the Stanwood Library, attendees are invited to learn quick and easy techniques that balance energies and help recover from the impact of stress. The event is presented by Cathy Wooten, licensed massage practitioner and safety and health specialist. For more information, contact Leslie Moore, managing librarian, 629-3132.
Morning Star Riders set dinner
CMA (Christian Motorcyclists Association) Morning Star Riders' Chapter meets 6 p.m. Thurs., May 28 for dinner, fellowship, and review of upcoming activities and outreach events. Guests are welcome; meet at Denny's, 100 E. College Way, Mount Vernon. Weekly "ice cream" rides are on Monday evenings, May-Sept.; staging is at 6:15 p.m. at Texaco Red Barn/I-5 Conway exit. All motorcyclists are welcome. Contact Karen Hutchins, president, at 360-202-8843 for chapter info.
Farm tour on pasture renovation If you are interested in the subject of renovating pastures, there is a Snohomish Conservation District "twilight pasture walk" coming up on a Monroearea farm. To register, email workshops@snohomishcd.org or call 425-335- 5634, ext. 123, and leave your name and phone number for a call-back.
F ree WSU workshop on wildlife WSU Snohomish County Extension is offering a free "healthy forests for fish and wildlife" workshop for small woodland owners Thurs., June 4, 6 - 9 p.m., at the Loyal Heights Community Club in the Bryant area, east of Stanwood at 4305 269th Pl. NE (take SR 532 out to the freeway, go under the overpass and continue on towards Bryant). There is no cost, but space is limited and pre-registration will assure a spot. Register online at http://snohomish.wsu.edu/forestry/wildlifeworkshop.htm or contact Kevin Zobrist, WSU area Extension educator, 425-357-6017.
Motorcyclists: 'Ride for the Red' All motorcycle models and riders are welcome to the "Ride for the Red" Sat., June 13, 8:30 to 10 p.m. on Whidbey and Fidalgo islands. All funds raised support the Island County Red Cross as well as the Anacortes/San Juan chapters of the American Red Cross. Call 1-888-216-2757 for details, or visit islandredcross.org.
Blood drawing Monday at St. Cecilia Mon., June 1, noon to 6 p.m., there will be a blood drawing at St. Cecilia Catholic Church in Stanwood, 26900 78th Ave. NW, just west of the high school. For information, contact Richard Ridgway, 387-0174, or Jack Cartee, 629-3091. No appointment is necessary. The event is sponsored by the Stanwood-Camano Knights of Columbus.
Mark calendars for the all-school reunion The Stanwood/Lincoln all-school reunion will be held 1 to 4 p.m. Sun., Sept. 13 at Our Saviour's Lutheran Church in Stanwood. All classes before and including 1969 are welcome. Donations at the door. For more information, call Shirley, 629-3170, or Joan, 629-2582.
Veterans invited to family barbecue All veterans are invited to attend an old-fashioned family barbecue Thurs., June 4, 6 to 8 p.m., at the American Legion, 26921 88th Ave. NW, sponsored by the Stanwood American Legion and the local Dignity Memorial Provider. There will also be a free informational veteran burial benefits seminar. For details, call 360-298-2388.
Lakewood Booster Club at Camaloch
The Lakewood Sports Booster Club, a 501c3 organization, will host its annual fund-raising golf tournament Sat., June 6 at Camaloch Golf Course on Camano. There is an entry fee, which includes golf, prizes and a barbecue lunch. Funds raised go to support student athletes. For registration, call 425- 293-6742. Deadline to register is Fri., May 29.
Healing service at St. Cecilia Frank Kelly's "Short Circuit to God" healing service and teaching ministry will be at St. Cecilia Catholic church Thurs., and Fri., May 28 and 29, starting with mass at 7 p.m. For information, call Marie, 629-3737. The church is located west of the high school, 26900 78th Ave. NW.
Cats 'N Garden Tour coming in June The second annual Cats 'N Garden Tour is Sun., June 7, 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. at Kayak Point Estates and Tulalip Shores. Tickets are available at Orchard's Nursery, Stanwood.
Sign-ups wanted for Soap Box Derby The second annual Stanwood-Camano Soap Box Derby will be held June 20, and the call has gone out to drivers, old and new, to dust off their building skills and sign up for the race. The headquarters are set up in the old gas station behind Bob's Market in Stanwood along SR 532. The first clinic was held April 23, and more clinics are planned. For driver information, call 629-5257; for car information, call 425-308-4963 and all other information, call 206-391-3378.
Art and wine tasting benefit An art and wine tasting to benefit the Arts Council of Snohomish County's Visual Arts Education Center project will be held Thurs., June 4, 6 - 9 p.m. in the historic Monte Cristo, 1507 Wall St. in downtown Everett. Tickets bought after June 1 are priced slightly higher. For details, contact the Arts Council, 1507 Wall St. in downtown Everett, or visit click.icptrack.com/ icp/relay.php.
Northern Sound Girls' choir auditions Spring auditions for the North Sound Girls' Choir will be held Thurs., June 4, 4-7 p.m. in the Stanwood Library conference room. Each 15-minute audition will also provide families with the information for a possible major tour next year. We've received an Invitations have been received to sing at Carnegie Hall and also at a choral festival in Wales. Contact Stuart Hunt, 652-4942 for details. More information is also available at www.northernsound. org.
