Around Stanwood
Guest speaker for Warm Beach seniors Warm Beach Senior Community welcomes guest speaker Terry H. Schaberg, PLLC Wed., June 10, 1:30 p.m. in Beachwood Lounge, 20420 Marine Dr. Attendees can gain understanding of estate planning, wills and revocable trusts.
Quilters meet at Methodist Church The Camano Island Quilter's Guild p.m. meeting will be at the Stanwood United Methodist Church Thurs., June 4, 6:30 p.m. The a.m. group meets June 3 at Odd Fellow's, 96 S. Camano Ridge Rd. They will announce new officers, play bingo and have a potluck. Questions, call Grannys, 629-3947.
Horseshoe pits open in local park Horseshoe pits are open in Heritage Park, north of Stanwood Middle School, on "Lover's Lane." For lessons and/or player competition, meet Tuesdays, 7 to 9 p.m. Two sets of professional pits await action. For more information, call Arnold Lunnum, 629-4516.
Master Gardener clinic at Orchards Sat., June 6, a Master Gardener clinic is being held at Orchard's Nursery, 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Bring gardening questions and/or samples of plants. Clinic volunteers are trained by WSU and are ready to help you with sound gardening issues.
Chamber's fifth annual golf classic The public is invited to save the date of July 31 for the Stanwood Chamber of Commerce fifth annual golf classic at Camaloch Golf Course. Sign up now to golf, sponsor a hole, be a key sponsor, or donate a prize for the raffle. Those who sponsor will be recognized throughout the community and can even have their own custom display or event table on the course. Players can win great prizes and cash. Contact executive director Stacy Johnson, 629- 0562, or stacykj3@hotmail.com for more details.
Registration open now for VBS St. Cecilia Catholic Church is holding a vacation Bible school week packed full of music, crafts, outdoor sports, Bible stories and role playing skits with June 22-26. Children between the ages of 4 years through the 5th grade, are welcome to sessions 9 a.m. through 12 noon. A small fee is charged per child, with discounts for more children; scholarships are available. Registration fees are waived for those who assist. Registrations are being accepted now. Call 629-4425 for more information. St. Cecilia Church is at 26900 78th Ave. NW, near Stanwood High School. Email the church at cecilia1@ catholicweb.com.
Treasure sale fundraiser for free clinic Vendors are invited to reserve a table at Merrill Gardens at Stanwood Sat., June 13, for a "treasure sale" fundraiser for "Safe Harbor," at a free medical clinic opening in Stanwood. No clothing, furniture or household items. A percentage of sales will go to Safe Harbor. Call 629-3445.
'Electric Barnyard' at Gerry Andal's A CD release party featuring "Electric Barnyard" will be held Sat., June 6 at Gerry Andal's, with guest Mo Trouble. Show starts at 9 p.m.
Swap meet needs vendors Poppyseeds would like to invite vendors to a June 20 swap meet 10 a.m. - 5 p.m. If you are interested in becoming a vendor, contact 629-SEED. Spaces are 10' x 10' in area; visit the blog, http://poppyseedshop.blogspot.com.
Young people can sew for the S-C Fair A sewing class at the Stanwood Camano Community Resource Center for young people ages 11-19 will cover all levels of sewing. Participants can enter their projects in the fair. Classes will be held at Davis Place Wednesdays, 3:30 - 5:30 p.m., starting June 10 for eight weeks. For more information, contact the center, 629-5257.
Nominate volunteers and advocates
United Way is seeking nominations for an adult, youth and/or company who are actively volunteering, creating a culture of community involvement and inspiring others to serve for its Spirit of Snohomish County Awards. Also, they are taking applications for the Reeves/Sievers' Founders Award for a lifetime of service. Winners will be honored at the Spirit of Snohomish County breakfast Thurs., Sept. 10 at the Tulalip Resort Casino. Nomination forms may be found at uwsc.org.
F inancial questions answered June 9 Edward Jones financial advisor Jerry Van Vliet of Stanwood will host a free satellite broadcast titled, "Mid-year market update: your questions answered," at three different times: 8:30 a.m., 3:30 or 5:30 p.m. Tues., June 9. Location is 7208 267th St. NW, Suite 102, Stanwood. To reserve a seat or for more information about the program, call Shelley, 629-9562. For those unable to attend, additional viewing opportunities may be available.
Lions Club expands recycle program The Stanwood Lion's Club has always recycled eye glasses and now will do the same for cell phones and hearing aids. "You donate them, we collect and recycle them for those who need them, worldwide," they said. Collection boxes are at all area pharmacies, both senior centers, and at the IGA at the Plaza on Camano. Also, the Lions want the public to know that old cell phones are still good for 911 calls.
Annual art show is this weekend Stanwood-Camano Arts Guild 7th annual art show is this weekend, June 6 and 7, at the Floyd Norgaard Cultural Arts Center, 27130 - 102nd Ave. N. Hours are 10 a.m. - 5 p.m.; admission is free. Artists have entered their favorite acrylics, oils, watercolors, photography, woodworking, glass, pottery, jewelry and other creations, as they compete for seven cash prizes and 17 award ribbons.
Flower garden slide show June 13 The "Elegant White Garden" slide show will be hosted by Christianson's Nursery Sat., June 13, 11 a.m. Reservations are required and there is a small fee. Barbara Flynn will share plants suited to creating a "moon garden." Following this show, from noon to 3 p.m., the spotlight will be on David Austin roses.
Greenwood gardeners learn of ferns
Wed., June 10, Sandy Milam of Kayak Greens will discuss ferns when the Greenwood Garden Club meets for a noon potluck at the Warm Beach Community Church (basement fellowship hall), 9620 - 188th St. NW. The program follows the potluck. For club information and directions, contact Patricia, 652-4138.
Springtime music by local chorale The Stanwood-Camano Chorale will present a spring program of folk songs Sun., June 7, 3 p.m. at Stanwood United Methodist Church. Choir director is Steve Jensen and accompanist is Mary Lu Conley. Donations will be accepted for the music fund.
'Stock the Pantry' food drive There will be a "Stock the Pantry" food drive from now until June 14, helping to feed out-of-school children and their families during summer months. Bartell Drugs launched the food drive with Northwest Harvest. Nonperishable food donations will be accepted at the Stanwood. Some "kid-friendly" food item suggestions include tuna, instant oatmeal, macaroni and cheese, peanut butter, cheese crackers, applesauce and canned fruit in individual serving sizes. For more info, visit www.bartelldrugs.com.
MOPS benefit garage sale There will be a weekend garage sale June 5 and 6, with all donation proceeds to benefit the Warm Beach and new Cedarhome MOPS (Mothers Of Pre- Schoolers), Fri. and Sat. until 4 p.m. at 21026 57th Ave. NW. Take Marine Drive to Happy Hollow Road, turn left, go 1 1/2 miles to 57th, turn right, second house. Free beverages, baked goods available.
HealthQuest programs and screenings
Skin cancer screening: dermatologists will conduct visual inspections of skin abnormalities Thurs., June 18, 1-4 p.m., provided by Thomas Langei, MD, with Skagit Valley Medical Center. No charge, but pre-registration is required .Call Skagit Valley Hospital, 629-6481 or 360-814-2424 to schedule an appointment. Enter through Kincaid Street entrance and go to the Shuksan Room. A comprehensive education program is for newly diagnosed Type II or adult-onset patients with diabetes or those whose diabetes is poorly managed. The program also provides education for pregnant women with gestational diabetes in collaboration with OB-GYNs and family physicians. In addition, the program provides education and management of children with diabetes in collaboration with pediatricians and family physicians. The program is covered by most insurance companies; check with insurance provider to confirm. The program requires a physician referral. For more information about the program, call 360- 814-2699.
Cats 'N Garden Tour 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.
Signups 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 is 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 Art Council of Snohomish County's Visual Arts Education Center project will be held June 4, 6 - 9 p.m. in the historic Monte Cristo, 1507 Wall Street 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.
Free hotdog social to meet candidate There will be a free hotdog social Sun., June 7, 11 a.m. to 3 p.m., so the public can meet Ellen Hiatt Watson, candidate for Snohomish County Council - Position 1. The event will be held at Warm Beach Community Park: from Stanwood, take Marine Drive to 188th St. NW, go west and turn right on 94th Street.
Rosemaling workshop set at lodge Daughters of Norway Ingeborg Lodge #43 is presenting a lecture and workshop with Roberta Morrow Sat., June 6 in the sons of Norway Hall with a 10 a.m. business meeting followed by a 11:30 program consisting of a workshop for those interested in trying their hand in the art of rosemaling. All those interested in learning should plan on attending.
