Around Stanwood

Fireworks on sale by Legion Fireworks go on sale June 28 until July 4 at Haggen and Viking Village, sponsored by American Legion Post #92. Proceeds go to support high school scholarships and the community.

Day of Recollection at institute There will be a Day of Recollection at the Carmelite Institute of Spirituality Sat., June 27, 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Presenter is Fr. Colm Stone, OCD. Suggested donation is $15-$20; bring a sack lunch, coffee and tea are provided. Address is 27008 78th Ave. NW; for questions, call 629-4032.

Local writers invited to league meeting Celine Landauer will speak on virtual office assistant services for writers at the Skagit Valley Writers' League meeting Thurs., June 25, 6:30 p.m. at the Mount Vernon Senior Center, 1401 Cleveland. Refreshments will be served. There is no admission, but donations are accepted.

Gardeners invited to clinic Saturday Sat., June 27, there will be a Master Gardener clinic at Orchard's Nursery, located at the west end of Stanwood. Bring your gardening questions and/or samples of plants between 10 a.m. and 2 p.m. The clinic has WSU-trained gardeners ready to help with gardening issues.

Boating course offered, register now America's Boating Course (ABC) is a basic boating course produced through a partnership between the U.S. Coast Guard Auxiliary and the United States Power Squadrons®. Classes will be Wednesdays, July 8 - Aug. 5, 7-9 p.m. at the Stanwood Community and Senior Center, 7430 276th SW. To register through the center, phone Colleen Wilcox, 629-7403, or email c.wilcox@ stanwoodseniorcenter.org. Participants will learn everything from boat maintenance and trailering to operation and regulations. There is a registration fee plus a cost at the door for materials. The Americas Boating Course meets all U.S. and Canadian education requirements and qualifies for the Washington State Boater Safety education card.

Learn to can food, eat healthier Anyone with a yen to preserve their own food can attend a canning clinic Sat., June 27, 1 to 3 p.m., at the Country Store in downtown Stanwood. Learn how to do your own food preserving with several methods, along with all kinds of tips. For details, call 629-7033.

Young aviators summer camp offered

Out of the Blue Aviation at Arlington Airport, is offering Young Aviators Summer Camp for the weeks of July 6-10, July 27-31, and Aug. 10-14. Kids age 12-18 who have some interest in aviation are encouraged to apply for one or more weeks of the program. Each week includes hands-on aviation training, a field trip, and a flight lesson. Two scholarships are available, deadline for application is June 22. Call 360-474-1060 for more information and scholarship application materials.

Driver class for age 50-plus An AARP Driver Safety Class is scheduled at Warm Beach Free Methodist Church, 30815 Marine Dr., Tues. and Wed., June 23 and 24. This 1 to 5 p.m. class is designed for adults 50+ years of age. Participants work through an interesting, interactive curriculum emphasizing defensive driving techniques. A fee is charged to cover the cost of materials. AARP members receive a discount when presenting their membership number at the time of registration. You do not need to be an AARP member to enroll. Washington state offers auto insurance discounts for those who complete the course. Check with your carrier for more information. Call 652-2631 between 9 a.m. and noon, to register.

L ocal community grants deadline

The Stanwood-Camano Area Foundation awards community grants to nonprofit organizations that benefit the residents of Stanwood and Camano Island. Grants are now available, and all applications are due to the foundation on or before July 15. Previous recipients include the Camano Animal Shelter Association (CASA), Josephine care facility, and the Island County Sheriff's Office. Grant applications and guidelines can be found at www.s-caf.org or by calling the foundation, 629-6878.

Creating your own bucket list with Z Susanna, also known as Z, corporate coach for 31 years, is doing an hourlong brainstorming class at the Camano Senior and Community Center, Thurs., June 25, 10:30 to 11:30 a.m. "This is a good time of the year to look at all our wishes, big and small, and what we want in our lives, no matter what the 'economy' is doing…come into Z's, All Things Good, or call for more info., 629-5040."

Youngsters welcome at theater camp Pre-registration is open for META Performing Arts' annual theatre summer camp, offering programs for three different age groups and experience levels beginning July 13; week-long sessions run through July 31 at the Conway Muse in Conway. Interested parties are encouraged to call 360-466-3072. Registration forms and more information are available at metaperformingarts. org.

Amateur radio club field day The Boeing Everett amateur radio club (BEARONS) will be simulating emergency operations during the annual field day contest June 27 and 28. Phone 387-5805 for more information.

Teen art show celebrates locals A Teen Art Show is Thurs., June 25, 5-7 p.m. at the Stanwood Library for a celebration of Stanwood's teen artists. Refreshments will be served. For more information, contact Teen Librarian Rob Branigin, 629-3132.

Annual Art in the Barn show near Oso The fifth annual "Art in the Barn" event is Sat. and Sun., June 27-28, sponsored by the Arlington Arts Council and hosted by the Yantis family on their farm at 20412 SR 530 NE, Arlington. Event hours are 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Although the barn collapsed in December due to excessive snow, artists will set up tents among the gardens and orchard area. Every year the show has grown in popularity due, in great part, to the consistent patronage, but also the fine art, artists and overall fun atmosphere. For more info., view the blog at: www. arlingtonartscouncil.blogspot.com, or by calling Carey, 360/631-9242.