Host families needed for students
Cultural Homestay International will have 32 young people in Stanwood July 8 to 31, and need 14 host families for exchange students from China. Boys and girls ages 15 and 16 will be in school Monday - Friday, 8 a.m. to 2:30 p.m., and speak good English. Call 629-2173 or 1-866-629-2173 for details. Full Story
Pilchuck Glass School
Pilchuck Glass School in Stanwood invites the public to its annual open house Sun., July 12, noon to 5 p.m., to watch glass demonstrations, learn more about the educational programs, visit the rural, forested campus, view artworks in the gallery, enjoy hands-on art projects for kids and adults, plus enjoy music by the PhilBillys and refreshments by Slow Joes Hot Dogs. Advance reservations are required; tickets are $20 adults, children under 12, free. For reservations, visit www.philchuck.com, email reservations@pilchuck. com or phone 206-621-8422, ext. 34. Full Story
Blood Drive at medical center
Puget Sound Blood Center urges community members to donate the "gift of life" at the July 8 blood drive, 10 a.m. - 12:30 p.m., and 1:15 - 4 p.m. Pre-registration is required by calling 1-800- 398-7888. The Skagit Valley Medical Center, Stanwood/Camano, is located at the west end of Stanwood. Full Story
Free camp for young people next week
Stanwood Camano Physical Therapy announces their annual free, two-day youth movement skills/speed and agility camp for kids ages 10-14, held at Stanwood Middle School Wednesday and Thursday, July 8-9, 5:30 - 7 p.m. Go to www.stancampt. Full Story
'Ready Readers' at library
"Ready Readers Family Storytimes" meet Wednesdays through Aug. 5, 10:30 a.m. Children ages 18 months and up enjoy stories, songs, rhymes and getting ready to read with a parent or caregiver. A fun craft will follow each storytime. At 9:30 a.m., "Ready Readers Baby Storytimes" is for newborns through 24 months. A caregiver is required. "From Pop to Picasso," Thurs. Full Story
Free clinic offers urgent care
The Safe Harbor Free Clinic is open 6 to 9 p.m. the first and third Fridays of the month for walk-in patients only; no appointments are necessary. The location is the Stanwood/Camano Medical Center, 9631 269th St. NW; call 870-254-7384, e-mail safeharborfreeclinic@ msn.com or visit www.safeharborfreeclinic.org. Full Story
Back-to-school fair, giveaway
Planning for the Stanwood-Camano Community Back-to-School Fair and School Supply Giveaway is underway. "We are looking for individuals and businesses wanting to donate supplies, volunteer time, and/or attend the fair to let people know about your community service/resource," said a spokesperson. Next planning meeting is Fri., July 3, 1 p.m. at The Station in Stanwood. Full Story
O pen house at Camp Killoqua
Camp Killoqua, south of Stanwood, invites families to attend an open house, 2-4 p.m. Sun., July 5. Tour the camp, meet the staff and enjoy Killoqua's 185-acre facility. Killoqua offers day and resident camp programs for youth throughout the summer. More information about the camp is available at 425-258-5437, or www.CampFireUSASnohomish.org/killoqua. Full Story
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