Around Stanwood
'Show Boat' Village Theatre presents one of the most majestic scores in musical theatre "Show Boat," a tale of passion, pride, love and betrayal, July 10-Aug. 2 at Everett Performing Arts Center. Climb aboard for unforgettable classics like "Ol' Man River," "Bill," and "Can't Help Lovin' Dat Man." The performing arts center is located at 2710 Wetmore Ave., in Everett. For tickets, phone the box office at 888-257-3722. Financial advisor sponsors club Jerry Will, a local Edward Jones financial advisor, will be hosting a 9 a.m. coffee club Tues., July 21, at 7104 265th St. NW, Suite 100 (behind Haggen on ground floor of Village Commons Condos). Edward Jones provides financial services for individual investors in the U.S.
Fritjov Lodge at Border Festival Fritjov Lodge No. 17, Sons of Norway in Stanwood, will participate in the Border Festival Sun., July 12, which is the 100th anniversary of District 2, Sons of Norway. The party takes place at Peace Arch Park in Blaine, with horseshoes around 9:30-10 a.m. Games throughout the day include tug-of-war, with a potluck lunch at noon. Each person brings their own complete table service. Coffee, tea and some juice will be provided. Period clothing from around 1910 encouraged. Including a display of historic cars and household items.
Blood drive at local medical center Puget Sound Blood Center urges community members to donate the "gift of life" at the Wed., July 8, blood drive, 10 a.m. - 12:30 p.m. and 1:15- 4 p.m. at Stanwood-Camano Medical Center. Preregistration is required by calling 1-800-398-7888. There is also screening to detect peripheral arterial disease, elevated cholesterol, for adults over age 18. Call 629-6481 to schedule an appointment; there is a cost, and screenings are held Tuesday mornings. A certified diabetes education program is offered through Skagit Valley Hospital; call 360-814-2699.
Library hosts reading program "Ready Readers" family story times are offered Wednesdays through Aug. 5, 10:30 a.m., to help children ages 18 months and up get ready to read with stories, songs and rhymes with a parent or caregiver. A fun craft project follows each story time. At 9:30 a.m., "Ready Readers" is for newborns through 24 months and a caregiver is required. "From Pop to Picasso" for school-age children to explore art styles and learn about famous artists, then create a masterpiece, starting 11 a.m. Thurs., July 9. Participants get a chance to win a gift card.
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.comweb, or visit www.safeharborfreeclinic. org for information. Services include the diagnosis and management of acute care conditions, including basic office laboratory testing and referral for more complex problems requiring more additional diagnostic work-up of ongoing care. Well-child visits and immunizations will be provided.
Senior center thrift store re-opening
Stanwood Community and Senior Center, located at 7430 - 276th St. NW, north of Stanwood High School, announces the grand reopening of its thrift store July 20-25. Its new name, "The Center Court," highlights the historical significance of the original gymnasium of Lincoln Hill School, built in 1938. Hours are Monday- Saturday, 10 a.m.-4 p.m. A ribbon-cutting ceremony will take place 10 a.m., Mon., July 20, with Mayor Dianne White officiating. Former Lincoln Hill basketball stars Pug Lund and Peter Henning will be given special recognition. Refreshments will be served.
Knitters meet at St. Aidan's North Sound Knitters Guild meets Tues., July 14, at St Aidan's Episcopal Church on Camano Island, 6 to 9 p.m. The program is "needles and doodads." All knitters are welcome, beginners and experienced. St. Aidan's is located on SR 532, across from Second Chance thrift Store on Land's Hill. For more info., phone June Dickinson, 387-1952, or Pinchknitter Yarn Shop, 939-0769.
Local artists juried show in Everett The Arts Council of Snohomish County's 17th Juried Show is a biannual exhibit of Northwest artists showing a variety of mediums, including egg tempera, acrylics, pastels, photography, watercolors, encaustics, sculpture, mixed media and more, featuring the works of over three dozen artists' egg tempera, acrylics, pastels, photography, watercolors, encaustics, sculpture, mixed media and more. Participating artists are Jack Gunter, showing his "Eagle's Nest", Chaim Bezalel, Janet Hamilton, Susan Cohen Thompson and more. A meet the artists reception is Thurs., July 9, 5-8 p.m. The gallery is located at the historic Monte Cristo, 1507 Wall St., in downtown Everett. Info.: www.artscouncilofsnoco.org.
Time for 'Dancin' at the Grange' Fri., July 17, the third Friday-of-the-month dance at the South Camano Grange, located at 2227 S. Camano Dr., just south of Elger Bay Café. DJ Mary Bellue plays a mix of swing, ballroom, Latin and country music. Beginning Fox Trot lesson starts at 7:30 p.m. (free with paid admission to the dance); general dancing is from 8 to 10:30 p.m. Call 387-6842 for more info.
Old Time Fiddlers meet Fridays The Old Time Fiddlers meet Fridays, July 24, Aug. 14 and 28 at the Sisco Heights Community Club, 13527 99th Ave. NE, in Arlington. Thurs. July 9 through Sat., July 11, camp out at the Stanwood/Camano Fairgrounds. There will be free stage shows in the Stillaguamish Grange Hall 7 p.m., Fri. and Sat., July 10-11. The public is invited. Celtic jam is at 5 p.m., workshop at 6 p.m., and circle jam at 7 p.m. There will be music, jamming and snacks throughout the evening. The event is free; listeners and acoustic musicians of all ages (and their instruments) are welcome! For more info., phone Noel Lareau 360-691-5907.
Antique market Sundays at Brindles
Brindles Marketplace invites the public to its weekly Sunday antique market, open now through Oct. 4, 10 a.m. to 4 p.m., at Camano Commons at Terry's Corner, Camano Island. Offered are furniture, jewelry, artifacts and more. Vendors are needed; for info., phone Sylvy Smithm 360-572-4577 or 206- 853-0646.
