Around Stanwood
"The 3 Best Days of Summer" is the theme of the Stanwood-Camano Community Fair this weekend, July 31 - Aug. 2. Along with the annual parade on Saturday starting at 11 a.m.. At the fairgrounds live music includes Hell's Belles, Whiskey Creek, The Atomic Punks, Tiller's Folly, Boys of Greenwood Glen, Hot Shot Tap Dancers and Seattle Firefighters Pipes & Drums, along with a carnival, and displays of garden products, arts and crafts, and animals, too. For information see www.stanwoodcamanofair. org or call 360-629-4121. Fair parade route announced
The annual Stanwood-Camano Community Fair parade begins 11 a.m. at the city parking lot at the east end of town and will go along Florence Road (84th Ave. NW). The construction company will open up the closed area so the parade can proceed as usual. The parade will then enter 271st Street NW from Florence Road and proceed west on 271st Street to the "Y," then right onto 271st Street NW. The units will then turn right (north) onto 99th Avenue NW, and turn left (west) onto 272nd Place NW to go past Josephine Sunset Home. The parade will continue west on 272nd and end at 102nd Avenue NW.
Members sought for Design Stanwood
Design Stanwood is looking for new members. Their current projects include the train service to/from Seattle and Vancouver, B.C., plus an opening celebration, The Taste of Port Susan, improvements to Highway 532 and the Mark Clark Bridge, attracting tourism from the SnoGold Olympic Games coming to Vancouver, B.C. next year, providing beautification and way-finding signs for downtown, and planning for and improving parks and pathways. The public's interest, suggestions and participation are welcome. Memberships are available for students, seniors, families, businesses and community members in general. Call 629-5375 or mail to Design Stanwood, Inc., P.O. Box 1771, Stanwood, WA 98292.
Get your t-shirts in time for the fair
With original art by Mary Mac Lee, the 2009 Fair T-shirts are now available at the Eagles Nest Custom Embroidery, at 9520 271st St. NW, in Stanwood. The theme this year is "The 3 Best Days of Summer." The official color is royal blue, but shirts are available in other colors also in sizes for children and up to size 3x.
Summit Academy open house next week
An open house is planned at Summit Academy Wed., Aug. 5, 6:30 to 8 p.m. at the Stanwood Senior and Community Center, north of the high school. The academy offers small class sizes, a 12:1 student teacher ratio and a rigorous, interdisciplinary curriculum that is individualized and responsive to the needs and talents of each student. Call 360-202-5710 for information.
Live music Saturday night at hotel
One of the "most sought after blues talents in the Northwest" Mark Dufresne plays at the Stanwood Hotel Saloon starting 9 p.m. Sat., Aug. 1. The Washington Blues Society has awarded him for best vocalist, songwriter and harmonica more than any other artist. No cover charge. The hotel is located at 26926 102nd Ave. NW, in west Stanwood; phone 629-2888, or visit stanwoodhotel.net.
Restless Leg Syndrome support group
Skagit Valley Restless Legs Syndrome (RLS) Support Group is holding its summer quarterly meeting at Island Hospital, 1211 24th St., Anacortes, in Conference Rooms 1, 2 and 3, 10 a.m. until noon Sat., Aug. 1, with Dr. Mary Rose as the speaker. For further details, call Irene, 387-7825
Concession at movies benefit youth
Free outdoor movie nights at St. Cecilia's Catholic Church are Thursdays July 30, Aug. 6 and 13; movies begin at dusk. Bring your own blanket, chairs and dress for the weather. All movies will be PG or G rated. All money raised at the concession stand will help youth attend World Youth Day in Spain summer of 2011.
'A tropical invasion' program Saturday
Eric Andrews, known as the "Grass Man" at Christianson's Nursery, will share his favorite tropical plants for Northwest gardens Sat., Aug. 8, 10 a.m. to noon. Pre-register, 360-466-3821.
' Financing Your Business' is lunch topic
The Brown Bag Lunch Series, "Financing Your Business," is presented by the Economic Development Association of Skagit County. Starting at noon July 30, and every other Tuesday in the EDASC offices located at 204 West Montgomery in Mount Vernon. Advanced registration is required on-line at www.skagit.org or 360-336-6114.
A summer camp opportunity
Young Aviators Summer Camp is back by popular demand at Out of the Blue Aviation, at Arlington Airport. Spots are available for the weeks of July 27-31 and Aug 10-14. Kids ages 12-18 with an interest in aviation are encouraged to apply for one or more weeks. Each week includes hands-on aviation training, a field trip, and a flight lesson in a four-seat aircraft. Call 360-474-1060 for more information.
Summerfest 2009 at Warm Beach
Summerfest 2009 offers children's games, silent auction, bouncy house, bingo, junquefest, chicken poop bingo and community information free for all Aug. 8, 11 a.m. to 3 p.m., at Warm Beach Community Park, sponsored by the Warm Beach Community Association.
Students need host homes in Stanwood
Charla Mosbrucker is seeking host homes for two foreign exchange students in the Council on International Exchange program and due to school and program deadlines, the students need to be placed by Aug. 1. Mosbrucker recently attended a CIEE training in Washington, D.C. and has been with the non-profit for 10 years, successfully placing high school exchange students with host families for many Snohomish County schools. For information call Charla at 360-659-3603, or visit www.ciee.org/hs/host.
Chamber's annual golf classic
Stanwood Chamber of Commerce's fifth annual golf classic is Fri., July 31, 9 a.m., at Camaloch Golf Course. Open to the public. Sign up now to golf, sponsor a hole, be a key sponsor, or donate a prize for the raffle. Call 629-0562, or e-mail wbkeller@hotmail. com for a registration form.
Merrill Gardens hosts Life Line Screen
Merrill Gardens at Stanwood hosts Life Line Screening Aug. 13, with appointments beginning at 9 a.m. There are five screens that take 60-90 minutes to complete. For more information or to schedule an appointment, call 1-877-237-1287, or visit the Web site llifelinescreening.com. Pre-registration is required.
Children's Lego® creations on Thursday
Stanwood Library Children's Program, "Lego® Create," is Thurs., July 30, 11 a.m. School-age children can attend for a chance to win a family pass for Angry Puppy Laser Tag.
Discount carnival ride passes available
Get your discount ride passes at the fairgrounds office, 10 a.m.-4 p.m., Monday-Friday. For more info, call 629-4121, or log on to www.stanwoodcamanofair.org.
Stanwood space program set to launch
Stanwood High Altitude Research Club (SHARC) will be holding an organizational meeting Thurs., Aug. 6, 6 - 7 p.m. at the Stanwood Library meeting room. The club, whose goal is to send a payload into near space via weather balloon, is open to all ages and abilities. Especially needed are volunteers with engineering, electrical or Ham radio experience. Contact Rick Wood, 629- 8066, ext. 104, e-mail rwood@scnews.com or visit hap1.weebly. com for more details.
Classes of 1938 to have reunion
The classes of 1938 from Stanwood and Lincoln high schools are having their 71st reunion 1 to 4 p.m. Aug. 15 at Maxims, 1007 270th St. NW, in Stanwood,
