Around Stanwood
Summerfest at Warm Beach will be Sat., Aug. 8, with a parade beginning at 11 a.m. Join in the old-fashioned fun! Attractions include tug of war against the firemen, bingo, junquefest, chicken poop bingo, and a silent auction. Sponsored by the Warm Beach Community Association, the event is at 19016 94th St. Health care is Democrats' topic
Dr. Marshall Goldberg, of the Island County Activists for Single Payer Health Care, will speak Sat., Aug. 8, 10 a.m. at the Viking Restaurant in Stanwood. For additional information, call 629- 2037.
Class on veggie gardening for fall
A vegetable gardening class for fall and winter crops will be Sat., Aug. 8, 1-3 p.m., at the Country Store. The class will be taught by Pam Shoberg, Master Gardener intern. Growing Forward Gardens is sponsoring the class with the Country Store. For info. call the Stanwood Camano Community Resource Center, 629- 5257.
Annual summer barbeque is coming
A summer barbecue with music and a mini-antique car show will be held 5 p.m., Fri., Aug. 28 at the Stanwood United Methodist Church Fri., Aug. 28, 5 p.m., will feature food, music and a miniantique car show, 27128 102th. For information call 629-9555.
You can eat your landscape
Pam Shoberg, Master Gardener and co-founder of Growing Forward Gardens, will present a program on edible landscapes to the Greenwood Garden Club at the Warm Beach Community Church, 9620 188th St. NW, Aug. 12. It follows a noon potluck. For info., contact Patricia, 652-4138.
Davis Place holds guitar hero battle
Davis Place, next door to the Stanwood Camano Community Resource Center, will be holding a Guitar Hero Battle Fri., Aug. 14, 7-9 p.m. Registration is free and will end at 7:30 p.m. Prizes will be awarded for first, second, and third place. For information, call Davis Place, 629-5257. This is an event for teens.
Summer reading extravaganza
Stanwood Library's summer reading extravaganza is set for Sat, Aug 8, 11 a.m. - 1 p.m. at Heritage Park in Stanwood. The allages party includes with tie-dying, water games and popsicles. Bring a T-shirt to tie-dye and a lunch for the picnic.
Pregnancy and childbirth course
Skagit Valley Hospital offers a six-week course for expectant parents. There is a fee. Medical coupons are accepted, but must be submitted two weeks before the class begins. A seven-week option includes breastfeeding and a local pediatrician to discuss your baby's first three months for an additional fee (not covered by medical coupons.) Pre-register by calling 629-6481.
Knitters Guild sets birthday picnic
The North Sound Knitter's Guild will have its annual summer birthday picnic Tues., Aug. 11 at the Camaloch Golf Course Chalet, 6 to 9 p.m. All knitters are welcome. The chalet is located inside the gate on McElroy Road just off East Camano Drive. Bring a pot luck dish. For info., call June Dickinson, 387-1952 or Pinchknitter Yarn Shop, 360-939-0769.
Labor Day barbecue tickets on sale
A community barbeque at Odd Fellows Park, 96 S. Camano Ridge Road, Mon., Sept. 7 will include music, dancing and face painting. Tickets are on sale at Snow Goose Bookstore, Camano Island Coffee Roasters, Scandia Coffeehouse and Seagrass Gallery. Children 5 and under are free. This event is sponsored by the Camano Island Democrats. For info., call Betty 387-7558.
Dakota picnic welcomes all ages
The annual North/South Dakota picnic will be held in Church Creek Park Sat., Aug. 8, starting at 11:30 a.m. Potluck food and bring your own beverages and eating utensils. Anyone with a connection to the Dakotas is welcome. Contact is 629-3405.
Open house for retiring doctor
The Everett Clinic will host an open house to celebrate Dr. Alan Rossi, who is retiring at the end of August, Sat., Aug. 22, 3 to 4:30 p.m. at the Stanwood branch of the clinic. All are welcome.
Lend a hint of tropics to garden
Eric Andrews, known as the "Grass Man" at Christianson's Nursery, has pursued his other love, tropical plants, for over 15 years and will share his favorites to lend a look of the tropics to your Northwest Garden Sat., Aug. 8, 10 a.m. to noon. There is a cost; pre-register, 360-466-3821
Summit Academy open house
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. Call 360-202-5710.
Concession at movies benefit youth
Free outdoor movie nights at St. Cecilia's Catholic Church are Thursdays, Aug. 6 and 13; movies begin at dusk. Bring your own blanket, chairs. All movies will be PG or G rated. Concession stand- all money raised will benefit youth attending World Youth Day in Spain summer of 2011.
A summer camp opportunity
Young Aviators Summer Camp at Out of the Blue Aviation, at Arlington Airport has spots open for the week of Aug 10-14. Kids ages 12-18 are encouraged to apply. Includes hands-on aviation training, a field trip, and a flight lesson. Call 360-474-1060.
Health screenings at Stanwood clinic Skagit Valley Hospital is offering HealthQuest programs Thurs., Aug. 6, 8 - 9:30 a.m. at Skagit Valley Medical Center. Pre-registration not required. Full Lipid Profile: 12-14 hour fast, water and prescribed medications only, no coffee or tea. No alcohol 24 hours prior. Cash or check payable to SVH only. Blood pressure checks at no cost. For info. call 360-814-2424 or 629-6481. Also available is bone density screening, a non-invasive, painless scan of one hand to screen for osteoporosi. Vitamin D Level Screening, identifies the level of Vitamin D in the blood, and does not require fasting. Not recommended for patients on anticonvulsant medication.
