Around Stanwood
Plein Air Invitational Paintings from the recent Plein Air Invitational are featured at Stanwood's Gallery by the Bay through August in conjunction with the gallery's third annual all clay ceramic art show. Gallery by the Bay, 8700 271st St. NW, and gallery owner, Gayle Picken, is donating 10 percent of art sales to the Whidbey Camano Land Trust. Free salmon dinner, silent auction
Stanwood Democrats have announced a free salmon barbecue at Church Creek Park at noon Aug. 22, with special guests Snohomish County Sheriff John Lovick, Snohomish County Executive Aaron Reardon, Senator Mary Margaret Haugen and Ellen Hiatt Watson, candidate for District 1 County Council position. All are invited to enjoy salmon donated by the Upper Skagit Tribe and strawberry shortcake for dessert. For information call 629-2037.
Mark calendars for Alzheimer's walk
The Alzheimer's Association's annual North Sound Memory Walk is Sept. 26, with registration at 8:30 a.m., and the walk starts at 10 a.m. at the Skagit Transit Station in Mount Vernon. There will be live entertainment, prizes, food and awards. For information contact alz.org/alzwa, or call 800-848-7097.
Free dental checkup for children
Free dental checkups for children ages 1-12 will be offered at Stanwood Haggen Food & Pharmacy 10 a.m.-1 p.m. Wed., Aug. 19, at 26603 72nd Ave. N.W. Dental checkups are offered by Colgate in its 31-foot-long van. A dental professional will conduct non-probing visual inspections of a child's teeth. Each child will receive a dental report card, a brushing kit, a gift bag and coupons for toothpaste and toothbrushes.
O pen house to honor 'lifesavers'
The public is welcome to join residents and staff of Merrill Gardens at Stanwood at their fourth annual "Lifesavers Open House," 11:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. Fri., Aug. 28, to honor men and women in local police, fire and rescue departments whose services are vital to the community. No reservations required. There will be door prizes to raise money for SUPPORT 99, a non-profit 501c3 organization of chaplains and volunteer response teams who assist people in crisis after 911 calls. For information, call 629-3445.
Free roasted corn at Mossyback
Mossyback Farms, on Old Hwy. 99, just off I-5 between exit 212 and 215, is offering free Mount Vernon corn roasted on alderwood, noon - 3 p.m. every Saturday until the end of September.
Get free school supplies Saturday
Basic school supplies will be distributed for free at the community school supply giveaway and information fair 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. Sat., Aug. 22 at Stanwood Foursquare Church, 27007 90th Ave. NW across from Stanwood Hardware. The give-away lasts until supplies are gone. Donations are still being accepted at the church or The Station, 8713 271st St. NW, in the east end of downtown Stanwood. For information call Michelle, 629-1038.
Etiquette training for young people
Children from 7 - 12 and teens 13 and up can learn basic table manners, dining dos and don'ts, introductions, hand shakes, in general, how to be a good guest and host, in fun and interactive classes at Social Graces Academy. Youngsters in preparation for a special event or anyone who needs help with the basics should call Jennifer at 425-405-1303, or 425-327-4633.
Youth symphony registration, audition
Fidalgo Youth Symphony's new member registration and audition night is Thurs., Sept. 3. Contact music director Sharyn Peterson, sharynpeterson@hotmail.com, to schedule an appointment, or call president Kim Hallahan, 360-679-6778, for more information.
Historical society seeks stories
The Skagit County Historical Society is seeking local stories for its 50-year anniversary, and is inviting former Skagit residents who now live in the Stanwood area to submit essays about their family's history, business or a special events that occurred in Skagit County prior to 1959. Essays of under 1,000 words should be submitted by Sept. 15 to the Cultural Historian, Skagit County Historical Society, PO Box 818, La Conner WA 98257. Authors of the 10 best essays will receive a year's membership to the museum and, with the writer's permission, will be published in the historical society's quarterly newsletter. All entries will be archived at the museum, at 501 S. 4th St. at the top of the hill in La Conner. For information, call 360-466-3365.
Christian school registration open
Cedarhome Christian School open house and registration is 1 to 7 p.m. Wed., Aug. 19. The public is invited to tour the school, meet the staff, and get application forms. The school is located across from the old Cedarhome Market, at 28505 68th Ave NW. For information, call 629-5340.
Barbecue, car show for Methodists
The public is invited for free food, music and a mini-classic car show, at the complimentary summer barbecue starting 5 p.m. Fri., Aug. 28 at the United Methodist Church, 27128 102 Dr. NW in west Stanwood. For information call 629-9551 or 387-7681.
100th anniversary garage, bake sale
Fritjov Sons of Norway will host a 100th anniversary garage sale and book sale Fri., Aug. 28, 9 a.m. to 3 p.m., and Aug. 29, 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. to raise funds for the 100th anniversary party planned for next spring, April 24.
Flood control district meets Thursday
The Stillaguamish Flood Control District will meet Thurs., Aug. 20, 7 p.m. in the Stanwood PUD conference room.
Kindermusik classes begin this fall
Kindermusik classes for parents and their children are beginning in September. Learn all about it at kindermusik.com, or call 387- 3602.
Davis Place finishes up summer
"Summer's Last Blast" features local youth bands playing on the big stage at Davis Place, next door to the Stanwood Camano Community Resource Center 7 to 10 p.m. Fri., Aug. 28. The event for teens, is created by teens. For information call 629-5257.
Norwegian pianist presents recital
Norwegian pianist Knut Erik Jensen will present a recital entitled "Nordic Elegance" 7 p.m. Tues., Sept. 1 in the sanctuary of Our Saviour's Lutheran Church in west Stanwood. The program will feature piano music from 1900-1950, by Norwegian composers rarely performed in the United States.
Help remove invasive ivy at Kayak Pt.
Volunteers are needed to help remove invasive ivy and improve wildlife habitat at Kayak Point County Park, 15610 Marine Dr. 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Sat., Aug. 22. Tools, gloves and training will be provided. Space for the work teams is limited, so RSVP to Gail at register@pugetsound.org. Kids under 10 welcome with an adult. Presented by People for Puget Sound, see the Web site at pugetsound. org for information.
Fir-Conway salmon barbecue is benefit
Fir-Conway Lutheran Church is hosting its annual salmon barbecue 5 to 7:30 p.m. Fri., Aug. 21, at the Harvey Wolden Farm, 21162 Mann Road, Conway. Proceeds will be used to purchase electric beds for Josephine Sunset Home. For information, contact Marilyn Tangen, 360-445-1012, or Becky Bunke at 629-2126, ext. 146.
Auditions open for 'Pippi Longstocking'
META Performing Arts will hold auditions Aug. 26 and 27 for its production of "Pippi Longstocking." Auditions are from 6 to 9 p.m. at the Presbyterian Church, 15th and Broadway in Mount Vernon. To schedule a time, or for more information, call 360-466-3072.
O ld Time Fiddlers jam Friday nights
The Old Time Fiddlers meet Fridays, Aug. 28 and Sept. 11 and 25 at Sisco Heights Community Club, 13527 99th Ave. NE, near Arlington. Celtic jam is at 5 p.m., workshop at 6 p.m., and circle jam begins at 7 p.m.
T ime for 'Dancin' at the Grange'
Fri., Aug. 21, is the third Friday of the month and time to dance at the South Camano Grange, 2227 S. Camano Dr., just south of Elger Bay Café. A mix of swing, ballroom, Latin and country music DJ'd by Mary Bellue. Free with paid admission, Cha Cha lessons start at 7:30 p.m. and general dancing is from 8 to 10:30 p.m. Call 387-6842 for more information.
