On The Island
Camano Island's sixth annual Labor Day barbecue is 1 to 5 p.m. at the Oddfellows Park, 96 South Camano Ridge Rd., Mon., Sept. 7. Advance tickets at Snowgoose Bookstore , Camano Coffee Roasters, Scandia Coffee House and Seagrass Gallery. The barbecue is free for those 5 and under. Food, games, entertainment and fun for the whole family. Sponsored by the Camano Island Democrats, but, they say there will be no speeches. Community meeting park acquisition
Island County Commissioner John Dean will hold a community meeting Thurs., Sept 10, 6 - 7:30 p.m., to discuss the county's pending Conservation Futures Funds application, as well as the purchase of the former Hieb property, located at 878 S. West Camano Dr. The meeting will be held at the Camano Multi-purpose Center, 141 N. East Camano Dr. (just north of the County Annex building) and is open to the general public. The county previously held a public meeting of the Conservation Futures Fund's Community Advisory Board June 4, at which time members of the public provided comment about the application. In response, the Community Advisory Board recommended the Board of Island County Commissioners hold a community meeting prior to their issuing a recommendation regarding the application for Conservation Futures Funds. Concerned with the possibility of confusion regarding the application, Dean requested that a community meeting be held to further discuss the county's acquisition of the property and the Conservation Futures Fund process. County staff will provide a short presentation on the details of the application and be available to answer any questions from neighbors of the property or other community members. The meeting may also include discussion on the current and potential futures uses of the site.
Red Cross schedules first aid classes
Island County Red Cross classes begin Thurs., Sept. 3, with First Aid, 6 to 9:30 p.m. There is a cost for each class. The classes are: Tues., Sept. 8, adult CPR w/AED, 10:30 a.m. to 3 p.m; Sept. 12, adult CPR w/AED and First Aid, 9 a.m. to 4 p.m.; Sept. 14, infant and child CPR, 5:30 to 10 p.m.; Sept. 15, adult CPR w/AED, 5 to 9:30 p.m.; Sept. 17, First Aid, 6 to 9:30 p.m.; Sept. 22, adult CPR w/AED, 5:30 to 10 p.m.; Sept. 23, pet First Aid, 6 to 9 p.m.; Sept. 24, First Aid, 6 to 9:30 p.m.; Sept. 26, babysitter class, 10 a.m.to 5 p.m.; Sept. 29, adult CPR w/AED, 5 to 9:30 p.m. For class sign-up, call 675-2912.
Madrona Fire Station groundbreaking
Camano Island Fire and Rescue will celebrate the start of construction on the new Madrona Fire Station, with a brief groundbreaking ceremony at 1 p.m., Thurs., Sept. 3 on the site of the new station (corner of West Camano Dr. and Vista Dr.). A small reception, hosted by the Madrona Sirens, will be held at the existing Madrona station (916 W. 5th St.) immediately following.
AWANA starts next week at chapel
Camano Chapel will be starting Awana Sept. 9, with a 6 p.m. info and registration night. Sept. 16 will be the first night of regular club, 6:30-8 p.m. Jr. high and high school meet from 5:30-6:15 p.m. There is a cost per child, or inquire about family rates. For more information call 387-7202.
E ntrepreneur speaks to Mabana Flames
The Mabana Flames will meet Thurs., Sept. 3, at the Mabana Fire station, 10:30 a.m. Kim Shelman, owner of Utopia Alpacas, is the featured speaker. She will talk about being an entrepreneur on the island. A luncheon will follow her presentation. The Mabana Flames is the auxiliary that supports volunteer fire fighters, and helps provide aid in the event of a disaster. For more information, call president Carolyn Klein, 387-4719, or vice president, Vivian Meyers, 387-7590.
A pplications open to artists for tour
Applications are available for local artists who want to apply for the 2010 Mother's Day Studio Tour. For more information contact Patti Pontikis, pattidick@hotmail.com or come to the Camano Arts Association meeting Sept. 2, 7 p.m. in the Camano Center (Blue Building), 141 N. East Camano Dr. New members are welcome.
Basic Internet classes at library
If you don't know your mouse from your monitor, join the new Internet classes for very basic lessons on surfing the Internet. Classes begin Wed., Sept. 16, and run through Oct. 28, 8:45 a.m. at the Camano Island Library Pilot Project. Pre-registration is required. Call 387-5150, or stop by the library, at 848 N Sunrise Blvd. at Terry's Corner.
Dog training classes open at Clouds
Cloud's Canine celebrates National Responsible Pet Ownership in the month of September with a back to school special class beginning next week. New training classes start Mon., Sept. 14, at Camano Senior and Community Center, available for puppies to adult dogs. Classes include canine kindergarten, canine academy beginning obedience, and the AKC canine good citizen. Courses are six weeks in length with one-hour group lessons that are limited in size. Call 387-9341 to find out tuition cost, or visit www. cloudscanine.com to reserve your pup's place in one of the upcoming classes.
Art for adults fall class schedule
This fall, John and Jenna Delzell are offering a three-hour class for adults at their studio. Attendees can choose from three options: one and a half hours, two hours or for three hours. This class is open for journaling, pen, pencil or colored pencil drawing or acrylic painting. Participants can choose either a structured lesson plan or do their own project with John helping to achieve the individual's goals. Class starts Sept. 5 - Sat., 9:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m., with a six-week minimum sign up. Classes are ongoing through the fall . Sign up anytime. Class held at the Delzell's studio, 2177 Highland Dr., Camano Island. To register, call 387-2251, or email john@johndelzellart.com or, for more information, visit www. johndelzellart.com
R oaming Artists Labor Day art show
A 35-member group of "Plein-air" painters, known as the "Roaming Artists," have been active around the local area, with a majority of their completed paintings available for purchase at the annual Labor Day weekend art show at Camano Senior and Community Center (the blue building), 141 N. East Camano Dr., Sat., Sept. 5 and Sun. Sept., 6. Hours are 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. both days. There is no charge for admission to the show with plenty of free parking, in addition to complementary cookies and beverage.
Mark calendars for September auction
The Island Gala auction is set for Sat., Sept. 26, Camano Senior and Community Center's third annual gala auction and dinner event. Tickets on sale at the center. This includes hors d'oeuvres, complimentary beverages, and a seated dinner with a menu choice of king salmon, beef filet medallions, or a vegetarian entree. Formal attire is suggested. Visit camanocenter.org to preview auction items. Call 387-0222 for more information.
Women learn self defense at meeting
Camano Country Club's Women Club meets Mon., Sept. 14, 10 a.m. for their monthly meeting, program and luncheon. The program will be "Self defense for women" by Chris Ellis. Bridge will follow at 12:30 p.m. for those signed up.
Mark calendars for harvest dance
Dance to the music of the Camano Junction at the Sept. 19 harvest dance, 7 to 10 p.m., Camano Senior and Community Center, 606 Arrowhead Rd. There is an admission price.
Kids' fishing derby is this Saturday
The Center for Wooden Boats and JT Buck & Co. are hosting a free fishing derby for kids Sun., Sept. 6, 8 a.m. to noon at Cama Beach State Park. Open to ages 15 and younger. Kids may fish from the shore or boat to compete for prizes in several categories. Pre-registration is encouraged. For rules and registrations, visit CWB, or JT Buck & Co., phone 387-9643.
Community Foundation info given
Theresa Metzger, executive director of the Stanwood-Camano Area Foundation (SCAF), will talk about the role a community foundation plays in the life of a community Wed., Sept. 9, 7 p.m., in Camano Multipurpose Building, 141 East Camano Dr. Sponsored by the Camano Island Democrats, all welcome. In this interactive session, the audience will experience the considerations needed to award scholarships and grants.
Bike MS Ride in Island County
More than 2,000 cyclists are expected to participate Sept. 12 and 13 in the Bike MS Ride, presented by Point B, an annual fundraiser that supports multiple sclerosis research and local services and programs. Starting from the Skagit County Fairgrounds in Mount Vernon, the 2009 Bike MS Ride follows scenic routes through Skagit, Whatcom and Island counties. The local ride offers riders a choice of figure-8 routes ranging from 20 to 100 miles, mechanical support, frequent and fully stocked rest stops, support and gear vehicles, access to medical personnel as well as catered meals, entertainment and other amenities. For more information or to register, go to www.bikeMSwashington.org or call 1-800- 344-4867.
Donate items for September auction
The 2009 gala auction for the Camano Senior and Community Center is set for Sat., Sept. 26, celebrating the fall harvest with items such as a Holland America 7 day cruise, vacations in Palm Springs and Mexico, scrapbooking and stamping supplies, and art donated by many local artists. To purchase tickets or a table for the event, contact the center, 387-0222, and ask for Lucy, Joyce or Karla. If you would like to donate an item for the auction, contact Karla Jacks at the center.
