Around Stanwood
Svend Ronning will perform with the Everett Symphony Orchestra Fri., Oct. 9, 8 p.m., at the Everett Civic Auditorium, 2415 Colby Ave. Tickets and information: 800-595-4849 or e-mail: tickets@everettsymphony. org. County executive to speak Sat., Oct 10
Snohomish County Executive Aaron Reardon is the speaker for the Stanwood Democrats at the Viking Restaurant, Sat., Oct. 10, 10 a.m. The public is invited to join them for a no-host breakfast and coffee before the meeting begins, which is scheduled to end at 11. For further information, call Carol, 629-2037.
Republican women welcome radio host
Kirby Wilbur, morning host on 570 KVI, will be guest speaker at the Thurs., Oct. 15 meeting of the Evergreen Republican Women's Club. The 7 p.m. event will be held at Shawn O'Donnell's Restaurant, 122 128 St. SE, Everett, with reservations to be made by Oct. 13. Call 652-9613 or e-mail evergreenrepublicanwomen@yahoo. com. Kirby will share how Republicans can win in the current political climate. A live auction including Seahawk tickets will conclude the evening. Buffet dinner served 6:30 to 7 p.m.
Chamber's October general meeting
Thurs., Oct. 8, the Stanwood Chamber of Commerce will meet 11:30 a.m. - 1 p.m. at the Stanwood Camano School District Admin Bldg. Stanwood High School's Future Business Leaders of America (FBLA) will be featured speakers. There is a cost for the catered lunch.
Free septic workshop in Stanwood
A free, "lively" workshop on caring for septic systems will be Sat., Oct. 17, 10 a.m. to noon at the Stanwood PUD office, 9124 271st St. NW. Teri King, who spearheads many water quality programs for the University of Washington SeaGrant program in Hood Canal, will help people learn about system types, how they operate, and how to protect them and possibly extend their life. She will cover what is safe to put down the drain and how to keep a system in good working order, as well as tips for landscaping and covering unsightly components. This class is educational only and not part of Island County's septic certification program. The workshop is being offered by Snohomish Conservation District with funding from the Department of Ecology Centennial Clean Water fund. To register, e-mail workshops@snohomishcd.org, or call 425-335-5634, ext. 4.
PSAT to be administered October 17
Stanwood High School will be administering the PSAT Sat., Oct. 17, 8:30 a.m. to 12 noon. There is a cost. Receipts must be turned in to the counseling center in order to be registered and to receive a practice test. Open registration began Monday on a first-come basis. Running Start students must have taken the PSAT in their sophomore year in order to qualify for National Merit consideration. Contact the high school counseling office, 629-1330, for further questions.
Set aside date for eating lutefisk
The 57th Stanwood Lions Club lutefisk dinner will be Sun., Oct. 25, 11 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. at Stanwood High School. There is a cost, with children under age 7 free; all you can eat, family style. "We look forward to renewing old and meeting new acquaintances," say the Lions who will be cooking the dinner. For additional information, contact chairman Jim Lund, 629-3604.
F inancial advisor hosts broadcast
Edward Jones financial advisor Jerry Van Vliet of Stanwood will host a free broadcast titled, "Cutting through the noise: a market update," at 7208 267th Street NW, Suite 102, Stanwood, Tues., Oct. 13., 3:30 p.m. During this interactive program, Alan Skrainka, Edward Jones' chief market strategist, will discuss the current state of the economy and financial markets and provide strategies to help investors keep perspective. This interactive event is presented at select Edward Jones branch offices nationwide via the firm's private video network. To reserve a seat or for more information about the program, call Shelley, 629-9562.
Senior community invites public to eat
An all-you-can-eat country breakfast will be served at Beachwood Lounge, Warm Beach Senior Community Sat., Oct. 10, 8 to 10 a.m. Menu includes waffles, biscuits and sausage gravy, scrambled eggs, ham, fruit, juice and coffee. The public is invited, at 20420 Marine Drive. Tickets may be purchased at the information center, or at the door. For questions, call 625-4593.
Friends of the Library host speaker
A guest speaker will be at the 11 a.m. meeting of the Friends of the Library Tues., Oct. 13 at the Stanwood library, 9701 271st St. NW. Members of the community are invited to come learn more about the library and how it helps the community.
Gardeners to host speaker on birds
Wed., Oct. 14, Virginia Clark will talk about birds in Washington state, as guest speaker for the Greenwood Garden Club at Warm Beach Community Church (basement Fellowship Hall), 9620 188th St. NW. For directions, call 652-8787. The program follows a noon potluck. For reservations and club information, contact Patricia, 652-4138.
P anel discussion about food by farmers
The 2009 Stanwood Camano Together We Read series presents "Together We Eat," a panel discussion by local farmers and "foodies" Thurs., Oct. 8, 7 p.m. at the Floyd Norgaard Cultural Center, 27130 102nd Ave NW, Stanwood. The panel will discuss issues raised in this year's reading selection, "Plenty: Eating Locally on the 100 Mile Diet," by Alisa Smith and J.B. MacKinnon.
Families invited to paint pumpkins
Pumpkin Painting at the Williams Pioneer Pumpkin Patch, Sat., Oct. 10, 1-3 p.m. Families are invited to pick a pumpkin from the vine to paint and create; pumpkins and paints will be provided by the Stanwood Library free of charge. To get to the pumpkin patch, take Stanwood/Camano I-5 exit 212, to SR 532 West. At the fourth light, turn south on 88th. The pumpkin farm is across from the Stanwood park-n-ride.
Guitarist presents concert at The Floyd
Classical guitarist Richard Roex of Stanwood, will present a concert at the Floyd Nygaard Cultural Center in Stanwood, 2 p.m. Sun., Oct. 18.
Free class on winterizing gardens
A free gardening class on winterizing gardens and fall preparation for next year's crops will be held Thurs., Oct. 8, 6 p.m. at Wild Song Nursery, Silvana. Bring gardening questions for Carol (Master Gardener) and Joy (grower). Follow signs from Pioneer Highway in Silvana to the nursery, turning south onto Larson Road, curving south again as it becomes Happy Valley Road, turning west (right) onto Happy Hollow Road and south (left) onto Orcutt Road. Wild Song Nursery is on the left. Map available online, at wildsongnursery.com. Address is 21313 36 Ave NW. Call 652- 5708 to reserve your chair (indoors where it's dry and warm). Class members receive October coupon sales without coupon.
Vendors wanted for Christmas bazaar
Handcrafters, artists, bakers and jelly makers are all invited to sign up for a space at Merrill Garden's annual Christmas bazaar to be held Sat., Dec. 5, 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. Call Amy to reserve a space, 629-3445. To eat, or not to eat, mushroom show
The public is invited to check out more than 150 varieties of wild mushrooms at the Snohomish County Mycological Society's annual mushroom show, 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Sun., Oct. 11, in Floral Hall at Forest Park, 802 E. Mukilteo Blvd., Everett. www.scmsfungi.org
Crafters needed for November bazaar
Crafters are needed for the Lost Lake annual bazaar Nov. 14. For information, call 387-8278, and Billy or Chris will give you details.
Teens invited to try disgusting menu
Tues., Oct. 6, 2:30 p.m., teens are invited to find out how strong their stomachs are at the Stanwood Library's "Fear Factor" program. Call teen librarian Rob Branigin for details on the mortifying menu, 629-3132.
L ive music at the Stanwood Hotel
Sat., Oct. 16, the band "Quick Fixx" will perform live at the Stanwood Hotel and there is no cover charge. Music starts at 9 p.m. Every Thursday night there is a jam session, 8 - 11 p.m. The Stanwood Hotel and Saloon is located at 26926 102nd Ave NW, Stanwood. For more information on this and other events, call 629-2888, or go to stanwoodhotel.net.
Fritjov Lodge welcomes speaker Friday
Fritjov Lodge, Sons of Norway, invites the public to hear Richard Johnson talk about the "seed vault" in Norway Fri., Oct. 9, 7 p.m. at the hall. Johnson is from the Whidbey Lodge, and he will show visuals besides speaking on the topic. Coffee and dessert afterwards. For information, call 939-0963.
Nursery extends scarecrow contest
The scarecrow contest at Christian's Nursery has been extended, and entries must be submitted by Fri., Oct.16. Your scarecrow will be exhibited in the esplanade at the front of the nursery and the public is invited to vote for their favorite interpretation of this Autumnal Icon. The winning entry will receive a $100 gift certificate to be awarded Oct. 30. Scarecrows should be self-supporting and props are allowed such as chairs, wagons, hay, etc. Call 360-466- 3821 for more information.
