On The Island

Taylor Mason has a unique act, which combines comedy, music, and the fading art of ventriloquism, which he will be presenting Tues., Nov. 3, 7-8:30 p.m. at Camano Chapel. “It’s 100 percent clean and can entertain the whole family,” said a spokesperson. Admission is free; check out Taylor at www.TaylorMason.com. Questions? 387- 7202. Camano Chapel is located at 867 S. West Camano Dr., Camano Island. First winter walk of the season

Friends of Camano Island Parks will be hosting a winter walk Sat., Nov. 7, on the Camano Island State Park trails. Meet at the boat ramp picnic shelter area at 9:50 a.m. The guided walk takes place rain or shine; wear sturdy shoes and appropriate clothes for the weather. The pace is moderate and the walk is completed by noon. There are views of Saratoga passage and Elger Bay from this forested loop trail. Walks take place the first Saturday of the month November to May. Bring family and friends. For more information about the walks and Friends of Camano Island Parks, call Carol Triplett, 387-0889, or Tom Eisenberg, 387-4000, or write FOCIP, P.O. Box, 1385, Stanwood, WA 98292.

Pancake breakfast last of the year

The last pancake breakfast of the year will be at South Camano Grange Sat., Oct. 31, 8 to 11 a.m. For this Halloween breakfast, there will be pumpkin pancakes, French toast, scrambled eggs, ham and sausage. For information on membership or directions, call Pat, 629-3276. Door prize.

Corrected date for chili cook off

The 14th annual chowder and chili cookoff will be held Sat., Nov. 14, 3 to 7 p.m. at the Camano Senior and Community center on Arrowhead Rd. There will be a raffle of over 100 items, and numerous door prizes. A special live art auction is 1 to 3 p.m., with approximately 25 locals artists contributing to the event. For more information, call Mike Nestor, 387-2542.

County Club annual holiday bazaar

Cabbage Patch soup and pie will be served to shoppers at the Camano Country Club’s annual holiday bazaar Sat., Nov. 7, 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Bake sale, kid’s face painting, etc. along with various holiday and specialty vendors. More information at camanocountryclub. com.

Halloween open house hours change

The Madrona Fire Sirens Halloween open house and children’s haunted tunnel will take place Sat., Oct. 31, 5-8 p.m. and not 4-9 p.m. “Families and children come for candy, cookies, a good time and you may win a door prize,” said a spokeswoman.

Work party at state parks, senior center

Friends of Camano Island Parks volunteers will be hosting a work party at Camano Island state parks and the Camano Senior and Community Center next week. Meet at 9:30 a.m. Tues., Nov. 3, at the Camano Island State Park ranger station or at the senior center. Bring lunch; beverage and dessert provided. Newcomers are welcome to join FOCIP in work party efforts to improve Camano Island parks. For more information about Friends of Camano Island Parks, call Carol Triplett, 387-0889, or Tom Eisenberg, 387-4000, or write FOCIP, P.O. Box 1385, Stanwood, WA. 98292.

Jack Archibald speaks to Fire Sirens

The Madrona Fire Sirens will meet Wed., Nov. 4 at the Madrona Fire Station, 916 W. Fifth Ave. Stained glass artist, musician and author Jack Archibald will be the guest speaker. Everyone interested is welcome to attend the noon meeting.

Women’s club to hear about candles

The Camano Country Club Women’s Club will meet Nov. 9, 10 a.m. for their monthly meeting/program and luncheon. The program will be on the making of beeswax candles by the Sisters of the Convent of the Meeting of the Lord. They will be offering their candles and other handmade items for sale. Lunch will be catered by Debbie Christopher. Sign-up for luncheon is on bulletin board in clubhouse entry hall. Ladies bridge (by reservation only) will follow at 12:30 p.m.

Fall birding field trip on Camano

Pam Pritzl, Skagit Audubon, will conduct a fall field trip to two bird-viewing areas on Camano Island Sat., Oct. 31, 9-11:30 a.m. The public is invited to come along to explore Iverson Spit Preserve, located on Port Susan Bay, observing diverse habitats that include extensive salt water, mud flats, marsh and beach, with shrubs and cropland nestled against a forested hillside; then walk the shoreline and marsh area trails at English Boom Historical Park located on Skagit Bay. Meet at Terry’s Corner Park and Ride, 860 N. Sunrise, behind Camano Island Coffee Roasters (green building) to stage in carpools and get directions to the county parks. Dress in layers appropriate for the weather, wear sturdy shoes, and bring binoculars or scopes. Tour will take place rain or shine; no reservations required. Field trip hosted by Camano Wildlife Habitat Project, 387-2236, or camanobwh@yahoo.com, sponsored by Friends of Camano Island Parks.

Volunteer models needed for show

Volunteer models for afternoon teas are needed to model clothes from 1885 to 1985, with some choreography and “great” music. Models range in age between 19 and 73. The teas will be held once a month, in a non-profit show for retirement homes. Call Passion for Fashion, 387-3964 for more information.

Christmas House opens Tuesday

The grand opening of the Christmas House will be Nov. 1 at Brindles Marketplace, with space for over 70 vendors. Call 360-572- 4577 or e-mail sylvy111@aol.com. Antiques, collectibles, natural products, crafts, gifts, quilts, artist, live music, food and art.

Community meeting focus’ on tower

Thurs., Oct. 29, there will be a 6:30 p.m. community meeting at the Homola residence, 1931 Garrison Rd. on Camano Island, to discuss a proposal by AT&T Mobility to construct an unstaffed telecommunications facility.

Citizen’s Advisory Board sets meeting

Island County Conservation Futures Citizens’ Advisory Board will hold a 6 p.m. public meeting Thurs., Oct. 29, at Island County Camano Multipurpose Bldg., 141 N East Camano Dr. Purpose of this meeting is to gain public input and comments concerning an application submitted for the purpose of obtaining Conservation Futures Funds. Call 360-679-7378 for more information.

‘Making $ense from $olar’

Wed. Oct. 28,7 p.m. Suzanne Frew, manager of residential programs at the Snohomish PUD, will provide detailed information on how the PUD “Solar Express” program will bring solar energy to private homes, at Camano Multipurpose Center (blue bldg), 141 N. East Camano Dr. For more information call 387-3443, ext. 258, or beachwatchers.wsu.edu/island.