On The Island

A live and silent art auction will start off the 14th annual Camano Island Chamber of Commerce Chili Chowder Cook-Off this Sat., Nov. 14, 1 - 3 p.m., at Camano Island Senior and Community Center, 606 Arrowhead Road. The auction benefits the Camano Island Chamber of Commerce and Freedom Park. Artists from the Camano Arts Association have donated over $12,000 worth of fine art, paintings, giclee prints, jewelry, woven art and ceramics. The Chili Chowder Cook-Off will follow, 3 - 7 p.m. Brownie, cookies sales benefit animals

Food donations will be accepted for the food bank at Rockhopper Tie Dye and Denny’s House of Garbage holiday gift sale Sat., Nov. 28, 11 a.m. to 6 p.m., and Sun., Nov. 29, 10 a.m. to 4 p.m, at 256 N. Goodrich Rd., Camano. For directions or more information, call 360-929-2568, or e-mail denny.rockhopper@gmail. com.

Learn about winter habitat garden

Learn how your landscape can provide sustenance for wildlife even in winter months, at 7 p.m. Wed., Nov. 18, Camano Multipurpose Center, 141 East Camano Dr. (blue building by tennis courts). John Christianson, Christianson’s Nursery, will share examples of the types of plants that provide food or other elements birds and other critters can use. Also learn what fall-winter maintenance techniques will be most beneficial for maintaining habitat and providing a garden of continued interest for the homeowner. This presentation is part of a public education series hosted the third Wednesday of the month by the Camano Wildlife Habitat Project, sponsored by Friends of Camano Island Parks as part of the Island County watershed project. For information about Camano’s wildlife project, call 387-2236, or e-mail camanobwh@yahoo.com.

Lost Lake bazaar features gift items

The 23rd annual Lost Lake bazaar will be Sat., Nov. 14, 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. at 1469 Lake Dr. on Camano Island. “Very nice” handcrafted items are for sale along with baked goods, homemade chili and 20 raffle prizes. For more information, call Billy or Chris Davis, 387-8275.

Karen’s Kitchen hosts food demo

Sat., Nov. 14, 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. there will be a Cuisinart food processor demonstration at Karen’s Kitchen at Camano Plaza. For questions, call 3887-1609.

Marcia Kester at Brindle’s Marketplace

Marcia Kester will be performing at Brindles Marketplace Sat., Nov. 14, 1 to 4 p.m., 848 N. Sunrise Blvd. There are now almost 70 vendors for those shopping for food items from jellies to fish, mustard to chocolates; coats and sweaters to photography, antiques to organic produce. Watch for upcoming classes on cooking with honey, and a health and wellness seminar. For information contact Sylvy, 360-572-4577 or e-mail sylvy111@aol.com. SR 532 update

Line dancing begins this week

Line dancing at the Camano Country Club, 1243 Beach Dr., begins tomorrow, Nov. 11 for five weeks, or Nov. 18 for four weeks, at 7:35 p.m.

Jones to talk about Democrat history

Floyd Jones, a longtime Camano Island resident, a major philanthropist, and a supporter of progressive political candidates and organizations, will speak about the history of the Democratic Party since 1927, Wed., Nov. 11, 7 p.m. at the Camano Multipurpose Building (the blue building), 141 East Camano. He will also talk about philanthropy. His motto is “When you give, you gain.” There will be ample opportunity for questions and discussion. Everyone is welcome.

Youth group outings announced

Junior High Chapel Youth Events: EYP youth group, Tuesdays. 6-7:30 p.m. No EYP Nov. 24. Shuttle from town available. Nov. 13, Everett Silvertips Hockey game. See event details online at www.eyp7.org or by joining the EYP group on Facebook. The Junior High youth will be sponsoring a penny drive throughout November raising money to provide Christmas gifts and dinner for several area families.

Christmas holiday house now open

With more than 65 vendors displaying their wares at Brindles Marketplace, the Christmas holiday house opened this week; hours are 10 a.m. to 7 p.m. seven days a week. Some of the produce includes winter veggies; there are jams, jellies, sauces; breads, cheese, fish, chocolates, honey, fruit snacks; books, childrens and adults; alpaca coats, sweaters and baby bears; and, a number of antique vendors. For questions, call Sylvy, 360-572-4577.

H oliday home tour includes five homes

Sat., Dec. 5, 1:30 to 5 p.m., the public is invited to tour five beautiful Island homes. Tickets will be for both the tour and the party following at Oddfellows Hall, 96 S. Camano Ridge Rd. Live music, live auction and hors d’eouvres. Sponsored by Camano Island Democrats, with proceeds funding scholarships for local students. Tickets and maps at Camano Island Coffee Roasters, Snowgoose Bookstore and Seagrass Galley.

CASA sponsors Santa/pet photos

Camano Animal Shelter Association hosts the fourth annual pictures with Santa event at the Skagit Farmers Country Store in Stanwood Nov. 14, 10 a.m. to 4:30 p.m., with lunch break 12:30 to 1:30. A CD with four different pictures are available; pay in cash or check. Details at 387-1902.