On The Island

Keelia Agsunod and Howard Willard play actors having troubles with a set of Dracula teeth in Stanwood High’s production of the farce, “Laughing Stock.” The comedy gives audiences a backstage look at the hectic and hilarious chaos, which occurs in the process of putting on a play. The farce takes place at a New Hampshire summer stock theater attempting to perform three shows: “Hamlet,” “Charley’s Aunt” and “Dracula.” The problem with the repertory season is that the well-intended actors are understaffed, underfunded and ill equipped to deal with all the crazy problems that arise during their productions. It’s a wild ride watching the troupe gallantly attempt to keep the ship from sinking. “Laughing Stock” plays Nov. 13, 14, 20 and 21, 7 p.m., at Stanwood High School Performing Arts Center. Tickets are $8 for adults and $7 for students. Due to a few mature jokes, parental guidance is suggested. Community Thanksgiving service set

All are invited to a 7 p.m. ecumenical service Thanksgiving eve, Wed., Nov. 25, 7 p.m., at St. Aidan’s Episcopal Church, 1318 East SR 532. This special service of evening prayer will have music by the combined choirs of St. Aidan’s Episcopal, Camano Lutheran, Stanwood United Methodist, and other area churches. Christine and Tom Sine of Mustard Seed Associates will be here as homilists, (msainfo.org). Information: 629-3969.

Baha’is to host guest speaker on climate

The Baha’is of Camano Island cordially invite the public to a talk by local resident, Debbie Youngquist, on the Baha’i perspective of solving the problem of climate change. It will be based on a document released by the Baha’i International Community. A discussion will follow the talk, which begins at 7:30 p.m. Sat., Nov. 21 at Spirit Ridge Inn, 146 Spirit Ridge Lane, Camano Island. “No fee or donations, please,” said a spokeswoman. For directions: visit: www.spiritridgeinn.com, or call 425-319-8870.

Liven up last year’s decorations

Camano Garden Club will meet Nov. 19 at the Camano Country Club, 1 p.m. The theme this month is “Make it new again.” Members are asked to bring last year’s tired artificial Christmas decorations, such as wreaths, table arrangements, etc. A demonstration will be given by Cassandra Chamberlain and Jean Norgard on updating last year’s items. Member participation is encouraged. For questions, call Cassandra, 387-6876, or Jean, 387-4093.

Thanksgiving praise gathering Sunday

Camano Chapel will be hosting a Thanksgiving praise gathering Sun., Nov. 22, starting at 6 p.m. and beginning with a soup dinner, singing and thanksgiving. This event is open to the community and will help focus hearts on the subject of thankfulness. There are planned activities to help us think “locally” and “globally.” Fresh food will be prepared for local outreach clients from His Pantry, as well as assembling AIDS Caregiver Kits which will be sent through World Vision to those suffering in Africa. The chapel is located at 867 S. West Camano Dr. For more information, call 387-7202.

Time for ‘Dancin’ at the Grange’

Fri., Nov. 20, the third Friday of the month dance will be at the South Camano Grange (2227 S. Camano Dr., just south of Elger Bay Cafe). Fun mix of swing, ballroom, Latin, and country music DJ’d by Mary Bellue. Beginning night club 2-step lesson starts at 7:30 p.m. (free with paid admission to the dance); followed by general dancing. 8:15 to 11 p.m. Call 387-6842 for more information.

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 Nov. 28, 11 a.m. to 6 p.m., and Nov. 29, 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. 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).. For information about Camano’s wildlife project, call 387-2236, or e-mail camanobwh@yahoo.com.

‘Ham club’ meets a week early

The Ham Club is meeting Thurs., Nov. 19, at Madrona Fire Station, 916 West 5 St., a week early because of Thanksgiving. Time is 7 p.m., and the program is Mike Alf WG7G, presenting information on digital mode operation. Everyone is welcome.