On The Island
Commissioners seeking applicants
The Island County Board of Commissioners is seeking two applicants to serve on the planning commission. One must be from County Commissioner District 3 (Camano and North Whidbey) and one from Dist. 1(south and central Whidbey). Terms will run until Jan. 2, 2014. Commissioners appoint members for four-year terms, which may be renewed by mutual agreement. The commission consists of nine members, three from each commissioner district, to assure county-wide representation. The commission meets the second and fourth Tuesday beginning at 9 a.m. in the Courthouse Annex Hearing Room, Coupeville. Service is unpaid, however, members may obtain reimbursement for travel expenses to and from meetings. Interested individuals should send a letter of interest and statement of qualifications to: Island County Board of Commissioners, Attn: Ingrid Smith, Re: Planning Commission Vacancies, Post Office Box 5000, Coupeville, WA 98239, no later than 4:30 p.m. Mon., Dec. 28. For additional information, call 360-679-7353, or e-mail ingrids@co.island.wa.us. Applicants must reside within the area they are representing. Feel free to contact Ms. Smith for clarification.
Complete dinner for church attendees
Anyone coming to the River of Life Community Church services Sun., Dec. 20, 10 a.m., will receive a Christmas dinner to take home and cook. If a person(s) is homebound, church members will deliver the dinner. The church meets at Camano Senior and Community Center. For details, call 387-4401 or 387-8720.
Men’s chorus presents seasonal songs
The Norwegian Men’s Chorus of Skagit Valley (Skagit Valley Mannskor) will present a pre-Christmas concert of Norwegian and American seasonal songs and carols at Camano Lutheran Church, Sat., Dec. 19, 3 p.m. The event is free, and cookies and coffee will be served following the concert. For more information, contact Jeff Highland, 387-5285.
Black and White Ball Grange style
Fri., Dec. 18 is the time for the third Friday of the month “Dancin’ at the Grange,” and the theme is “Black and White Ball, Grange style.” “Come in fancy dress clothes or comfy (black?) jeans and a t-shirt,” say organizers. Mix of swing, ballroom, Latin, and country music, with beginning waltz lesson starting at 7:30 p.m. (free with paid admission to the dance); followed by general dancing 8:15 to 11 p.m. At the South Camano Grange (2227 S. Camano Dr., just south of Elger Bay Cafe). Call Mary, 387-6842 for more information.
Brindle’s hosts swing music and band
Brindles Marketplace will continue to operate throughout the coming year, with Susie’s Greek Deli to open soon. Peggy Wendel will be performing vintage swing Sat., Dec. 19, 1 – 4 p.m. and “Heart Strings” will perform their Christmas Show Sunday, 2 – 4 p.m. For information, Sylvy Smith, 360-572-4577, or email: sylvy111@aol.com.
Baha’is devotional program Sunday
The Baha’is of Camano Island welcome the public to a special devotional program, “Celebration of the Birth of Christ.” to be held Sun., Dec. 20, 11 a.m., 146 Spirit Ridge Ln. on Camano Island. For further information call 425-319-8870; for directions, visit spiritridgeinn.com.
Installation of CIBA officers, dinner
A new chapter of the Camano Island Builders Association, CIBA, will have a dinner meeting and installation of officers Thurs., Dec. 17, 6 p.m. For details, call 360-757-6916.
Gift basket raffles at Brindles
Brindles Marketplace will be raffling off a gift-filled basket Sun., Dec. 20. Tickets are available at the cashier’s desk. Huge variety of gifts by 84 vendors. Contact Sylvy, 360-572-4577, e-mail: sylvy111@aol.com.
Computer classes take off in January
Computer classes are back at the Camano Senior and Community Center starting in January: stop by the center, call, or check the Web site for information. The center is located at 606 Arrowhead Rd., phone 387-0222, www.camanocenter.org.
Mark calendars for New Year’s Eve
New Year’s Eve, dance to music of Camano Junction at Camano Senior and Community Center 8 p.m. to midnight. Address is 606 Arrowhead Rd., phone is 387-0222. Tickets on sale at the center.
Celtic Christmas concert December 18
A Celtic Christmas concert will be Fri., Dec. 18, 7 p.m. at St. Aidan Episcopal Church, admission by ticket. Jeff Johnson, Brian Dunning, and Wendy Goodwin, will present an evening of contemporary Celtic music. For more information, call 629-3969.
Christmas house lights contest
The Lassies Golf Club will sponsor a contest to judge Christmas house lights in the four divisions within Camaloch Dec. 16. Winner in each division will be awarded a cash prize, with the money then sent to the Stanwood/Camano Food Bank in each winner’s name.
