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T-shirt artists take note The deadline is Jan. 15 for T-shirt designs for this year’s Stanwood-Camano Community Fair. The theme is “Small Town – Big Fair” and the winning design receives $200. Artwork must be clear, camera ready and in jpeg format. Send to P.O. Box 901, Stanwood. For information call 629-4121. The Stanwood-Camano Fair is the largest community fair in the state, according to board members. PHOTO BY KRISTI PIHL Auditions open for ‘The Foreigner’

Camwood Players has announced auditions for the next show, “The Foreigner,” to be held Tues, Jan., 7-9 p.m. at the Stanwood Library. Parts are available for one woman in her 20s or 30s, and four men of various ages. Auditions will be cold readings from the script. Director is Ray Riches. The show will run in March. For information, see the Web site, www.camwoodplayers.com, or call Riches, 629-6331.

Former editor to speak on publishing

Wed, Jan. 13, former editor and publisher of the Stanwood Camano News, Dave Pinkham, will speak about the role of a community newspaper, in the Camano Multi-Purpose Building, 141 East Camano Drive, 7 p.m. One of his topics is about the relationship between readers and the producer of a community newspaper. Open to all, bring observations, comments and questions. Presented by the Camano Island Democrats.

Christmas tree recycling by Scouts

Scout Troop 46 of Camano Island is offering its annual “tree-cycling” event Sat, Jan. 9. Drop off trees at Camano Plaza between 10 a.m. and 2 p.m., or call 387-6900, to schedule a pick-up, or for information. If you received an envelope, have your tree by the curb ready for pick up Saturday morning. Donations are gladly accepted.

Basketball tryouts for grade schoolers

Girls AAU Spring League Basketball tryouts will be held from 3:30 -5 p.m. Sun, Jan. 10 at the Stanwood High School main gym. All 4th-8th grade girls that live within the Stanwood School District boundaries, are invited to attend. Contact Jeff Heckman, tpsheckman@ msn.com, if you have any questions.

Stanwood/Camano Women’s Club

Looking to form new friendships and enjoy fun activities? Join other women Sat, Jan. 9 for new member coffee time, 10 a.m. in Stanwood at Scandia Coffee House. A 40-plus group that does a variety of social activities, ranging from movies, coffee, dining out, shopping, cooking, crafts, spa night, ladies night, couples night, parties, brunch, etc. Contact Kathy, 425-205-0870, or Kim, 360-981-2649, for more information

Ron Young to speak on Middle East

Ron Young, who staffs the National Interreligious Leadership Initiative for Middle East Peace (NILI), will share reflections at 10 a.m. after the no-host breakfast at 9 a.m. Sat, Jan. 9, at the Viking Restaurant in Stanwood. He will speak on prospects for peace following a December 2009 trip to Israel/Palestine with 20 Jewish, Muslim and Christian national religious leaders. Ron founded the US Interreligious Committee for Peace in the Middle East in 1987, and has lectured and taught on the Israeli-Palestinian issue for 25 years.

‘Bad Luck & Trouble’ at Leatherheads

Acoustic delta and hill country blues from Skagit Valley, “Bad Luck & Trouble” will play at Leatherheads Pub & Eatery Sat, Jan. 9, 8 p.m., 10209 270 Street NW in the west end of Stanwood. For information, call 629-5555.

Music recital by Stanwood graduate

A 2006 Stanwood High School graduate, Graham Logen, will give a 3 p.m. bassoon recital with piano accompaniment Sun, Jan. 10, at Stanwood United Methodist Church, 27128 102nd Drive NW. Admission is free. Logen is majoring in bassoon performance at Pacific Lutheran University in Tacoma. Refreshments will be provided. For information, call 629-9555.

Choral ensemble appears in LaConner

Seattle Pro Music, the critically acclaimed choral ensemble directed by Karen P. Thomas, will perform, “Eastern Lights: Music of Asia and the Pacific,” Sat, Jan. 9, 7:30 p.m. at La Conner’s Maple Hall. Presented by La Conner Institute of Performing Arts, tickets can be purchased at the Next Chapter Bookstore at First and Commercial streets in La Conner (across from Maple Hall), or by calling the bookstore, 360-466-2665. A brief pre-performance lecture presentation on the evening’s program will begin at 7 p.m. in Maple Hall.

Jazz night at Stanwood Highschool

The community is invited to an evening of jazz Mon, Jan. 11, 7 p.m., presented in the Performing Arts Center at Stanwood High School. The concert includes performances by Stanwood Middle School stage band, Port Susan’s stage band, the SHS Jazz Band and Camano Junction, with SHS Band Director Doug Morasch sitting in. Admission is free and refreshments will be served. Bring old, broken or used cell phones for a recycling fundraiser.

V olunteer opportunities to serve Hospice

A free information session to review the volunteer opportunities at Providence Hospice & Home Care is scheduled for 2-4 p.m. Wed, Jan. 20, in downtown Everett. To register, call 425-261- 4815 by Jan. 15.

Famous author to give talks

Richard Bach, well-known author of “Jonathon Livingston Seagull” and “Illusions,” as well as many other books, will be speaking at Out of the Blue Aviation in Arlington Sun, Jan. 10. A long-time pilot, many of Bach’s books have an aviation theme, including his latest “Hypnotising Maria.” He will be talking about writing, flying, and his unique perspective on life. Space is limited so reservations are recommended; call 360-474-1060.

U nderstanding Alzheimer’s talk

The suites administrator at Josephine Sunset Home, Roger Holbrook, LPN, and Vicki McCarty, editor and publisher of “Care Tender” , will present “Understanding Alzheimer’s” 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Mon, Jan. 18 at the First Evangelical Lutheran Church, 2015 E. Blackburn Road, Mount Vernon. Space is limited. RSVP by Jan. 15 with Becky Bunke, 629-2126, ext. 146, or e-mail becky. bunke@josephinenet.com.

Conservation district sets tree sale

Brochures and order forms are now available for the Snohomish Conservation District’s annual conservation plant sale March 5 and 6 at the Evergreen State Fairgrounds in Monroe. Order brochures from the Web site, snohomishcd.org, e-mail a request at treesale@snohomishcd.org, or call 425-335-5634, ext 4. Homeowners can purchase plants for wildlife habitat, reforestation, native plant gardens, wind/visual screens, and erosion control, or plant your own Christmas trees, with Noble, Douglas and Grand fir available.

Free car-care clinic reservations open

Twin City Collision offers a free car-care clinic 11 a.m. Sat, Jan. 9, when community members are welcome to learn how to keep their vehicle running efficiently, how to change a tire, what questions to ask when hiring a mechanic, what are your rights as a customer, what regular maintenance needs to be performed and how to improve gas mileage, among other things. Lunch will be provided and space is limited; Reserve your seat at 629-5152.

Discovery map launched by chambers

Local businesses are invited to be a part of a unique publication with both a high quality full color print and an on-line interactive map, a project of the Stanwood & Camano Island chambers of commerce. For information, contact Jeanne Louise Pyle of Town Graphics at stanwoodmap@gmail.com or call 425-361-7089, or see www.NWPlaces.com.

Merchants asked to join Glass QUEST

The Stanwood Chamber of Commerce is a sponsor of the Great Northwest Glass QUEST, which is scheduled Feb. 12-28. For information on how to join in the fun, call 360-631-0688 or visit www.thegreatnwglassquest.com.

Computer classes at Camano Center

Computer classes at the Camano Senior and Community Center in January include introduction to computers with a focus on Windows XP and Vista; overview of Microsoft Word 2007; overview of Microsoft Excel 2007; overview of Microsoft PowerPoint 2007; Overview of Microsoft Outlook 2007; and introduction to digital cameras. Instructor is James McCafferty, at 606 Arrowhead Road, Camano Island. For information call 387-0222 or see www.camanocenter.org.