On The Island
Board continues to seek applicants
The Island County Board of Commissioners is still seeking applicants to fill or complete several positions on the Conservation Futures Citizens Advisory Board (CAB). The board appoints CAB members for three year terms with no member serving more than two consecutive full terms. Members must be county residents for at least one year prior to appointment. Interested individuals should provide a letter of interest and statement of qualifications by mail, e-mail or FAX to: Island County Board of Commissioners, Attn: Ingrid Smith, Re: Conservation Futures Citizens Advisory Board Vacancy, Post Office Box 5000, Coupeville, WA 98239. The FAX number is 360-679-7381 and e-mail applications should be sent to ingrids@co.island.wa.us. Application materials should be received no later than 5 p.m. Feb. 26. For additional information, phone 360-679-7353 or e-mail Ingrid Smith at the above address.
Philosopher to speak on tolerance
Wed, Feb. 10, Michael Rosenthal, associate professor of philosophy at the University of Washington, will speak on the topic of tolerance. The 7 p.m. presentation will be at the Camano Multipurpose Building, 141 East Camano Drive. Sponsored by the Camano Island Democrats: everyone is welcome.
Women’s club welcomes speaker
Camano Country Club’s Women’s Club will hold their monthly meeting, program and luncheon Mon, Feb. 8, 10 a.m. Speaker Helga Costo will be taking the members on an African safari, photos courtesy of Larry Miller. Men are welcome to attend, and lunch will be catered by Debbie Christopher. Women’s bridge follows at 12:30 p.m. by reservation only.
Fire Jets to host librarian Monday
Terry’s Corner Fire Jets welcome speaker Mary Raymond, from Camano Island Library Mon, Feb. 8, 10 a.m. at the fire station. Hostesses will be Carrie Hembury, Betty Murphy and Kay Shank. “We treasure our many years at Terry’s Corner Fire Station,” say the Fire Jets, “and are looking forward to our new meeting place at the newly-remodeled Country Club Fire Station.” For more information, call Rayma Birdsall, 387-8255.
FOCIP guides winter walk at Cama
Join Friends of Camano Island Parks members on a guided community walk through Cama Beach State Park, Sat, Feb. 6, 9:50 a.m. Walk from the N.E. section of Cama Beach State Park to the beach area. Meet at Ivy Road and Dry Lake Road junction. Access Dry Lake Road from Elger Bay Road north of Elger Bay Elementary School or Monticello Road, which intersects West Camano Road and Elger Bay Road. Parking is on the Ivy Road cul-de-sac. Camano Island Walking Trails booklets are available at the Chamber Kiosk. 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.
Dance during Camano Mardi Gras
There will be a Mardi Gras dance Sat, Feb. 13 at the Camano Senior and Community Center, 606 Arrowhead Rd, Camano Island. Music by the Camano Junction, 7 to 10 p.m., tickets available at the door. Costumes and masks encouraged.
New class added to preschool program
Camano Lutheran Preschool is adding a new class to their fall program. Called “Parents and Twos,” little ones will begin learning socialization skills as well as providing valuable parenting information and support. Classes for 3 -5 will continue to be part of the curriculum. For details, call 629-4592.
FOCIP work party at state parks
Friends of Camano Island Parks volunteers will be hosting a work party at Camano Island state parks next week. Meet Tues, Feb. 9, 9:30 a.m. at the Camano Island State Park ranger station. 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.
Junior high events at Camano Chapel
Camano Chapel Junior High events - Tuesdays, EYP 6-7:30 p.m. Free van shuttle from Dollar Store leaves at 5:40 p.m. and returns from 8 p.m. Fri, Feb. 19 outing to Funtasia and pizza in Edmonds. More info online at www.eyp7.org.
Cholesterol, diabetes, b.p. test offered
Cholesterol, diabetes and blood pressure screenings are provided by Skagit Valley Hospital, in cooperation with Dynacare Skagit Laboratories, Thurs, Feb. 4, 8 to 9:30 a.m. at Camano Community Health Clinic, 127 N. East Camano Drive. Cholesterol: full lipid profile: 12-14 hour fast required, water and prescribed medica- tions only, no coffee or tea. No alcohol 24 hours prior. Fee: cash or check payable to SVH only. Blood pressure checks provided at no cost. For information, call Skagit Valley Hospital, 629-6481 or 360-814-2424. Bone density screening: a non-invasive, painless scan of one hand. Results are available immediately. Fee. Vitamin D: this screening is not recommended for patients on anticonvulsant medication. Fasting is not required. There is a cost, call above number.
Line dancing continues into March
Line dancing starts every four weeks the next two months: Feb.2, March 2 and March 30, Tuesdays, 6 p.m. Beginner/Intermediate at Camano Country Club, 1243 S. Beach Drive. Contact Kathy, 425-205-0870.
