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Eager beach explorers are invited for nighttime beach walks, an adventure on familiar shorelines that turn magical at night, as amazing creatures are uncovered during the nighttime low tides of winter. Families can immerse themselves in the chilly ambiance of a starlight beach while exploring new wonders as the water recedes, then warmup afterwards with a hot cup of cocoa with time to share discoveries. WSU Beach Watchers and the Snohomish County Surface Water Management will lead the adventure at Kayak Point County Park, Friday, Feb. 26, 7:30 – 9 p.m. Bring flashlights, rain gear and wear warm layers, and sturdy footwear or rubber boots. This is a free event. For more information contact Chrys Bertolotto, WSU Snohomish County Extension Beach Watchers, at 425-357-6020, or visit www.beachwatchers.wsu. PHOTO BY KRISTI PIHL Free diabetes education, uninsured info

A free workshop on diabetes education, evaluation and management for the uninsured will be offered Fri, Feb. 19, 6 p.m. at Safe Harbor Free Clinic. Walk-in only, no appointments, held in Skagit Valley Medical Center, 9631 269th St. NW, Stanwood. Phone 425-870-7384, e-mail to safeharborfreeclinic@msn.com, or safeharborfreeclinic.org.

Audition notice for ‘I love a piano’

Auditions for “I love a piano” will be held Feb. 20, 1-4 p.m., and Feb. 21, 7-9 p.m. at Anacortes Community Theatre. Rated G. Three men and three women; audition materials are available at the ACT office, call 757-099.

H ost family needed for exchange student

A host family is needed for a foreign exchange student who will attend Stanwood High School for the 2010/-2011 school year. A potential host family can choose from three students: a girl from Mexico, who loves to play soccer, ice skating, snow sports and photography; a boy from Sweden, who likes soccer, bike riding, fishing and skiing. He plays the piano and guitar and enjoys music; a girl from Vietnam who likes photography, picnics, school activities, is an A student and also likes playing the piano and guitar. Students come with good English skills, their own insurance and spending money, and mainly the desire to be a member of an American family. Host families do not need to have teenagers of their own; young families as well as empty nesters are excellent high school hosts this year. For more information about the students and the program, contact Jamin Henderson, 360-661-0552 or j.henderson33@hotmail.com

V olunteer to assist vulnerable adults

Vulnerable adults living in nursing homes, assisted living facilities, and adult family homes throughout Snohomish County need a volunteer ombudsman to serves as an advocate, educator, investigator and problem solver on their behalf. Volunteer ombudsmen come from all walks of life, various age groups and educational levels, but especially a passion to older adults and people with disabilities. The Snohomish County Long Term Care Ombudsman Program will offer a four-day training session April 13, 14, 20 and 21 for new volunteer ombudsmen. Contact Michal Glauner, michal.glauner@snoco.org, or 425-388-7393, for more information.

Leatherheads offers more concerts

Leatherheads presents “el Colonel and doubleshot,” Sat, Feb. 20, 8 p.m. Voted top 100 guitar players in “L.A. Music Connection Magazine” 1987. No cover charge. 10209 270th St NW, Stanwood, 629-5555; leatherheadspub.com Tickets are now on sale at Leatherheads Pub for the Virginia touring bluegrass band, “The Lost and Found,” to appear March 6. For advance viewing, go to lostandfoundbluegrass.com. More info at leatherheadspub.com

Coin collectors meet at library Feb. 23

The Stanwood Coin Club will meet Tues, Feb. 23, 7 p.m. at the Stanwood Library, 9701 271st St. NW. Coin displays and raffle, member coin auction and refreshments. Doors open at 6:30 p.m. Visitors welcome.

Radio club to hear scout director

Stanwood/Camano Amateur Radio Club will meet Thurs Feb. 18, 7 p.m. at Stanwood Fire Station, at the intersection of Pioneer Highway and SR 532. The program features the district executive for the Boy Scouts who will be answering questions about opportunities to become merit badge counselors, to assist in the club’s effort to encourage young people’s interest in ham radio, and it will also help the Scouts achieve the merit badges they need for rank advancement. Everyone is welcome.

PUD closed to public Monday, March 1

As part of its conversion to a new customer information system, the PUD will be closed to the public Mon, March 1.

Cedarhome Baptist open house Sunday

Cedarhome Baptist Church will be hosting an open house Sun., Feb. 21 at both morning services, 8:30 and 11 a.m. A free hot dog lunch will be served following the last service. At 1 p.m., a concert by “Step of Faith” will be presented.

AARP driver safety program Thursday

An AARP Driver Safety class is scheduled for Feb. 17 and 18, at Skagit Medical Center in Stanwood, from 1 to 5 p.m. both days. The next class will be at Camano Island Senior and Community Center Feb. 25 and 26. Students over 50 years of age can register by calling 387-0222.