CALENDAR OF EVENTS
STANWOOD AMERICAN LEGION
monthly prime rib
dinner, Fri, Feb. 19, 4:30 p.m. until out of food. Public
welcome.
Fair auction donations accepted
The Silvana Fair auction is Sat., Match 13 at Viking Hall in Silvana. Anyone wishing to donate items, call 652-8682.
Shoe collections through February
Z’s, All Things Good in Stanwood, is working with Soles4Souls to collect sturdy shoes (no heels or sandals, please) for children and adults to be shipped to Haiti. Drop off location at Z’s, 9504 271st Street, Stanwood, Wed – Fri, noon to 5 p.m. www.zsremedies. com for more info.
S cience teams auction desserts Sunday
Sun, Feb. 21, 3 p.m., science teams from three schools will be “showcasing” the events they are preparing for the regional tournament. Stanwood High School, Stanwood Middle School and Port Susan Middle School students will be on hand at this extravaganza to be held at Stanwood Middle School. Homemade desserts will be up for auction. The public is welcome, and there is no admission fee.
Community services volunteers needed
Village Community Services is recruiting volunteers with expertise in finance, manufacturing, or special education, to sit on its board of directors. The nonprofit agency is looking for volunteers who passionately believe in the rights, talents, and potential of people with disabilities, and want to work toward their full inclusion in the workforce and community. The board meets the last Tuesday of the month at 6:30 p.m. Founded in 1964, Village Community Services’ helps people with disabilities who live or work in Snohomish County. For information on joining Village Community Services’ board of directors, contact Michelle Dietz-Date, 360-653-7752, ext. 14, or resource@villagecommunitysvcs.org.
Recognition ceremony, fundraiser
A recognition ceremony and fundraiser for the Bob Drewel Human Services Fund will be held Tues., March 2, 7:30 to 9 a.m. at The Edward D. Hansen Conference Center, Comcast Arena, Everett. There is a cost, per person or per table of 10. Sponsorships are available from $500-$2,500. Registration begins at 7 a.m. The breakfast will honor several outstanding individuals who have made a significant positive impact to Human Services in Snohomish County. In addition, proceeds from the event will go to the Human Services Endowment Fund, in honor of Bob Drewel. This fund has given out more than $67,000 in grants to Human Services organizations serving Snohomish County.
‘Pathways to work’ for women
Women who need to re-enter the workforce because of divorce, separation, death or disability of a spouse, or loss of welfare, will find tools and support in the workshop, “Pathways to Work,” to be held in Arlington, 9 a.m.-2:30 p.m., March 10-24. Participants will learn how to translate experience into marketable skills, how to set goals, build self-esteem and where to get training and find work. Designed for women who have spent at least 10 years as a homemaker, not working outside the home. For information, call 425- 258-2766, ext. 226, or e-mail bpatrykus@ywcaworks.org.
Register now for summer learning
Stanwood High School is hosting the Camp Invention INNOVATE program June 28 - July 2, where children will be immersed in imaginative play that will reinforce and supplement schoolyear learning through inquiry-based activities in science, technology, engineering, math (STEM), as well as history and the arts. The summer learning will be taught by familiar local educators. Each day of the program week, children rotate through five integrated modules that require creative thinking to solve real-world challenges. Working together, children learn vital 21st century life skills such as problem solving and teamwork through hands-on activities disguised in fun. Such as, younger children take apart discarded household appliances and create fantasy inventions, while older children use the pieces and parts to build Rube Goldberg machines. Also featured is the Global Games™ module, where children explore ancient cultures and sports like lacrosse and soccer from civilizations around the world. To learn more about how to secure your child’s spot in the program, visit www. campinvention.org or call 800-96-4332.
