On The Island

The Sock Hop at the Camano Senior and Community Center Saturday March 6, will be swinging with tunes from a vintage jukebox, 7-10:30 p.m. There is an admission for both members and nonmembers. No-host bar will serve root beer floats in addition to the usual beer and wine fare. For eats, hotdogs and chips. “Break out your saddle shoes and poodle skirts and come on down to rock and roll,” invite organizers. Pancake breakfast at Camano grange

South Camano Grange’s monthly pancake breakfast is Sat., Feb. 27, 8 to 11 a.m. All the pancakes you can eat, ham and sausage, scrambled eggs are included in the price. French toast is served for those who prefer it. For information about the Grange or directions, call Pat, 629-3276.

‘Taste of Camano’ this weekend

“A Taste of Camano” is this weekend, Sat, Feb. 27, 6 to 9 p.m. at Camano Senior and Community Center. Tasting includes wine, artisan cheese and shellfish from local waters. Music, an auction and talents of several chefs, will round out the event sponsored by C.A.R.E.(Camano Action for a Rural Environment). Proceeds will benefit the group, which is a non-profit organization founded 13 years ago. Its projects have included protection of the island’s sole source aquifer, promotion of responsible land use, stewardship and preservation of the natural habitat. For tickets, call Tammy, 387-3356 or Joan, 387-9589.

Free Zumba classes at community center

Aqua Zumba classes at Camano Island Country Club, 1243 South Beach Drive, start March 8, Mondays and Wednesdays, 11:30 a.m. - 12:30 p.m., free to the community for the month of March. Taught by Lynne Ayers (over 19 years of fitness experience). For more information, call Lynne, 206-999-9249, email zumbafitnessfun@ gmail.com or visit zumbagirl4life.com.

S kin cancer screening at Stanwood clinic

J. Semmes Mickelwait, MD, will conduct visual inspections of skin Wed, March 3, 1 – 4 p.m. at Skagit Valley Medical Center Stanwood/ Camano, 9631 269th Street NW, Conference Room A/B. Call Skagit Valley Hospital, 629-6481 or 360-814-2424, to schedule an appointment. No charge, but pre-registration is required. Health- Quest programs are provided by Skagit Valley Hospital.

High school youth meeting at chapel

High school youth around Stanwood can use the shuttle service from Rite Aid to Camano Chapel every first, third and fifth Tuesday of the month to attend Capstone 1,3,5. The shuttle leaves at 7:10 p.m., returning at 9:30 p.m. Meet with friends for table games, gym games, pool, ping pong, live music, and a short message.

Taillights tip Also available are lattes and Italian sodas for a small cost. Event is 7:30 – 9 p.m. at Camano Chapel, 867 S. West Camano Drive, phone 387-7202.

Women’s club welcomes guest speaker

Camano Country Club’s Women’s Club will hold their monthly meeting, program and luncheon Tues, March 8, 10 a.m. Guest speaker Jeanie Ovenell will be talking about the Stanwood-Camano Food Bank. It would be appreciated if members could bring canned goods as a donation. Lunch is catered by Debbie Christopher, so there is a cost. Bridge follows at 12:30 p.m. by reservation

off more serious only. Call Jan Seferos.

County seeks volunteers to serve

Island County needs volunteers to serve on several boards and councils: The Northwest Workforce Development Council needs volunteers from the local K-12 education field. The Island County Affordable Housing Advisory Board (ICAHAB) needs someone to represent the affordable housing construction industry, commercial real estate financing, property management and agencies that serve low income households. The Law & Justice Council needs representatives from law and justice offices of the county and cities, school districts, mental health providers, Department of Corrections and Public Defenders Association and there are two vacancies on the Conservation Futures Technical Advisory Group (TAG). Anyone nterested in serving should provide a letter of interest and statement of qualifications by mail to Island County Board of Commissioners, Attn: Ingrid Smith, PO Box 5000, Coupeville, WA 98239, fax to 360-679-7381, or e-mail to ingrids@co.island.wa.us, by 5 p.m. Fri, March 19. For information, call 360-679-7353, or e-mail Ingrid Smith.

FOCIP work party at state parks, center

Friends of Camano Island Parks volunteers will be hosting a work party in Camano Island state parks and Camano Senior and Community Center next week. Meet at 9:30 a.m. Tues, March 2, at the Camano Island State Park ranger station or senior center. 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.

‘Aqua Zumba’ begins next week

Community members are invited to join the Zumba party in the water at Camano Island Country Club, 1243 South Beach Drive beginning March 8. Mondays and Wednesdays, 11:30 a.m. – 12:30 p.m. Instructor Lynne Ayers offers free exercise to the community during March. For more information, call her, 206-999-9249, email zumbafitnessfun@gmail.com, or visit Camano Island Zumba Fitness Team website, www.zumbagirl4life.com

‘Wild West’ auction for school benefit

Utsalady Elementary School is having a “Wild, Wild West” silent and live auction Sat., Feb. 27, 6 p.m., in the Bonnie Cole Building

at the Stanwood Fairgrounds. A western dinner will be served.

Tickets can be purchased by contacting the school office, 629- serious offences 1260.