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The team that raised the most money in last year’s Relay for Life, the Stanwood/Camano Wellness Center, has announced their annual silent auction for this year’s relay, which is a benefit for the American Cancer Society. The wellness center’s silent auction is 5-8:30 p.m. Saturday, April 17, at the Sons of Norway Hall, at 9910 270th St. in Stanwood. Donations for the auction are welcome. Call Toni Fenley at 629-0800 or e-mail to tonifenley@ yahoo.com. Lawmakers hold tele-town hall meeting

Reps. Norma Smith and Barbara Bailey invite residents of the 10th District to participate in their post-legislative session teletown hall meeting Thurs, March 18. The community conversation begins at 6:50 p.m. and will last an hour. Residents can participate by dialing 1-877-229-8493 and entering PIN number 14881. The conference call format allows participants the options of listening in, asking questions and taking part in polls. Questions prior to the event can be directed to Rep. Bailey at 360-786-7914 or bailey. barbara@leg.wa.gov, and Rep. Smith at 360-786-7884 or smith. norma@leg.wa.gov.

George Spirk, 97 of Stanwood, and daughter Cookie of Camano Island will be performing Wed, March 17, 2 p.m. at Gerry Andal’s, 27021 102nd Ave NW, in Stanwood. The duo will be singing Irish and other well-known songs. Gerry Andal will be performing a solo act directly after their performance. There is no cover charge. The regular matinee show is offered every Wednesday by Gerry Andal. For more information or reservations call 629-6569. What’s up at the Stanwood Library

Preschool Storytime meets Wednesdays, March 24 – May 19, 9:30 or 10:30 a.m. . For children ages 3 to 5 years and includes stories, songs, activities, and getting ready to read with a parent or caregiver. Baby Storytime for ages 3 through 18 months meets Thursdays, March 25 – May 20 at 9:30 a.m. Babies and their favorite adults learn to love reading together with stories, songs, finger plays and rhymes. Family Storytime meets Thursdays, March 25 – May 20, 10:30 a.m. Join children’s librarian, Joy Feldman, for stories, rhymes and music about the season, birds, houses, gardens, pizza, etc. The Teen Advisory Board meets Thurs, March 25, 3 p.m. Teens are invited to share their ideas for library programs, purchases and improvements and earn community service credit. Wellness Series for adults regarding healing through self acupressure, Mon, March 22, 5:30-6:30 p.m. Learn tools to reduce appetite pangs, headaches and shoulder pain using the science of simple acupressure. Presented by Susanna “Z” Mantis, local business owner, certified aromatherapist and reflexologist. Funded by the Stanwood/Camano Friends of the Library.

Flood district cancels Thursday meeting

The Stillaguamish Flood Control District will not meet Thurs, March 18.

Prime rib dinner open to public

A fund-raising prime rib dinner will be held Fri, March 19, 4:30 p.m. at the American Legion Post, “and goes until we run out of food,” said a spokesperson. This is the main fund raiser to support all projects for veterans, and to fund scholarships. Dinner includes “a generous cut” of prime rib, baked potato with all the trimmings, salad bar, veggies and dessert.

Stanwood Hotel hosts live music

The Mark Dufresne Band will appear at the Stanwood Hotel and Saloon Sat, March 20, 9 p.m., no cover. DuFresne is one of the most sought after blues talents in the Northwest. The Washington Blues Society has awarded him for best vocalist, songwriter and harmonica more than any other artist.

Davis Place teen center needs volunteers

Seeking fun, energetic adults who enjoy working with teens to volunteer at Davis Place, which is an after school destination for middle and high school age youth. It offers drop-in activities on Monday and Wednesday afternoons, 2 - 5:30 p.m. and scheduled classes Tuesdays and Thursdays. Volunteers supervise youth activities, help with homework, teach classes, etc. Interested in volunteering? Contact Janet Mott, coordinator, 629-5257 or e-mail janet@stanwoodcamanoresources.org.

Leprechauns at Leatherheads Pub

St. Patrick’s Day, Wed, March 17, Leatherheads Pub & Eatery, 10209 270th St. NW Stanwood, brings in the Backwash Boyz with guest bagpiper Bruce Hanna, 6 p.m. “til the Leprechauns go home.” No cover; corned beef, cabbage and red potatoes served. For more information 629-5555, or leatherheadspub.com. Sat, March 20, 7 p.m., dine and dance to the jazz/adult contemporary sounds of Danny Ward & friends, saxophone-guitar-keyboard trio. No cover.

Youth arts festival poster contest

The deadline to submit an entry for the 12th annual Youth Arts Festival poster contest is April 8. The winning entry will be used to advertise the festival throughout the Stanwood Camano area. Entries must flat 11 X 17 inches with 3 ½ inches of blank space at the bottom for lettering. Entrance forms can be picked up at the Community Resource Center. For infomation, call 629-5257.

Appreciation to community for help

A “Spring Fling,” will be held Fri, March 19, noon to 5 p.m. at Z’s, All Things Good, 9504 271 St., to thank the Stanwood/Camano communities for contributing to Z’s shoe and coat drives. Food, fun and drawings will be available at the event across from Stanwood Middle School. Cedarhome school s ite for blood drive

The Chuck Heckman blood drive is Sat, March 20, at Cedarhome Elementary, 27911 68th Ave. NW, Stanwood, 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. To make an appointment, contact Jeny Heckman, 425- 238-0510, or e-mail jenyheckman@ live.com

High school play continues this week

Stanwood High School continues performances of its rock musical, “The Wedding Singer,” March 18-20, 7 p.m. at the Performing Arts Center. Due to some mature humor, parental guidance is suggested.

Sister benefit concert March 27

S.A.G. Sister benefit concert is Sat, March 27, 7 p.m. at Stanwood New View Church, 8028 272 N.W. Admission is a donation for the Stanwood Food Bank.

LaVerne to perform Irish melodies

Camano Island musician and vocalist Larry LaVern will be performing Celtic folk songs and sea shanties at Josephine in Stanwood, and Warm Beach Senior Community Wed., March 17, St. Patrick’s Day.

Garden Faire site changed to Stanwood

Garden Faire has been moved to Stanwood Middle School for the Sat, April 3 event. Signs will direct the public to the new site, and it will remain a free family event. Garden Faire is the longest running garden-art festival in Snohomish County, begun by the now retired Silvana Farmers Market. All wares are from the Pacific Northwest, where specialty nurseries bring in the newest plants. Skilled artisans with unique originals are interspersed with gourmet treats and eats. For more information visit www.gardenfaire. com, or call 652-5708.

Local grad with Skagit Symphony

Graham Logen, a Stanwood graduate, will be performing with the Skagit Symphony Sat, March 20, at McIntyre Hall. He is completing a bachelor’s degree in bassoon performance major at Pacific Lutheran University. For information, call 425-377-0623 and 1 p.m. Sunday March 21 in Lake Stevens, Ebenezer Lutheran Church, 2711 117th Ave. NW.

Position open for sport commissioner

SCJAA (Stanwood Camano Junior Athletic Association) is taking applications for football commissioner. Contact Rick, 425-508- 2699. Celebrate St Patrick’s with T oastmasters

Stamano Toastmasters Club invites the public to a St Paddy’s Day open house at the Stanwood Community and Senior Center, 7430 276th St. NW, Wed. March 17, 7:15-8:30 a.m. “Wear your green and come for food, fun, and a fast-paced program,” said a spokesperson.

Growing vegetables in containers

Karl Weston, co-owner of Joe’s Garden in Bellingham, and cookbook author Mary Ellen Carter, will present a program on vegetables adaptable to containers and highlight recipes starring these top performers Sat, March 20. Christianson’s Nursery hosts the 11 a.m. event; there is a cost, reservations required. Call Joanne Romann, 360-466-3821, or 320-0531.

Free transport for veterans announced

Catholic Community Services at the Everett Family Center will provide transportation services to disabled veterans who live in rural and outlying areas. This service is free of charge and a service connected disability is not required. Volunteer drivers will pick up veterans at a place convenient to the veteran and transport them to the VA Hospital in Seattle, the VA Clinics in Lake City and Mount Vernon, local vet centers, grocery store, commissary, haircuts and other essential personal hygiene appointments. For further information, contact volunteer transportation department, 425-257-2101, ext. 3336, or toll free, 888-240-8572.