On The Island
Stanwood High School’s “The Wedding Singer,” with Robbie played by Howard Willard and Julia by Claire Kidd is continuing this weekend with three more shows, 7 p.m. March 18, 19, 20 at the SHS Performing Arts Center. Tickets are $9 for adults and $8 for students. Due to some mature humor, parental guidance is suggested.
Mark Brown presents Tuesday program
Mark Brown, Island County Sheriff, will be the guest speaker for the Camano Island Women’s Republican Club monthly luncheon Tues, March 23, noon. A short business meeting will follow, interested ladies are welcomed. At Lost Lake Community Center, 1469 West Lake Drive.
Commissioners meeting site changed
Camano Island Fire and Rescue’s fire commissioners’ meeting location has changed. It will be held instead, at the Administration Office, 811 N. Sunrise Blvd., 7:30 p.m on Mon, March 22 NOT at the Country Club Fire Station, due to construction. Any questions, call the office, 387-1512.
Applicants urged to apply for positions
The Island County Board of Commissioners is accepting applications for position 2 on the Diking District 3 recently, vacated by Joe Ducken. Interested individuals should send a letter of interest and statement of qualifications to: Island County Board of Commissioners, Attn: Ingrid Smith, Re: Diking District 3 Commission Vacancy, Post Office Box 5000, Coupeville, WA 98239, no later than Fri, March 26. For additional information, phone (360) 679- 7353 or e-mail ingrids@co.island.wa.us.
Waterfront inn to help with Haitian relief
In honor of Red Cross Month, Camano Island Waterfront Inn, Spa and Bistro will be hosting a fundraiser for American Red Cross’ Haiti relief efforts March 21– April 3. Open to the general public, the event will feature a silent auction and dinner specials. English High Tea at the Bistro is March 21, 3 to 5 p.m. The silent auction will run March 22-27, and will include goods and services from local businesses. Visit www.camanoislandinn.com, or call 387-0783.
CARE plans citizen involvement
Camano Action for A Rural Environment will have its regular 7 p.m. meeting Thurs, March 18 at Terry’s Corner Windemere office, corner of Sunrise and SR 532/East Camano Drive. Call Joan Schrammeck, 387-9589, for questions or directions. Donations may be sent to C.A.R.E., P.O. Box 1742, Stanwood, WA 98292. C.A.R.E. is all-volunteer non-profit organization.
Mark calendars for Tulip Trekker’s walks
April 11-13, there will be six different 6.2 mile walk routes, two each day on Camano Island. Shorter routes available. Sunday, 11 a.m. - 2 p.m., register/start at Cama Beach State Park, two different 3.1 mile or 6.2 mile walk routes within the Cama Beach and Camano Island State Parks, rated moderately easy. Monday, 9:30 a.m., register/start at Cavalero Beach County Park, either a 3.1 mile or 6.2 mile group walk on country roads and trails, rated moderately easy. Register/start at Iverson Spit Preserve Parking lot, 1:30 p.m., either a 3.7 or 6.8 mile group walk with views of Livingston Bay/Port Susan, rated moderately easy. Tuesday, 9:30 a.m., register/start at Maple Grove Boat Launch, either a 3.1 mile or 6.2 mile group walk rated moderate. Stanwood, 1:30 p.m., register/start at the former sport club, 7213 267th NW, either a 3.1 mile or 6.2 mile group walk in residential neighborhoods and downtown. Rated moderate. All walkers welcome, walks are free, AVA credit $3. For more information: www.nwtrekkers.org or E-mail rusbyw@msn.com, or phone, 387-6797.
Radio club to meet Thursday
SCARC (Stanwood/Camano Radio Club) meeting is Thurs, March 18, 7 p.m. at Madrona Fire Station, 916 West 5th Street. Everyone is welcome.
Country club hosts ‘wearing o’ the green’
Camano Country Club is celebrating St. Patrick’s Day Sat, March 27. B.Y.O.B. - 5:30, dinner, 6:30. Menu is corned beef and cabbage, carrots, potatoes, Irish soda bread and dessert, all catered by Debbie Christopher. Music by Larry Laverne. The event is chaired by Bob and Mary Burns by reservation for members and their guests only.
Third Friday of the month dance
Fri., Mar. 19 at South Camano Grange, is the third Friday of the Month Dance. “Practice your moves and learn some too, or just move to the beat of the music.” Mix of swing, ballroom, Latin
Improve soil
Jon Stevens, of Open Gate Farm on Camano Island, will kick off WSU Island County Beach Watchers Fourth Wednesday Information Series. Stevens will talk on how gardeners can have “wonderful” soil by diversifying plantings and how small farms can create a living community, on March 24, 7 p.m. at the Camano Multipurpose Center, 141 N.East Camano Drive. For more information call 360- 572-4130. and country, including east coast swing, west coast swing, waltz, foxtrot, nightclub two step, rumba, cha cha, country two step, cowboy cha cha and the electric slide. Beginning Rumba lesson starts at 7:30 p.m. (free with paid admission to the dance); followed by general dancing 8:15 to 10:30 p.m., at 2227 S. Camano Dr., just south of Elger Bay Cafe. Call 387-6842 for more information.
Volunteers needed at thrift store
The Second Chance Thrift Store on Camano Island has an urgent need for volunteers willing and able to do heavy lifting. Help is needed Mondays, Fridays and Saturdays. Contact Lilli, 629- 6142.
Learn about low impact development
Learn how to use low impact development to reduce storm water run-off and pollution, and to provide healthier soils and aquifers Wed., March 17, 7 p.m. at the Camano Multipurpose Center, 141 East Camano Drive. For information about Camano’s wildlife project, visit camanowildlifehabitat.org, call 387-2236, or e-mail camanobwh@yahoo.com.
C eltic Selah service at St. Aidan’s
A special Lenten service featuring music, readings and silent prayer in the tradition of Patrick of Ireland will be led by Jeff Johnson with Irish flutist, Brian Dunning and violinist, Wendy Goodwin Fri, March 19, 7 p.m. at St. Aidan’s Episcopal Church, 1318 SR 532, Camano Island; 629-3969. Childcare provided.
