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A benefit for Stanwood’s Safe Harbor Free Clinic features Zumba dancing at the Cascade Mall 6:30 – 8 p.m. April 10. A popular Latin music inspired dance fitness program, Zumba has an avid – some say rabid – fan base in Stanwood and Camano area, packing classrooms around the community. This fun and healthy activity is a most appropriate source of funds for the medical clinic, which offers care to uninsured and low-income patients in Stanwood since June 2009. I nput needed on Kayak Point Park uses

Snohomish County will host a public workshop to discuss potential changes to the day use portion of Kayak Point Regional Park Wed, March 31, 6:30 p.m. at Lake Goodwin Community Club, 17323 42nd Ave. NW. The meeting will be an opportunity for residents and park users to offer feedback on design alternatives. Planning for improvements to the day use portion of the park is being considered in response to maintenance, ecological and user issues that have arisen during the past several years. Anyone unable to attend the March 31 workshop, or for more information, go to snocoparks.org, or call 425-388-6616.

P et food, toy drive benefits NOAH

Girl Scout Brownie Troop 42007 of Stanwood is asking the community to help with their efforts in a service project for NOAH. The girls have made blankets and small toys, and now are collecting donations to deliver to the animal shelter. A pet food and toy drive will be held Sat, March 27, 10 a.m.-2 p.m. at The Country Store in Stanwood.

Day of Recollection this Saturday

Saint Bernard of Clairvaux will be the topic for the Day of Recollection Sat, March 27 at the Carmelite Institute of Spirituality, 27008 78th Ave NW. Presenter is Fr. Ramiro Casale OCD, and time is 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. There is a suggested donation, and attendees should bring a sack lunch. Coffee and tea provided. Questions, call 629-4032.

Early notice of Easter services

Freeborn Lutheran Church will start off Easter Sunday celebration with a free breakfast/brunch April 4, 8:45 a.m. in the fellowship hall. Access is down around the back of the church. Resurrection worship service is at 10 a.m., followed by coffee and cookies. A free Easter egg hunt is set for 11:30 a.m. for ages 12 and younger; bring your own small basket. For questions, call the church office, 629-3149 or Sandy Schreiner, 629-8510. Freeborn Lutheran is located on 300th Street N.E., just off I-5 at Exit 215. Turn right and go up the hill, the church is on the right.

Easter egg hunt open to public

The Stanwood Eagles Easter egg hunt will be Sat, April 3, 10 a.m. to 12 noon at the Eagles Hall, next to the Stanwood Camano Fairgrounds. The hunt is open to the public. For details call, 629- 3224.

Public invited to browse spring bazaar

The spring craft bazaar at Stanwood Community and Senior Center has over 20 vendors featuring community talents, Sat, March 27, 10 a.m.-4 p.m.

Stanwood Hotel offers live music

Sat, March 27, 9.p.m, there will be live music, no cover charge. Also, every Thursday, 8 p.m. to midnight, there will be jamming/ open mic, hosted by Steve Raible. No cover. Every Sunday, 5 to 8 p.m., the event will be hosted by Richard Williams. No cover. Every Friday, karaoke, 9 p.m. to 1 a.m.

Chef competition benefits Relay for Life

During the final weekend of the Unclad exhibit at Gallery by the Bay, a wine tasting and chef competition is planned to benefit Relay for Life, 6 – 9 p.m. Sat, March 27. Four chefs will create appetizers and four wine vendors will provide beverages, a fundraiser for cancer research, with live music by Tim Gaskins, at 8700 271st St NW. For reservations, call 629-4297.

Youth invited for spring break activities

Spring break at Davis Place is Mon, March 29 and Wed, March 30, 12 noon-5:30 p.m. Hang out with friends, play board games, Guitar Hero and Wii sports, or just relax and have a good time. Free lunch served 12-2 p.m. Middle and high school aged youth welcome. Davis Place is located across the street from the library at 9612 271st NW in Stanwood. The deadline to submit entries for the Youth Arts Festival poster contest is April 8. The winning poster entry will be used to advertise the festival throughout the Stanwood Camano area. Entries must be on a flat medium 11 inches by 17 inches with 3 ½ inches of blank space at the bottom for lettering. First place winner receives $100, second place $50, third place $25. Entrance forms for the poster contest can be picked up at the Community Resource Center. For information call 629-5257.

Christian Motorcyclists Ass’n meets

Morning Star Riders Chapter meeting will be held at 6 p.m. Thurs, March 25 for dinner, fellowship, and review of upcoming rides, rallies and outreach events. Guests welcome; participation open to all motorcyclists. Meet at Denny’s, 100 E. College Way, Mount Vernon. Contact Scott Burner, pres., 360-770-0728, for chapter info; visit national website cmausa.org for organization overview, or state Web site, riding4theson.com for ride opportunities in Washington state.

Pyramid brewery night at Leatherheads

Pyramid Brewery Night at Leatherheads Pub & Eatery is Thurs, March 25, 6-8 p.m. Door prizes, appetizer specials, Pyramid crafted beer specials. Fri, March 26, 8 p.m., rock/country/blues sounds of Steal Thunder. No cover. Sat, March 27, 9 p.m., Blue 55. No cover. Professional guitarist Richard Rorex plays for diners every Wednesday, 6 to 8 p.m., with classical/jazz/Latin American. No cover. 10209 270th St NW Stanwood; 629-5555 or visit leatherheadspub. com.

Library hosts spring spectacular

The Stanwood Library is hosting a spring spectacular for families looking for something to do during spring break? “Birdhouse Bonanza” is Mon, March 29, 1 p.m. is a hands-on workshop for ages 6 and older to build their own birdhouse, presented by Home Depot. Pre-registration required. Contact the library to register: 629-3132. “Build and Destroy,” Tues, March 30, 11 a.m. Join in creating the largest, craziest, and wackiest building out of Roylco straws. “Wimpy Kid 101,” Thurs, April 1, 12:30 p.m. Get ready for the movie by testing your knowledge and playing games. You may even win movie tickets. Prizes provided by the Stanwood/ Camano Friends of the Library.

Class of 1950 looking for classmates

The reunion committee for Arlington High School class of 1950 plans a 60th reunion Aug 20, with addresses or information appreciated if anyone might know of the any of the following classmates: Don Bennett, Doris Bowman Beckman, Barbara Brown Whitmarsh, Edna Bulle Sebers, Bob Carlson, Charles Chapin, Mike Connacher, Don Haack, Mary Iverson Reed, Art Lee, Betty Van Proyen Teerink. Contact Lola Wolfe Rogers, 1-530-365- 0945, or 20350 Hole in One Drive, Spc, 48, Redding, CA 96002, or KennyRlola@hotmail.com.

Local musician to play Hootenany tribute

Buck Hammock of Stanwood is part of the band that will play a tribute to the pioneers of early rock-n-roll, at the Hometown Hootenanny 7:30 p.m. March 26 at the Historic Everett Theatre. Presented by Red Curtain Productions, a non-profit arts education organization in north Snohomish County, tickets can be purchased at brownpapertickets.com, at 800-838-3006, 425-258-6766 or at the theater box office, 2911 Colby Avenue in downtown Everett.

Marketing through social media

Western Washington University’s Center for Economic Vitality (CEV) and the Technology Alliance Group for NW Washington (TAG) announced a conference on using social media, “Evolving marketing conversations,” March 25 at McIntyre Hall in Mount Vernon. Information and to register, socialmediaconferencenw. com, or contact Jenny MacQuarrie 360-733-4014, ext. 134.

Merrill Garden supports 55+ Fair

The first annual 55+ Community Resource Fair is Sat, March 27, 10 a.m. to 3:30 pm. at the Camano Senior and Community Center, 606 Arrowhead Road. Merrill Gardens at Stanwood is one of the sponsors of this first-time event. Admission is free and also includes a free lunch to all attendees as well as a welcome bag (while supplies last). There will be guest speakers throughout the day including keynote speaker, Barry Meyers, prominent elder law attorney. In addition, there will be over 45 representatives of various organizations available to speak one on one with attendees. For more information, contact Luci or Karla at the center, 387-0222, or check out the website, www.camanocenter.org .

Pruning series continues at nursery

Sat, March 27, is the third installment in the pruning series offered by Morning Light Design at Christianson’s Nursery. These espalier programs are a favorite and in this class, other intriguing aspects of architectural gardening will be discussed, including the popular allée. Reservations are required for the 11 a.m. event, there is a small cost, call 360-466-3821. Sun, March 28, 1 p.m. Annie Reiss from Skagit Gardens will show what’s new in the flower world, with a slide show. Reservations required.

Foundation accepting grant applications

The Greater Everett Community Foundation is now accepting grant applications for the Arts & Culture Fund, which is “to promote the artistic and cultural development of Snohomish County, helping to ensure the growth of local arts experiences by providing funding and support for diverse, high quality programs.” Grants are made to organizations and artists that serve Snohomish County. Typical grant amounts range from $1,000-$5,000. For more information and to apply, go to www.greatereverettcf.org. Information is available by selecting “For Grant Seekers” from the left hand column, and then selecting “Available Grants.” Deadline is April 19. Silvana firefighters cook breakfast

Silvana Firefighters Association is hosting its annual pancake breakfast and craft sale Sat, March 27, 7 a.m.-noon in Viking Hall, 1331 Pioneer Highway, downtown Silvana. Proceeds will benefit Fire Dist. 19 firefighters in better protecting the community. Donations are welcome!

Spring cleaning for a good cause

The members of Stanwood High School’s National English Honors Society invite the Stanwood-Camano community to donate used books for a spring book sale to benefit the American Red Cross for Haitian Relief. Books can be dropped off at Stanwood High School until March 26. If you have a lot of books, arrangements can be made to have them picked up. For more information, contact Ella Blackwood, eblackwood@stanwood.wednet.edu.