On The Island

Works by Karen Bush of Karabella Studio (above), 526 Brentwood Drive, Camano Island, along with 60 other artists, will be represented by one of 35 studios and galleries participating in the 12th annual Camano Arts Association Mother’s Day Studio Tour. The studio tour is a celebration of the major art community in the Northwest. Maps may be found at each of the 35 studios and galleries on this year’s tour along with information about local restaurants, shopping and other activities. To print a map or to find more information, visit www.camanoarts.org. For the first time, the tour will run for two weekends: May 8, 9 and 15,16. Community to discuss marijuana policy

Community members are invited to participate in a discussion with Pat Gallagher, ACLU board member and longtime member of the ACLU Speaker’s Bureau, Wed, May 12, on policies regarding cannabis. Gallagher will give statistics on how the U.S. prison population has increased nearly five fold since the mid 1980s, with 2.3 million prisoners due to cannabis arrests. Before the meeting, a pizza potluck starts at 6:30 p.m. in the Camano Multi-Purpose Building, 141 N. East Camano Drive. Sponsored by the Camano Island Democrats, donations of salad, side-dish or a dessert are welcome.

Scouts serve pancake breakfast

Boy Scout Troop 46 of Camano Island will serve the public pancakes, sausage, eggs, coffee and tea for breakfast Sat, May 8, 7-11 a.m. at the Camano Senior and Community Center, 606 Arrowhead Rd.

Firefighterswill ‘ wash moms’ cars Camano Island firefighters will wash all moms’ cars Sat, May 8, 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. at the Camano Island Plaza & IGA parking lot. Donations benefit firefighters.

Treat mom to lunch at Mabana

The Mabana Flames, along with Dos Reales, are serving lunch during the Mother’s Day Art Tour, noon to 4 p.m. at the Mabana Fire Station, across from Art Tour Studio No. 12, May 7-9.

Sack lunch available during art tour

Utsalady Ladies Aid will offer made-to-order sack lunches at their historical building, at 78 Utsalady Road on Camano, during the art tour May 7 and 8, 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. Choose from a selection of sandwiches, chips, giant homemade cookies and beverages. Take away or relax and eat in. For information call Jeni, 387-2320.

Bake sale for Mother’s Day Art Tour

During the Mother’s Day Art Tour, the Madrona Fire Sirens are having a bake sale Sat, May 8, 1-4 p.m. at the Madrona Fire Station, 916 West Fifth Ave. Tour participants are invited to stop for dessert, beverages, coffee. Proceeds will help purchase equipment needed for a new firefighter. Established in 1953, the ladies auxiliary supports both career and volunteer firefighters.

Help the post office gather food Saturday

Volunteers are needed Sat, May 8, to help Stanwood Post Office employees gather food bank donations from around mailboxes. Volunteers are needed to drive their own vehicles around Camano Island, collecting food and delivering it to the food bank in Stanwood. Two-people teams work best: one to drive and one to collect the food. Instructions and signs for cars will be supplied by post office employees that morning. If you want to help, call Jeanne Schei, 425-330-9085, or Peggy Swendsen or Mark Eikeland, 629-3063.

Mother’s Day brunch at yacht club

Dads, sons and kids are invited to bring mom to feast on a brunch overlooking the water at the Camano Island Yacht Club, 129 N. Sunset Drive, 9 a.m. to noon on Mother’s Day. Menu includes bacon, sausage, scrambled eggs, omelets, hash browns, pancakes, French toast, fresh fruit, sweet rolls, juices, coffee and tea.

B arbecued hot dogs and bake sale

Camano Animal Shelter Association (CASA) will sponsor a bake sale at the Camano Center (blue building next to the shelter), 141 East Camano Road south of the shopping center, Sat, May 8, 10 a.m. – 5 p.m. Stop by for barbecue hot dogs, water and free coffee then shop for desserts. Plants will also be available. All proceeds benefit CASA, the local animal shelter.

Women’s club to host speaker on quilts

The Camano Country Club’s Women’s Club will hold their monthly meeting, program and luncheon Mon, May 10 at 10 a.m. Pam Fredrickson, of Cama Beach Quilters, will be speaking on the art of quilting. Debbie Christopher will cater the event. Ladies bridge to follow at 12:30 p.m.

Dean open house this Saturday

Island County Commissioner John Dean and Stanwood/Camano School Board member Julie Dean invite Camano Islanders to stop by their home for a public celebration of “Spring, Summer and the 2010 Election,” 923 Arrowhead Road, between Chick and Lindsay roads, Sat., May 8, at 2 p.m.

FOCIP work party at state parks

Friends of Camano Island Parks volunteers will be hosting a work party at Camano Island state parks next week. Meet Tues., May 11, 9:30 a.m., at Camano Island State Park ranger station. 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.

Fire Jets plan fundraiser luncheon

Terry’s Corner Fire Jets will have a fundraising luncheon Mon, May 10, 11:30 a.m., Terry’s Corner Fire Station. Members are encouraged to bring a guest. Raffle tickets will be available for three baskets. Entertainment after lunch will be a few bingo games, with small prizes awarded.

Camano Junction ends season dances

Camano Junction plays their last dance until September Sat., May 15, 7-10 p.m. at Camano Senior and Community Center, 606 Arrowhead Road. Part of the proceeds from the dance will benefit the Stanwood High School Jazz Band, who will play the first set at the dance. Open to the public, all ages welcome. General admission at the door, members/students at reduced price.

Artists in Action at Brindles

Brindles Marketplace presents “Artists in Action,” May 7 - 9 and May 15 and 16 in the Commons area at Terry’s Corner, 848 N. Sunrise Blvd., on Camano. Artists will be demonstrating their skills and crafts; live music, lunch at Suzie’s Place Greek Bistro, phone is 360-654-6547. Hours Tues-Sat 11 a.m.-7 p.m., Sun 11 a.m. to 5 p.m., For information see brindlesmarketplace.com or call Sylvy Smith, 206-853-0646, e-mail: sylvy111@aol.com.

Water resource committee meeting

Thurs, May 6, 3 to 5 p.m., the public is invited to attend the monthly meeting of the Water Resource Advisory Committee (WRAC), in the City of Oak Harbor Public Works facility, 1400 NE 16th Ave., Oak Harbor. WRAC is an Island County citizen advisory group that provides oversight to water resources, salmon recovery and marine resource programs on Camano and Whidbey islands. For more information, call 360-678-7888.

Camano Chapel summer youth camps

Camano Chapel announces the dates and places for summer camps as follows: Junior Camp for incoming grades 4-8 is July 14-18. Junior High Camp for incoming grades 6-9 is Aug. 9-14. Both camps will be at Moran State Park on Orcas Island. Scholarships are available. More information and registration at www.eyp7. org. Summer Breeze 2010 high school camp is August 2 – 7 for students entering grades 9-12 and 2010 grads. More information at camanochapel.org/The Zone or pick up a form at Camano Chapel, 867 S. West Camano Dr., Camano Island. Call 387-7202.

Relay for Life yard sale May 7

Dennis Pearce and Island Baptist Church are planning a Relay for Life yard sale at the church, north of Camano Plaza Fri, May 7, 10 a.m. to 6 p.m., and Sat, May 8, 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. Proceeds go to American Cancer Society.

Camano summer art camps offered

John and Jenna Delzell are offering 11 art camps June 21 through Sept. 2. Register early, there is a cost per child ages 7-17 for each four-day session. For information see www.camanosummercamp. com, call 387-2251 or e-mail john@johndelzellart.com. A new session starts each week, Monday through Thursday, 10 a.m.-2:30 p.m., and will feature many different art projects. The first camp will be at Highland Christian School in Arlington; all the other camps will be at the Delzell Studio, 2177 Highland Dr., on Camano Island. Art for adults classes, on-going, year around, are Wednesdays 3-7 p.m. and Saturdays 9:30 a.m.-12:30 p.m.

Drinking water forum in progress

Camano Water Systems Association is hosting an eight-week Water Resource Forum facilitated by Larry Bach each Wednesday, 7 p.m. at Lost Lake Community Center. Water purveyors, singleparty well owners, system operators and well drillers will discuss what they can do as a community to address potential drinking water shortages resulting from declining aquifer conditions and seawater intrusion. The forum is designed to facilitate how the community as a whole can monitor and collect aquifer data and become involved in expressing concerns for future drinking water use. Residents are encouraged to invite a neighbor and bring positive direction to the forum meetings, which continue through June 23.

Tickets on sale for Ciscoe’s event

Ciscoe Morris will be coming to the Camano Senior and Community Center later this year, and tickets are on sale now for the event. Stop by or call the center., 387-0222.

Mark calendar for insurance seminar

Sat, May 29 10 to 11 a.m., at Four Springs Lake Preserve, a onehour, free, no obligation seminar will be held on the pros and cons of long-term care insurance. Register with Dick Hepburn, 387- 6665.

Dance lessons begin this week

Dance to Latin, oldies, pop, Irish, rap, country and more, beginning every four weeks, May 4 and again June 1, Tues, 6 p.m. at Camano Country Club, 1243 S. Beach Drive.

Mabana Flames to host Beach Watchers

The Mabana Flames will meet Thurs, May 6, 10 a.m., followed by lunch provided by members. A program will be presented by the Beach Watchers. For more information, contact President Carolyn Klein, 387-4719, or vice president Vivian Meyers, 387-7590.