On The Island

The public is invited to drop-in at Camano Country Club to try a water aerobics class for free; 11:30 a.m. Tuesdays and Thursdays May 4 through Aug. 26 at 1243 S. Beach Drive. No joining fees and the water is warm. A SilverSneakers® muscular strength range of movement class is offered 10:15 a.m. Tuesdays and Thursdays for beginners and older adults, with seated and standing exercises. Weights, bands and balls provided (free to eligible health plan members). Phone is 425-205-0870. Sailing ships at Cama Beach State Park

Lady Washington and the Hawaiian Chieftain, replica sailing ships, will be visiting Cama Beach State Park for one day only, Mon, May 24. They will present a sea battle right off the waterfront, starting 2 p.m. until about 5. Camano Sail and Power’s charter sloop and various privately owned sailboats will be on hand to observe from the water. If other boaters come to the show by water, they are asked to please stay out of the way of the big ships. The blast of the blank cannons can harm hearing. People can pay for a ride and being on board during the battle. Offering a taste of 18th century maritime life, a ticket is required for all passengers, including babes in arms. Children 12 and under must be accompanied by an adult. Guests will be transported to and from the ships via longboat and will climb a Jacob’s ladder to reach the deck. Not recommended for those with difficulty walking, climbing, or standing. For reservations e-mail historicseaport.org.

Tire recycling event May 15

Recycle your passenger car and light truck tires Sat, May 15, 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. on Can Ku Road, behind the CASA Animal Shelter on N. East Camano Drive. The cost is than transfer station prices: $2.25 each off rim; $4 on rim. Tires should be reasonably clean. Call for arrangements for more than 100 tires. No large truck tires, tractor tires, motorcycle tires or airplane tires accepted. Volunteers from Washington State University Extension’s Waste Wise and Beach Watchers programs will be staffing the event, but donors should plan to unload their own tires. For information, call Scott Chase, 387-3443, ext. 258, or e-mail schase@wsu.edu.

FOCIP work party at state parks

Friends of Camano Island Parks volunteers will be working at Camano Island state parks Tues., May 18, 9:30 a.m. Meet at Camano Island State Park ranger station. Bring lunch and beverage; dessert provided. Newcomers are welcome to join FOCIP in the effort to improve Camano Island parks. For information call Carol Triplett, 387-0889, or Tom Eisenberg, 387-4000, or write FOCIP, P.O. Box 1385, Stanwood, WA 98292.

Free golf clinics offered Thursdays

Camaloch Lassies will be sponsoring two free golf clinics with LPGA golf professional Kathy DeNeui Thursdays, May 13 and 20 at the Chalet at Camaloch Golf Course. They will last about one hour, beginning at 9:30 a.m. For information call Sharon Tallman, 387-4497, or Luci Morgan, 387-3974.

Create hedgerows, borders for screens

Learn new ways of landscaping Wed, May 19, at the Camano Multipurpose Center, 141 East Camano Drive, 7 p.m. when Mary Archambault of The Plant Farm at Smokey Point, will show how to screen less desirable views with plantings as an alternative to fences and single-row evergreens. This presentation is part of a public education series hosted the third Wednesday of the month by the Camano Wildlife Habitat Project, sponsored by Friends of Camano Island Parks as part of the Island County watershed project. For information, visit www.camanowildlifehabitat. org, call 387-2236, or e-mail camanobwh@yahoo.com.

Zumba Retro party at Elger Bay

Sat, May 22, 6-8 p.m., there will be a Zumba Retro party at Elger Bay Elementary School, 1810 Elger Bay Road. Come dressed in 1960’s, ‘70’s or ‘80’s duds. Admission fee includes door prizes and refreshments along with the Latin-inspired dance. For more information, call the Elger Bay PTA office, 629-1290. ext. 2541.

Annual garage sale this weekend

Camano Country Club’s annual garage sale is Fri, May 14, and Sat, May 15, 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. both days, at 1243 Beach Drive.

Training for puppies offered at center

Cloud’s Canine offers a positive progressive training program for puppies to adult dogs in new classes that begin Mon, May 17, at the Camano Senior and Community Center. The six-week course of one-hour group lessons is limited in size, so register with tonycloud@ cloudscanine.com, or call 387-9341.

High school jazz band opens show

The Stanwood High School Jazz Band, under the direction of Doug Morasch, will be opening for The Camano Junction Sat, May 15, 7 p.m. at the Camano Senior and Community Center.

Garden club visits My Garden Nursery

Camano Garden Club will meet Thurs, May 20, 9:30 a.m. at Camano Commons Park & Ride to carpool to this month’s destination, My Garden Nursery, in Mill Creek, with four acres of indoor and outdoor display areas, which contain new and unusual plants, dramatic garden art, pottery and furniture. Afterwards on to Mill Creek Village for lunch. Questions, call Becky Albers, 387-6112, or Martha Anderson, 387-3183.

C.A.R.E. plans Camano Honors Earth

Camano Action for A Rural Environment will have its regular 7 p.m. meeting Thurs, May 20, at Terry’s Corner Windemere office, corner of Sunrise and SR 532/East Camano Drive. Topics of discussion include the upcoming Sept. 11 Camano Honors Earth event, Island County updates, water quality and distribution on the island, and CARE’s plans for citizen involvement in 2010. 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.

Marijuana policy discussion for residents

Pat Gallagher, ACLU board member, will speak at Camano Multi- Purpose Building Wed, May 12, 6:30 p.m., about what has gone wrong with U.S. policies regarding cannabis and what can be done to change it. Pizza potluck before the meeting. Sponsored by Camano Island Democrats; everyone welcome.

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. Call Dick Hepburn, 387-6665, to register.

Drinking Water Forum update

Camano Water Systems Association is hosting an eight-week Water Resource Forum each Wednesday, 7 p.m. at Lost Lake Community Center, facilitated by Larry Bach. However, the forum will not meet May 12 or 19, but will reconvene May 26, same time and place.

Island government and the budget

A short course on Island County Government and Budget will be presented by Island County Commissioner Angie Homola Tues, May 25, 6:30 p.m., Camano Senior and Community Center. The public is invited to attend and learn about the various departments, unions, property tax divisions and programs; where the money comes from and where it goes.