On The Island

The Lady Washington and the Hawaiian Chieftain, replica sailing ships, will be visiting Cama Beach State Park for one day only, Mon, May 24, and putting on a display of a sea battle right off the waterfront, about 4 p.m. Camano Sail and Power’s charter sloop (camanosail@camano.net) and various privately owned sailboats will be on hand to observe from the water. The three-hour event features booming cannons, close-quarters maneuvers, and a taste of 18th century maritime life aboard tall ships. 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. PHOTO BY KELLY RUHOFF | STANWOOD/CAMANO NEWS County meeting for Country Club area

Island County Public Works’ Surface Water Management Division hosts a public meeting for the Country Club neighborhood Thurs, May 27, 7:15-9 p.m. to talk about the Beach Drive culvert replacement and road re-opening. Meet at the clubhouse, 1243 South Beach Drive. Contact Phil Cohen, Island County surface water manager, 360-240-5546, or philc@co.island.wa.us, for additional information.

County seeks applicants for positions

Island County Affordable Housing Advisory Board is responsible for establishing an application process for the use and allocation of low-income housing funds. Candidates should send a letter of interest and qualifications to Ingrid Smith, ingrids@co.island. wa.us, or fax to 360-679-7381.

Ham radio operators meeting scheduled

Ham radio operators will meet Thurs, May 20, 7 p.m. at the Madrona Fire Station, 916 West 5th Street, on the northwest side of Camano Island. Public is welcome.

Republican women host candidates

Camano Island Republican Women invite the public to the Tues, May 25, noon meeting and luncheon at Lost Lake Club House, 1469 Lake Drive, Camano Island. Speakers are John Koster, Republican candidate for US Congress, and Kelly Emerson, Republican candidate for Island County commissioner.

Fire and rescue commissioners meet

Camano Island Fire and Rescue’s fire commissioners meeting is Mon, May 24, 7:30 p.m. at the Madrona Fire Station, 916 W. 5th Street, Camano Island. Any questions, call the administration office, 387-1512.

Third Friday of the month dance

South Camano Grange hosts the third Friday of the month dance with a mix of swing, ballroom, Latin and country, including east coast swing, west coast swing, waltz, foxtrot, nightclub 2 step, rumba, cha cha, country two step, cowboy cha cha and the electric slide. Beginning east coast swing lesson starts at 7:30 p.m. (free with paid admission to the dance); followed by general dancing, 8:15-10:30 p.m. No partner necessary; address is 2227 S. Camano Dr., just south of Elger Bay Cafe. Call 387-6842 for more information.

Riders can help to save Trillium property

A guided trail ride on the Trillium property at the M Bar C Ranch, 5264 Shore Meadow Road near Freeland, is Sun, May 23. If you don’t have a horse, mountain bikers and hikers are also invited, followed by a ranch-style lunch and a presentation by representatives of the Whidbey Camano Land Trust. Arrival time is 9 a.m., tour is 10 - 12:30 p.m., 1 p.m., lunch and presentation. No charge, but donations will be requested. Call Jerry Lloyd, 360-222-3445, or 206-730-2519. To learn more, visit www.savetheforestnow. org.

CASA, community flea market is set

The May 29 CASA flea market will benefit the Camano Animal Shelter Association at the Camano Center 9 a.m. to 4 p.m., 141 East Camano Road south of the shopping center. Jamba juice and hot dogs will be available 11 a.m. until 3 p.m., and the animal shelter will be open for visiting 11 to 4 p.m.

Salmon barbecue coming in June

The salmon barbecue Sat, June 5, 4-7 pm., will be at the Camano Senior and Community Center, 606 Arrowhead Road; phone is 387-0222. Menu: wild-caught salmon, rice pilaf, cole slaw, rolls and rhubarb crisp. Tickets available at the center and sponsored by Angel of the Winds Casino.

View underwater wilderness video

The public is invited to join filmmaker John F. Williams Wed, May 26, 7 p.m., for a video tour and discussion of local underwater wilderness, at the Camano Multipurpose Center (blue building) 141 N. East Camano Drive. Excerpts from “Sea-Inside: Pacific Northwest,” will be shown, which brings Puget Sound undersea habitat and its biology to the surface. Sponsored by the WSU Island County Beach Watchers, Fourth Wednesday Speaker Series. For more information, call Terry, 425-501-2668, or 387- 3443 ext. 258.

Screenings available at health clinic

Three screenings will be available at the Camano Community Health Clinic Thurs, May 27, 7:30 - 9 a.m., 127 N. East Camano Drive. Vitamin D level screening is not recommended for patients on anticonvulsant medication. Fasting is not required. There is a cost. No appointment required, and results are mailed to the home. Bone density screening is a non-invasive, painless scan of one hand, for osteoporosis (low bone density) risk. Results are available immediately. Fee, (cash or check payable to Skagit Valley Hospital). No appointment is required. Cholesterol, diabetes and blood pressure screenings are provided by the hospital in cooperation with Dynacare Skagit Laboratories. Full Lipid Profile: 12-14 hour fast required, water and prescribed medications only, no coffee or tea. No alcohol 24 hours prior. Results include total cholesterol, HDL, LDL, triglycerides and glucose (blood sugar) levels and are mailed to your home. Fee, (cash or check payable to SVH only). Blood pressure checks are provided at no cost. For information, call 629-6481 or 360-814-2424. No appointment or pre-registration required. The above HealthQuest programs are provided by Skagit Valley Hospital.

Grand opening and farmers market

Grand opening for Suzie’s Place Greek Bistro & Bakery is at Brindles Marketplace Sat, May 22, 5-9 p.m. Door prizes, leg of lamb dinner and entertainment. The first farmers market will be outside, 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. behind the marketplace. Information from Sylvy Smith, 206-853-0646, or e-mail to sylvy111@aol.com.

Free golf clinic offered Thursday

Camaloch Lassies will be sponsoring a free golf clinic with LPGA golf professional Kathy DeNeui Thurs, May 20 at the Chalet at Camaloch Golf Course. It will last about one hour, beginning at 9:30 a.m. For questions, call Sharon Tallman, 387-4497, or Luci Morgan, 387-3974.