On The Island

Matzke Fine Art Gallery & Sculpture Park is presenting sculptures from the Northwest Stone Sculptors Association, and the Pilchuck Glass School staff and alumni opening June 26, 11 a.m. to 8 p.m. (party begins at 5). The show continues to Aug. 29, and a variety of artists will be showing work in the gallery and park. Open weekends11 a.m. to 5 p.m., or weekdays by appointment, 387-2759. Island County Democrats SummerFest

Bring friends and neighbors to enjoy a SummerFest benefit for Island County Democrats Sat, July 17, 3-7 p.m., at the home of Grethe Cammermeyer and Diane Divelbess, 4632 Tompkins Road in Langley. There is admission for adults, and for kids 12 and younger. Everyone is welcome. For more information, e-mail Shirley Bennett, s9ben11@comcast.net, or call 360-678-6028.

Commissioners at senior center

The Board of County Commissioners will hold a public forum Tues, June 22, 6 p.m. at the Camano Senior and Community Center.

Country club’s annual salmon barbecue

Camano Country Club will hold the annual salmon barbecue Sat, June 26. B.Y.O.B.- 5:30 p.m., dinner, 6:30. Phone 387-1655, or 387-1934 with questions, reservations or cancellations.

Movie to benefit campaign fund

Sat, June 26, “Thank You for Smoking” will be shown 6:30-9 p.m., at Lost Lake Clubhouse, 1469 Lake Drive on Camano, with proceeds to benefit the campaign to elect Kelly Emerson, Island County Commissioner Dist. 3. This satirical comedy, follows the antics of big tobacco’s chief spokesman, Nick Naylor, who spins on behalf of cigarettes while trying to remain a role model for his 12-year-old son.

‘Fishy’ program at Camano Library

Children and families are invited to a ‘Dip’n in the Ocean: Stories and Song’ Wed, June 30, 11 a.m. at the Camano Island Library Pilot Project. This school age program will even have a fishy craft or two. No registration is required.

Life Line Screening next Wednesday

Island Baptist Church will host Life Line Screening Wed, June 30, with appointments beginning at 9 a.m., at 147 Woodland Drive on Camano Island. All five screenings take 60-90 minutes to complete and there is a cost. To schedule an appointment for potential cardiovascular conditions or bone density, call 1-877-237-1287 or visit lifelinescreening.com. Pre-registration is required.

Grange breakfast open to public

South Camano Grange will have a pancake breakfast Sat, June 26, 8-11 a.m. Pancakes, French toast, scrambled eggs, ham and sausage, orange juice and coffee are on the menu. For information on membership in the Grange, or directions, call Pat, 629-3276.

Get a box lunch during garden tour

The Mabana Flames will be selling box lunches during the third annual Camano Island Backyard Wildlife Habitat garden tour Sat, June 26. This will help support volunteer firefighters; get the lunches at Mabana Fire Station.

Prepare now for car show, fleas

Camano Senior and Community Center’s annual collectors car show and flea market is Aug. 14, featuring Walt’s Pork Butt barbecue, Diamond Knott beer garden, Rockaway Beach Band and a flea market. Register classic cars at the center, or download the registration form, camanocenter.org. Sponsorships are available, call Joyce or Karla with questions, 387-0222. The center is at 606 Arrowhead Road.

‘Walking with Stegomastodons’ talk

Hear about walking with Stegomastodons, Wildebeests and the Maasi as Charlie Bigger describes his adventures as an Earthwatch volunteer on science expeditions in Africa and Mexico Sat, June 26, Camano Island State Park amphitheater, 7:30 p.m. Sponsored by Friends of Camano Island Parks and Washington State Parks. E-mail judychwa@yahoo.com for more information or directions.

High school camp registration deadline

Camano Chapel Summer Breeze 2010 High School Camp, Aug. 2 – 7, for students entering grades 9-12, and new grads. There is a registration fee. Activities include jet skis, waterskiing, wakeboarding, river rafting, volleyball tournaments, games, live band and speaker, Brett Reid. Register and pay by July 20 to attend. Print a registration form from camanochapel.org/TheZone or pick one up at Camano Chapel, 867 S. West Camano Drive, 387-7202.

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Vendors needed for bridge anniversary

Deception Pass Bridge celebrates it 75th anniversary July 31, and vendors and display booths that would be appropriate in the park setting, are wanted. Emphasis should be on the natural, cultural, environmental, educational, or public service values. For an application, visit Deception Pass Park Foundation’s Web site, deceptionpassfoundation. org.

Vacation Bible School all this week

Camano Chapel Vacation Bible School is this week through Friday, 9 a.m. – 12 noon. The “Saddle Ridge Ranch” is calling all children ages 4 years old to those going into the fourth grade. For details, Michele Steiner, VBS coordinator, 387-4078. Camano Chapel is located at 867 S. West Camano.

Amateur Radio club holds simulation

The Boeing Everett ham radio club (BEARONS) will be conducting simulated emergency communications Sat, June 26, 11 a.m., through Sun, June 27, 11a.m., 4232 S Camano Drive.