Around Stanwood
Parade on July 3 Everyone is invited to walk in the Independence Day Parade, from Josephine care facility to the Floyd Norgaard Center starting at 11 a.m., Saturday, July 3. Line-up starts at 10 a.m. PHOTO BY KELLY RUHOFF | STANWOOD/CAMANO NEWS
Independence Day Parade July 3
Presented by the Stanwood Area Historical Society, Stanwood’s traditional parade begins at 11 a.m. Saturday, July 3, followed by an ice cream social and games at the Floyd Norgaard Center. Children, adults, musicians, firemen, veterans, scouts and everyone else is invited to join the parade. Just show up in the parking lot at Josephine Sunset Home between 10 and 10:30 a.m. Bring pets, farm animals, antique cars, floats, fire trucks, farm or logging implements and wagons. No pre-registration is necessary. There is a costume contest for children under 12. Prizes will be given to the top three costumes in frontier, historical, or patriotic themes. The parade begins at 11 a.m. When it reaches the Floyd Norgaard Cultural Center about 11:30, there will be a short presentation of awards, followed by the ice cream social featuring fresh local strawberries, cupcakes and brownies.
Celebrate July 4 in Stanwood
The Stanwood Chamber of Commerce invites the community to the Fourth of July fireworks and celebration Sun, July 4, from 5 p.m. to about 11 p.m. at Heritage Park (behind Stanwood Middle School), sponsored by Wave Broadband, Viking Village Shopping Center, Roy Carlson Inc, Lenz Enterprises, the Law Office of Dale Wagner, Waste Management and the city of Stanwood. There is no charge for the festivities. Bring your own lawn chairs. No personal fireworks, alcohol, or pets. The Boys and Girls Club of Arlington will be doing fun games for kids starting at 6 p.m. Stanwood Senior and Community Center will be selling strawberry shortcake and Josephine Sunset Home will be selling popcorn. Music coordinated by Cookie Spirk from Northwest Music Foundation features Callie Cash, Cookie and the Cutters, and Gerry Andal, starting at 6 p.m. Fireworks begin at 10:30.
July 4 breakfast in Silvana
Silvana Firefighters Association will serve breakfast at Willow and Jim’s Country Café in Silvana, 7 a.m. to noon, July 4. Raffle tickets will be sold for prizes, benefitting Fire District 19.
Twin City High School class reunion
The 1960 class of Twin City (Stanwood) High School is planning its 50-year class reunion Aug.28, and is attempting to locate the following classmates: Margaret Barrett, Allen Box, Carter Collins, Jane Eagen, Dorothy Feller, Larry Fine, Diana Graves, Judy Jensen, Rebecca Lilgreen, Dick Sather, Robert Shaw, Lou Shewfelt and Marlin Solvey. Anyone with information regarding these missing classmates, or with questions, should contact Sandra Moen Smith, 360-424-5706.
Applique society meets in Stanwood
The Applique Society (TAS) extends a warm welcome to the newly chartered chapter, Camano Island Applique Society, which meets the second Thursday monthly, 1 to 4 p.m. at Granny’s House, 9328 271st St. NW in Stanwood. The chapter leader, Sandy Cartwright welcomes anyone interested to drop in to see what they are all about.
Leatherheads weekend music
Don Mailloux will perform folk/rock sounds at Leatherheads Pub in Stanwood, 6:30-9:30 p.m. Fri, July 2, no cover. Richard Rorex Trio offers acoustic guitar and vocals in contemporary, folk, rock and Latin American styles 7:30 p.m. Sat, July 3. On Sat, July 10, Second Window, of Bellingham plays alternative and classic rock starting 8 p.m.. Every Thursday at the pub, XTreme Trivia starts at 7:30 p.m., hosted by DJ Jami. No entry fee, cash and other prizes; followed by DJ/Karaoke. Every Friday, 9 p.m., DJ Jami hosts the “most interactive” DJ/Karaoke in Stanwood. 10209 270th St. NW in Stanwood, 629-5555, leatherheadspub. com.
Open house at Camp Killoqua
Camp Killoqua invites families to attend an open house, 2-4 p.m. Sat, July 10. Tour the camp and meet the staff. Killoqua, a 185- acre facility, offers day and resident camp programs for youth in grades K-12 throughout the summer. More information is available at 425-258-5437 or visit CampFireUSASnohomish.org. No reservations are needed for the open house; call ahead for driving directions. Camp Killoqua, operated by Camp Fire USA Snohomish County Council since 1941, offers year-round programming for youth including outdoor education and leadership.
Coming events at Merrill Gardens
“Selling your home to fund retirement living” is a free seminar offered by Don Smith of Emerald Capitol Preservation, Inc., at Merrill Gardens, Stanwood Wed, July 14, 11:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. Complimentary lunch provided; RSVP to 629-3445 by July 12. A “western hoe down” dinner with live music by Gerry Andal is planned for July 22, 4:30-6 p.m. There is a cost, RSVP to 629- 3445 by July 20. Lifeline Screening is set for Aug. 5.
‘Children in the Garden’ Series
Christianson’s Nursery is hosting a nature craft program for children ages 5 to 10, Sat, July 3, 10 a.m. – noon; reservations required and there is a small fee. Participants will meet frogs and toads, build a toad abode and fashion origami frogs. On Sat., July 10, Matt Groff, owner of Sound Landscape Blueberry Farm, will share his years of experience raising blueberries in Skagit Valley 1-2 p.m. Reservations required, small fee. Call Joanne Romann, 360-466-3821, or 320-0531.
Register now for soccer in the fall
SCYSC fall soccer registration deadline is July 20 with late registrations until July 31 that includes a late registration fee. Registration can be done online, scysc.com. The club will be holding a soccer swap and walk in registration event at Heritage Park July 10, noon–3 p.m. Donations to the soccer swap can be brought to Heritage Park that day, or contact a member of the board if you have donations but are unable to attend.
Experienced human beings wanted!
The Retired and Senior Volunteer Program (RSVP) of Catholic Community Services seeks people over 55 for volunteer jobs in the community. For more information, e-mail John McAlpine, johnm@ccsww.org or call 425-257-2111, ext. 3374, or toll free, 1-888-240-8572.
Blood drive scheduled July 5
A HealthQuest program provided by Skagit Valley Hospital is a blood drive Mon, July 5, 10 a.m.–12:30 p.m., and 1:15–4 p.m. in Skagit Valley Medical Center – Stanwood/Camano, 9631 269th St. NW. One blood donation can help up to three patients. The Puget Sound Blood Center urges community members to donate the “gift of life.” Pre-registration required at 800-398-7888.
Boating course taught at center
Safe boating education classes will be taught at the Stanwood Community and Senior Center July 13, 15, 20, 22 and 27, 7-9 p.m. , for a fee. Learn the rules of the road, navigational aids, knots, safety requirements and state law. Successful completion of this course qualifies the participant for a Washington State Boater Education Card. Instructors are from Skagit Bay Sail and Power Squadron. To register contact Mark Richey at 387-1260 or ssboatschool@hotmail.com.
WWU reunion set for July 13-14
Western Washington University Alumni Association will host its Golden Viking Society and reunion July 13-14 at Western’s campus in Bellingham. The reunion is open to Western alumni who graduated from 1930-1965. Golden Vikings are alumni who graduated 50 or more years ago; this year the classes of 1958, 1959 and 1960 will be inducted into the Golden Viking Society. Activities include a salmon barbecue in the courtyard of Edens Hall, luncheon with a welcome by WWU President Bruce Shepard, planetarium shows, speeches and presentations, a session on estate planning, an evening of music from the 1950s and early ‘60s in Wilson Library, placement of a time capsule, a campus tree tour, a campus bus tour and a dinner cruise. Many of the activities are free although some involve a cost. To register go to wwualumni.com, or call 360-650-3353, 800-676-6885.
Cheese making class offered in July
Learn to make cheese at the free “fresh cheese made safely” class in Mount Vernon Mon, July 21, 5-7 p.m. at the Skagit County Community Action Agency, 320 Pacific Place. The class will be presented by Washington State University Skagit County Extension and will be taught in English and Spanish. To register, call 428-4270, ext. 0. For Spanish, call 428-4270, ext. 230.
YWCA women’s employment class
For women needing to re-enter the workforce because of divorce, separation, death or disability of spouse, or loss of welfare coverage, find free tools and support in the 10-day YWCA “Pathways to Work” workshop. The next workshop will be July 7-20, 9 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. in Everett. To register call 425-258-2766, ext. 226 or e-mail bpatrykus@ywcaworks.org. Participants learn how to translate their experiences into marketable skills.
Hospice ride ends in Stanwood
The Angel Ride for Hospice on July 10 includes a poker run, a 50/50 raffle and great prizes, beginning with registration at 8:30 a.m. at the Arlington Buzz Inn at 17216 Smokey Point Drive in Arlington. After a $5 breakfast bikes (cars also welcome) will head out at 10 a.m., traveling through Snohomish County to the Rockport Pub for lunch (included in the registration fee) and back, through southeast Skagit County ending in Stanwood at Gerry Andal’s Restaurant. A donation of $20 for riders and $10 for passengers is suggested. Proceeds are for the Carousel Program providing pediatric hospice through Providence Hospice of Snohomish County. For information see www.providence. org/phhc.
Podiatry at Safe Harbor Clinic
Safe Harbor Free Clinic has announced a new specialty clinic for the diagnosis and treatment of podiatry (foot) ailments is now being offered at the same time as the regular clinic, 6-9 p.m. the first Friday of each month. Clinic services include the diagnosis and management of acute care conditions, including basic office laboratory testing and referrals for more complex problems, wellchild visits and immunizations. Information and referral to the array of social services in the tri-county area are also provided. Medications are provided through the $4 monthly generic programs offered by local pharmacies. Pain medications will not be prescribed. Services at the Friday evening free clinic is provided by volunteers at the Skagit Valley Medical Center–Stanwood/Camano, at 9631 269th Street NW, Stanwood. Walk-in only – no appointments. For information, see www.safeharborfreeclinic.org, call 425-870-7384, or e-mail safeharborfreeclinic@msn.com.
Art by the Bay moves to fairgrounds
Art by the Bay will be located at Stanwood-Camano Community Fairgrounds this year, at 6431 Pioneer Highway, south of Stanwood, 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. July 10-11. The 18th annual festival features more than 100 artists, plants and garden art, a variety of great food, and live local music with a new performer every hour. On Saturday, July 10, music starts with Don Mailloux, followed by Mark Bamber, Shay Mailloux, Smitton, John Amber-Oliver, Michael Gotz, Chaim & the Essentials. On Sunday, music is by Marcia Kester, Ronnda Cadle, Selena Tibert, Amber Darland, Nick Vigarino, The Acoustic Detour Unplugged. Free admission, free music, and plenty of free parking this year at our new location, the Stanwood-Camano Community Fairgrounds! Presented by the Stanwood-Camano Arts Guild. Sponsored by The Crab Cracker and AAA Camano Heated Storage. For more information, visit www.StanwoodCamanoArts.com, presented by Stanwood Camano Arts Guild.
Performing arts camp at Conway
META offers a summer performing arts camp at the Conway Muse July 12-16, July 19-23, July 26-30. Half or full day options, three age groups, 360-466-3072, metaperformingarts.org.
