On The Island

Join the race (L to R) Lawrence Baum, Michael Scott, Alex Keller and Blake Nicholas, Matt Nesheim and Nick Barry took part in the first annual Camano Cup Regatta hosted by Camano Sail and Power, LLC last Sunday. Sailors with a small daggerboard or centerboard sailboat are invited to participate in these free races throughout the summer. Skippers meet at 11:30 a.m. with the first race at noon sharp. The races will be Sat, July 3; Sun, July 18; Sat, July 31; Sun, Aug. 22; Sat, Aug. 28; Sun, Sept. 5; Sun, Sept. 19 and the final race and party of the summer season on Sun, Sept. 26. Contact camanosail@camano.net for information. CS&CC announces annual meeting

The Camano Senior and Community Center’s annual meeting is scheduled for 6 p.m. Mon., July 26, at 606 Arrowhead Road, Camano Island. Members are requested to attend. For information call 387-0222.

Line dancing lessons for all

Line dancing begins 6 p.m. Tues., July 6, and runs four weeks at Camano Country Club, 1243 S. Beach Drive. Beginners and intermediate dancers welcome to try Latin, oldies, pop, Irish, rap, country and more.

Pirates Ahoy at Camano Library

Children and families are invited learn all about being a pirate in a marionette variety show at the Camano Island Library Pilot Project, Wed., July 7, 11 a.m. No registration is required. Funded by the Camano Island Library Friends and Sno-Isle Foundation.

Fun events at Cama Beach

Learn about worm bins at the “Worm Squirm” family art activity at 1 p.m. Wed., July 7. Shuttle tours around the park are offered that day, starting at 2 p.m., 3 p.m. and 4 p.m. At 7:30 p.m. music by Ronnda Cadle is at Music in the Boathouse.

Learn about Northwest bears

Tina, the interpretive ranger from Washington State State Parks, will speak about Northwest bears at Camano Island State Park amphitheater 7:30 p.m. Sat., July 10. Sponsored by Friends of Camano Island Parks and state parks. E-mail judychwa@yahoo. com for information or directions.

FOCIP work party set for July 13

Newcomers are welcome to join Friends of Camano Island Parks volunteers for a work party at Camano Island state parks starting 9:30 a.m. Tues., July 13, at the Camano Island State Park ranger station. Bring lunch, beverage and dessert provided. For information call Carol Triplett, 387-0889, or Tom Eisenberg, 387-4000, or write FOCIP, P.O. Box 1385, Stanwood, WA 98292.

Knitters gather for potluck picnic

The North Sound Knitters’ Guild will meet Tues., July 13, at The Chalet in the Camaloch Community on Camano Island for a potluck picnic. All knitters are welcome. For directions and information call June Dickinson, 387-1952. The guild meets on the second Tuesday each month.

Island Democrats welcome John Dean

Island County Commissioner John Dean, will talk about the current state of the county at the next Camano Island Democrats meeting 7 p.m. Wed., July 14. He’ll discuss how a vocal minority is trying to undermine local government, how Camano Islanders can better add their voice to local government, and the primary election levy lid lift proposition. Island County candidates will be introduced: Paul Thompson (Coroner), Patricia Terry (Clerk) and Debra Van Pelt (Clerk), at the Camano Multipurpose Building, 141 East Camano Drive.

Island County Democrats SummerFest

A SummerFest benefit for Island County Democrats is Sat., July 17, 3-7 p.m., at 4632 Tompkins Road in Langley. For more information, e-mail Shirley Bennett, s9ben11@comcast.net, or call 360-678-6028.

Camano Chamber Golf Tournament

The Camano Island Chamber Golf Tournament is Sat., July 17 with an 8 a.m. registration, 9 a.m. shotgun start, lots of events and prizes plus raffle items. Cost is just $90 per player (includes 18 holes of golf, cart, five raffle tickets, welcome bag and barbecue lunch, at Camaloch Golf Course, 326 N. East Camano Drive. For information about signing up or promoting your business call 629-7136 or e-mail to chamber@camanoisland.org.

Camano Chapel youth camps

At Camano Chapel Summer Camps, Junior Camp for fourththrough eighth- graders is July 14-18. Junior High Camp for sixth- to ninth-graders is August 9-14. Both camps are at Moran State Park on Orcas Island. Scholarships are available. More information and registration at www.eyp7.org. EYP for 6th-8th graders meets through the summer on Tuesdays 6-7:30 p.m. On July 27, there’s a trip to Birch Bay Waterslides.

Trading post offers fresh produce

Shamala Community Trading Post welcomes all to share permaculture plants and seeds with fresh produce available for cash trades, 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Saturdays at 395 E North Camano Drive, just up the bend from Terry’s Corner. Participants who are cashstrapped but have a wealth of talents and resources make their own hand-shake agreements. An informal application is at www. camanomarket.com. Call Nancy Chase, 387-8622.

Seeking vendors for Artists Yard Sale

The fourth annual Artists Yard Sale is set for July 30 – Aug. 1, 10 a.m. - 5 p.m., at Camano Plaza, Building C-102, sponsored by the artists of Seagrass Gallery. This year the sale is open to all who have art to sell or recycle, or anyone who wants to clean out the hall closet. Table fee is $25 for one day or for all three days. Fees will benefit a scholarship, Fund for Aspiring Young Artists. The sale offers anything once belonging to an artist, including art, supplies and equipment. Contact Doris at 387-8300 for information.

Dancin’ at the Grange on third Friday

Always on the thrd Friday of the Month, Dancing at the Grange on Friday, July 16 starts with pre-dance lessons at 7:30 p.m. followed by general dancing from 8:15 p.m. to 10:30 p.m. Mix of swing, ballroom, Latin, and country swing, two-step, rumba, cha cha, or just “Move Your Body to the Music. Admission covers both the lesson and the dance. No partner necessary, at the South Camano Grange, 2227 S. Camano Dr., south of Elger Bay Cafe. Call Mary at 387-6842 for information or e-mail mary@adaptabledesigns. com.

Summer outdoor cinema is now open

The eighth annual Camano Island free summer outdoor cinema offers the best in classic repertory cinema every Friday through Sept. 24 at the corner of East Camano Drive and Dallman Road. Movies are free, but donations will be accepted to cover costs and for film preservation. In case of rain, the show goes on in the circus tent. Most shows are appropriate for families but parents are advised to check the schedule at chumleigh.com. Gates open at 7:45 p.m., movies start at dusk. Performers of all kinds are invited to the open mic before the show. Handicap access available. Overnight camping is allowed for a fee. For information call 387- 4579.

Pancake breakfast set for July 18

Camano Country Club Clubhouse will serve a pancake breakfast with eggs, choice bacon, sausage or corned beef hash, coffee and juice for $8 adults and $4 for kids age 11 and younger at 1243 Beach Drive, Camano Island on the third Sunday each month this summer through October.

Pig roast at yacht club

A pig roast with ribs and sides will be served 2-6 p.m. Sat., July 31 at the Camano Island Yacht Club, 129 N. Sunset Drive, with advanced tickets at Camano Marine 909 SR 532, Camano Island, 629-4507 and at Elger Bay Grocery & Gifts .

Camano car show set for Aug. 14

Camano Senior and Community Center is accepting registrations for its annual collectors car show and flea market on Sat., Aug. 14. Featuring Walt’s Pork Butt BBQ, Diamond Knott beer garden, Rockaway Beach Band, registration forms are at www.camanocenter. org with sponsorships available, 387-0222.