Around Stanwood
The 6th annual Stanwood Chamber of Commerce Golf Classic is July 30, 8 a.m. shotgun start, cash prizes, games, catered lunch, networking, raffle at Kayak Golf Course, 629-0562.
Council on Aging hosts reception
The Snohomish County Council on Aging will host its biennial legislative reception Wed, July 21, at the Everett Station, 3201 Smith Av., in Everett. Candidates for office and elected officials at the city, county, state and federal levels, as well as county residents, are invited. Instead of political speeches, attendees will hear from older adults and their family members about Meals on Wheels, caregiver services, and mental-health services. The 4 p.m. event begins with a pasta dinner followed by a brief program at 5 p.m. The reception ends at 6:30 p.m., allowing time for discussions on aging issues. The event is free of charge but people wishing to attend the dinner are asked to register by July 16. For information, or to reserve a space, contact Stefanie Novacek, 425-388-7019, or s.novacek@snoco.org.
Backpacks collected for free supplies
Haggen Food & Pharmacy has launched a drive to collect backpacks filled with school supplies for local children in need. Customers may purchase specially-designated backpacks for $9.99. Haggen has filled the backpacks with a variety of school supplies valued at $23 that they are donating. The filled backpacks will be given to local schools and organizations for distribution. The drive will continue until the stores run out of the backpacks.
N otice of city council vacancy
Stanwood City Council is seeking an individual to join the council, and anyone interested in applying is invited to submit a resume and letter of interest to Mayor Dianne White by 5 p.m. Tues, July 27. In order to be eligible, applicant must be a registered voter of the city of Stanwood and must have been a resident of the city for at least one year. Submit a resume and letter of interest to: City of Stanwood, City Clerk’s Office, 10220 270th St. NW, Stanwood, WA 98292.
Friday night ‘art walks’ in east end
“Your Passport to Art,” is a series of three Friday evening art walks in “Olde East Stanwood,” where art will hang in some unexpected places. On the last Friday of each month this summer and fall, starting Fri, July 30, 5-8 p.m. art openings will be at 15 east end businesses including Snow Goose Bookstore, Candie’s Kids, Stanwood Grill, Gallery by the Bay, A Portrait by Indy, Pinch- Knitter, Let’s Frame It and the English Market, Tru-View Glass, Starlight Vintage Emporium, Laurie’s, The Station, Yesterday, Today and Tomorrow, Madison’s Jewelry and Chen Can Cook. Each venue welcomes its featured artist with a reception during the art walk and the art will remain on display during regular business hours throughout the month. The event is a cooperative effort by the merchants showcasing both their businesses and the variety of local artistic talent, with Design Stanwood as sponsor.
Candidate to appear at Scandia
Tom Riggs, running for State Representative for 10th Legislative District, Position 2, will be at the Scandia Coffee House Mon, July 19, 3 p.m., for an informal social gathering. The public is invited to this “meet and greet” with Tom. Bring friends, grab some coffee and a treat, and come with lots of questions. You can learn more at www.tomriggs.org.
No Democrat meetings for two months
The Stanwood Democrats will not have their regular monthly meeting in July or August, but will do the salmon barbecue during the Stanwood/Camano Fair.
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Class of 1985 reunion notice
The SHS Class of 1985 will celebrate its 25th class reunion Fri, Aug. 6, 7 p.m. at Amigos in Stanwood, the same place they gathered five years ago for their 20th year reunion. Organizers are hoping everyone will spread the word.
Auditions open for ‘The Full Monty’
Director Julie Lindsey will be casting seven women and 10-12 men and one teen male for the musical “The Full Monty” which will run Sept. 24-Oct. 23 at the Anacortes Community Theatre, 10th and M in Anacortes. Auditions are July 17, noon-3 p.m., and July 18, 5-8 p.m. Singers will need to perform a song of their choosing that shows their vocal range, with their own accompanist or with recorded music. There will be some choreography and cold readings from the script. Audition materials available from Julie, 360-293-8023, or check the Web site, acttheatre.com.
No NAMI-Northsound meetings
NAMI-Northsound, a support group for family and friends of the mentally ill, will not meet in June, July or August.
Group to discuss Alexie book
The Stanwood Book Group welcomes everyone to its monthly discussion. On Wed, July 14, 6 p.m., they will discuss Sherman Alexie’s “The Absolutely True Diary of a Part-Time Indian,” at Merrill Gardens Library, 7212 265th St. NW in Stanwood. On Fri, July 16, 11 a.m., Arty Smarty presents “DIY Sea Turtles and Tie-Dye Sea Life” at the Stanwood Library. School-age kids are invited to join artist Donna Golub to make their own underwater sea turtle and tie-dye sea life. No registration is required, and materials will be provided.
‘Hot Rod’s Blues Revue’ at hotel
The band “Hot Rod’s Blues Revue” will be at the Stanwood Hotel and Saloon Sat, July 17, 9 p.m., no cover. This new band made a big enough splash in 2009 to earn a Washington Blues Society “Best New Band” nomination this year. A mix of all-star players stompin’ and swingin’ their way in and around the blues and R&B.
Evergreen Republican Women’s Club
The Evergreen Republican Women’s Club will meet Thurs, July 15, at Shawn O’Donnell’s Restaurant, 122 128 St. SE in Everett. The public is invited to meet Republican candidates running for office. An optional buffet dinner (reservations and advanced payment required) begins at 6:30 p.m., followed by the meeting at 7 p.m. RSVP to 425-231-0665 or evergreenrepublicanwomen@ yahoo.com.
Flood control district meeting Thursday
The Stillaguamish Flood Control District will meet at the Stanwood Chamber of Commerce, at 8725 271st St., in the east end of downtown Stanwood, Thurs, July 15, 7 p.m.
Learn about growing bamboo
Eric Andrews will demystify the behavior and cultivation of the “King of Grasses” and its versatility and potential in landscapes in a discussion on growing bamboo, for a fee, at Christianson’s Nursery Sat, July 24, 11 a.m. – noon. Reservations required, call 466-3821.
Hootenanny auditions July 20 and 21
Vocalists, musicians and songwriters are encouraged to audition for upcoming performances of the Hometown Hootenanny. Schedule an appointment by e-mailing Beckye, brandallrcf@ gmail.com, including a brief description of your musical style and experience, including online links if available. The Sept. 10 Hootenanny, a songwriters showcase, features performances of original compositions by local artists. The Hootenanny focuses on country, folk and bluegrass, offering the opportunity to work with a professional band in front of an audience.
Ecosystem Coordination Board meeting
The Puget Sound Partnership’s Ecosystem Coordination Board will meet July 15 in Mount Vernon 9:30 a.m.-4:30 p.m. at the WSU Research Facility, 16650 SR 536, Mount Vernon. The proposed agenda includes items on stormwater, legislation, Puget Sound science update, floodplain management and other matters. For the full agenda and directions to the meeting, visit www.psp. wa.gov/EB_meetings.
Conservation District workshop on grass
Learn about controlling weeds, growing healthy grass and other best management practices in a farm workshop presented by Snohomish Conservation District July 24 at Lowell Heights Community Club, just four miles east of the Stanwood I-5 exit. The three-hour free workshop, runs 9 a.m. to noon. To register send your name, number of people attending and a phone number by e-mail to workshops@snohomishcd.org or call 425-335-5634, ext. 123
Bluegrass fest in Darrington
Rhonda Vincent and the Rage is the featured band at the Darrington Bluegrass Festival July 16-18 at the Darrington Music Park. Also performing are Northern Departure, Rural Delivery, Queen’s Bluegrass, Red Desert Ramblers, Urban Monroes and Darrington’s own, The Combinations, among others. Camping is available. For information see glacierview.net/bluegrass, or call 360-436-1179.
Lavender fest in Sequim
The 14th annual Sequim Lavender Festival is this weekend, July 16-18 with six lavender farms to visit and a street fair at 4th Avenue and Fir Street in downtown Sequim. For information see www.lavenderfestival.com.
Western ‘hoe down’ at Merrill Gardens
A “western hoe down” dinner with live music by Gerry Andal is July 22, 4:30-6 p.m. at Merrill Gardens, 7212 265th St. NW, in Stanwood. There is a fee, RSVP to 629-3445 by July 20. Lifeline Screening is scheduled for Aug. 5.
Still room in theater arts camp
META Performing Arts still has room in all three age categories for the theater arts camp, July 19-23, and for the week of July 26-30, at The Conway Muse, Conway. Full- and half-day sessions offer training in dance, vocals and acting is included in every session. The emphasis of camp is hands on, skill building and fun. For information call 360-466-3072. Registration forms are available at metaperformingarts.org
Leatherheads Pub offers weekend music
Richard Rorex and Greg Murat will sing familiar tunes accompanied by acoustic guitars at Leatherheads Pub in Stanwood, Sat, July 17, 7 p.m. Every Thursday, 7:30 p.m., X-Treme Trivia is hosted by DJ Jami, with no entry fee, cash and other prizes; followed by DJ/Karaoke and on Fridays, 9 p.m., DJ Jami hosts the “most interactive” DJ/karaoke in town, at 10209 270th St. NW in Stanwood, 629-5555, leatherheadspub.com.
Helping kids, families cope with cancer
Skagit Valley Hospital Regional Cancer Care Center has announced a new program, CLIMB (Children’s Lives Include Moments of Bravery) for families experiencing cancer. CLIMB gives emotional support to children who have a parent, guardian or grandparent with cancer. For children ages 6-11, meetings are 5:30-7:30 p.m. Tuesdays weekly for six weeks beginning July 13. Specially trained facilitators encourage open discussion about cancer, associated treatments, and possible side effects, in the Safeway Conference Room at SVH, free of charge funded by the Skagit Valley Hospital Foundation. For information or to register, call 360-814-8255 or e-mail to amford@skagitvalleyhospital.org.
