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A project of Camano Action for a Rural Environment (C.A.R.E.) “Camano Honors Earth” is planned for Saturday, Sept. 11, noon -7 p.m. at Matzke Fine Art Gallery and Sculpture Park, 2345 Blanche Way, Camano Island. The event will feature an environmental art exhibition, speakers, interactive educational activities, poetry, music and art. Educational activities from noon to 4 pm will be followed by a reception with the artists from 4-7 pm. V olunteers needed for Council on Aging

Snohomish County residents interested in issues facing elders and people with disabilities are needed to serve on the Snohomish County Council on Aging. Applications are due Fri, Sept. 17. The CoA is a 30-member citizen board that advises the county executive, Snohomish County Long Term Care, and the county’s Human Services Department’s office on aging. The offices manage federal, state and local funds and rely on advice from the CoA. New members will begin three-year terms starting Jan. 1, 2011. The CoA meets on the fourth Wednesday of each month (except December) 9:30 a.m. to noon. It is expected that every council member attend regularly and join at least one sub-committee. All meetings occur during work hours. The CoA strives for a membership that is geographically balanced throughout the county, urban and rural, ethnic and racial minorities. For an application or information, contact Joyce Frasu, 425-388-7377, or j.frasu@ snoco.org.

Car wash benefits heart association

Union Bank (formerly Frontier Bank), at 8870 271st St. NW, in Stanwood, will be hosting a car wash 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Thurs, Aug. 26, and Thurs, Sept. 2, as a fundraiser for the American Heart Association. They hope to raise $1,000 by charging $5 per wash.

F ire station dedication on Sept. 11

Stanwood Camano Fire Department invites the community to gather together Sat, Sept. 11 for a 9/11 memorial and fire station dedication at the new Vista/Madrona Fire Station, 273 N. West Camano Drive. Time to be announced later.

Port Susan Middle School open house

Port Susan Middle School will have an open house Tues, Aug. 31, for 6th graders, 5-6 p.m., and for 7th and 8th graders, 6-7 p.m. Student schedules will be available.

C ompassionate volunteers needed

A free information session to review the volunteer opportunities at Providence Hospice & Home Care, is scheduled for Wed, Sept. 15, 2-4 p.m. in downtown Everett. To register and information, call 425-261-4815 by Sept. 13.

‘Map your neighborhood’ course set

A “Map Your Neighborhood” facilitator’s course is scheduled for Mon, Aug. 30, 6-8 p.m. at the Stanwood Fire Station, 8117 267th St. NW. The course will explain the program and prepare people to present the “Map Your Neighborhood” program in their communities. Those who wish to attend should contact Mike Simmons at 387-1512, or e-mail msimmons@camanofire.com to assure there will enough materials for everyone.

Rorex and Murat at Leatherheads

Rich Rorex and Greg Murat will perform at Leatherheads Pub & Eatery, 10209 270th St NW, Stanwood, 7 p.m. Sat, Aug. 28. No cover. Leatherheads welcomes musicians who want to perform original, newly-composed material, or who just want to play music informally, Sunday evenings 6-8 p.m. for 45 minutes or take the whole block. A stage, sound system and a meal will be provided for each performer, limited to acoustic instruments and solos or duets. Call 360-348-3361, or e-mail leatherheads10@gmail.com to set up a date and time.

Gerry Andal’s has reopened in Stanwood

Gerry Andal’s restaurant in Stanwood has re-opened, and the owners want patrons to know that the menu is exactly the same, with some new ideas in the works. The restaurant was voted the Best of Stanwood/Camano.

International swim across Port Susan

Pastor Brad Hering of River of Life Community Church on Camano Island has announced a fundraiser for cystic fibrosis. An international swim across Port Susan honors Maranda Hansen and includes local swimmers as well as swimmers from Mexico, including the Mexican National Champion, and coach Kristian Thalin from Sweden. The swim begins at the Camano Country Club Beach 2 around 2:30 p.m. Tues, Aug. 24. Swimmers will relay east to Warm Beach Camp and back, about 10 miles. Kayaks and a safety boat will escort the swimmers. A barbecue will be held after the swim, starting around 7 p.m. at Beach 2.

Auditions open for September workshop

META Performing Arts has announced an audition workshop Sept. 2, 6-8:30 p.m. at the Presbyterian Church, 15th and Broadway, Mount Vernon. To register, call 877-490-6382. The workshop is timed to be especially helpful to 7- to 13-year-olds who will be auditioning Sept. 8 and 9 for META’s upcoming production of the musical, “How to Eat Like a Child,” but the workshop is open to all youth, regardless of their interest in the upcoming show. The workshop is not a pre-requisite for auditioning nor does it guarantee casting in the show, which runs Dec. 3-12 at the historic downtown Lincoln Theatre, in Mount Vernon.

Victims Memorial Wall applications open

Families of someone killed in an alcohol- or drug-related crash, may arrange for placement of a free tile in their loved one’s name on the Snohomish County DUI Victims Memorial Wall. Residents of Snohomish County are eligible. The eighth round of tiles on the wall at McCollum Park will be unveiled Oct. 6. To request an application, go to www.co.snohomish.wa.us and type “DUI Task Force” in the search engine, or call 425-388-7200. For information, contact Tracy McMillan, 425-388-7229 or Tracy.McMillan@ snoco.org.

Christian motorcyclists meet Thursday

Morning Star Riders local chapter will meet 6 p.m. Thurs, Aug, 26 for dinner, fellowship, and review of upcoming rides, rallies and outreach events. Participation open to all motorcyclists; guests are welcome, at Denny’s, 100 E. College Way, Mount Vernon. Ice Cream Rides are held weekly, Monday nights (excluding holidays), through September, all motorcyclists welcome, no need to pre-register, staging 6:15 p.m. at Texaco/Skagit Red Barn, I-5/Conway exit; roll out at 6:30 p.m. Contact Steve Pitts at 360-420-1987, or slpitts@acm.org, for chapter information; visit national Web site, www.cmausa.org for organization overview or state Web site www.riding4theson.com for ride opportunities in- Washington state.

Children in the Garden Series

Children will be introduced to ground covers and succulents that can be used to create miniature gardens Sat, Aug. 28, 10 a.m. at Christianson’s Nursery, where there is a fee for classes and reservations are required, at 360-466-3821. Each child will complete a miniature garden in this make-and-take class. The ABCs of home brewing will be explained by Bob Toombs, owner of My Own Vintage in Mount Vernon, at 1 p.m. Sat, Sept. 4. Gerry Wilson, manager of the Heather Garden at WSU in Mount Vernon, will present a slide show on heath and heather on Sat, Sept. 11.

L ife, music of Edward Grieg is program

Daughters of Norway Thelma Lodge 26 will present a program on the life and music of Edward Grieg, with a slide show and music Sat, Sept. 18th, 10 a.m. at Normanna Hall, 2725 Oakes Ave., Everett. Guests are welcome. Membership is open to women of Scandinavian descent who are 13 and older.

AARP Safety Class is Saturday

An AARP Driver Safety Class is scheduled for the Stanwood Community & Senior Center, 7430-276 St. N.W., Sat, Aug. 28. Register at 629-7403.

V ideos on book of Joshua in class

Study the book of Joshua in the Bible, “Conquering Your Enemies,” in an eight-week class using Ken DeLacy teaching videos beginning Sept. 15, in the fellowship hall at Cedarhome Baptist Church, 10 a.m. - noon. For informaiton call 360-939-0670.

Applications open for firefighters

North County Fire/EMS is accepting applications for the position of volunteer firefighter through Aug. 31. Applications may be picked up at the fire district’s office, 19727 Marine Drive, or downloaded from the Web at northcountyfireems.com. For information, contact Battalion Chief Christian Davis, 425-754-4342.

Lion’s Club collects school supplies

The Stanwood Camano Lions Club is helping the Readiness to learn Foundation with the collection of school supplies and back packs for children of qualifying families. The red donation boxes, with the Lions’ logo, can be found in a number of local businesses. This project helped over 200 local children last year.

SHS athletic department’s fundraiser Tom Wilfong, assistant principal and athletic director at Stanwood High School, has authorized All-American Sports Posters to produce SHS’s athletic posters. They will help the athletic department to raise much needed funding. The company will be contacting local businesses to line up community sponsorship for this program. For information, contact Wilfong, 629-1322 or All- American Sports Posters, 1-800-556-1380.

Italian theme dinner at Merrill Gardens

An Italian dinner will be served at Merrill Gardens Aug. 26; RSVP to 629-3445 by Aug. 24. In September, there will be a free workshop for veterans with Mahala Murphy-Martin, of Senior Assurance Consultants, Inc., to learn about veterans’ benefits and how to apply.

‘ Extravaganza’ helps send kids to camp

Warm Beach Camp will host the 11th annual August Extravaganza benefit auction and Country Fair Sat, Aug. 28 to raise funds to help send kids to camp. Auctions run from 9 a.m. to 12:45 p.m., with lots of kids activities. Food concessions are available for lunch. Admission and parking are free. For information, call Warm Beach Camp, 652-7575, or 800-228-7624, or log on warmbeach. com.