Around Stanwood
Barn slide show Photographs of barns on Camano Island and the surrounding areas will be presented by Gerald Magelssen, 7 p.m. Thurs, Jan 26, in the Floyd Norgaard Cultural Center. Presented by Stanwood Area Historical Society, for information see sahsfncc.org/fnccinfo. Buse to speak at AAUW event
The Stanwood/Camano Branch of AAUW will feature local author, Penny Buse, as the speaker at a wine and cheese reception Thurs, Feb. 9, 7 p.m., at Merrill Gardens. The author of “Stuck in the Mud: The History of Warm Beach, Washington,” will speak on how she accomplished this 40-year project, and the challenges she overcame in the process. The community is invited to the reception to hear Penny, and to learn more about the American Association of University Women (AAUW). The local branch is celebrating its 75th anniversary this year and works to provide scholarships for local young women. Additionally, members contributed more than $600 to the local food banks this holiday season. The mission of AAUW is to advance equity for girls and women through advocacy, education, philanthropy and research, and is open to anyone holding an associate or equivalent, baccalaureate or higher degree from a regionally accredited college or university. Call 387-8489 for additional information.
Mark calendars
The Silvana Fair Board auction will be March 10, at Viking Hall in Silvana. Auctioneers will be George Magnochi and Dave Fenton. Door prize at the end of the auction will be $250 in cash. Fair board members will be out collecting donations from local merchants. Volunteer help is always needed. If you have a new item that you would like to donate, call 360- 652-8682, or 360-652-6064.
At the library
Preschool story time includes singalong and creative activities for 3-5 year olds starting at 9:30 or 10:30 a.m. Wednesdays. Baby & Me story times for newborns to 18 months starts 9:30 a.m. Thursdays, followed by family story times at 10:30 a.m., all funded by the Stanwood/Camano Friends of the Library. A role-playing game program for teens, “Fantasy Gamers” starts 3:30 p.m. Fridays.
There will be class on using library eBooks for the Nook 2-3 p.m. Tues, Jan. 24. No registration is required.
All these events are in the library meeting room, 9701 271st St. NW. For information, or to register, call 629-3132, or tollfree 877-SNO-ISLE (877-766- 4753), or visit sno-isle.org/ and click on Events & Programs.
Scholarships
The local chapter of the American Association of University Women is offering two or three scholarships ranging from $1,500 to $2,500. To be eligible, applicants must be residents of the Stanwood/Camano Island/Arlington area, or, they must be graduates of Stanwood, Lincoln Hill, Lakewood or Arlington high schools. Applicants must have completed at least two years of college by June 2012, and have verifiable plans to continue upperdivision or graduate work at an accredited four-year institution in the fall of 2012. Applications must be post-marked by May 20. Money that supports these scholarships has been raised by the annual AAUW Art Show. Members of AAUW consider their scholarship offerings critical to their mission to empower women. If you are interested in learning more about AAUW, or becoming a member, contact the membership chair, 387- 1376, or scrubber2@frontier.com. For more information about the scholarships, or to download an application, go to wwwinfo@aauwsc.org or, to www.info@s-caf.org.
Motorcyclists meet
Morning Star Riders Chapter of Christian Motorcyclists Association (CMA) meets 6 p.m. Thurs, Jan. 26 at Denny’s, 100 E. College Way, Mount Vernon. Guests are welcome to dinner, fellowship, and to learn about upcoming rides and outreach opportunities; open to all motorcyclists. To learn about CMA, visit cmausa.org.
Prime rib at the Legion
Prime rib dinner will be served starting 4:30 p.m. Fri, Jan. 27 (after getting postponed due to snow) at the Frank Hancock American Legion Post 92, 26921 88th Ave. NW, in downtown Stanwood. Along with a generous cut of prime rib, the menu includes baked potato with trimmings, veggies, salad bar and dessert. Cocktails are available.
Sylvan Center here
A Sylvan Learning Center now located in the Stanwood area, offers house rules for “digital” kids and the tech-toys they got for Christmas. Learn more from Patrick Lofy, 629- 9989, or sylvan235@sylvannw.com.
Jazz and spaghetti
Jazz and spaghetti will be offered at Stanwood High School Mon, Jan. 30, 5:30 p.m., with the spaghetti feed hosted by Stanwood Band Boosters. The event is to raise funds to send the SHS Wind Ensemble and Jazz Band to the Vancouver Music Festival. Music starts at 7 p.m. with performances by Stanwood Middle School Stage Band, under the direction of Michelle Rockwood, the high school Jazz Band, under the direction of Doug Morasch, and the warm sounds of Camano Junction. Tickets are available at the door. For information, call Judy Williams, 425-327- 4454.
Audition notice
Director of the Anacortes Community Theatre Melissa Bridges needs four men and five women for the comedy “Out of Sight, Out of Murder,” that will run April 6-28. Auditions are Sun, Feb. 5, 6-9 p.m. and Mon, Feb. 6, 7-9 p.m. in the theatre, 10th and M in Anacortes. Cold readings from the script, or perusal scripts may be picked up at the office. To reserve one, call 360-293-6829. Audition information and materials are available at the ACT office. Rated PG13.Questions? 360-293-7134. Or visit acttheatre.com.
Health care costs
An interactive class on rising health care costs will be offered in a joint project with the Skagit/Island County Builders Association and the North Puget Sound Association of Realtors, 11:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. Wed, Feb. 8, 525 E. College Way, Suite J, in Mount Vernon. Class fees apply. Contact Rayna Moe, 360-757-6916, or rayna@sicba.org.
How to reach your goals
“Thriving in 2012,” offers tools to help women achieve their goals, at the Ken Baxter Community Center, 514 Delta Ave. in Marysville, Wed, Feb. 1, 6-8 p.m. Taught by psychologist Dr. Katie Garnett for Marysville Parks and Recreation, there is a fee. For information, call 360-363-8450, or register online, marysvillewa. gov.
Instructors wanted
The Ken Baxter Community Center operated by Marysville Parks and Recreation, is looking for instructors to teach classes this summer and fall. Potential topics include arts, crafts, education, business or others. Request a class proposal packet at 360-363-8450, or Mburgess@marysvillewa.gov.
Call for art, poets
The Arlington Arts Council is seeking photographs of eagles and nature art in all media for Art at the Eagle Festival, opening with an artist reception 5-8 p.m. Fri, Feb. 3 at Magnolia Hall, 225 E. Third St., one block up from City Hall. All art must be delivered 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. Fri, Feb. 3. There is an entry fee per piece, with maximum of five pieces allowed per artist. A $100 cash prize goes to the best eagle photograph and the people’s choice winner. Youth are welcome to participate in all categories. All works must be framed and ready to hang. For information on how to enter, go to arlingtonwa. gov/eaglefest.
Fogdog Gallery in Arlington is calling for poems about eagles and nature for the festival Feb. 4, presented by the city of Arlington and the Stillaguamish Tribe. Cash prizes will be awarded for both first and second place winners in adult and youth categories. Poems will be displayed at Fogdog gallery, 233 N. Olympic Ave. Winners will be invited to read their works at the next Fogdog poetry event Feb. 23, and will be considered by Quill and Parchment publication. For information, call Claire, 505-660-6825.
Jan. 26 will feature John Burgess, who grew up in upstate New York, worked on a survey crew in Montana, taught English in Japan and since 1985, has lived in Seattle, where he works in corporate communications for a local insurance company. His poetry is published by Ravenna Press: “Punk Poems,” 2005, “A History of Guns in the Family,” 2008, “Graffito,” 2011. For information, call Claire, 505-660- 6825.
Marketing on Facebook
Discover how Facebook can help promote and build your business in a free class offered by Arlington Library Wed, Jan. 25, in Arlington City Council Chambers, 110 E Third St., 6-8 p.m. Register at 360-403-3448.
Volunteers needed
Hospice & Home Care of Snohomish County is seeking volunteers to help visit patients, deliver supplies, work in the office, and whatever else needs done. Information sessions are on the third Wednesday each month at either 2-4 p.m. or 6-8 p.m. Call 425-261-4815 to register.
Writers league
Jane Alynn will unfold the creative writing process with exercises on triggering memory and other techniques at the Skagit Valley Writers League meeting Thurs, Jan. 26, 6:30- 8:30 p.m., Mount Vernon Community Center, 1401 Cleveland St. For information see www.skagitwriters.org, or call 360- 873-8109.
Dental food drive
Restoration Dental is hosting a food drive to benefit the Stanwood-Camano Food Bank this month. Donate by Jan. 26 to the office of Scott VonBergen, DDS, 26910 92nd Ave. NW, C-1.
Bell-Burgess benefit
Live party music to benefit Jen Bell-Burgess, in her battle against cancer, is set for Fri, Jan. 27, at Amigo’s Mexican restaurant in Stanwood.
Winter school Jan. 28
The 2012 Country Living Expo and Cattlemen’s Winter School is set for Jan. 28 at Stanwood High School, 7400 272nd St. NW. See skagit.wsu.edu/ CountryLivingExpo for a full schedule, or call 360-428-4270, ext. 240.
Tax preparation
Free tax preparation is available at the Stanwood Camano Community Resource Center Feb. 2 and 9 by appointment only, 629-5257.
Fiddlers to jam
Free family entertainment is provided by the Old Time Fiddlers Fridays, Jan. 27, Feb. 10 and Feb. 24, at Sisco Heights Community Club, 13527 99th Ave. NE, Arlington. Celtic jam starts at 5 p.m., workshop at 6 and circle jam at 7 p.m. Coffee, tea, juice and snacks throughout the evening. Acoustic musicians of all ages are encouraged to bring instruments.
