On The Island
Feb. 12, learn to Geocache in a beginners class, noon-2 p.m. at Cama Center, located in Cama Beach State Park. Learn to play this game of real world hide and seek with GPS from experienced players. Tours of Cama cabins and new trails are 1 and 2 p.m.; tour the Center for Wooden Boats at Cama Beach historic Boathouse, 1 and 2 p.m. Discover passes will be necessary for all vehicles.
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“An Evening in Italy” dinner, sponsored by MOPS at Camano Chapel Sat, Feb. 11, begins with dinner at 6 p.m., followed by a Taproot Theatre show of impromptu comedy using suggestions from the audience to create scene after comedic scene. Free childcare. Tickets are on sale at Action Potential Chiropractic, 629-2524, and at Camano Chapel, 387-7202.
Driving program
AARP Driver Safety Program is for older drivers, at Camano Center Feb. 24, 9 a.m. to 5 p.m., 606 Arrowhead Road, 387-0222 to register. Linda Rubadue, instructor. Upon completion of the 8-hour course, drivers 55 years and older qualify for a state mandated discount on auto insurance.
Tickets on sale now for March event
Gardeners can learn how to prune and renovate an overgrown garden March 27 at the Camano Center Sundin Room. Author and Plant Amnesty founder Cass Turnbull is the speaker. Tickets are available at the center, 606 Arrowhead Road, or call 387-0222.
Pick up litter
Friends of Camano Island Parks will have a work party Sat, Feb. 11, to pick up litter on Camano roads near the state parks. Meet at the Elger Bay Store at 9:30 a.m. for 1.5 hours of litter pick up. Bring gloves and sturdy shoes. For more information about Friends of Camano Island Parks, call 387- 0889 or 387-4000, e-mail focip.carolt@gmail.com or visit www.friendsofcamanoislandparks.org.
Work at parks
Friends of Camano Island Parks will have a work party Tues., Feb. 14, at the state parks. Meet at the Camano Island State Park ranger office at 9:30 a.m. Bring lunch; beverage and dessert provided. For more information about Friends of Camano Island Parks, call 387-0889 or 387-4000, e-mail focip.carolt@gmail.com or visit www.friendsofcamanoislandparks.org.
How to help birds
Weather conditions in winter present many challenges for resident and migratory birds. Learn ways you can help meet their needs for water and food during this critical period. Ani Gurnee, naturalist and landscape designer, will discuss how to select seed and feeders targeted to specific species and which trees and shrubs to plant that will provide food and shelter. The Wed, Feb. 15, program begins at 7 p.m. at the Camano Multipurpose Center (Blue Building), 141 East Camano Drive. This presentation is part of a public education series hosted the third Wednesday of the month by the Camano Wildlife Habitat Project, sponsored by Friends of Camano Island Parks, as part of the Island County wa- tershed project. For information about Camano’s wildlife project, visit www.camanowildlifehabitat.org, call 387-2236, or e-mail camanowildlifehabitat@gmail.com.
Buffet brunch
The public is invited to eat buffet brunch at the Camano Island Yacht Club, 129 N. Sunset Drive, Sun, Feb. 12, 9 a.m. to noon. The menu includes bacon, sausage, scrambled eggs, omelets, hash browns, pancakes, fresh fruit, sweet rolls, juices, coffee and tea. Adult and children’s tickets are available.
Sweetheart dance
A Valentine’s Dance will be held at the Camano Center Sat, Feb. 11, 7-10 p.m. Bring your sweetheart and enjoy the big band sound of Camano Junction. Lower priced tickets for center members than non-members, and includes heavy hors d’oeuvres. Tickets are at the door. Call 387-0222 for more information.
Democrats meet
Island County Commissioners Helen Price Johnson and Angie Homola will be featured speakers at the Feb. 8 meeting of the Camano Island Democrats, 7 p.m., at the Vista/ Madrona Fire Station, 273 N. West Camano Drive. For more information, see www.camanodemocrats.org.
Concert series
The Camano Country Club hosts “Notes from the Heart Concert” featuring Broadway, classical, pop and jazz Sat, Feb. 11, 6:30-8:30 p.m.; for details, 387-1655.
Jets host speaker
Mike Simmons, Emergency Services Director for Camano and Stanwood area, will speak on emergency preparedness at the Feb. 13 meeting of the Camano Island Fire Jets Auxiliary, 10 a.m. at the Country Club Fire Station on Elger Bay Rd.
Lunch signup
There is a Feb. 9 signup for the luncheon and meeting of Camano Country Club Women’s
Club Mon, Feb. 13, 10:30 a.m. Guest speaker is Julie Vess from Safe Harbor Free Clinic.
School fundraiser
The Utsalady Booster Club will be hosting a school fundraising auction at the Bonnie Cole Hall at the fairgrounds Sat, Feb. 11. Tickets include dinner and two drinks, contact Brenda, 360-630-3036. Dinner choices will be chicken marsala and salmon.
C.A.R.E. news
Because Camano Action for a Rural Environment will meet every other month, in member homes, the next meeting will be March 8, 7 p. m. Call 425- 344- 7829 for location. Topics will include a future program on shorelines and salmon habitat, and Earth Day activities. To become a member, or make a tax- deductible donation, contact CARE, P. O. Box 1742, Stanwood WA 98292- 1742, or visit www.camanocare.org.
Valentine tea
Two Valentine teas, fundraisers for Utsalady Ladies Aid, are scheduled for Sat, Feb. 11, at 11:30 a.m., and 1:30 p.m., 79 Utsalady Road on Camano Island. For reservations, call Betty, 387-3720.
Valentines on the wild side
Love with an edge is planned at Leatherheads Pub and Eatery on Valentine’s evening for a night on the wilder side, with prime rib and the foot-stomping strains of the South End String Band and a glass of Champagne, 6-8 p.m., Feb. 14, at 10209 270th St. NW, Stanwood. Reservations recommended; call 360-629-5555.
