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4-H GROUPS
Main Office: 425-357-6044.
SILVANA LADS ‘N LASSIES: Roy Strotz, 652-8682. Meets fourth Mon., 7 p.m. Silvana Peace Lutheran Church. Leadership, swine, poultry, rabbits, dogs, sewing, cooking, archery, goats, sheep, and dairy.
STILLY RIVER: Debbie Bell, 387-2049. Beef cattle, dairy cattle, swine, pygmy goats, and horses.
STANWOOD HOPE-4’S: Leaders Tammi Schoenbachler 360-629-3845, Tom Nygard 654-0202. Beef, dairy cows, and swine. Meets second Tuesday.

AAAA BOOSTER CLUB STANWOOD
Pres. Kiya Tafoya, PO Box 1366, Stanwood, 629-0462. Meets first Friday of month, 7 a.m., Stanwood Camano School District board room at Stanwood Middle School.

ALZHEIMER’S SUPPORT GROUP
Support group for families and caregivers dealing with dementia or Alzheimer’s disease, serving Stanwood, Camano Island and surrounding areas. Call for details and for reference to related memory loss support resources in local area. Contact Alzheimer’s Association Helpline:
1-800-848-7097.

AMATEUR RADIO EMERGENCY
SERVICES—ARES/RACES
PO Box 1134, Stanwood WA 98292. Contact Duane Palmer, 360-629-2461. Activities include emergency communication services assisting the Red Cross, Dept. of Emergency Management for Stanwood and Camano Island fire and police depts.

AMERICAN ASSOCIATION OF
UNIVERSITY WOMEN
Stanwood-Camano Branch
PO Box 2652, Stanwood WA 98292. Janice Hertz, 939-0515. Meeting times/place: varies, usually in the second week of each month from September through June; meeting notices are in the Stanwood/Camano News. Email: stanwoodcamano@aauw-wa.org

AMERICAN LEGION
Camano Island Post 207
166 Skagit Ave, Camano Island, 387-1436. Meets second Tuesday, 6 p.m., Camano Island Legion Hall, 608 S. West Camano Dr., Camano Island Auxiliary Post 207, Pat Tenan, 387-5420. Meets second Tuesday, 6 p.m., Camano Island Legion Hall, 608 S. West Camano Dr., Camano Island.

AMERICAN LEGION
Frank Hancock Post 92
Cmdr. Arthur Mitchell, Service Officer, Bob Westphal, 387-8352 or 629-2851. Meets second Monday, 7 p.m., Stanwood Legion Hall, 26921-88th Ave NW, PO Box 323, Stanwood. Auxiliary Pres. Jenny Kelly; Sec. Suzanne Schipley. Meets second Monday, 7 p.m., Stanwood Legion Hall.

AMERICAN RED CROSS
Island County Chapter
Barbara Johnson, Whidbey Island, 1-888-216-5727; DAT Coordinator Frank Alishio, 387-8370. Meets second Monday of month, 7 p.m., Madrona Fire Hall, 916 W. 5th St., Camano Island.
Snohomish County Chapter
2530 Lombard Ave, Everett WA 98201, 425-252-4103.

AMERICAN SIGN LANGUAGE CLUB
Meets at Stanwood High School, Main Campus 562, every Thursday, 7:40-8 a.m. Everyone is welcome, beginning to advanced. 629-1300 x 5562.

AWANA
Meets Wednesdays, 6:30 p.m. at Camano Chapel, 867 S. West Camano Dr., Camano Island. Call 360-387-7202 for more information.

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BAHA’IS OF CAMANO ISLAND
Baha’is invite the public to monthly educational gatherings on how to achieve world peace. Contact Evie Asplund, secretary, 387-2400 or visit www.bahaisofcamanoisland.org.

BEACH WATCHERS
An Island County WSU Extension program, Beach Watchers are professionally-trained volunteers dedicated to protecting Island County’s fragile environment through education and public awareness. More information about our program may be seen on our website, www.beachwatchers.wsu.edu; 121 N. East Camano Dr., Camano Island WA 98282. Phone: 387-3443, Ext. 258.

BLOOD PRESSURE CHECKS
Meets first and third Wednesday of the month, 1-2 p.m. Stanwood Senior Center, 7430 276th St. NW, Stanwood, 629-7403.

BOY SCOUTS OF AMERICA
Mt. Baker Council, serving Snohomish, Skagit, Whatcom, Island and San Juan counties. Everett Service Center, 1715 100th Pl. SE, Everett, WA 98208. www.mtbakerbsa.org. All inquiries regarding Cub Scouting, Boy Scouting and Venturing may be directed to Hilary Black-Ward, District Executive, 425-338-0380, Hblackward@mountbakerbsa.org.
Pack 186-  Silvana Cub Scout Pack. Meets in Silvana. Contact:  Hilary Black-Ward, 425-338-0380, Hblackward@mountbakerbsa.org. 
Karla Jacks, Pack and Troop 46-Camano Island, 929 West Olympic St, Camano Island, WA 98282, 360-387-0845. karlajacks@hotmail.com.
Pack 101 meets at South Camano Grange. Contact Rosey Bacon, 360-387-5965. rbacon@wavecable.com.
Scout Troop 86, Stanwood, call 425-338-0380.

BRAIN INJURY SUPPORT GROUP
Meets the third Monday of the month, 6:30-8 p.m. at Stanwood Senior Center, 7430 276th St. NW. For more information call 360-629-7403. All ages welcome.

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CAMALOCH LADIES 18-HOLE GOLF CLUB
Captain Mary O’Connor, 387-1376; Season goes from April through Oct. Meetings first Tuesday of month; golf every Tuesday.

CAMANIO LODGE NO. 19 F. & A.M.
Masonic Hall, 102nd Ave NW, Stanwood. Phone: 629-2688. Meets second Thursday, 7:30 p.m., special meeting fourth Thursday except July and Aug.

CAMANO ACTION FOR A RURAL
ENVIRONMENT (CARE)
Contact Carolyn Ehert, 387-4842. PO Box 1742, Stanwood WA 98292-1742. Meets at Camano Island Health Center, 127 N. East Camano Dr., 7 p.m. fourth Thursday of month.

CAMANO ANIMAL SHELTER
ASSOCIATION (CASA)
160 Can Ku Rd, Camano Island, 360-387-1902. Open Tuesday-Friday, 11 a.m.-3 p.m.; Saturday and Sunday, 11 a.m.-4 p.m.; closed Mondays. Donations gratefully accepted, PO Box 1726, Stanwood WA 98292.

CAMANO ARTS ASSOCIATION
Memberships open to artists and non-artists. CAA sponsors annual Camano Island Studio Tour on Mothers Day weekend, the CAA Art Scholarship for high school students and is involved in numerous public arts projects. CAA is a 501-C3-approved non-profit organization. Meetings are the first Wed. of each month at 7 p.m., except in August. Call Doris Platis, 360-631-0688 for more information and a brochure.

CAMANO CHAPEL MOPS
(Mothers of Pre-Schoolers)
For morning MOPS contact Linda, 387-5844. Meets Tuesday, 9:30 a.m. to noon. Camano Chapel, 867 S. West Camano Dr., Camano Island. Contact Jenna, 387-1591 for evening MOPS, second and fourth Mondays at 6 p.m.

CAMANO COMMUNITY WILDLIFE
HABITAT PROJECT
Call 387-2236 or 387-0680. Email: camanobwh@yahoo.com Public programs third Wednesday of the month at 7 pm, Camano Multipurpose Center, 141 N. East Camano Dr., Camano Island. Address c/o Friends of Camano Island Parks, PO Box 1385, Stanwood WA 98292.

CAMANO COMPUTER CLUB
Open to all skill levels. Meets every other Saturday to share information and shortcuts. Call Tom Olsen 387-8451 or Wayne Gidlof, 387-1416.

CAMANO COUNTRY CLUBHOUSE
Board meets every second Tuesday, 3:30 p.m., Country Clubhouse, 1243 S. Beach Dr., Camano Island, 387-1655.

CAMANO COUNTRY CLUB WOMEN’S CLUB
Meets second Monday, 10 a.m., Camano Country Club, 1243 S. Beach Dr., Camano Island, 387-1655.

CAMANO GARDEN CLUB
PO Box 1836, Stanwood, WA 98292. Contact: Yvonne Collins, Membership 360-387-1143. Meetings: March-December on third Thursday at 1 pm, Camano Country Club, 1243 S. Beach Dr., Camano Island.

CAMANO ISLAND CHAMBER OF COMMERCE
370 N East Camano Dr. Ste 5 – 80. Contact Karen Daum, Director of Tourism and Operations, (360) 629-7136, www.camanoisland.org General meetings first Tuesday, every other month, 7 p.m. at Camano Senior & Community Center. Call to confirm time and location.
CAMANO ISLAND DEMOCRATS
Contact Rayma Birdsall, 387-8255. PO Box 2634, Stanwood. Email: diray40@wavecable.com. Meets second Wednesday of month, 7 p.m., 127 N. East Camano Dr.

CAMANO ISLAND FELLOWSHIP
Contact Tom and Carol Curtis, 360-387-1189. Meets Sundays 5 p.m. at Stanwood United Methodist Church. Curtisct@wavecable.com.

CAMANO ISLAND QUILTERS
Pres. Pam Fredericksen, 360-387-4550. Mailing address: 370 N. East Camano Dr., Ste. 5, PMB 25, Camano Island WA 98282. Meets first Wednesday, 10 a.m., Odd Fellows Hall, 96 S. Camano Ridge Rd.; first Thursday, 6:30 p.m., Stanwood High School, 7400 272nd St. NW, Rm 563, Stanwood. jock@wavecable.com.

CAMANO ISLAND WOMEN’S
REPUBLICAN CLUB
Mary Lou Olsen (360) 387-4009. Meets 12 noon, fourth Tuesday of month, Lost Lake Club House, 1469 Lake Dr., Camano Island.

CAMANO ISLAND YACHT CLUB
Commodore Otto Leuschel, 387-3903. Located at 129 N. Sunset Dr., Camano Island, 360-387-3737; mailing address: PO Box 1041, Stanwood WA 98292. For membership call Rod Davidson, 387-6037. Brunch every second Sunday, 9 a.m.-noon. Hall rental available, call David Dannenberg 387-3012.

CAMANO ISLAND ZEN GROUP
Contact: Avonne McLaughlin, 360-387-5100. Meets Tues., 7 p.m., 1319 S. Country Club Dr, Camano Island.
CAMANO ISLANDERS
Royce Natoli, president, 360-387-6727. Meets fourth Monday, 5:30 p.m., American Legion Hall, 608 S West Camano Dr., Camano Island.

CAMANO LUTHERAN CHILDCARE CENTER
Director: Mary Ann Chellis, 629-2253, 850 N Heichel Rd., Camano Island. For children 2 1/2 to 10 yrs. Open 6:30 a.m. - 6:30 p.m. Monday thru Friday.

CAMANO SENIOR & COMMUNITY CENTER
Camano Center, 606 Arrowhead Rd., Camano Island WA (360-387-0222.) The center is bridging the generation gap while providing services to not only seniors and the disabled, but to area youth and families. It has classes, activities and trips open to all ages, as well as senior-specific educational and social programs. It is the heart of the senior community, offering varied opportunities for life enhancement and enrichment. There is a yoga for mature adults class, a senior aerobics group, computer classes and art classes, bridge and pinochle games as well as congregate meals prepared on site. The Center provides comprehensive services to elderly and disabled, including meals-on-wheels, senior information and assistance, case management, and volunteer chore service. www.camanocenter.org

CAMANO WATER SYSTEMS ASSOCIATION
PO Box 2554, Stanwood WA 98292. President Dale Tyler 360-387-3468.

CAMWOOD COMMUNITY PLAYERS
Hometown theater troupe. Camwood Hotline: 360-629-4494. Pres. Ray Riches. General meeting third Wednesday each month, 7:30 p.m., PO Box 222, Stanwood WA 98292.

CAMWOOD GENEALOGY WORKSHOP
Meets second Monday of month, 1 to 3 p.m. at the Stanwood Area Historical Society Museum, 27112 102nd Ave NW, Stanwood. Contact: Bill Blandin, 360-387-3375 or Dave Bardue, 360-387-9220.

CARDIAC SUPPORT GROUP
Meets the first Thursday of the month, 2:30-3:30 p.m. at the Stanwood Senior Center, 7430 276th St. NW, Stanwood, 629-7403. All ages welcome.

CHRISTIAN ADVOCATES OF WARM BEACH SENIOR COMMUNITY
Mike Tatham, 652-2649. Men’s Breakfast Club, welcome to all. Meets first and third Tuesday, 8 a.m. (breakfast) with program at 8:30 a.m. in Beachwood Lounge, Warm Beach Senior Community, 20420 Marine Dr., Stanwood WA 98292.

CINDER-ELLA’S AUXILIARY
Contact Rhonda Knudson 360-652-9073. Meets third Monday, 7 p.m. except summer, Silvana Fire Station.

COMMUNITY WILDLIFE HABITAT PROJECT
PO Box 1385, Stanwood WA 98292. Meets 7 p.m., third Wednesday, January - November, Camano Multipurpose Center, 141 E. Camano Dr., Camano Island. Call 387-2236 or 387-0680 for more information.

COMPASSIONATE FRIENDS
(Parents that have suffered the death of a child)
PO Box 1263, Marysville WA 98270. Jane Shirley, 360-691-1275. Meets 7 p.m. third Thursday of each month at Marysville United Methodist Church, 5600 64th St. NE, Marysville.

CULINARY ART SOCIETY
Meets at 6:30 p.m., second Wednesday at Camano Senior and Community Center, 606 Arrowhead Rd., (360) 387-0222, or Linda Livengood (360) 387-2566. Monthly cooking competition, program and meal. Guests welcome. www.camanocenter.org.

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DAUGHTERS OF NORWAY
The Daughters of Norway, Ingeborg Lodge #43, meet second Saturday of the month, 10 a.m. in the Sons of Norway Hall, 9910 270th St. NW, PO Box 162, Stanwood, WA 98292. Women and girls older than 13 who are of Scandinavian heritage and are interested in promoting and learning about Norwegian culture are welcome. For more information, call Alice Blandin, 387-3375 or Phyllis Gard, 387-0992.

DAUGHTERS OF THE
AMERICAN REVOLUTION
Contact Sandy Faulkner, 629-2241. Meets second Monday of the month at Presbyterian Church, 1511 E. Broadway, Mount Vernon.

DESIGN STANWOOD
A non-profit organization composed of area residents, business owners and landowners. Organized in 2003, the group’s mission is to revitalize Stanwood in a way that honors its history while encouraging attractive, sustainable growth and change that brings together the whole community. To learn about on-going projects or if you would like to become a member, contact Pearl Schaar at e-mail: pschaar@pelletierschaar.com, or at 360-629-5375.

DOWN TO EARTH GARDENERS
Meets at 10 a.m. on the second Monday at the Camano Senior & Community Center, 606 Arrowhead Rd., (360) 387-0222 or Pres. Audrey at (360) 387-8626. New members/guests welcome.

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EAGLES F.O.E. 3041
Eagles Hall, 6419 Pioneer Hwy, Stanwood, 360-629-3224. Meets the second and fourth Thursday of the month, 7 p.m.

ELGER BAY RENEWAL/COUNSELING PRAYER MINISTRIES
Call Pastor Dianna Kunce or Pastor Denise Easter, 360-631-6994, for meeting times/places.

ENHANCED FITNESS
Two classes, Monday and Wednesday 9:30-10:30 a.m. or Friday 10:45-11:45 a.m., at the Stanwood Senior Center, 7430 276th St. NW, Stanwood, 629-7403. All ages welcome.

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FREEDOM PARK ASSOCIATION
370 NE Camano Dr. Ste 5 PMB 217, Camano Island. Contact: Mike Nestor 387-2542 or sail@camano.net. Work party at Freedom Park last Saturday of the month 9 a.m. - noon.

FRIENDS OF CAMANO ISLAND PARKS
“Volunteer services in Camano Island parks.” Co-Chairpersons: Carol Triplett, 387-0889, Tom Eisenberg, 387-4000, PO Box 1385, Stanwood. Work parties and activities are listed in Stanwood/Camano NEWS “On The Island.”

FUTURE BUSINESS LEADERS OF AMERICA
Stanwood High School, 7400-272nd St. NW, Stanwood, WA 98292. Contact person: George Colby, (360) 629-1300 ext. 5332. Email: fbla@stanwood.wednet.edu. Meets first and third Thursdays in the Stanwood High old auditorium (open to all Stanwood High students in grades 9-12).

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GREAT NORTHERN FIRE & RESCUE MUSEUM
PO Box 1718, Stanwood WA. 98292. Curtis Johnson (360) 387-4582. Special events and by appointment.

GREENWOOD GARDEN CLUB
Pres. Vivian Henderson, 652-2569. Meets second Wednesday, 12 p.m., Warm Beach Community Church.

GRIEF & LOSS SUPPORT GROUP
Meets Friday, 9:45—10:30 a.m., Camano Senior and Community Center, 606 Arrowhead Rd., (360) 387-0222.

GRIEF & LOSS SUPPORT GROUP
Meets first and third Wednesday of the month, 10 a.m.-12 noon. Stanwood Senior Center 7430 276th St. NW, Stanwood, 629-7403.

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HARMONY NORTHWEST CHORUS
(Sweet Adelines)
Info: Carol Ward, 360-435-0808.

HEART SUPPORT GROUP
Meets the first Thursday of the month, 2:30-3:30 p.m. at the Stanwood Senior Center, 7430 276th St. NW, Stanwood, 629-7403. All ages welcome.

HISTORICAL SOCIETY
See Stanwood Area Historical Society

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INDEPENDENT ORDER OF ODD FELLOWS
www.independentorderofoddfellows.org.
RV park and campground, 96 S. Camano Ridge Rd., Camano Island WA 98282. Phone: 360-387-7151. Mount Vernon Odd Fellows Lodge #23, 360-387-7151. Peace Rebekah Lodge #336, 360-387-7151. H. P. Downs Unified Encampment #61, 360-387-7151. L.A.P.M. #30, 360-387-7151.

INTERNATIONAL CHILDREN’S DRIVE
www.ICDworld.org. Jennifer Crow Director, 317-457-3060 or Trampes Crow Logistics Director, 512-905-6372.

ISLAND COUNTY MARINE
RESOURCES COMMITTEE (MRC)
Making Camano Island’s shoreline as healthy as it can be for salmon, shellfish, orcas and other marine life is the mission of Island County Marine Resources Committee (MRC). Formed in 1999, the MRC brings together citizen volunteers of diverse backgrounds to study near shore conditions, advise county leaders and inform the public. Members include scientists, farmers, business people, educators, boaters, anglers and others with a stake in county waters such as the US Navy. Representing Camano Island on the 12-member board is Hi Bronson of Utsalady, a land-use planner and retired US Navy helicopter pilot. Bronson is also a Washington State University (WSU) Beach Watcher.
The MRC works closely with the Island County Salmon Recovery program and other county committees and departments concerned about water quality and shoreline health. It partnered with WSU Beach Watchers of Camano Island to launch Shore Stewards, a stewardship education program for shoreline property owners that is now spreading throughout Puget Sound.

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JOSEPHINE
9901 272nd Pl. NW, Stanwood WA 98292, 629-2126. Josephine offers intergenerational care for the whole person — body, mind, and spirit. Services include skilled nursing care, separate suites for assisted living residential care, adult day services, and child daycare. Our child care programs include ECEAP Preschool and Montessori classes. Spiritual services include Care Team Ministry and a comprehensive team of chaplains of various religions.

JOSEPHINE INTERGENERATIONAL 
CARE CENTER
9901 272nd Pl. NW, Stanwood. Director Linda Alumbaugh, 629-4915. Daycare for ages 4 weeks through 12 years. Open 5:30 a.m. — 6 p.m., M-F. Josephine also offers ECEAP and Montessori classes.

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KAYAK POINT WOMEN’S GOLF CLUB
Chris Edlund, 360-629-2876. 15711 Marine Dr., Stanwood WA 98292. Meets every Thursday beginning March/Kayak Pt. Golf Course Pro Shop.

KAYAK POINT MEN’S GOLF CLUB
For information, call Kayak Point Pro Shop, 652-9676.

KNIGHTS OF COLUMBUS
Camano-Stanwood Council 8476. Grand Knight Don Maily. Contact John Buckley, 387-3415 or church office, 360-629-3737. Membership meeting, third Thursday, 7 p.m.; officers’ meeting first Thursday, 7 p.m. St. Cecilia Church, 26900 78th. Ave NW, Stanwood.

KUITAN (Horse) RESCUES
Cheryl Arnold, 629-4024. Volunteers always welcome.

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LA LECHE LEAGUE OF N. SNOHOMISH CO.
Breastfeeding information and support. Snoh. Co. Helpline: 425-303-0311; Elise, 360-629-6189; Anna, 360-856-6479 and Tiara, 652-3211. Meets third Monday 10:30 a.m. at Stanwood Library. Babies welcome. Meets first Wednesday, 6 p.m. at community room, 320 Pacific Pl., Mount Vernon. www.lalecheleague.org.

LAKE GOODWIN COMMUNITY CLUB
Rental Hall, 360-652-9786. PO Box 102, North Lakewood WA 98259. Community potluck; second Saturday of the month at 5:30 p.m., Sept.-May. 17323 - 42nd Ave NW, Stanwood. Community garage sale/scholarship silent auction-2nd Sat. in June. www.lakegoodwincc.org.

MABANA FLAMES
Pres. Celia Hartley, 387-0822. Meets first Thursday, 10:30 a.m., except January, July and August, Mabana Fire Station, 3651 S Camano Dr, Camano Island.

MADRONA FIRE SIRENS
Pres. Mary Helen Manning, 387-5922. Meets first Wednesday, 12 noon, Madrona Fire Station, 916 W 5th St, Camano Island, except January, July and August.

MASONIC LODGE-CAMANIO NO. 19
See “Camanio Lodge No. 19 F. & A.M.”

MEN’S DISCUSSION GROUP
Meets at Stanwood Senior Center every Wednesday at 10-11 a.m. For information call 629-7403.

MOMS CLUB OF STANWOOD
The MOMS Club is a National and Non-Profit support group for moms, just like you.
Weekly playgroups and monthly trips for children of all ages. Social interaction for mothers and children. Family parties
and much, much more. Contact Karen Berelson, Membership Vice President 425-422-8383 for more information.

MOMS IN TOUCH
Praying for our children and their schools. Yvonne Laun; 360-387-0624 for meeting places and times.

MONDAY STUDY CLUB
Pres. Adabelle Gardner, 387-1559.

MOPS
(Mothers of Pre-Schoolers)
See STANWOOD.

MT. BAKER ORCHID SOCIETY
Contact Sandy Faulkner, 629-2241 or Felicia and John Marshall, 360-678-5448. Meets the fourth Tuesday of the month at 7 p.m. to educate and promote the preservation of orchids.

N.O.A.H.
Northwest Organization for Animal Help, a non-profit 501(c)3 animal adoption center providing customer-friendly dog and cat adoptions, $25 spay/neuter, free feral cat spay/neuter, dog training, gift shop items, and volunteer opportunities. Open seven days a week, Mon.-Fri., 11 a.m.-6 p.m., Sat. and Sun., 11 a.m.-5 p.m.; I-5 & 300th St./Exit #215, 31300 Brandstrom Rd., Stanwood WA 98292, 629-7055. N.O.A.H. relies solely on donations from the public.

NORTHERN SOUND CHILDREN’S CHOIRS
Educating and empowering young artists. Life-changing voice instruction and musicianship. Choirs perform and travel in region and beyond. Contact Stuart Hunt, 360-652-4942.

NORTHWEST CENTER FOR THE ARTS
Rev. Barbara Allen, CMP, (360)387-5683. Non-profit group dedicated to positive cultural and social evolution through the arts.

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ORDER OF EASTERN STAR NO. 76
Stanwood Chapter
Worthy Matron Janice Dorsey, 629-6502; Worthy Patron Robert King, 387-1258. Meets first Wednesday, Sept-June, 7:30 p.m. Masonic Hall, 27205 102nd, Stanwood.

OVEREATERS ANONYMOUS
Meets at Stanwood United Methodist Church Wednesdays, 9 a.m. Call 652-8752.

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PATRON’S OF ACADEMIC LEARNING
AND THE SCIENCES (PALS)
PO Box 382, Stanwood WA 98292. Meets monthly. Call Patty Besancon (387-7826) for information.

POWER SQUADRON
Skagit Bay Sail & Power Squadron
Safe boating education and other boating related activities. Fishermen, duck hunters and any others interested in boating are welcome. Classes held regularly at Skagit Valley College. Debbie Richey, 360-387-1260. Meets second Thurs., 7 p.m. (except July and August) Meetings held at Conway Fire Hall, Fir Island Rd. and Greenfield St., Conway. E-mail: ssboatschool@hotmail.com.

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RED HAT SOCIETY
Meets second Thursday of month to plan for teas and outings. Call Amy at Merrill Gardens, to join or learn how to start your own chapter, 360-629-3445.
ROTARY CLUB OF STANWOOD-CAMANO ISLAND
Pres. Kristina Stephenson, 425-508-8700. Meets Wednesdays, 12 noon, at Stanwood Senior Center, PO Box 1754, Stanwood WA 98292.

SENIOR SERVICES
Open Mon. - Fri., 8 a.m. - 5 p.m., 8225 44th Ave W, Ste O, Mukilteo WA 98275; 425-355-1112. www.sssc.org.

SENIOR PEER GROUP
Meets second and fourth Wednesday of the month, 1-2 p.m. Stanwood Senior Center, 7430 276th St. NW, Stanwood, 629-7403.

SEVEN LAKES WATER ASSN.
Manager Paul Lucas, 24 hour service, 360-652-8192.

SHORE STEWARDS
Island County Shore Stewards is a free educational program available to those who live along the shoreline, have access to a beach or boat ramp through their community association, or who live along streams. Those who join receive a free book designed for shoreline property owners, a DVD on shoreline living, a monthly newsletter, and free window decals. More information can be seen on our website, www.shorestewards.org. Address: 121 N. East Camano Dr., Camano Island, WA 98282. (360) 387-3443, ext 258. shorestewards@wsu.edu.

SILVANA COMMUNITY ASSOCIATION
Pres. Jeff Olseene, 652-3011; Sec. Karen Bumpus, 652-9751. PO Box 387, Silvana WA 98287. For info. and Viking Hall rental call Kim Nuzum 652-1718.

SILVANA FAIR BOARD
Pres. Roy Strotz, 360-652-8682, 21713 27th Ave NE, Arlington WA 98223; Sec. Tammi Schoenbachler. Meets fourth Wednesday starting in March, 7:30 p.m. at Silvana Community Fair Hall.

SKAGIT VALLEY HOSPITAL FOUNDATION
A private, non-profit corporation that acts as the official gift-receiving agency for Skagit Valley Hospital. The sole mission of the Foundation and its 25-member board of directors is to raise, manage and distribute funds to assure the continued availability of quality health care services and programs through Skagit Valley Hospital. The Foundation accepts gifts to support all hospital programs including cancer care, kidney dialysis, critical care, the Family Birth Center, the Children’s Therapy Fund, the Healing Arts Fund, Sunrise Inn (a hospitality house for patients and their families) and many other programs. Contact 360-428-2140.

SNOHOMISH COUNTY DAHLIA SOCIETY
Dave Eldridge, 629-3352. Meets second Thursday, 7:30 p.m., Legion Park, Everett.

SNOHOMISH COUNTY DAIRY WOMEN
For information call Jean Oien, 360-939-0510 or Pat Manning, 360-403-0150. Meets 12 noon, place varies, second Tuesday of the month.

SONS OF NORWAY FRITJOV LODGE
Pres. Randy Bachand, 387-5107. Business meetings second Fri., 7 p.m., Sons of Norway Hall. Social meetings when scheduled. Hall rental: Palmer Sather, 629-3175. Hall address: 9910 270th NW, Stanwood. Correspondence to: 26330 72nd Ave NW, Stanwood.

SOUTH CAMANO GRANGE #930
Meets second Thursday, 6:30 p.m. potluck and 7:30 meeting, Grange Hall, 2227 S. West Camano Dr. Contact Laurie Wheeler, 387-3678. For rental of hall call Wendy Arnett 387-8415.

STANWOOD AREA HISTORICAL SOCIETY
Dave Eldridge or Karen Prasse, 629-6110, PO Box 69, Stanwood. Meets fourth Thursday, 7:30 p.m., Floyd Norgaard Cultural Center. Museum hours: Sunday and Wednesday, 1-4 p.m., and Fridays, 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Tours by appointment.

STANWOOD BOOSTER CLUB
See AAAA BOOSTER CLUB STANWOOD.

STANWOOD CAMANO AMATEUR RADIO CLUB
John Keefe W7PCK, 360-629-9234. PO Box 941, Stanwood WA 98292. Meets at Terry’s Corner fire hall, 525 E North Camano Dr, third Thursday of month, 7 p.m. Annual Hamfest/Flea Market held in early May.

STANWOOD-CAMANO AREA FOUNDATION
PO Box 1209, Stanwood WA 98292. Phone: 360-629-6878 Email: info@s-caf.org Website: s-caf.org Founded 1960. Promoting philanthropy to better the Stanwood-Camano community. Accepting donations for charitable purposes. The Foundation administers permanent endowments for education, the arts and other community purposes. Scholarship and community grant applications are available online. Volunteers for advisory committees welcome. Meetings held fourth Tuesday of each month.

STANWOOD-CAMANO ARTS GUILD
PO Box 778, Stanwood WA 98292. Elaine Iodice, president, 360-387-7869. Meets at 7 p.m. the fourth Wednesday of the month at Stanwood Library.

STANWOOD-CAMANO
BEEKEEPERS ASSOCIATION
Dave Austin, 360-652-8258. We meet on the third Tuesday of the month, 7:30 p.m., at the Stanwood Library. For more info go to our website: http://stanwood-camanobeekeepers.com/.

STANWOOD CAMANO
COMMUNITY RESOURCE CENTER
A program of Community Resources Foundation. A family resource cooperative partnering with other community organizations to offer information and referral programs, events for families and youth, and special interest classes for youth and adults. Partnerships include CADA (Citizens Against Domestic and Sexual Abuse), Volunteers of America, Readiness to Learn, Camp Fire USA, 4H, and others. Participation is open to all community members. Heads Up! program provides youth a positive environment in which to complete community service hours assigned by the Juvenile Court System. Resource office and used book store located at 9620 271st St. NW. Business Hours: 9-4:30, Monday through Thursday. Phone: 629-5257. Fax: 629-4705. Mailing Address: PO Box 935, Stanwood, WA 98292.

STANWOOD-CAMANO
EDUCATION ASSOCIATION
Pres. Nyda Smith, 629-1300 ext. 2544. www.whidbey.net/sea

STANWOOD-CAMANO FAIR BOARD
PO Box 901, Stanwood WA 98292. Fair manager Malynda Shipley, 629-4121. Board meets fourth Wednesday, 7 p.m., at Bonnie Cole Youth Exhibit Hall. 2007 Fair: Aug. 3, 4 & 5.

STANWOOD CAMANO FOOD BANK,
SERVICES & THRIFT STORE
PO Box 1285, Stanwood WA 98292. Located at 27030 102nd Ave NW, Stanwood. (old Bryant Hardware Bldg.) The food bank (629-2789) is open Wed. and Fri., 10-12 and 1-3:30 p.m. Thrift store (629-6646) is open Mon. through Sat., 10-4 p.m.

STANWOOD-CAMANO FRIENDS OF THE LIBRARY
For information call 629-3132. PO Box 247, Stanwood WA 98292. Meets second Tuesday of month, 11 a.m. at Stanwood Library meeting room.

STANWOOD-CAMANO HUMAN LIFE
“Right to Life”
PO Box 1094, Stanwood. Call Luz Maria Emerson, 629-4147 or Linda Dillion, 387-9970. Meets second Monday of the month, 7 p.m., at Stanwood Library.

STANWOOD-CAMANO JUNIOR ATHLETIC ASSOC. (SCJAA)
PO Box 82, Stanwood WA 98292. Allen Scott 360-939-2194. Meets second Thursday of the month, 7 p.m., at Stanwood PUD. www.eteamz.com/scjaa. SCJAA is a non-profit organization developed to provide the youth in our community the opportunity to play organized, supervised and fun quality sports. The sports include basketball, volleyball, wrestling, cheerleading, fastpitch softball and tackle football.

STANWOOD-CAMANO KIWANIS
Contact Char Peiffer, lbmft@wavecable.com. PO Box 583, Stanwood WA 98292. Meets every Thursday, 7 a.m., Viking Restaurant.

STANWOOD-CAMANO LITTLE LEAGUE
Pres. Ron Alumbaugh, 939-0735. PO Box 455, Stanwood WA 98292. www.eteamz.com/stanwoodcamanoll. President Robyn Candelaria (360) 420-3552.

STANWOOD-CAMANO MINISTERIAL ASSOCIATION
Treasurer John J. Shaffer, PO Box 296, Stanwood WA 98292, 360-629-9555. Meets the fourth Wednesday, 12 noon, at Josephine.

STANWOOD-CAMANO SKI SCHOOL
James Haugen, 387-8069. Eight weeks bus, transportation and lessons available at Mt. Baker. Kids grades 6-12 register in November.

STANWOOD CHAMBER OF COMMERCE
8725 - 271st St NW, P.O. Box 641, Stanwood. Contact Stacy Johnson, 360-629-0562 or stacykj3@hotmail.com. Meets third Tuesday of each month, 11:30 a.m.-1 p.m. at Merrill Gardens. Our Visitor Information Center is open Monday thru Friday, 10 a.m. to 3 p.m.

STANWOOD COIN CLUB
Meets fourth Tuesday of the month. Sept.-May, Stanwood Senior Center (629-7403), 7430-276th NW, Stanwood, Social Room. Opens at 6 p.m.; meeting starts at 7 p.m.

STANWOOD COMMUNITY AND SENIOR CENTER
The Center provides a wide spectrum of services and activities for seniors, including information and assistance, transportation, social activities, continuing education and wellness programs. Groups may rent facilities for meetings and events. The Center offers apartments with affordable rents for seniors. Thrift store: Monday - Saturday, 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Office: Monday - Friday, 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Stanwood Senior Center, 7430 276th St. NW, Stanwood, 629-7403.

STANWOOD CO-OP PRESCHOOL
PO Box 1801, Stanwood WA 98292. Call 360-629-3155.

STANWOOD DEMOCRATS
Northwest Snohomish Co. Democrats Assn. PO Box 1325, Stanwood, WA 98292. Phone: 629-4288 or 629-2037. www.stanwooddemocrats.org. Meets third Saturday of each month at 10 a.m. Call for location.

STANWOOD LIONS CLUB
PO Box 1211, Stanwood WA 98292. Secretary Don Dolan 387-1616 for information. Meets first and third Wednesday, 7 p.m., Sons of Norway Hall, Stanwood. Email widond@whidbey.net

STANWOOD MOPS
(Mothers of Pre-Schoolers)
Meets at Warm Beach Free Methodist Church (652-6555), 20815 Marine Dr., Stanwood, second and fourth Tuesday, 9 a.m.

STANWOOD YOUTH FOOTBALL
PO Box 82, Stanwood WA 98292. Allen Scott, 939-2194; www.eteamz.com/scjaafootball.

STILLAGUAMISH GRANGE NO. 1058
Master Sigmund Hanson, 629-4226; Sec. Sharon Hanson; PO Box 2701, Stanwood WA 98292. Hall rentals: Bernice Hanson, 629-3628. Meets second Tuesday, 6:30 p.m. supper, 7:30 p.m., meeting, at Grange Hall (6521 Pioneer Hwy.) next to Stanwood-Camano Fairgrounds.

STILLAGUAMISH VALLEY
GENEALOGICAL SOCIETY
Meets monthly on the second Monday, 7 p.m. at the Society’s library, 135 N. Olympic Ave, Arlington. Library hours: Tues. 12-4 p.m. and Thurs. 10 a.m.-4 p.m. Visitors are always welcome. For more information call the SVGS library, 360-435-4838 or go to www.rootsweb.com/~wastzgs/.

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TEEN PARENTS - YFC
Director Brooke Boersma, 629-4067, PO Box 1224, Stanwood. Meets the first Friday of every month 6-8:30 p.m. at Stanwood Foursquare Church. Also other informal meetings, retreats, and mentor matches. Open to all pregnant and parenting teen girls and their families.

TERRY’S CORNER FIRE JETS
Contact Ila King, 387-3253. Meets second Monday, 10 a.m., Sept. - June, Terry’s Corner Station, 525 E North Camano Dr, Camano Island.

THE CENTER FOR WOODEN BOATS
1010 Valley St., Seattle WA 98109-4469. Contact: Betsy Davis, 206-382-2628 or email: betsy@cwb.org. Meets with Cama Beach volunteers at Cama Beach State Park, fourth Saturday every month (except for Nov. & Dec.) to plan for the opening of CWB operations at Cama Beach State Park. www.cwb.org.

THE SPOT — YFC
Briana Gibson - 629-4067, PO Box 1224, Stanwood. The Spot is a youth center for kids ages 12-18. The Spot is located at the corner of 99th Ave NW & 271st St. NW. Hours are Tuesday and Thursday, 2:30-5 p.m., Saturday 7:30-10 p.m.

TOASTMASTERS INTERNATIONAL
Stamano (Stanwood-Camano) Toastmasters Club #8311. Mailing address: 3424-324th St. NW, Stanwood WA 98292. Contact: Bobbe Alf 360-629-8506 or Eleanor Guderian 360-629-3499. Email: balf@heraldnet.com or e.guderian@verizon.net. Meets in the Anderson Room, Stanwood United Methodist Church, 27128 - 102nd Dr. NW, Stanwood, every Wednesday 7:15 - 8:30 a.m. Friendly group - all are welcome.

TOPS
(Take Off Pounds Sensibly)
This is a non-profit weight support group. Contact Melba Rumsey, 360-387-5385. Island Baptist Church, Thursdays, 8 a.m.

TWIN CITY IDLERS
Classic car club, PO Box 906, Stanwood WA 98292. Meets last Thursday of the month at Stanwood Café, 6 p.m. Contact Kris Hemenway at 387-0867 for info and to learn more about annual car show. www.twincityidlers.org.

TWIN CITY SPORTSMEN CLUB
Contact Pete for information, 360-659-5785. Shooting 10 a.m. every second Sunday of month and Tuesdays, 6-9:30 p.m.

UNITED WAY OF ISLAND COUNTY
PO Box 798, Oak Harbor WA 98277. Contact: Cathy Norton 1-360-675-1778. An organization of volunteers who raise and allocate funds to a wide variety of health and human service agencies serving residents of Island County.

UTSALADY LADIES AID
For information contact: Jennie Bottin, 387-2320. Meetings held at National Historic Site, 78 Utsalady Rd., Camano Island, second Wednesday of the month. Luncheon followed by business meeting.

VILLAGE THEATRE KIDSTAGE
Classes, camps and productions for and by young people grades K-12. Class, camp and rehearsal location: Stillaguamish Grange Hall in Stanwood (Dates and times vary) Performance location: Stanwood High School Performing Arts Center. For information call 425-257-6371 or www.villagetheatre.org.

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WARM BEACH COMMUNITY ASSOCIATION
Contact: Gordon Riggs, 652-5438. Meets the third Thurs. of Jan., 6 p.m., third Sat. of May, 12 noon; second Tues. of Aug., 6 p.m. The Warm Beach Community Association is dedicated to promoting neighborhood fellowship, a safe and secure community, their WBCA park and family activities.

WARM BEACH SENIOR COMMUNITY
20420 Marine Dr., Stanwood WA 98292. Call 652-4593. Apartments, manufactured homes, assisted living, skilled nursing. Coming soon: SoundView, a new development of 100 single-level townhomes and apartments. Many with views of Puget Sound. A ministry of the Free Methodist Church, welcoming people regardless of faith.

WARM BEACH FELLOWSHIP
 (SENIOR COMMUNITY)
Mike Tatham, 652-2649. A monthly program features entertainment, refreshments and news about the activities of the Warm Beach Thrift Shop, Ceramics Shop, Bazaar and other volunteer projects which are in support of Warm Beach Senior Community. Meets second Monday, except summer, 2 p.m., Beachwood Lounge, Warm Beach Senior Community.

WASHINGTON NATURAL LEARNING
ASSOCIATION
Exec. Dir. Bec Thomas, 360-387-7537; 34 Monks Rd., Camano Island WA 98282. A Camano Island-based state-wide advocacy association promoting accurate and up-to-date information on home-based instruction (homeschooling) in Washington State.

WILDERNESS RIDGE COMMUNITY CLUB
Lake Ketchum Water System. Phyllis Ketzenberg, 360-629-6342. PO Box 1106, Stanwood. Meetings are held at WRCC pumphouse, 7 p.m., first Tuesday of the month. Annual meeting first Saturday of June. Call if interested in attending.

WSU/ISLAND COUNTY WASTE WISE PROGRAM
Waste Wise volunteers are trained to assist residents, schools and businesses in reducing waste. They provide information about recycling, composting, reducing, reusing, environmentally-friendly cleaners, household hazardous waste, septic systems, solid waste issues, sustainable living and how to be a smart shopper. Monthly meetings are held on Camano, and training is conducted each year for Camano residents who wish to become volunteers and enhance the environment in Island County. Please contact: Janet Hall, Program Coordinator, halljn@wsu.edu or 360-629-4522, ext 7974. Mailing address: WSU Waste Wise, PO Box 5000, Coupeville, WA 98239-5000.

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YOUTH FOR CHRIST
Executive Director Brent Boersma, 629-4067. PO Box 1224, Stanwood. The Spot — a youth center for ages 12-18 located at the corner of 99th Ave NW & 271st St. NW, Tuesday and Thursday, 2:30-5 p.m., Saturday 7:30-10 p.m. Teen Parents — a support group and mentorship program for pregnant and parenting teens and their families. Director Brooke Boersma 629-4067.

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