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Saturday, November 1, 9:50 am. FOCIP Starts 08-09 Winter Walk Season with the Cama Beach State Park Trails.Join Friends of Camano Island Parks members on a guided community walk through Cama Beach State Park, Sat., Nov. 1, at 9:50 a.m.

Walk from the N.E. section of Cama Beach State Park to the beach area. On the way to the beach, the walk will include the Cranberry Lake trail and the Welcome Center loop. Total mileage will be approximately 3.5 miles with some up and down portions. The approximately two-hour walk takes place rain or shine. Wear appropriate clothes and sturdy shoes or boots. Meet at Ivy Road and Dry Lake Road junction. Access Dry Lake Road from Elger Bay Road north of Elger Bay Elementary School or Monticello Road, which intersects West Camano Road and Elger Bay Road. Parking is on the Ivy Road cul-de-sac. Camano Island Walking Trails booklets are available at the Chamber Kiosk, Coastal Community Bank at Terry’s Corner and at the Stanwood Chamber office.

Saturday and Sunday, November 1st and 2nd. "Art Matters at Four Springs". Four Springs Preserve on Lewis Lane, 10:00 am to 6:00 pm. It free to the public and it is a combined show with Camano Arts Association and Stanwood Camano Arts Guild. It has many types of art and very interesting with 3-D and 2- D works.

Saturday, November 8, The 13th Annual Camano Island Chamber Chili Chowder Cook Off will be held November 8th, 2008 from 3-7 pm at the Camano Senior & Community Center.

Registration forms for participants have been sent to the Chamber membership.

If you are not a Chamber member and would like to have a booth at the event, contact the Chamber, 629-7136 for more information. Last year over 1,200 people attended and all had a great time!

The cost to get into the Cook Off is $10 for 10 tastes and you get to vote for your favorite chili or chowder. Come meet your Island neighbors and businesses and enjoy good food, drink and music. Raffle tickets for a chance to win some really great prizes will be available for purchase two weeks prior to the event and at the cook off on Nov. 8th. , Director of Tourism & Operations, Camano Island Chamber of Commerce,

All crafted items done by clubhouse members. Plus a new feature: a Xmas resale boutique of holiday items donated by members downsizing! Come have Cabbage Patch soup lunch and do your holiday shopping.

, November 8, 9:00 am to 3:00 pm. Lost Lake Bazaar. The 23rd Lost Lake Bazaar will be held this Saturday, November 8, from 9:00 am to 3:00 pm at the Homeowners’ Association Clubhouse, There will be great hand crafted Christmas gifts for sale along with good food and a raffle of very fine gifts. For more info.

Saturday and Sunday, November 15 and 16. Mark your calendars for the 2008 holiday craft and gift bazaar at the Camano Senior and Community Center -- November 15 and 16. Crafters to reserve your space contact the center 360-387-0222.

Camano Senior and Community Center

Cama Beach. Kids Gingerbread house making.

This session of making a petite (about 4” x 6” tall) gingerbread house is just for kids, accompanied by a parent or guardian. Work with the gingerbread lady Alice Blandin.

All materials will be provided for you. Bring a board or stiff cardboard to take your creation home on.

Requires pre-registration.

Please call Tina Dinzl-Pederson at 387-3342 or Alice Blandin at 387-3326 to reserve your spot.

Limited to 12 participating children (accompanied by their parent(s) or guardian, so the whole group could be 24 or more).

Note: Cama Beach State Park 1880 S W Camano Drive, Camano Island. Please leave enough time prior to the event to walk to the park office or catch a park shuttle at the drop off shelter. No private vehicles are allowed in the beach area

Whidbey Island and Camano Islands are open and beautiful and the snow is gone! New Years' Weekend on Whidbey 12/31/08 to 1/4/09

For things to do New Year's week, click on the calendar or "Things to do" on any page. Nature surprised all of us with a beautiful snowy gift, which caused many of us to cancel holiday plans. There is no better cure for a case of CABIN FEVER than a visit to Whidbey, for a day or the long weekend! This website will give you lots of ideas & suggestions of where to go, where to stay, to shop, to eat, to hike, to be entertained, walk the beaches of Whidbey, or just sit by the fire and read. Something for everyone, invite a friend, bring your kids, bring your dog, and enjoy!

Here are some of the dining and events happening this week. For help planning your New Year's getaway Email or call 1-888-747-7777. Click here for lodging options.

NEW YEAR'S IN OAK HARBOR ON WHIDBEY

New Year's Eve Celebration for Teens - Oak Harbor. For teens ages 12-18 a New Year's Celebration. Celebrate the end of the year with your friends. Play rock And, board games and enoy some special surprises. Funded by the Friends of the Oak Harbor Library. Email - Website

Frasers Frasers Gourmet Hideaway: Fraser's is open with seating still available for a great culinary experience! Frasers Gourmet Hideaway 360-279-1231- special 5 course meal with champagne toast at midnight New Years Eve. 1191 SE Dock St, Oak Harbor, WA 98277 Website

China City Imperial in Oak Harbor and China City in Freeland -same # 360-279-8899, open New Years Eve and NYday. Welcome to China City! 33505 State Route 20, Oak Harbor. We have two locations on Whidbey Island, a beautiful destination within the gorgeous Northern Puget Sound . You can find us in the cities of Oak Harbor and Freeland. Oak Harbor is well known as the home to the Whidbey Naval Air Station and scenic Deception Pass State Park . Freeland is widely adored for its quaint and friendly surroundings. Countless tourists travel to Whidbey Island and China City using the Washington State ferry system at Mukilteo/Clinton and Port Townsend/Keystone; or across the beautiful deception Pass bridge. Open New Years Eve and New Years Day.

NEW YEAR'S IN COUPEVILLE ON WHIDBEY

Christopher's on Whidbey, New Year's Eve, Dec. 31, 11:30-2:00 lunch 5pm-8:30 dinner -a limited number of seats still available Special 4 course dinner
103 NW Coveland, Coupeville, 360-678-5480

Celebrate New Year's and stay at The Captain Whidbey Inn! Join us at The Captain Whidbey Inn at 8 o'clock in the evening on New Years Eve for an elegant dinner and champagne toast with live music. Dinner per person: $79.00; Dinner for Two and a Water View Inn Room: $219.00; Dinner for Two and a Lagoon Room: $279.00 Tax, gratuity, and drinks not included unless otherwise specified. Five day cancellation policy for dinner. Seven day cancellation policy for rooms. The Captain Whidbey Inn, 2072 West Captain Whidbey Inn Road, Coupeville WA 98239; 1-800-366-4097; 360-678-4097; Email. Delightfully out of step for over 100 years. Website

New Years Special at The Blue Goose Inn!
This year celebrate a unique New Year in Coupeville at The Blue Goose Inn! Stay any two nights starting from the 30th or 31st of December and take advantage of our exclusive package. Enjoy a chilled bottle of champagne or wine in your room on arrival, plus a fabulous New Year's Day Brunch. We'll be serving champagne and mimosas, along with a few of our most requested breakfast selections. Spend your days storm watching at Ebey's Landing, walking the beach at Fort Casey, or discover unique treasures in any of Coupeville's fabulous shops and galleries. After a full day of exploring you'll love to come back to a crackling fire in the parlor fireplace where you can also enjoy a glass of wine or a steaming mug of hot chocolate. Give us a call today to plan your New Year's getaway! 877-678-4284. The Blue Goose Inn, Email - Website

Fort Casey's Historic Admiralty Head LIghthouse on Whidbey: The lighthouse is open during the holidays December 27, 28, 29, 30, 31. Hours: 11- 4 Email; Website

NEW YEAR'S IN GREENBANK ON WHIDBEY

GREENBANK FARM WINE SHOP & TASTING ROOM, WHIDBEY PIES CAFE, GREENBANK CHEESE & SPECIALTIES AND 3 GALLERIES Website
Raven Rock Studio, at Greenbank Farm, will be open every day, 10 - 5 pm, during the New Years' Weekend on Whidbey event from 12/31 to 1/4/09! 360-222-0102. Raven Rock Gallery will be open on New Years' Day. Come walk this beautiful spot on Whidbey Island, and then come inside and warm up with us!

MORE WINE TASTING IN GREENBANK, (but not at Greenbank Farm!)
Holmes Harbor Cellars will be open special hours this holiday season.
In addition to normal weekend hours of 11-5pm we will also be opening our doors on Fridays through the end of the year. We look forward to seeing you and having you taste our award winning wines! 4591 S Honeymoon Bay Road, Greenbank. Call for more information (360-331-3544) or click here.

NEW YEAR's IN FREELAND WHIDBEY: Lodging

Golf and Dining at Holmes Harbor: THE BEACHFIRE GRILL, at Holmes Harbor Golf and Beach Club will be open New Year's Eve, as well as New Year's Day. 360-331-2363.

Gordon's on Blueberry Hill Booked for New Years Eve but will be open New Years Day 11:30-2:00 for lunch and 5:00- for dinner reservations highly recommended
5438 Woodard, Freeland, 360-331-7515

Cliff House Bed and Breakfast; Stay hidden in a lush forest on the very edge of Whidbey Island's west side is a setting so unique, there is nothing anywhere quite like Whidbey Island's Cliff House. (800) 297-4118; (360) 331-1566 Website
727 Windmill Drive, Freeland, Wa. 98249

Harbour Inn: A Country Style Motel.
The Harbour Inn is South Whidbey's most affordable lodging. We offer guests the comforts of a B&B with the privacy and convenience of a motor inn. Free wi-fi! Next door to The Beach Cabin!

PLACES TO EAT & SHOP IN FREELAND:

The Beach Cabin, 1594 Main Street (across from Payless grocery). 360-331-1929. Come in and try our fabulous panini sandwiches, or consider special ordering some of our fabulous dishes to serve at your next party. In addition to some great food, The Beach Cabin has a variety of unique gifts and home accessories, perfect for your home or cabin! For some TripAdvisor.com reviews, click here.
The Beach Cabin will be OPEN New Years Day, 10 am - 6 pm! Website For a great story about our Beach Cabin Hat, click here!

THE BEACHFIRE GRILL at Holmes Harbor Golf and Beach Club will be open New Year's Eve, as well as New Year's Day. 360-331-2363.

GERRY'S KITCHEN 1675 Main Street, 360-331-4818. Gerry's Kitchen is open Tuesday - Sundays, and serves a great Sunday Brunch. Closed New Years' Day.

RED ROOSTER ANTIQUES & MUTINY BAY ANTIQUE MALL The Red Rooster Antique Mall and the Mutiny Bay Antique Mall, both located on Main Street in 'downtown Freeland' will be having a sale New Years Weekend on Whidbey. Closed New Years Day, but open January 2nd and 3rd.

ARE YOU A THRIFT STORE NUT? Second Chance, 1664 Main Street, # B, is having a huge 2-day sale on great clothing, furniture and more, December 29 - 31st. Closed New Years' Day, open Jan 2nd & 3rd.

MASSAGE IN FREELAND. Both members and non-members may schedule massage at Island Athletic Club. Offering a range of massage styles and length of session from 30 to 120 minutes. DANIEL HOLMBERG and LESLIE PACKARD, Licensed Massage Therapists. Available Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Friday, Saturday. Call 331-2582 for appointment

NEW YEARS DAY IN FREELAND ... Go ahead, make a SPLASH at the POLAR BEAR DIVE! For the truly intrepid and brave, here are the details:
Start the New Year off with a splash! Join us for a refreshing dive into 2009. Be a part of the 5th Annual Polar Bear Dive. All participants will receive an official. Polar Bear Dive T-shirt, a small thermal blanket, and will enjoy warm refreshments. This event benefits 4-H Youth Programs. Call South Whidbey Parks & Recreation District for more information: 360-221-5484. All ages; youth 17 and under must be accompanied by an adult.
Date: New Year's Day (Thursday, January 1)
Time: Registration opens at 10:30am, and the dive happens at noon
Fee: $15 or 2/$20 (affordable for families!)
Location: Freeland Park

NEW YEAR'S IN LANGLEY ON WHIDBEY:

Whidbey Island Center for the Arts. January 3rd, is a special performance by
TINGSTAD AND RUMBEL. Grammy Award winners Tingstad and Rumbel perform virtuoso American finger-style guitar and beautiful melodic woodwinds inspired by music from America, Asia, the British Isles and Spain. The music speaks to the heart and embraces relationships to the natural world and tradition. Understated, yet powerful, the artists and the music encourage an appreciation for community and stewardship. Website

The Clyde is open New Years Eve and New Years Day (and Christmas Eve and Christmas too). The hands-on owners say this, "We pretty much only close if the power goes out or none of our four projectionists can make it out of their driveways. One time Blake even cross-country skiied in to show the movie!" for full schedule details. On New Year's Eve and New Years Day the feature is Twilight-- with the suggestion to Dress Goth on New Year's Eve, when they will be handing out some Twilight "swag". Hmmm, some Happy New Year Swag too? January 2nd-5th, The Clyde is showing the animated family film Bolt, or the adult Soul Men with Bernie Mac and Samuel L Jackson. Prices still the very low $6 ($4 for under 12 or over 65) with prices at the snack bar lower than you'll see ANYWHERE else. Website

LANGLEY WINE TASTING
Whidbey Island WInery on Langley Road is open 11 - 5 for sales and tasting, with gift ideas and the assistant winemaker on hand to answer any and all questions. It's a warm and friendly stop on the way into Langley. Whidbey Island Winery will be open New Years Day, and open all weekend for the New Years Weekend on Whidbey, 11 - 5. Cheers!
EATING OUT IN LANGLEY:

THE EDGECLIFF, 510 Cascade Avenue will be open for dinner with dinner specials. The Edgecliff is having a New Years party till the wee hours, with a champagne toast at midnight. Call (866) 825-3640 Website

THE FISH BOWL RESTAURANT on 2nd Street is having a fun party on New Year's Eve, featuring the talented and famous jazz band "Blue Matter" coming to play for all to enjoy. 7 until 10 pm. Enjoy dinner, appetizers, beverages and plenty of fun! 360-221-6511.

PRIMA BISTRO 201 ½ First Street, above the Star Store. Join us New Years Eve for a festive celebration to usher in 2009. Champagne flights, live music of Danny Ward, jass saxophonist, and for sale again will be the famous Tuzzie Muzzie hats. (proceeds to benefit Good Cheer). Dinner, with extra special specials, served until 10, limited menu through midnight. It's gonna be a party!!! Call soon for reservations, space is limited and filling fast, 360-221-4060.

NEIL'S CLOVERPATCH CAFE, 14485 State Route 525 Ste 3, 360) 321-4120. Neil's Clover Patch Cafe at Bayview is open from 6:30 am to 2:pm Christmas eve and closed Christmas day. On New Years eve, we will be serving Broiled Lobster Tail, Garlic and rosemary roasted Leg of Lamb, Fresh Dungeness Crab C

SHOPPING IN LANGLEY: The Chocolate Flower Farm will be open 10 - 6 NEW YEARS DAY, as well as 10 - 6 thru the entire New Years' Weekend on Whidbey. Come in for hot chocolate samples, and check out this wonderful a little shop in Langley that features all things chocolate, chocolate candles and unique things for the garden.

LODGING IN LANGLEY: Celebrate 2009 at Country Cottage of Langley. Celebrate 2009 at Country Cottage of Langley. Stay 2 nights in the first week of the New Year and enjoy our New Years Week Special package that includes a Jacuzzi Cottage, a bottle of Sparkling Wine and a bag of sweet treats for $179 per night. Other packages and a Lay-Away Club available too. 215 Sixth Street, Langley. (800)713-3860 or (360)221-8709.

More Information 1-888-747-7777 | Web

Camano Island Coffee Hosts The 7th Annual “Holiday Gift Shop”

With over 40 local artisans, coffee, and many gifts, Holiday shopping is easy! Our Holiday Gift Shop please call Dan Ericson at 360-722-7451 or e-mail Dan.

Come Home for the Holidays - Lighting of Langley on Whidbey

See video of snow on Whidbey! Sat continue through December. There's nothing like coming home for the holidays, and Langley's tradition of welcoming its locals and visitors with the sites and sounds of the holidays unlike any other seaside town's celebration. Website

The Holidays Have Come to A Knot In Thyme!

Snuggle in blankets on our big red wagon and let the huge, majestic black Percherons take you and your family on a tour of the historic Holly Farm to purchase your fresh-cut Christmas tree; then let the horses haul your tree for you as you listen to carolers. Choose from a nice selection of beautiful Noble, Douglas and Grand Firs. Stop in the shop for a warm beverage and browse through their nature-inspired, truly unique, made-on-the-farm items (dried florals, lavender products, holiday and home décor). On Saturdays, you may also watch their wreathmakers creating lovely holly wreaths, arrangements and centerpieces. Discover a new and fun family experience for the holidays.Store hours are Monday through Saturday 10-6, Sunday 1-4 year around. Draft horse wagon rides on Saturday 10-6, Sunday 1-4; other days by special arrangement. Website

Shop local at the Langley Fire Hall Market

The market is open Saturdays from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. The Bayview Farmers Market transformed the old fire hall on Second Street into a festive winter market complete with winter produce, baked goods, hot foods and sauces, holiday floral decorations and wreaths, lavender creations, eggs, jams and jellies, seasoned sugars and salts, soaps and lotions, handmade chocolates and a wide variety of quality handcrafted items ranging from blown glass to rakku pottery. Website

Ease Into the Holidays at the Bayview Cash Store on Whidbey

The Giving Tree will be lighting up the hub again this year with ornaments crafted by local non-profits on Whidbey Island. Purchase your ornament at Open Door Gallery + Coffee and all proceeds will go directly to participating organizations.
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Click here for the newest info blog about what shops are open on Whidbey Island now and beyond New's Eve!

Winter Walk at Camano Island State Park
Join Friends of Camano Island Parks members on a guided community walk at
Camano Island State Park Sat., Jan 3. Meet at 9:50 a.m. at the
picnic shelter near the boat ramp at Camano Island State Park. The
walk includes 2 elevation gains of about 50’ with the rest of the walk
fairly level.

The trail is 3 miles long with excellent views of
Saratoga Passage and Elger Bay and walks through a beautiful “fern
grotto” and ravine. Camano Island State Park is located on Lowell Pt.
Road off Mountain View Road. West Camano Road and Elger Bay Road
intersect Mountain View Road. The approximately two-hour walk takes
place rain or shine. Wear appropriate clothes and sturdy shoes or
boots.

Trail booklets and maps will be available at the walk and at the
Chamber Kiosk, Coastal Community Bank at Terry’s Corner and at the
Stanwood Chamber office for a suggested $1 donation.

Friends of Camano Island Parks,
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We All Live Downstream. Wherever we live -- beaches, feeder bluffs, or uplands -- we have an affect on the water cycle. Doug Myers, Puget Sound Nearshore Partnership, will offer ways we can reduce storm water runoff and increase aquifer recharge, minimize pollution and protect our groundwater. Puget Sound Nearshore Partnership is a collaborative effort created to identify problems in the Puget Sound ecosystem and evaluate potential solutions based on best available science.

Enjoy crab, coleslaw, baked beans, garlic bread, beverage & dessert.

Camano Combo performing.

Tickets $15 pre-sale, $17 at the door

27TH ANNUAL SEATTLE TRAVEL SHOW JANUARY 24-25, 2009 AT THE SEATTLE CENTER EXHIBITION HALL; SEATTLE, WA. Visit the Whidbey and Camano Islands Tourism Booth and enter to win an island getaway!

Artist/Author Dan Koffman will discuss and present the many artistic challenges of creating his new 24 volume picture book series

For people with Alzheimer's and other forms of dementia, "Simple Pleasures for Special Seniors" which has been receiving great national attention.

Seating is limited, so please RSVP

Graham Kerr to Speak at Philanthropist Awards Breakfast. The Stanwood-Camano Area Foundation will honor the following local philanthropists at an awards breakfast, sponsored by Coastal Community Bank, on Friday, February 6th. Graham Kerr, internationally known culinary and television personality, will be the keynote speaker.
Philanthropists such as these support our environment, youth, education, the arts - and more - to enable a better future for all. They do this without thought of their own reward, but rather for the good of the community as a whole. The Philanthropist of the Year award has been created by the Foundation to show the community’s appreciation for their generosity.

The breakfast will be at the Floyd Norgaard Cultural Center Hall.

All nominees will be honored and the 2009 Philanthropist of the Year will be announced. The community is warmly invited to attend. RSVPs are required by February 2nd, and may be made via email to or via phone.

There is no cost to attend the event. We ask that in return you offer your financial support to our work within the community.

Whidbey Island's Pickled Herring Band: Enjoy Scandinavian style accordion music and humor with a contemporary twist. Everyone is welcome! Bring your Dancing Shoes! $10 tickets at the door
See Pickled Herring Band's website for more info about their music.

Snacks will be provided and a no-host bar.

Price is $7 at the door. ,

Port Susan Snow Goose & Birding Festival
PO Box 641 Stanwood, WA 98282
Phone/Fax 360-629-0562
Email: info@snowgoosefest.org

Paintings, photographs, ceramics, glass, fiber art and sculpture with the images of birds fill the walls at Four Springs Preserve. The exhibition is free and open to the public during the Port Susan Snow Goose & Birding. We are excited to have 33 artists participating this year with over 70 works displayed.

There will be an art reception and wine tasting Sat. from 3 to 5 pm and Sun. from noon to 5 pm. Other events at Four Springs during the birding weekend include a variety of children's nature arts & crafts and a BBQ on Saturday.

Featured are various tastings, including wine, artisan cheeses and other local delicacies. Several Chefs, including Brindles' chef Greg McCammond, will show their culinary skills. Meet the winemakers, cheese makers, and chefs. The event will be highlighted by live music, a silent auction and raffle. The guest list is limited for this rare opportunity.

Tickets are $50.00 per person and may be purchased by calling Tammy Finn, 360 387-3356, Joan Schrammeck at 360 387-9589 or at Brindles (360) 722-7480.

Visit our web site for more information: Brindles also provides the local community a place to gather with a venue for a positive wine experience and purchasing of hard to find and small case lot wines from Washington and around the world.

Music is also available on most Fridays and Saturday nights. Brindles also has take out menus and specializes in Catering events, cooking classes, and wine and food pairing events.

The 3 mile walk will start at 9:50 a.m., include a stop at the Kristoferson Beaver Marsh and then proceed to the trail head. The first 1/2 mile of trail has a 200’ gain. Trails on top are level. Hear about the future plans for this trail.

Meet at Ivy Road and Dry Lake road junction. You can access Dry Lake Road from Elger Bay Road or Monticello Road. Walk from the Cama trail head to the south beach of Camano Island State Park enjoying the downhill and level terrain with forest and open views. Shuttle cars will be available to return drivers to the trail head. If you wish you can walk back. The walk is 3.3 miles one way.

Saturday, May 2nd: Iverson Spit Preserve, Kristoferson Creek Habitat, English Boom Historical Park. Participants should arrive at Iverson Spit Preserve at 9:50. Saturday,

Fun free activities for the whole family include: create a fish kite, discover Cama Beach, toss a bean bag, “build a bird”, sew a quilt block, view baby animals, enjoy a bag of popcorn. For more information on our programs, contact: Interpretive Specialist Tina Dinzl-Pederson

People can catch the shuttle or walk to the beach.

Note: We could use volunteers to assist with family activities which include making fish kites, bean bag toss, build-a-bird craft, popping corn, and quilting. Contact Tina Dinzl-Pederson Interpretive Specialist for more information at (360)387-3342.

Camano Junction will be playing Big Band dancing music on at Camano Senior and Community Center, 606 Arrowhead, 7 - 10 pm. Open to the public, all ages welcome. Admission: $7 Members and Students, $10 nonmembers.

Pam Pritzl, President of Skagit Audubon, and John Edison, Audubon and FOCIP member, will give a presentation about the birds of Camano and locations to see them at the Camano Multipurpose Center, (blue building by tennis courts). Pritzl will also lead a field trip to Iverson Spit and English Boom Saturday, April 18, at 9 a.m. 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 IslandCounty watershed project. For information
about Camano's wildlife project, call or e-mail.

Swing Dance Lesson (included in the $8 admission price) begins at 7:30 pm with General Dancing 8:00 pm to 10:30 pm. Be sure to be there and bring all your friends! Call 360-387-6842 for more information or to share with Mary your favorite dance songs. It's time to dance, dance, dance :)

Talks will be given on Bluff Stability Basics (Scott Chase, Shore Stewards); Naturescaping for Healthy Backyards (Lois Ruskell, Snohomish Conservation District); Gardening for Wildlife (Val Schroeder, Backyard Wildlife Habitat); and Vegetable Gardening for Shoreline Locations (Jack Peary, WSU Beach Watchers).

This workshop will be followed by an optional tour of a nearby garden.

Scott Chase, Shore Stewards Coordinator, Island County

The Women's Expo will be offering over 50 vendors specializing in services for women, ten speakers sharing throughout the day on women's issues including our keynote guest speaker of the day-Margo Myers a former network news broadcaster, fitness demonstrations (weather permitting), a catered lunch with homemade desserts with Susie's Sweets, a spring fashion show with Marcy's Boutique in Stanwood featuring models in their forties, fifties, and sixties. This event is sponsored by Curves of Stanwood and Mark's Camano Pharmacy. So come and join in on all the fun at this years premier "Women's Expo". Tickets: $20 per person, $2 discount for Members. Lunch and beverage will be provided with purchase of a ticket.

Camano Island studio Tour. Camano Island and Stanwood.

2009 Camano Studio Tour

. As always, the tour is free and self-guided, with parking available at every stop. For details, please see Website

Hosted by The Center for Wooden Boats (CWB), this year’s event will take place off the shores of Cama Beach State Park for the first time in its nine year history, instead of next door Camano Island State Park. So, if you fancy the idea of taking to the waves come and join us on Saturday, May 9th, 2009. Weather permitting; the event will take place between 10:00am – 4:00pm, with the last boarding at 3:00pm.

As in previous years, tall ship The Adventuress, along with a number of smaller sailing craft, will welcome budding sailors on board. Come dressed for the weather, as it can be colder on the water. Rides are offered on a first come, first served basis, and vary in length depending on the size of the vessel; trips on The Adventuress lasting up to an hour. Sign-ups begin at 10:00am in the Boatman’s House, just South of the main Boathouse at Cama. For more information, call CWB on 360-387-9361, email Greg Reed at Email or visit our web site at Website! Go find your sea legs and join us on the water!

Hosted by The Center for Wooden Boats (CWB), this year’s event will take place off the shores of Cama Beach State Park instead of next door Camano Island State Park. So, if you fancy the idea of taking to the waves come and join us on Saturday, May 9th, 2009. Weather permitting; the event will take place between 10:00 am – 4:00 pm, with the last boarding at 3:00 pm.

As in previous years, tall ship The Adventuress, along with a number of smaller sailing craft, will welcome budding sailors on board. Come dressed for the weather, as it can be colder on the water. Rides are offered on a first come, first served basis, and vary in length depending on the size of the vessel; trips on The Adventuresslasting up to an hour. Sign-ups begin at 10:00 am in the Boatman’s House, just South of the main Boathouse at Cama.

Be sure to come kick your heels up at the South Camano Grange (about .63 miles south of the Elger Bay Cafe) to a mix of swing, ballroom, Latin and Country Music (even the Electric Slide) DJ'd by Mary Bellue. Admission is $8 at the door (please bring exact change if possible) and includes a mini dance lesson that starts at 7:30pm. This months lesson is Beginning Night Club 2 Step -- if you don't know Night Club 2 Step be sure to come -- it's a fun, easy dance to learn. Lesson runs 7:30pm to 8pm; General Dancing 8pm - 10:30pm. We had a LOT of fun last month so don't miss out this month (and be sure to mark your calendars for the 3rd Friday of EVERY Month). c, AdaptableDesigns@cs.comor 387-6842.

Saturday, May 16th, Last Dance of the Season. For a special treat, the first set will be played by the Stanwood High School Jazz Band, conducted by Doug Morasch who also plays with Camano Junction. These kids are good! Admission: $7 members and students, $10 non members. As always free snacks. Open to public, all ages welcome.

WEEKLY Saturday Market THROUGH Sept. 19th

This is a great opportunity for our community to come together in a convenient location, during financial and environmentally challenging times, with pride and support of local merchandising. We hope to provide a forum that will better secure our businesses, and provide a place for family and artistic interests to come together, enjoying and preserving our unique Island lifestyle that we all cherish so much.This past weekend, folks loved the festive music filled atmosphere and we had a great mix of plants/produce, wind turbine and solar power representation, local raw honey, jewelry, garage sale items, Alpaca Farm woolens, massage…La Hacienda had Mexican food and we had Smoothies and travel promotions- art project was ongoing.

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"Wonders of Iverson" Estuary Field Day will showcase the diverse marine and freshwater habitats of Iverson Spit Preserve, a 120-acre estuary owned by Island County at the southwest corner of Livingston Bay. Family-friendly walks will lead participants through a fascinating array of habitats. Led by WSU Beach Watchers volunteers, along with a biologist with the Stillaguamish tribe who specializes in outreach education, you’ll be able to explore the former salt marsh and learn about the upper tideline area, see where the beavers have gnawed down trees to begin their dam building process, and walk through the aptly-named Hobbit Trail. Then head to the shoreline, where WSU Beach Watchers will show you what marine species live there.

This workshop is sponsored by the WSU Beach Watchers in Island County, Island County Shore Stewards, and the Stillaguamish Tribe.

Third Annual Artists' Yard Sale, sponsored by Seagrass Gallery on Camano Island.

Become one of the many artists and/or collectors at this year’s Third Annual Seagrass Gallery Artists' Yard Sale. Held Rain or Shine this event draws patrons from far and wide looking for deals on original art as well as artists looking for supplies. This year the popular event invites collectors to purchase a space to sell “Downsized Art”.

“Every day someone comes into the gallery, said Doris Platis, Director of Seagrass Gallery, wanting to sell or even to give away art that just does not fit their new home or new lifestyle. Many people want to replace their art with some of the work created by the many talented North West artists who live on Camano and in Stanwood. There is just no place to do this. For Shoppers, the Artists’ Yard sale is a wonderful place to find a fantastic deal on “pre-owned fine art”. “

A 10 x 10 space at the event goes for $25 for all three days, and this money is donated to the Seagrass Gallery Scholarship Fund intended to kindle the creativity in young artists 12-15 years of age. Spaces go quickly. And, you are contributing to a great cause; Perhaps your contribution will start a young Picasso on the path to illuminating the art world.”

Ned Mueller 3 Day Plein Air Workshop presented by Gallery by the Bay

Art by the Bay, the Stanwood-Camano Festival of Art and Music, now in its 17th year, featuring over 100 booths filled with regional fine art and crafts, great food, plants, garden art and more.

Come listen to live music by some of the Stanwood-Camano area's best musicians. This year the concert stage features only Stanwood-Camano performers, including John Amber-Oliver & Friends, Ronnda Cadle, Selena Tibert & Friends, Chaim & the Essentials, Smitton, and One Ton of Ducks.

Free admission, free parking, free music. Lovingly sponsored by Stanwood-Camano RE/MAX offices, AAA Camano Heated Storage, and presented by the Stanwood Camano Arts Guild.

Nautical photography at Cama Beach Center for Wooden Boats

Plein-Aire Painting - Cama Beach Center for Wooden Boats

Family Boatbuilding - Cama Beach Center for Wooden Boats

The Golf Tournament will be held at Camaloch Golf Course. The public is invited. It is a four man scramble with a shot gun start. Entry fee is $75 per person and includes: 18 holes of golf, ½ golf cart, Welcome Bag, Continental Breakfast and Western BBQ Lunch. Entry and sponsorship forms are available by contacting the Chamber. The tournament is generously sponsored by Angel of the Winds Casino, Windermere Real Estate and Islander’s Restaurant. Space is limited, so sign up early! Director of Tourism & Operations, Camano Island Chamber of Commerce

Join Jennifer Kuhn for four sessions in the wonderful ways of woodworking. In addition to learning how to safely use hand and power tools, this workshop will cover basic joinery, laminating, fastening and finishing techniques.

Cama Cabin Reservations are available

Member cost: $225

Full cost: $260

Maximum participants: 6

Call if student is under age of 18

Build Your Own Boat - Cama Beach Center for Wooden Boats

Wood Strip Kayak Building - Cama Beach Center for Wooden Boats

Glass Artists: Edward Schmid, Merrilee Moore, Chuck Lopez, Paul Larned, Pike Powers, Pat Bako, Hiroshi Yamano and more. Many are instructors from the prestigious Pilchuck Glass School. Plus several outside sculptures in steel, bronze, stainless steel and stone. Some of the Artists are Shirley Erickson, Kevin Pettelle, Paula Rey, Tracy Powell, Kirk Mclean, Debbi Rhodes, Lance Carleton and a water feature by Mark Lowe. Special showing of the paintings by Dennis Garcia of Sonora CA.

Lapstrake Boatbuilding - Cama Beach Center for Wooden Boats

Farms around the area of Stanwood and Camano Island will be open for farm tours. Utopia Alpacas on Camano Island will be open the whole weekend for farm visits, petting and feeding alpacas and learning about the camelids.

Family Boatbuilding - Cama Beach Center for Wooden Boats

Family Boatbuilding - Cama Beach Center for Wooden Boats

The American Association of University Women Art Show for Education is the area’s longest running art show and will feature over 75 regional 3D and 2D artists of fine art displaying hand-painted porcelain, ceramics, glass, jewelry, artistic basketry, outdoor art, wall hangings, quilts, textiles and fine paintings. Admission is free and parking is plentiful. The art show will be open Saturday 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. and Sunday 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. Saturday will feature Artists in Action, guest artists demonstrating their techniques and skills. Proceeds from the art show benefit AAUW Stanwood-Camano scholarships through the Stanwood Camano Area Foundation (SCAF).

The Stanwood Camano Community Resource Center is sponsoring it 3rd annual Poker & Pumpkins Event that includes a BBQ dinner and an exciting night of Texas Hold’em. No experience necessary, there will be a poker tutorial before we start. We play for prizes, not cash so everyone can join in the fun. The festivities include a silent auction of one of a kind Jack-O'-Lanterns and pumpkin art created by local artists. The evening is being hosted by Rose and Craig Olson at their "Barn" on Camano Island . Dress is casual or cowboy casual if you’re an adventurous soul. Tickets are $75 or 2 for $125.

Enjoy an afternoon on the beach with your family participating in fun nature activities. Washington State Parks and The Center for Wooden Boats have this family fun planned; walk along forest trails in search of clues on the forest animal’s discovery. Join us for activities which include mini -pumpkin decorating, make an animal mask, nature design t-shirt painting, crafts for kids, environmental games for the green at heart and bean bag toss. See live small beach critters in an aquarium located at 1880 S.W. Camano Dr. Walk down to the beach or catch one of the park operated shuttles from the drop-off shelter.

Camano Island Coffee Roasters' 8th Annual Holiday Gift Shop features over 40 local artists and artisans. Tour the roasting facility during the month of Nov. Free lattes will be offered as well. Tour days are Mon. and Wed.

Pumpkin pancakes will be served along with eggs, sausage, ham and french toast.

Haunted tunnel for the children, candy, cookies and a door prize.

14th Annual Camano Island Chamber of Commerce Chili & Chowder Cook Off. Raffle - Freebies - Music by "One Ton of Ducks" - Beer and Wine Available. "Come and meet our local business folks and vote for your favorite Chili & Chowder!" ART AUCTION, from 1-3pm, wine tasting - free admission, followed immediately by the Chili and Chowder Cook Off from 3-7pm - admission: 10 tastes for $10 per person.

Many great hand crafted items will be available for purchase. Chili and hot dogs will be served. The raffle at 3pm consists of many fine gift items.

Add spice to your holiday season and tour 5 beautiful island homes followed by a Good Time Party at Oddfellows Hall. The party will include live music, live and silent auctions, hors d'oeuvres and beverages.

A $10 ticket will ad mit the holder to the homes and party, with proceeds going to fund scholarships for local students. Tickets and maps available at Snow Goose Book Store in Stanwood as well as Seagrass Gallery and Camano Coffee Roasters on the Island.

An evening of contemporary Celtic music celebrating the season of Christmas with Windham Hill/ArkMusic recording artists, Jeff Johnson (keyboards and vocal) and Brian Dunning (flutes and whistles) with Wendy Goodwin (violin).

Tickets $15

Local soloists, organ, piano, trumpet, harpsicord and the Overman Family Musicians. Come sing or come listen, all welcome. Plum pudding reception following, freewill offering.

Dance to the music of the "Camano Junction" at the Camano Senior and Community Center. Tickets on sale at the Center. The event has been a sellout, so make your plans early.

Always held the 3rd Friday of the Month "Dancin' at the Grange". The pre-dance lesson starts at 7:30 p.m. and will be Beginning East Coast Swing followed by general dancing from 8:15 p.m. to 10:30 p.m. Mix of swing, ballroom, Latin, and country music including West Coast Swing, East Coast Swing, Waltz, Foxtrot, Nightclub 2 Step, Rumba, Cha Cha, Country 2 Step, Cowboy Cha Cha and the Electric Slide

Pollinators in Peril, a 47-minute documentary hosted by Peter Fonda, shows the importance of bees, birds, bats and insects to human food production. As Fonda hops on his motorcycle and rides from Montana to Panama, he meets prominent scientists to discuss why so many pollinators are in danger and what can be done to help. Come and bring friends and neighbors to this program. This presentation is part of a public education series hosted the third Wednesday of the month by the Camano Wildlife Habitat Project. FREE

Tickets are on sale now. $15 Members/$18 Non-Members
This fun packed event will feature One whole, local Dungeness Crab accompanied by cole slaw, baked beans, garlic bread,and sheet cake for dessert. Lemon, cocktail sauce and tartar sauce will be available.

Live music features the Camano Combo.They will play an electric mix of easy listening music.

A joint venture with Carpenter Creek Winery and Pasek Cellars at Dusty Cellars Winery.

Join the Friends of Camano Island Parks members on a guided community walk through Cama Beach State Park. The walk will include the Cranberry Lake Trail, Welcome Center loop and beach. Total mileage will be 3.5 miles with some up and down portions. Shuttle vehicles will return walkers to the parking area. Walk takes place rain or shine. Wear appropriate clothes and sturdy shoes or boots. Meet at Ivy Road and Dry Lake Road junction. Access Dry lake Road from Elger Bay Road north of Elger Bay Elementary School or Monticello Road, which intersects West Camano Road and Elger Bay Road. Parking is on the Ivy Road cul-de-sac. Camano Island Walking Trails booklets are available at the Camano Chamber Kiosk, TJ Bucks, and Coastal Community Bank on Camano.

Give Your Sweetie Something Sweet!The bayleaf is happy to have Tree Top Baking providing them with sweets perfect for your sweetie this Valentines Day. Lots of these items (Sweetheart cookie box, 7 inch fudge cake, etc.) can be personalized, so please get your special orders in right away! Very limited items will be available in the store - don't miss out, reserve yours. Deadlines, 7th for pick up on the 9th and 10th for pickup on the 12th. Call 360-675-6600 to learn more.

Red Wine & Chocolate Tasting & Sweetheart Market!Runs through Monday, February 15th, 2010 Greenbank Farm, Greenbank, WA. More Information 360-678-7700 or visit us on the web.

Chateaubriand For Two! Candlelight table side service that starts with a crisp green salad, flamed tenderloin of beef with mushroom burgundy sauce, baked potato and glazed carrots. Fresh baked bread and a choice of two desserts along with a glass of white or red wine complete this fine meal.
The cost is $80.00 per couple. Reservations must be made by Thursday February 11th. Bakerview Restaurant at the CPO Club. Please call 360-257-6587 or 360-257-2505. Dinner hours are 5pm-8:30pm.

Want To Add More Romance To The Dinner Above?You can include a romantic 1 hr flight around the island for a couple prior to their dinner and the total cost would be $130.00, for your flight and dinner-a terrific value! (limited to four couples, so call today!)

Just Want A Romantic Flight?For those couples who just would like to go up on a romantic 1 hr discovery flight we can offer a flight for $90 also and those flights would run all day Sunday the 14th.

Cupids Welcome!With Valentine's Day just around the corner, it's time to surprise your sweetheart with a romantic stay at The Blue Goose Inn. We have the perfect romantic setting to invite Cupid to make an appearance! Mention that you saw this ad on the Oak Harbor Chamber of Commerce website and we'll add ourRomance Package to any stay that includes February 14th, for only $28 (a $44 value!). The Romance Package includes your choice of wine, champagne or sparkling cider, along with a bouquet of fresh flowers all waiting in your room when you arrive. Make plans now to celebrate with your special someone. Contact Sue or Marty at (360) 678-4284 or stay@bluegooseinn.com. Check out their website.

2 Very Special Ways To Celebrate Valentine's Day!Saturday, Feb 13rd, Valentine's Dinner & a show featuring Big Bank Singer Brenda Pike! 5 course set menu with complementary champagne. There will be 2 seating's at 5PM & 7:30PM. reservations required. Call Angelo's Caffe at (360) 675-4053.

Valentine's Day Brunch!Sunday February 14th, with complementary mimosas, from 11:00am - 4pm. Call Angelo's Caffe at (360) 675-4053 for details and reservations. Angelo's Caffe is loated at 670 SE Pioneer Way.

Romance Her With Roses...And Pearls!Buy 1 dozen Red Roses and receive an elegant 18" strand of freshwater pearls *free*! While Supplies Last! Call or come in for details! MIDWAY FLORIST www.midwayflorist.com, stop by the store at 91 NE Midway Blvd., Oak Harbor, WA 98277 call us at (360)-679-2525.

Valentine Day Last-Minute Special!Stay three nights, receive 3rd night 1/2 OFF!* *(valid Feb 10 - 27, 2010 - all rooms except Carriage House) three nights at Saratoga Inn full complimentary breakfast / afternoon wine and hors d'oeuvres. For more information: Contact Kayce at 866.749.5565 toll free or (360) 221-5801. Saratoga Inn is located at: 201 Cascade Ave, Langley, WA 98260 website.

Wine On Whidbey Presents Chocolate!Don't forget that ultimate box of chocolate for your sweetest on Valentine's Day, a decadent assortment of beautifully boxed chocolates filled with six fabulous dessert flavors, each surrounded by a luscious layer of dark, milk and white chocolate. Each will be handmade with fresh ingredients and delivered right to your Valentine's door just before Valentine's Day. What could be sweeter or easier? Call to order the Valentine's dessert collection (24 chocolates) $39 (includes shipping and handling.) 360-678-7438, ask for Chris.

Valentine Special!This week-NO ENROLLMENT FEE for married couples or couples who are engaged who join Mt Baker CrossFit between now and February 14th. They will also receive a Mt. Baker CrossFit T-shirt!!! Again, it's this week ony! www.mtbakercrossfitwhidbeyisland.com or call us at (360) 9147159. Mt Baker Crossfit is located at: 1640 NE Goldie St.

A Special Arrangement Just For You! Midway Florist can do any arrangement you wish, in vases or baskets with a Valentine Theme, starting at $35.00. Check out their website to see the many beautiful possibilities. www.midwayflorist.com. Midway Florist is located at: 91 NE Miday Boulevard, Oak Harbor.

Valentine's Portrait!Mark the return of the $20.00 8x10, and just in time for Valentine's Day. Give your sweetheart a beautiful portrait of what they love most - you! As part of our Valentines gift to you, your session fee has been waived. Commit your February 13th to Pendleton Imaging & Photography NOW! Amy's Touch, ,10- 3 pm, 810 SE Pioneer Way Ste 102. Call Amy at (360) 675-9573 for an appointment. Not a day person? Later the same evening PORTRAIT will be taken at: Seven West, 780 SE Bayshore Drive, from 8 to 10 pm. As a bonus Jessica & Jenn, Allure Salon and Spa, will be available at both sessions to provide FREE makeup and hair styling. Call 360.672.2097 for details.

Valentine's Day At Galaxy Laser Tag!Ladies play for free. We are open 3pm - 11pm. Unlimited play for $20.00. If you have any questions just give Jennifer a call at 632.2244. Galaxy Laser Tag is located at 2949 Goldie Rd H2, Oak Harbor.

Valentine's Day Party At Paint Your World!Sunday Feb 14th from 1-6pm. We will be having fun all day painting, snacking, and free gift bags for all painters. Everyone is invited from babies to us grownup kids. No reservations needed. 860 SE Pioneer Way #102 or (360) 679-4115.

Special Matinee At Whidbey Playhouse On Valentine's Day!. "The Cover of Life" live theatre performances during the month of February. Starting Feb. 5 -27, 2010 Thurs., Fri. & Sat. 7:30 pm Matinees Sundays at 2:30 pm with a Special Matinee on Feb. 14th 2:30 pm for Valentine's Day. $16 per person. Whidbey Playhouse, (360) 679-2237 or website.

Sweetheart Overnight Package! Stay any night between February 12th-27th at the Best Western Harbor Plaza and receive our "Sweetheart Package"! This includes: Your choice of room based upon availability, A bottle of chilled champagne, chocolates and fresh flowers upon arrival. $139.00 plus tax, Reservations needed. Call the Best Western at (360)679-4567.

Girls Night Special!Stay any night between February 12th-27th at the Best Western Harbor Plaza and receive our "Girls Night Special". This includes: Choice of room based upon availability, Chilled champagne upon arrival and goodie bag filled with popcorn, chocolates, and a free dvd rental. $139.00 plus tax, Reservations needed. Call the Best Western at (360)679-4567.

Love Is A Bloom!The Greenhouse Florist and Nursery has a great selection of roses, chocolates, plush animals, balloons, & much more!! Let us bring a smile to your Valentine! Stop by at: 555 NE 7th St, or call us at (360) 675-6668.

A hand-blown, signed and dated snowball will be yours if you are one of the winners at The Great Northwest Glass QUEST in Stanwood and Camano Island , WA , February 12-28, 2010. The Great Northwest Glass QUEST treasure hunt is for everyone; all ages, local residents and visitors are welcome! Over 200 “clueballs” will be hidden in and around participating businesses and in Heritage Park , Camano Island State Park and Freedom Park . Inside each clueball you will find the “clue” (business name and address) which leads you to the glass snowball prize. A winning questor will exchange his or her clueball for a Glass QUEST snowball complete with a limited edition number and the artist’s initials.

You are invited to attend a ceremonial flag raising at the Camano Island Chamber’s Visitor Information Center, Gateway Park at Terry’s Corner. We will be raising the original Olympic Flag which flew over Gateway Park on the 13th of May, 1999 at the grand opening of the park and the Chamber Visitor Information Center . The flag was originally given to Jack and Lois Sharpe, long-time Camano Island Chamber members, by the mother of Sarah Jones, a Stanwood High School graduate who was on the Olympic rowing team in 2000. The flag will remain up during the 2010 Olympic games.

Mardi Grsas dance at the Camano Senior Community Center. Music by the Camano Junction. Costumes and masks encouraged. Tickets available at the door.

Learn how to entice butterflies and hummingbirds into your garden. Bob Barca, Master Gardener and owner of Hummingbird Hill, will identify their basic requirements for life and provide tips to provide the appropriate plants and steps needed to create a special garden for these visitors. The talk includes slides of local butterflies and hummingbirds. Come and bring friends and neighbors to this program. 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 watershed project.

Mix of swing, ballroom, Latin, and country music including East Coast Swing, West Coast Swing, Waltz, Foxtrot, Nightclub 2 Step, Rumba, Cha Cha, Country 2 Step, Cowboy Cha Cha and the Electric Slide. Dance lesson starts at 7:30 p.m. and features the Night Club 2 Step (a relatively easy dance that you can do to those romantic ballads); followed by general dancing 8:15 to 10:30 p.m.

The $8 admission covers both the lesson and the dance. No partner necessary.

Tours of Port Susan Preserve, snow geese and trumpeter swan tours, other area birding tours, speakers, art show, kid's activities, raptor and other displays, live music

Camano Action for a Rural Environment (CARE) presents their second annual A Taste of Camano. Featured are various tastings, including wine, artisan cheeses and shellfish from local waters.

Several chefs, including Camano Island Waterfront Inn's chef Greg McCammond, will show their culinary skills. Meet the winemakers, cheese makers and the chefs. Enjoy the music and auction. Tickets are $50 per person. Call for tickets. Proceeds benefit CARE's efforts.

Join Friends of Camano Island Parks members on a guided community walk at Camano Ridge Forest Preserve Saturday, March 6. Meet at 9:50 a.m. at the Camano Center (blue building), 141 East Camano Drive. The walk starts at 9:50 a.m. and climbs the hill to the trailhead with a brief stop at the Kristoferson Beaver Marsh. The first one-half mile of trail has a 200-foot elevation gain. Trails on top are fairly level. The trail is three-plus miles round trip. The approximately two-hour hike takes place rain or shine. Wear appropriate clothes and sturdy shoes or boots.

Mix of swing, ballroom, Latin, and country music including East Coast Swing, West Coast Swing, Waltz, Foxtrot, Nightclub 2 Step, Rumba, Cha Cha, Country 2 Step, Cowboy Cha Cha and the Electric Slide. Dance lesson starts at 7:30 p.m. and features the Night Club 2 Step (a relatively easy dance that you can do to those romantic ballads); followed by general dancing 8:15 to 10:30 p.m.

The $8 admission covers both the lesson and the dance. No partner necessary.

The 4th Wednesday Evening Speaker Series will feature Jon Stevens of the Open Gate Farm on Camano Island, showing us how we can create our own successful small farm by having sustainable soil, diversifying our planting to decrease the risk of failure, and how small farms build community through the creation of venues for young people to see quality living in our area.

Enjoy select wines, live music, and special chef competition.

Tickets $15, proceeds benefit Relay for Life

We cover everything from farm layout, how much you can make, soils, manure, certification, tools of the trade...all the basic details it takes to succeed as a farmer! Limited class size so call 360-387-4449 or email us at jon@theopengatefarm.com right away! Deposit required to hold a place for you. Family discounts if needed.

There will be an egg hunt, prizes, and a hot dog lunch. For ages 2-10

All children under 12 are encouraged to bring their baskets to hunt for gold and silver prize eggs.

Dusty Cellars hosts its second annual barrel tasting at the winery. Sample promising new 2009 wines. Wine tasting complimentary, however there is a $5 charge for barrel tasting.

Camano Culinary Creations is pleased to join the celebration on April 10th. Between 1pm and 5pm you can enjoy some of the best cuisine the Northwest has to offer, $5 charge for food.

Sponsored by Distinctive Interiors and More, the first annual Camano Home Show will be feature contractors, plumbing, home design, security systems, painting contractors, refrigeration, water systems, landscaping and gardening as well as flooring, carpeting, granite, wood products, home decor, art, cabinetry, windows, doors and more.

You will also find food and over 65 vendors with art, baskets, vintage items, handcrafted pottery, not to mention local chocolatier handmade items, Aldrich Farms, james, jellies and sauces. There will be entertainment throughout the weekend.

Free class, convert any lawn space into a productive and protected growing space for year round food and propagation. BBQ grass fed beef lunch provided, bring work shoes, gloves, pad/paper, favorite tool.

Educational resources and professionals will be available to answer questions. RSVP, space is limited

Small scale farming experience at Live Well Ventures. Lunch provided.

Comedy night headliner will be Vince Valenzuela who has appeared on Comedy Central and other stages.

Tickets for reserved seating are $10 and available at Gerry Andal's. Come eat dinner before the show if you ilke.

CWB at Cama Beach will host a campus clean-up weekend April 16-18. From Friday evening to Sunday afternoon we will be working on a variety of projects from building bunk beds to sanding boats. But we won't work too hard; there will be a party with refreshments on Saturday night and livery hours on Sunday afternoon. Not from the area? Not a problem. CWB has reserved several cabins for volunteers to rent.

General dancing from 8:15pm-10:30pm with pre-dance lesson of beginning country 2 step at 7:30pm. Dancing is mix of swing, ballroom, Latin and country including East Coast swing, West Coast swing, waltz, foxtrot.

$8 admission includes lesson and dance, no partner necessary

A live auction featuring over 50 artists original works of glass, sculptures and paintings. The gala auction will have original works by emerging and esteemed Washington artists. Come early and preview on April 10th, 11th and 17th, 11am-6pm. You are welcome to purchase prior to the auction.

$10 per person registration fee at the door auction night. Dessets, wine and non-alcoholic beverages provided.

Free gardening classes offered by Island County WSU Extension, no registration required. Composting class 10-11am, Native Plants and Noxious Weeds Control 11:15-12:15pm, Rain Barrel Construction 12:30-1:30pm. At the same time you can recycle your plastic plant pots or pick up new ones you can use at home.

The Fascinating World of Bird Nests; Idie Ulsh, learn the ways feathered architects from eagles to hummingbirds makes nests, and discover interesting facts about nest construction and placement. Idie Ulsh, Seattle Audobon Master Birder and nature photographer, has photographed the nests of more than 30 species, and will share some of the photos and observations from her intensive study of bird nests.

Seagrass Gallery invites you to attend a guided tour to the Studio of Well known, whimsical, Jewelry Artist, Vickie Miller. Vickie is a master of lampworking, a technique of glass making with a fascinating history. Vickie will demonstrate and explain the art, as well as provide hand-crafted jewelry for sale at her studio. This tour is provided as part of the continuing "Meet the Artist" program at Seagrass Gallery. The tour is free, and If you are interested, please call 360-631-0688, right away to reserve a space. The tour will be limited to 10 participants

Features local business' owned or operated by women that serve the needs of women. Speakers and demonstrations throughout the day.

Join experienced birder and Audubon member Pam Pritzl, along with Roxie Rochat, Habitat Steward, for a field trip to two rich bird-viewing areas on Camano Island — English Boom Historical Park and Iverson Spit Preserve. Observe birds in diverse habitats that include extensive marshes, mud flats, and cropland nestled against a forested hillside, as well as shoreline and marsh area trails along Skagit Bay.

Meet at Terry's Corner Park and Ride, 860 N. Sunrise, behind Camano Coffee Roasters to stage in carpools and get directions to the county parks. Dress in layers appropriate for the weather, wear sturdy shoes, and bring binoculars or scopes. Tour will take place rain or shine; no reservations required. This field trip is part of a public education series hosted by the Camano Wildlife Habitat Project, sponsored by Friends of Camano Island Parks.

Family friendly fundraiser featuring hearty, savory soups. All funds raised used to acquire/preserve/restore the Historic Camano City Schoolhouse. Tour the circa 1905 schoolhouse, bring yesteryear era photos and memorabilia from 1905-1945. Hear ragtime tunes by Fiddle & Guitar.

Join Friends of Camano Island Parks in the last guided walk of this season at 3 parks on Camano. Camano Island Trail booklets will be available for $1 donation.

A free and self-guided tour of 35 studios and galleries on Camano Island. You will want a brochure to guide you through the tour and includes information on restaurants, shopping and services. Meeting and talking with over 60 artists and perhaps purchasing a Mother's Day memory is what makes this event special.

Mother's Day Saturday Sail at Cama Beach with Center for Wooden Boats

A free and self-guided tour of 35 studios and galleries on Camano Island. You will want a brochure to guide you through the tour and includes information on restaurants, shopping and services. Meeting and talking with over 60 artists and perhaps purchasing a Mother's Day memory is what makes this event special.

Camano Junction will be playing their last dance until Sep. on May 15th. Part of the proceeds from the dance will benefit Stanwood High School Jazz Band which will play the first set of the dance.

Admission at the door: $7 members/students, $10 general admission, all ages welcome

Learn new ways of landscaping to provide privacy or to screen less desirable views as an alternative to fences and single-row evergreens. Mary Archambault, The Plant Farm at Smokey Point, will show how to create attractive multi-layered borders and hedgerows featuring a combination of trees, shrubs and groundcovers. She will bring samples of plants that have multiple-season interest for homeowners and also provide food and habitat for birds. 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 watershed project.

General dancing from 8:15pm-10:30pm with pre-dance lesson of beginning country 2 step at 7:30pm. Dancing is mix of swing, ballroom, Latin and country including East Coast swing, West Coast swing, waltz, foxtrot.

$8 admission includes lesson and dance, no partner necessary

Come and sail aboard the tall ships, Lady Washington and Hawaiian Chieftain, at Cama Beach State Park. Exciting battle sail, 3 hours you will never forget, cannon fire, take the helm of a real ship. Call or visit web site for more information.

Camano Sail And Power LLC is currently accepting reservations for the first-ever and inaugural Tall Ship visit and sea battle at Cama Beach State Park on Camano Island MONDAY MAY 24 Our 33-feet long sloop, Samurai, will be leaving the dock at Camano Island State Park at 2 PM and returning about 8 PM. This first ever visit of the official Washington State Goodwill Ambassador State Tall Ships to Camano has been confirmed. The most recent info from Grays Harbor Seaport has the sea battle to start at around 4 or 5 PM just offshore from Cama Beach State Park. Our charter sailboat (Samurai) will depart from the dock at Camano Island State Park at 2 pm. The current plan is to sail north up Saratoga Passage to greet the tall ships as they come south from Deception Pass.

E-mail to reserve a spot, $60 per person

Join award winning film maker John Williams for a video tour and discussion of our local Puget Sound underwater wilderness. John will be showing excerpts from his TV series SEA-Inside: Pacific Northwest, which will bring Puget Sound habitat and its biology to the surface. Join your neighbors for a rare opportunity to see and discuss what is beneath our waters and how important it is to save Puget Sound. This event will take place at the Camano Multipurpose Center (blue bldg.), 141 N.East Camano Drive, Camano Island. This presentation is part of the Fourth Wednesday Speaker Series, sponsored by the WSU Island County Beach Watchers. For more info, call Terry Skorheim at 425-501-2668, or Scott Chase at 360-387-3443, x258

By photographer, Gerald Magellsen, Gerald Magelssen grew up on a farm on Camano Island and worked in many of the barns. He will show photographs and slides of over 50 barns on Camano Island. Many of these barns are no longer standing. If you wonder what the barn looked like that is no longer standing on the property where you live, he will probably be able to show you. Most of the photographs were taken in the 1970’s and later. His father, Johan, accompanied him as he photographed many of the barns. He was able to identify the barn by who lived on the farm when the barn was built. Gerald also has many photographs of barns in the Stanwood, Silvana, Arlington, Snohomish, and other areas.

Presented by Stanwood-Camano Arts Guild. Many participating artists are new members of the guild and new to the show. The judged event with 250 works of has 50 artists competing for cash prizes and ribbons. A Patrons Party open to all art lovers is scheduled for June 4th from 6-9pm with lyrical soft flute music played by Paul Nyehuis on his hand carved flutes.

Advance tickets for the party are available for $5 at Gallery by the Bay. Tickets at the door are $8. Wide assortment of hors' d'oeurves and refreshments with a no host wine bar.

Features a world class line up of hokum, swamp rock and blues delicacies not to be missed. From musical saw and electric guitars to washboard and kazoo. Bring your family, cooler, blanket and your pets. BBQ rain or shine

$10 all day, age 15 and under free

Hosted by Cama Beach and Camano Island State Parks. World Oceans Day, a celebration of all that our oceans provide us- life!

An all volunteer based event is being organized in which your participation is invited. This is a free event open to the public. The goal of this event is to educate, and encourage people to make a change for cleaner healthier oceans. Donations such as print advertising and advertising space are needed as are local musicians to provide entertainment in a family atmosphere. Volunteers are needed to help with festival activities in a variety of capacities- such as organizing clean-ups, chaperones for the event, educational speakers with environmental messages and more.You can start helping our oceans by participating in one of the clean-ups partnering with this event or even planning one of your own: Underwater clean-up sponsored by Northwest Sports Divers, please contact Kim Thomas at kim@nwsportsdivers.com Divers and beach support are both welcome. www.nwsportsdivers.com Underwater clean-up sponsored Evergreen Dive Service and Salish Sea Explorers Dive Club. 425-512-8811 Clean up Port Susan Bay Preserve, Saturday, June 5 from 10 am. For more information and to sign up, please contact Barbara French at bfrench@tnc.org or (206) 343-4345 ext 361. Big Ditch clean up June 19th from noon to 2:00, sponsored by Skagit Fisheries Enhancement Group www.skagitfisheries.org

The pre-dance lesson starts at 7:30 p.m. and will be Beginning East Coast Swing followed by general dancing from 8:15 p.m. to 10:30 p.m. Mix of swing, ballroom, Latin, and country music including West Coast Swing, East Coast Swing, Waltz, Foxtrot, Nightclub 2 Step, Rumba, Cha Cha, Country 2 Step, Cowboy Cha Cha and the Electric Slide.

$8 admission covers lesson and the dance, no partner necessary

Camano Island is a certified wildlife habitat community by the National Wildlife Federation with than 700 backyards. Each yard on the tour gives a different example of a backyard habitat. Get a tour map to guide you to the backyards.

Visit wildlife gardens at the Third Annual Camano Island Backyard Wildlife Habitat Garden Tour Saturday, June 26, 10 a.m. - 4 p.m. The event is free to the public. Pick up maps at Camano Multipurpose Center (AKA — The Blue Building), 141 East Camano Drive, the day of the event, starting at 9:30 a.m. Besides a lovely garden tour on the island, the Wildlife Habitat Garden Tour will demonstrate how people can live happily in harmony with nature, show how any property can be a Backyard Wildlife Habitat, and promote awareness of the National Wildlife Federation's Backyard Wildlife Habitat Program — just by providing food, water, shelter and places to raise a family. These elements may be present naturally or be provided by the homeowner. Gardens range from small to large, simple to extravagant, forested to waterfront. Information on native plants, wildlife, composting, as well as challenges faced on particular properties will be available. Camano Island is the 10th community in! the nation to be certified by the National Wildlife Federation as a Community Wildlife Habitat with more than 751 individual properties certified as Backyard Wildlife Habitats. The tour is sponsored by the Camano Wildlife Habitat Project of Friends of Camano Island Parks. For more information about the tour, call 387-1615 or e-mail sandy@koffman.net. Thanks!

There will be Patriotic Songs sung by the Camano Island Men's Choir conducted by Billie Jensen; Special Recognition of the area's Pearl Harbor Survivors; and special guests Senator Mary Margaret Haugen, Commissioner John Dean, US Navy Electronic Attack Squadron Commanding Officer from NAS Whidbey Island. There will also be special recognition of the local Rotary Club who sponsored the wonderful new children's play area at Freedom Park and the more than 1000 workers spent a weekend building it. Pastors Scott Brents and Dale Carlson will open and close the celebration, Boy Scout Troop 413 will process the colors. Parking is available at the Terry's Corner Park & Ride and at the Terry's Corner Fire Station. For information call Phil Lewis 360.941.6314.

Presented by the Stanwood-Camano Arts Guild, the fine arts and music festival includes over 100 juried artists and craftspeople from around the Northwest. The weekend features plants and garden art, gourmet food and live music.

The Stanwood Camano Arts Guild presents over 100 artisans and, plants and garden art, a variety of great food and live local music, a different musician every hour.

The theme this year is Spartan Spirit. Tickets $9 adult, $6 senior and children, $18 season pass for 3 days, children 5 and under FREE

Discover the agricultural richness of the northwest corner of Snohomish County and Camano Island where the farms are many and the people friendly, the food fantastic and where you will find an abundance of activities for all ages.

Exhibits, demonstrations, animals, hayrides, produce, pumpkins. Festival hub downtown Stanwood features BBQ, fine art, vendors and crafts, plants and produce, barn dances and live music.

Tour maps available at all venues and with festival sponors.

Come and meet local businesses and vote for your favorite chili or chowder. Art auction, raffle prizes, live music and more