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February 23

NW Plus Credit Union has announced its grand opening will be Thurs, Feb. 23, noon to 4 p.m., with a ribbon cutting by Mayor Dianne White at 1 p.m. at its new location at 9225 271st St. NW.

All women are invited to Camano chapel every second and fourth Thursday of the month for a discussion of God’s view on issues such as failure, contentment and forgiveness. This unique gathering, 9:15- 11:15 a.m., includes a panel of women who will share their opinions and life experiences.

Collage Art with Dotti Burton. Join a fun two day workshop! You will be guided through compositions which will enable you to create contemporary collage artwork. All you need is the ability to cut, tear and paste. Register by calling Gallery by the Bay, Stanwood at 360-629-4297 or Dotti Burton at 360-387-7858. Dates: Thursday and Friday, Feb 23rd and 24th. Time: 10:00am – 3:00pm. Cost: $60 for the two days (a material list is also available).

Skagit Valley Writers League will host Janet Oakley, the Timeline Lady and author of “Tree Soldier” Thurs, Feb. 23, 6:30 -8:30 p.m. at the Mount Vernon Community Center, 1401 Cleveland St. She will speak on the creative process. The workshop is free and for more information and to save your spot, visit skagitwriters.org or call Sharon, 360-873- 8109.

The Stanwood City Council  regular meeting at 7:00 p.m. at the Stanwood-Camano School District Administration Building, located at 26920 Pioneer Hwy, Stanwood.

Poetry Night is every second and fourth Thursday each month, 7-9 p.m. at Fogdog Art Gallery, at 233 N. Olympic Ave. in downtown Arlington.  On Feb 23, winners of the Eagle Festival poetry competition will share their work, and guest speakers will be the first and second place winners for both adult and youth. For information call 505-660-6825 or see the website, fogdoggallery.com.

Thursday Scene

• Line Dance Lessons 4 p.m., at Cyndy’s Broiler
• All Age Jam, 8 p.m. at Cyndy’s Broiler.  Special guest C.D. Woodbury joins the weekly jam at Cyndy’s Broiler, 27021 102nd Ave NW, Stanwood, 360-629-4800.  Jam regulars Richard Williams and Jimmy Culler will also be there to keep the music rolling. The public is invited to bring guitars, drumsticks or other instruments and play with some of the best.
• Extreme Trivia at Leatherheads
• ARGENTINE TANGO – The Dance of Connection, 6:00 PM. Tango Cafe with Tocato Tango 8:00 PM, at The Conway Muse

February 24

AARP Driver Safety Program is for older drivers, at Camano Center Feb. 24, 9 a.m. to 5 p.m., 606 Arrowhead Road, 387-0222 to register. Linda Rubadue, instructor. Upon completion of the 8-hour course, drivers 55 years and older qualify for a state mandated discount on auto insurance.

Winter Storytimes at the Camano Island Library Pilot Project are every Friday, Jan. 13-March 2. Baby Storytime, 9:30 a.m. Babies and their favorite adult learn to love reading together with stories, songs, fingerplays and rhymes. Careprovider required. Family Storytime, 10:30 a.m. Stories, songs and crafts for children and families, 848 N. Sunrise Blvd, 387-5150.

The Old Time Fiddlers meets on Fridays Jan. 13 and 27, and Feb. 10 and 24, at the Sisco Heights Community Club, 13527 99th Ave NE, Arlington. Celtic jam is at 5 p.m., workshop at 6, circle jam at 7. Coffee, tea, juice, and snacks throughout the evening. Bring some snacks to share if you wish. Free family entertainment; listeners and acoustic musicians of all ages (and their instruments) are welcome.

Womens’ Health Clinic at Safe Harbor Free Clinic, a Stanwood walk-in clinic that provides professional healthcare and referral services to the under-insured, will operate a Women’s Health Clinic on the fourth Friday of every month starting in January and provide up to 5 patients per night with comprehensive gynecological services. Among the other health care services to be provided are free pap smears and free testing for sexually transmitted diseases. Medical services that will not be available include ultrasounds, colposcopies, implanted birth control (including IUDs), and pregnancy termination. Anyone interested in being seen at the upcoming Women’s Health Clinic can make an appointment by calling Safe Harbor at 425-870-7384. The clinic will run from 6 p.m. to 9 p.m. Safe Harbor currently runs a podiatry (foot) clinic on the first Friday of the month and a chronic care clinic (diabetes, high blood pressure, elevated cholesterol, and thyroid issues) on the third Friday. More information on Safe Harbor can be found at the website: www.safeharborfreeclinic.org

Friday Scene

• Karaoke with Monica at The Stanwood Hotel
• Karaoke at the Viking
• Ford Giesbrecht performs at Dos Reales.  Every Friday from 530-8 p.m. No Cover.
• Karaoke at The Conway Pub
• TBA at The Conway Muse
• Bullet Creek at Cyndy’s Broiler

February 25

For the second consecutive year, a pancake breakfast and silent auction will be held for Safe Harbor Free Clinic Sat, Feb. 25. Breakfast will be served 7 a.m. to 1 p.m. at Our Saviour’s Lutheran Church in west Stanwood. Breakfast will consist of pancakes, sausage, eggs, juice, coffee or tea. The silent auction bidding begins at 7 a.m., ending at noon. Auction items include jewelry, furniture, gift certificates for dinner and services, kitchen items, etc. Cash, checks and credit cards will be accepted. Safe Harbor Free Clinic was founded in October of 2008 by community leaders and medical practitioners providing quality, free health care and referral service in a safe environment.

The 26th annual, Hot Plug’s Blackmouth Derby will be one day only this year: February 25th. Sign up now through Friday, February 24th @ 2pm at Elger Bay Grocery. Tons of CASH and other PRIZES! Entry fee is $50 per person and everyone in the boat must be entered. This is an all weather derby and all WDFW rules & regulations apply. Fishing in marine areas 8-1 & 8-2 only. Weigh in from 3:00-4:30pm sharp @ Stanwood Eagles. For more info, call Ed Keller 425-308-9437.

“How Craft Became Art” Lloyd Herman (Director Emeritus, Renwick Gallery, Smithsonian Art Museum) takes us on a whirlwind visual tour of “craft” as it became recognized as “art” in the past 100 years. In 20 years at the Smithsonian and 25 as independent curator, he has witnessed the flowering of surface design and wearable art movements, and the growth of such off-loom techniques as basketry and art quilting; discussed in context of the flowering American Studio Craft Movement. Location: Museum of Northwest Art, 121 1st Street, La Conner, WA 98257. Sponsor: La Conner Quilt & Textile Museum. Cost: $5; free for members of both Museums. We will be serving light hors d’oeuvres and refreshments. Please call 360-466-4288 to reserve a seat.

7th Annual Port Susan Snow Goose & Birding Festival, February 25th & 26th, 2012 . The Snow Geese are beginning to gather their flocks for their trip from Wrangel Island to the Skagit Valley which is our cue to begin to finalize details of the 2012 Festival to celebrate their arrival. Your business or organization is invited to participate in the festival by reserving your space at the Floyd Norgaard Cultural Center in Stanwood, where you will be able to meet with and sell to members of the public. If you need a booth application, please contact Pat Stolarski: pats@wavecable.com or 360-387-8844 or drop by the Snow Goose Bookstore in Stanwood. Available spaces will be assigned on a first-come, first-served, basis.

Professional profile workshop: Receive help writing resumes to get a job or learn how to advance in your own job. The event is also a fundraiser for NOAH. Workshop starts at 10 a.m., , Feb. 25, at the NOAH Animal Adoption Center, 31300 Brandstrom Road, Stanwood. Suggested donation is $100. To register and for more information, call Tonia or Sue at 360-629-7055.

BINGO every Saturday evening at the American Legion Hall, 609 W. Camano Drive. Doors open at 4:30 P.M. and Bingo starts at 6:00 P.M. This is Family Bingo so hope to see you all. Snacks and beverages available. Submitted by Pat Tenan, 360-387-5420

Saturday Scene

• TBA at The Stanwood Hotel
• Karaoke at The Conway Pub
• Jam Session at The Viking
• Karaoke Dance Party at The Conway Boxcar
• Baby Gramps, 8:00 PM at The Conway Muse
• Guy Johnson Band at Cyndy’s Broiler

February 26

Stanwood Masonic Centers bikes for books program. We are starting up again, the first Breakfast being February 26, 2012 from 8:30 am to 12 noon. We had to raise the price as our expenses have gone up. The new Price is $7.00 at the door. We have given out 12 bikes this past school year and want to do 24 this next school year. At the Stanwood Masonic Center 27205 102 Ave. NW in Stanwood, breakfast consists of eggs the way you like them cooked to order, hot cakes, French toast, bacon, sausage, and ham, really wonderful omelets, and possibly even juice, coffee, or milk, for $7.00. Come on by and help us give 24 bikes to the schools next year.

7th Annual Port Susan Snow Goose & Birding Festival, February 25th & 26th, 2012 . The Snow Geese are beginning to gather their flocks for their trip from Wrangel Island to the Skagit Valley which is our cue to begin to finalize details of the 2012 Festival to celebrate their arrival. Your business or organization is invited to participate in the festival by reserving your space at the Floyd Norgaard Cultural Center in Stanwood, where you will be able to meet with and sell to members of the public. If you need a booth application, please contact Pat Stolarski: pats@wavecable.com or 360-387-8844 or drop by the Snow Goose Bookstore in Stanwood. Available spaces will be assigned on a first-come, first-served, basis.

Sunday Scene

• TBA at The Conway Muse