April
2-6 Third- to fifth-graders are invited to Stanwood Library’s Spring Spectacular to spend from April 2 to 6, celebrating the 560th birthday of Leonardo da Vinci, learning about his genius inventions, and making their own model ornithopters and paper airplanes. The week will kick off with Leonardo's Flying Machines at 1 p.m. Monday, April 2 with learning about Leonardo’s experiments with flight. More flying fun can be had at Leonardo, Patron Saint of Paper Airplanes! from 10:30 a.m. to noonTuesday, April 3 and from 6 to 7:30 p.m. Wednesday, April 4. Children will be able to build a model of Leonardo's Self-Supporting Bridge from 1 to 3 p.m. Friday, April 6. All of the Spring Spectacular events will be at the Stanwood Library, 9701 - 271st St. NW. Preregistration required. For information or to register, call the library at 360-629-3132 or toll-free 877-SNO-ISLE (877-766-4753) or visit http://www.sno-isle.org/ and click on Events & Program. Funded by the Stanwood/Camano Friends of the Library.
8:00 am to 11:00 am Breakfast is served
Pancake Breakfast at United Methodist Church, 27128 102nd Drive NW
Adults $4.00 Children 12 and under $2.50 Children 3 and under free
9:00 am Easter Egg Hunt for children 12 and under
Hosted by The Stanwood Eagles. Come "hunt" for the winning eggs and win one of over 150 FREE Easter baskets donated by local residents and businesses. Assembled with love by Mimi and Candice Salvin. 10,000 eggs and staggered starts this year!
Egg Hunt location: Stanwood/Camano Fairgrounds 6431 Pioneer Highway, Stanwood
11:00 am The Spring Spectacular Parade
Hosted by: The UPS Store and The Toys for Tots Literacy Program
The parade will run down 271st street in the Downtown Historical District
Open to ALL who donate a NEW or gently used book.
Day of event Registration in parking lot of the Old Thrifty, 8815 272nd ST NW, Stanwood
11:00 pm to 2:00 pm Family Friendly Fun and Activities
Come on down to The Viking Village Shopping Center and on the CLOSED Street of 271st Downtown Historical District for lunch and family friendly activities. From pony rides and bouncy houses to train rides and balloon animals, we have fun activities for the whole family. Mt. Baker Kettle Korn will be on hand selling their sweet kettle treats. While Warm Beach Community Church will be serving up hot dogs for lunch by donation.
12:00 to 2:00 pm Vicki’s Vintage Fashion Show
Hosted by The Starlight Emporium located at 8705 271st St. NW.
12:00 pm-2:00 pm Visit the EASTER BUNNY
Hosted by Candie's Kids and Orchard Nursery.
Bring your camera and come capture a lifetime memory
Location: 8620 271st Street NW at Candie’s Kids
David Zinkand of Hidden Innovations Photography will be on hand taking photos. He will have on-line purchase options for you to check out. NO PURCHASE NECESSARY but please check out the great deal he has for you.
1:00 pm Spring Bonnet contest/judging
Open to ALL ages. Competition to take place at The Atrium located at 8704 271st St NW. Come show off your one of a kind creation and win prizes donated by local merchants and restaurants.
8 Library Closure The Stanwood Library and other Sno-Isle Libraries will be closed Sunday, April 8.
10 Cyber Savings: Daily Deal Websites Learn tips for saving money on products or services using websites that offer daily deals and discounts at 1:30 p.m. Tuesday, April 10 at the Stanwood Library, 9701 - 271st St. NW. Information about Groupon and Living Social will be presented. For information or to register, call the library at 360-629-3132 or toll-free 877-SNO-ISLE (877-766-4753) or visit http://www.sno-isle.org/ and click on Events & Program.
10 Slamwood! Lovers of literature and poets 12 and older are invited to participate in Slamwood!, the Stanwood/Camano Friends of the Library second annual community poetry slam at 7 p.m. Tuesday, April 10 at Leatherheads Pub & Eatery. There are 15 slots for poets or a team of writers who dare to perform their original poetry. Lovers of the spoken word can cheer on the 15 scribes who will compete in three rounds. Five judges from the community will select winners who will receive cash prizes for first to third places, $100, $50 and $25. April is National Poetry Month. Slamwood! will take place in the upstairs meeting room at the pub, 10209 - 270th St. NW. Stanwood. Slamwood! is free but the event is no-host food and drink.
Full rules are available at the Stanwood Library, 9701 - 271st St. NW, Stanwood. Register to perform by visiting the Sno-Isle Libraries Web site at http://www.sno-isle.org/ and click on Events & Programs. Or by the Stanwood Library or call 360-629-3132 or toll-free 877-SNO-ISLE (877-766-4753). If slots remain, writers can register the night of Slamwood!
13 Bookmobile Visit The Sno-Isle Libraries Bookmobile will be visiting the Stanwood Library, 9701 - 271st St. NW, from 3:15 to 4 p.m. Friday, April 13. Community members are encouraged to climb on board to learn how the Bookmobile provides library materials and services to people of all ages who, for a variety of reasons, cannot reasonably access a library building. For information, call the library at 360-629-3132 or toll-free 877-SNO-ISLE (877-766-4753) or visit http://www.sno-isle.org/ and click on Events & Program.
16 Getting The Most Out of Google Learn to maximize your Google experience at 10 a.m. Monday, April 16 at the Stanwood Library, 9701 - 271st St. NW. Google does a lot more than just search the web. Attendees will receive instruction in advanced Google searching techniques. Preregistration required. For information or to register, call the library at 360-629-3132 or toll-free 877-SNO-ISLE (877-766-4753) or visithttp://www.sno-isle.org/ and click on Events & Program.
21 CASA’S LITTLE WHISKERS OPEN HOUSE CASA, the Camano Animal Shelter Association, will host their third annual Little Whiskers Open House on April 21st from 11 am to 3 pm. Little Whiskers Open House is a baby shower for the kittens who will flood the shelter during “kitten season.” Guests are encouraged to bring a donation from our Kitten Wish List – Kitten specific wet or dry food, KMR Kitten Milk Replacement formula, kitten feeding bottles or provide a monetary donation. CASA, 360-387-1902, see website: http://www.camanoanimalshelter.org
23 Polaris: Learn to Use the Library’s Online Catalog
26 Library eBooks for Kindle Learn the basics of searching and browsing for eBooks for Kindle available through the library's Overdrive media collection from 3 to 4 p.m. Thursday, April 26 at the Stanwood Library, 9701 - 271st St. NW. A variety of tip sheets will be available. No registration required and a Kindle is not needed during this session. For information, call the library at 360-629-3132 or toll-free 877-SNO-ISLE (877-766-4753) or visit http://www.sno-isle.org/ and click on Events & Program.
27-29 Warm Beach Camp Women's Retreat, www.warmbeach.com
27-29 Warm Beach Camp Vaulting Camp, www.warmbeach.com