April
3 Come out for the 15th Annual Garden Faire featuring specialty nurseries, fine art, garden art, country crafts, and more! 10am-5pm at the Stanwood Middle School.
Visit www.gardenfaire.com for more information or email joy(at)gardenfaire(dot)com
9-11 Warm Beach Camp Marriage Encounter, www.warmbeach.com
10 5th Annual Hoops for Davis, Our communities largest indoor event of the year, this event is a celebration of life through the experience of basketball. 5pm at Stanwood High School. Free Admission, Silent Auction, Games for Kids, and lots of basketball.
10 Community Dance, 7-10pm, Camano Senior & Community Center, 360-387-0222 www.camanocenter.org
10 Rotary Adventure Playground official groundbreaking ceremony, 1-4pm in Freedom Park located at Terry's Corner. The event will include a ceremonial dirt cake to be enjoyed by all.
The Rotary Adventure Playground at Freedom Park is a community effort. Volunteers and donations are what will make this playground a reality for our children. Donations may be made to the Stanwood Camano Area Foundation (PO Box 1209, Stanwood WA 98292) on behalf of the project. More information is available at iHeartParks.org or by calling 360-722-7811.
11 Small Scale Farming Experience from 11AM-6PM How to construct an ‘Anyone-CAN-Build-AND-Afford-Hoophouse’ 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 ASAP- space is limited! LiveWell Landscapes, 395E North Camano Dr. Camano Island 360 387-8622 Nancy Chase info(at)livewellventures(dot)com
14 "Comedy Night" at Gerry Andal's. Our plan is to hold it the second Wednesday of each month. The next one is April 14 at 8pm. The headliner is Vince Valenzuela, who has appeared on Comedy Central and many other impressive stages. You can look him up at www.vincevalenzuela.com. His supporting cast consists of Derek Sheen and Dax Jordan. Tickets for reserved seating are $10 and are available at Gerry Andal's. Come and eat dinner before or during the show if you would like. It's an intimate setting for a hilarious show.
15 Please join Merrill Gardens at Stanwood for a free seminar on Quality Retirement in Today’s Economy. 11am to 1pm. Join us for a unique opportunity to learn about a variety of topics directly related to the quality of your retirement. Brief presentations will be made by professionals from Windermere Real Estate, Edward Jones Investments, Selling Advantage for Senior Homeowners, and Barry Meyers Law Offices. Lunch is provided. Space is limited, call 629-3445 to rsvp today!
15 Lets Talk Travel! Catalyst Travel and Holland America will be here at the Stanwood Community and Senior Center on Thursday, April 15th at 10:00 a.m. to talk about up and coming tours and cruises for 2010. Here is your chance to ask the professionals all kinds of questions! Our trips are for EVERYONE you do not have to be a member to enjoy the trips that we offer. Coffee and snacks will be provided. 360-629-7403
15 Please join Merrill Gardens at Stanwood for a “Night in Spain” with world renowned Flamenco guitar player, Enrique Henao, and a Spanish themed dinner. Cost is $12. Call 629-3445 to reserve your table.
16-18 Warm Beach Camp Vaulting Camp, www.warmbeach.com
17 All you can eat Spaghetti Dinner with Silent Auction Benefit, Warm Beach Senior Community, 4pm-6:30pm in the Beachwood Lounge, $10 per person. Tickets may be purchased at the WBSC Information Ctr or Volunteer Ctr, 20420 Marine Drive, 800-652-6302 or 360-652-4593
23-25, 30-May 2 Warm Beach Camp Women's Retreat, www.warmbeach.com
24 5th Annual Texas Hold ‘Em Tournament benefiting the Davis Carlson Memorial, Stanwood Camano Fairgrounds, 5pm, contact Debi Wilson to register, 360-652-2387 or dwdebi(at)yahoo(dot)com
24 Women’s Expo 2010, 9am-4pm, Camano Senior & Community Center, 360-387-0222 www.camanocenter.org
29 BUSINESS AFTER HOURS You and your business associates are invited to attend a Business After Hours (BAH) at BANKOF AMERICA in Stanwood. As a new Stanwood Chamber Member and your host, Ric Shallow would love to meet you and introduce himself. BAH is a fantastic way to make new business contacts and network with old friends. There will be great door prizes, food, wine and fun, so stop by and say hello. 5:30pm - 7pm HOSTED BY: Ric Shallow & Bank of America, 26929 102nd Ave NW, Stanwood
360-629-2131*Remember to Bring Your Business Cards, Warmest Handshake, Biggest Smile and Your Networking Personality!
30 Philanthropist of the Year Breakfast, Floyd Norgaard Hall, 8am with Guest Speaker Stan Boreson. Stanwood Camano Area Foundation, 360-629-6378, www.s-caf.org