COME MAY 12,  7PM TO THE SNOW GOOSE BOOKSTORE FOR A SPECIAL EDITION OF THE “FOOD FOR THOUGHT” FILM & LECTURE SERIES- A Free screening of the  30 minute video DIRTY COAL, ALONG WITH PRESENTATIONS FROM INFORMED COMMUNITY COALITION MEMBERS FROM MT VERNON AND STANWOOD. Find out how the proposed Cherry Point Coal Export...
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Have you wanted to try Crabbing this year but don’t know where to start? Then come this Saturday at 9am for our “Intro to Crabbing” class where you can learn the basics of what gear, licenses, bait and techniques you’ll need to enjoy some succulent seafood on July 1st(opening day). The class is FREE...
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Sale in Stanwood, Lake Martha this Saturday and Sunday from 8AM to 8PM. Follow the Yellow Garage Sale signs with neon backing to my place to put 18310 76th Ave NW Stanwood WA 98292 into your GPS unit! So celebrate Cinco de Mayo but getting those must have items at a fraction of the...
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Jane Myers, an equestrian and small-acreage horse farm expert in both Australia and the United Kingdom, is visiting Snohomish County on May 9 and 10. Ms. Myers has authored several books on managing horses and horse practices and has taught classes worldwide. Her books include: ‘Managing Horses on Small Properties’, Horse Safe and the...
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STANWOOD — Solarize Stanwood/Camano holds its third of four free public workshops at 11 a.m. Saturday, May 5, at the Stanwood High School Auditorium, 7400 272nd St. NW, Stanwood. Attendees will learn how well solar works in Northwest Washington, get a complete description the various incentives, which, when added up, amount to a 50...
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Local sustainability teachers will team up this June to offer a 2-week intensive in Permaculture design. As Seattle’s Beacon Food Forest makes nation-wide news (see link to NPR story below), some of those same players will be teaching their edible perennials craft at nearby, Shambala Farm and Nursery on Camano Island. via Local farm...
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NOAH is looking for donations for our “Howling Big Garage Sale” in Aug. to help us help the homeless cats and dogs we care for. We are looking for new or gently used furniture, decorator items, antiques, or collector items. We cannot accept clothing, tvs, beds or computers. Please make sure items are in...
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Two Stanwood High School students were among the 17 local students who have won awards in the Snohomish County PUD 2012 art and photography competitions. The awards were announced Friday, April 20. Art Contest The PUD’s K-12 art competition challenged students to create a poster that shows one of their favorite ways they use...
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Pre-registration is required for “Reading with Misty,” therapy dog May 1 for Kindergarteners to fourth-graders in the Stanwood Library. Call 629-3132. The Stanwood Book Group will discuss Chris Bohjalian’s novel “Before You Know Kindness,” 6 p.m. Wed, May 9, at Merrill Gardens, 7212 265th Street NW, Stanwood. Ongoing events Baby & Me Storytime for...
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The Island County Board of Commissioners is seeking applicants from Commissioner District 3 (North Whidbey/Camano) to serve on the county planning commission for a term that expires Jan. 2, 2014. Members must reside in the district appointed to represent. The commission consists of nine members and is a balanced committee representing many different viewpoints...
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