Crab Cracker issue 204.indd

63 Pages·2017·43.88 MB·English

Issue 204 • September 15-28, 2017
WELCOME AUTUMN!
Events & Information in Camano Island, Stanwood & the Port Susan Area
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THIS A GREAT YEAR FOR LISTINGS AND A GREAT MARKET
FOR SELLERS!
List your homes and properties during
this excellent real estate market.
Call me for a free market analysis.
360-631-0487
Don Timmerman
Broker
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Windermere Real Estate / CIR www.mrtimm.com
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Artist of the Week ...................................................................................40
Business Spotlight ..................................................................................41
CALENDAR OF EVENTS ....................................................4-29
s Classes and Workshops, Etc. ...............................................................60
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n Community Information & Announcements / News ..........44-46

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Did You Know ...........................................................................................59
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Healthy Living ..........................................................................................49
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Local and Fresh .......................................................................................51
Local Heroes .............................................................................................38
Local Photos and Art .............................................................................55
Local Stories and Poetry ......................................................................31
Map of Camano Island ..........................................................................53
Meetings and Clubs ...............................................................................43
Moonshine Wisdom and Wit ..............................................................54
Pet Pages (animals available for adoption) ...................................39
Tide Tables ................................................................................................62
View from the Bleachers ......................................................................61
What’s Up? ................................................................................................50
Welcome to The Crab Cracker! Here’s What’s Crackin’...
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Acrylic painting by Jed Dorsey.
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FRIDAY, SEPTEMBER 15
SWING DANCE
Join us 7:00-9:00 for a Swing Dance Lessons and time to practice on
the dance floor! Cost is $10 per person or $8 for students. Instruc-
R S tors are Jon and Jen Keith. 606 Arrowhead Road, Camano Island
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V 5:30-7 pm at the Stanwood YMCA. We will do a variety of games,
E activities, a craft & a large group game to bring the whole family
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FRIDAY, SEPTEMBER 15
SAMMY STEELE
$8 For this fabulous touring Country/Country Rock band on tour
from Las Vegas! Dance and party the night away to their great orig-
inals and covers. Dance before/after the band & during the band
breaks to the fabulous music video system. Bands start 9pm! Loco
Billy’s is at 27021 102nd Ave NW, Stanwood. [phone].
LOOK IN OUR
CLASSES
AND
WORKSHOPS
OR IN
MEETINGS
AND CLUBS FRIDAY, SEPTEMBER 15
OUTDOOR CINEMA MOVIE AND CONCERT
PAGES FOR MORE The Camano Island Free Summer Outdoor Summer Ends it’s 15th
LOCAL EVENTS season with a pre-movie concert performed by Northwest Music
HAPPENING legend Thaddeus Spae. Thaddeus presents original compositions
RIGHT NOW along with amazing covers of old jazz played on a plethora of in-
OR COMING struments. This concert & the films following are appropriate for
SOON. ALL AGES. Gates open at 7:30 & the concert starts at 8pm! Movies
will start immediately following the concert. Our feature will be ac-
companied by a classic cartoon & music soundie. This event is free
but we accept donations. We’re at the SW corner of East Camano
Drive and Dallman Rd. (1624 Dallman Rd.)
FRIDAY, SEPTEMBER 15
STANWOOD HIGH SCHOOL SPORTS
Boys Varsity Tennis vs Shorecrest. 3:30pm.
Varsity Football vs Oak Harbor. 7pm.
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FRIDAY, SEPTEMBER 15
FORD GIESBRECHT PERFORMS AT DOS REALES
Ford plays an eclectic mix of Brazilian classical, American and
Latin jazz standards, pop interpretations and original music. 5:30-
R S 8:30pm. 9739 SR Hwy 532. No cover.
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PORT SUSAN FARMERS MARKET
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C O at 8727 271st NW. Open 2pm-6pm.
FRIDAY, SEPTEMBER 15
‘MUSEBIRD CAFE’
with Nick Nace, Denise Glover & Gary Baugh – 7:30pm at the Con-
way Muse – $10. Nick Nace – ward winning Nashville based song-
writer. ”Indie-folk heartbreak”. Denise Glover is a singer-songwriter
in the Seattle area. She works within are folk, bluegrass & country.
FRIDAY, SEPTEMBER 15
BABY & ME STORYTIME
11am at the Stanwood Library. Wiggle and giggle with your baby
through silly stories, happy songs, rhymes, and activities. Playtime
follows. For newborns through 18 months. Caregiver required.
SEPTEMBER 15 FRIDAY-SUNDAY, SEPTEMBER 15-17
POW/MIA FOREVER PLAID
RECOG- “The Heavenly Musical Hit” presented by T.A.G. 7:30pm at the
NITION DAY Conway Muse – $26. Once upon a time there were four guys who
is a day of discovered that they shared a love for music & then got together
remembrance to become their idols. Rehearsing in the basement, they became
and hope for the Forever Plaid. On the way to their first big gig the Plaids are broad-
speedy and safe sided by a school bus & killed. It is at the moment when their ca-
return of Ameri- reers & lives end that the story of Forever Plaid begins. The Plaids
can Prisoners of will charm you with their delightful patter & warm your heart with
War, and those some of the greatest pop hits of the 1950s.
still Missing in Ac-
tion. It also seeks SATURDAY, SEPTEMBER 16
the return of the FAMILY BINGO
remains of fallen at the American Legion Hall, 609 W. Camano Drive. Doors open at
soldiers. 4:30 P.M. and Bingo starts at 6pm. Snacks and beverages available.
More info: 360-387-5420.
Did you know?
Federal law SATURDAY, SEPTEMBER 16
requires the THE CAMANO ISLAND COFFEE EXPERIENCE -
POW/MIA flag SOUTH AMERICA
to be flown on
by Camano Island Coffee Roasters. Come & enjoy an informative
Armed Forces
tasting tour of Camano Island Coffee Roasters & receive $35 worth
Day, Memorial
of goodies! Learn about our mission. Learn about our roasting pro-
Day, Flag Day, In-
cess. Sample our coffees from South America. Every ticket includes
dependence Day,
1 pound of our coffee. Includes 2 free ice cream scoops. Includes 2
POW/MIA Day &
free drink coupons. $25 ticket provides admission for you and one
Veterans Day.
friend. Children under the age of 16 are FREE. Tour run time ~ One
and a half hours. We will only be selling 20 tickets for this event.
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SATURDAY, SEPTEMBER 16
FREE COMMUNITY SWIM
2-4:45 PM at the Stanwood YMCA. Recreational swim time. One lap
lane is provided. Community swim is available for free to all com-
R S munity members. Please bring current picture ID.
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SATURDAY, SEPTEMBER 16
MADISON GROVE FARMS PETTING ZOO
Naked City Brewing Company has a special relationship with the
amazing folks over at Madison Grove Farm. This small, non-prof-
it equestrian farm is a special place that offers peace & rehab to
neglected/abused horses as well as struggling children & families.
SEPTEMBER 16 From 12-3pm, the folks at Madison Grove will pack up the wagons
AMERICAN & drive up to Naked City Camano Island for a free petting zoo. Open
to all ages, the petting zoo will feature miniature horses, goats, rab-
LEGION DAY
bits & a little donkey. Naked City will donate $1 from every Crowler
The American Le- sold from open to close on September 16. Naked City will also be
gion was granted accepting donations for Madison Grove Farm throughout the day.
its federal charter
by Congress on SATURDAY, SEPTEMBER 16
this day in 1919. It
PUB 282 PRESENTS:
was established to
NICK VIGARINO’S BACK PORCH STOMP
support and assist
veterans returning 7-10pm at Pub 282, 370 NE Camano Dr, Camano Island. Beyond
from World War I. the blues Guitar Player and Singer Songwriter... “Vigarino radiates
Since then it has an unpredictable fervor with slashing slide guitar, powerful vocals,
grown and sup- funky licks, modern lyrics, and his – ‘slop-jar delta funk’ - blues.
ported veterans
of all wars, and SATURDAY, SEPTEMBER 16
veterans of peace- MUSIC VIDEO DANCE ~ NO COVER!
time as well. The “Saturday Stomp”. Dance and party the night away to the fabu-
American Legion lous music video system. Free line dance lessons 8pm. Doors open
currently has over 6:30pm. Dancing and fun all night long in the best sounding venue
3 million member in the North country! Free Pool, big dance floor, fun friendly staff.
veterans, at more Loco Billy’s is at 27021 102nd Ave NW, Stanwood. [phone].
than 14,000 posts
worldwide. They SATURDAY, SEPTEMBER 16
provide a social AMERICAN LEGION PRIME RIB DINNER
community and Please join us for dinner at 4pm at the American Legion Post 92
mutual aid to all Frank Hancock Hall-next to Rite Aide. 4pm until GONE. Delicious
members. prime rib, baked potato, steamed veggies, coffee & water, salad,
rolls & desert -all for just $15. Public Welcome!
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SATURDAY, SEPTEMBER 16
JOE T. COOK BLUES BAND
7:30pm at the Conway Muse – $10. Don’t miss this opportunity to
catch one of the Twin Cities’ premier blues performer/songwriters.
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N E Mantis, owner of Z’s Body & Soul in Stanwood. See what parts of
E V the body get affected by pressure & what is happening & get ques-
E tions answered. The history of this art will also be discussed. The art
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by improving circulation, clearing out impurities, balancing body
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& mind & giving more energy. 10am at the Camano Island Library.
SATURDAY, SEPTEMBER 16
THE TRUTH AND I: READING BETTY MACDONALD
IN THE AGE OF MEMOIR
2pm at the Stanwood Library. Discover the unusual life of the
Northwest author of “The Egg and I,” and how her book dares us to
explore what “truth” in memoir means.
SUNDAY, SEPTEMBER 17
MEDITATION GATHERING & TEA TIME
6:30pm. Let’s sit, just silent awareness… Stay for tea. 28122 82nd
DR NW Stanwood 98292 Please RSVP 360-991-6339.
CAMANO SWIM, FITNESS & SOCIAL CLUB
Indoor Swimming Pool, Hot Tub, Exercise Room, Water Aerobics,
Swim Lessons, Fitness Classes, SilverSneakers & More
Household Membership - $84 month
Single Membership - $56 month - 3 month minimum
SilverSneakers, Silver & Fit
JOIN TODAY! 1243 Beach Dr., Camano Island
camanocountryclub.com
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SUNDAY, SEPTEMBER 17
SEAHAWKS
1:25pm vs San Francisco 49ers. Home opener! Go Hawks!!!
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A T HISTORY AND HORS D’OEURVES
D N The Life of Peter Henning (well known on the island and Stanwood).
N E Our H&H program will feature a 45 minute DVD about Peter Hen-
V ning that has been put together by his grandchildren, Janet & Rog-
E er. The Henning family contributed to logging, railroading, mining,
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A F dairy farming in the early Northwest. Refreshments include appe-
C O tizers & desserts served with coffee, tea & sparkling juice & wine.
4pm at the Floyd Norgaard Cultural Center, 27130 102nd Ave. NW,
Stanwood.
SEPTEMBER 17
WIFE APPRE-
CIATION DAY
This special day is
SUNDAY, SEPTEMBER 17
for wives without
children to receive SVH SUMMER SERIES
appreciation from 9:30am - 5pm at the Stanwood-Camano Community Fairgrounds.
their husbands. Stillaguamish Valley Horsemen will have their final summer series
Mother’s Day is show. The events will be Idaho Figure 8, Stake, International Flag,
for wives with Polo and Key (not necessarily in that order).
children. Today is
for husbands to MONDAY, SEPTEMBER 18
recognize the val- STANWOOD HIGH SCHOOL SPORTS
ue of their wife. Boys JV Tennis vs Oak Harbor. 3:30pm.
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MONDAY, SEPTEMBER 18
DROP IN DAY
at Stanwood Camano Resource Center - Davis Place Teen Center
(across from Stanwood Library). Drop in from 2-5:30 & play board
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A T tar or keyboard, or just hang out. More info: 360-629-5257.
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MONDAY, SEPTEMBER 18
FREE DANCE LESSONS SPAGHETTI DINNER
The Stanwood Sashayers is offering free dance lessons and a free
spaghetti dinner at the Grange in the Stanwood Fairgrounds. din-
ner at 6pm. Lessons 7-9pm. Call 360-387-5055 or 360-420-1931 for
more info.
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