Explore Stanwood & Camano 2022

Catch some fun! Make memories ... and then dinner! STANWOOD & CAMANO Supplement to the Stanwood Camano News June 2022 Out & About Where to hike, bike, eat, paddle, play & more! BONUS: A huge list of family friendly events

WHERE TO GO?

There’s so much to explore around Stanwood and Camano Island. Take a drive, go for a hike, get on the water — you can’t go wrong! Take this magazine with you to help guide your adventures over the next year.

STAFF:

Writers: Evan Caldwell, ecaldwell@scnews.com; Randi Armstrong ramstrong@scnews.com

Advertising: Derek Smith

ON THE COVER: A girl collects crab on Camano Island.

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DOWNTOWN STANWOOD KAYAK POINT

STUNNING STANWOOD

Less than an hour north of Seattle and away from the big-city buzz, is charming Stanwood — a small town with big connections. The city mixes a rich history with a fresh enthusiasm from a diverse and growing business and event community. Surrounding Stanwood are quiet agricultural lands and wildlife-rich waterways — all waiting to be explored.

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The city’s Summer Concert Series continues again this year. See when and where on Page 16

Originally settled in 1866 as a trading post, the community changed names a few times before merging as Stanwood in 1960. Being situated at the mouth of the Stillaguamish River and near Skagit Bay, the city acted as a base of operations to get logs from the forests to the mills elsewhere in the Salish Sea. Today, you can explore the area’s history at the Pearson House Museum (sahs-fncc.org) at 27108 102nd Ave. NW, Stanwood.

You can also read the growing Stanwood Camano News series “Exploring History,” which dives into specific topics of the area’s rich history, at SCnews. com/history

Stanwood also operates as a home base for fun!

Meet friends and family in town to fuel up for a day of biking, hiking, paddling or more at a cozy bakery or coffee shop.

The take off on a relaxing bike ride through the countryside or walk the waterfront trails or challenge a friend to disc golf or get out on the water. The possibilities abound. See more on Page 12.

At the end of the day, relax at one of the city’s unique eateries, pubs or bars and soak in one of our quintessential sunsets as a refreshing sea breeze rolls in.

Spend the day exploring Stanwood’s unique shopping areas, each filled with treasures for any age.

Several independent shops and restaurants are situated in the west downtown commercial area near the intersection of 102nd Ave. NW and the brick-covered 270th St. NW.

Another collection of popular independent stores and eateries congregate in the east downtown area along 271st St. NW between Lien St. NW and Marine Drive.

The growing uptown district to the east — near the intersection of Highway 532 and 72nd Ave. NW — features its own collection of independent stores, bakeries, coffee shops and more.

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SHOPPING ADVENTURE HISTORY

CHILL OUT ON CAMANO

Enjoy “island time” without sitting in a ferry line.

Hop on Highway 532 and head west until you meet the cool ocean breeze. While mostly dotted with homes, Camano Island does offer a rich array of outdoor activities, a pair of commercial hubs and a thriving arts scene. Even something as simple as the leisurely 40-mile drive around the island is worth the trip.

ON THE WATER

Though you can clam and fish around the island, crabbing is the top attraction. Six boat launches dot Camano (English Boom, Utsalady, Maple Grove, Camano Island State Park, Mabana and Cavalero). But you’ll need a crabbing license, pots, rope, buoys, bait, patience and an appetite. Boil them up around a campfire with some friends. Check wdfw. wa.gov for more info, tips, rules and regulations. For more crabbing tips, see Page 9.

If catching dinner isn’t in the plans, you can still enjoy a blissful boat trip, brisk kayak adventure or boisterous paddleboard excursion to explore the tranquil waters surrounding Camano.

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Pristine beaches lure plenty of tourists but the miles of shoreline aren’t the only attraction.

Camaloch Golf Course offers 18 picturesque holes (camalochgolf. com). Arrowhead Ranch is home to an axe throwing venue (arrowheadranchcamano.com). Kristoferson Farms features zip line adventures (canopytoursnw.com).

Campers also find getaways at two unique state parks — Camano Island offers traditional camp sites and Cama Beach is a converted resort featuring cozy cabins (parks. state.wa.us).

They are surrounded by miles of family friendly trails. Popular county parks such as Barnum Point also feature miles of fun trails (islandcountywa.gov).

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A handful of breweries and wineries offer a unique selection of drinks for those seeking refreshments.

Meanwhile, shops are concentrated at Camano Commons and at the Camano Plaza. The Commons features a marketplace offering crafts from local artists, ice cream, chocolates, a bakery and more. The Plaza features the island’s lone grocery store, a hardware store, eateries and more.

Edward Lynne Cellars and Dusty Cellars are small, handcrafted wineries. While Ale Spike is the island’s lone brewery and Camano Cider is the only cidery.

Plenty of eateries serve locally made drinks and locally grown produce and offer both indoor and outdoor seating. For more, visit camanoisland.org.

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SIP & SHOP ADVENTURE

MAKE A SPLASH

The Stanwood-Camano area is surrounded by all types of water — snow-covered mountains to the east, large rivers, small creeks, warm lakes and the salty bays of the Salish Sea. Whichever direction you choose, most local stores carry the gear that will help make memories for a lifetime.

LAUNCHES

Public motorized boat launches on Camano (fee required): English Boom, Utsalady, Maple Grove, Mabana, Cavalero, Camano Island State Park.

Public motorized boat launches near Stanwood: Wenberg Park at Lake Goodwin, Kayak Point on Port Susan, Lake Ki, Hat Slough on the Stillaguamish River.

Public beaches for non-motorized craft: Iverson Spit Preserve, Barnum Point Park, English Boom Preserve, Utsalady, Maple Grove, Mabana, Cavalero, Cama Beach State Park, Camano Island State Park, Leque Island, Hamilton Park, Hat Slough and Kayak Point Park.

RENT A BOAT

If you don’t have a boat, you can rent one. The Cama Beach Boathouse at Cama Beach State Park rents motor boats, sailboats, kayaks, row boats and canoes for as little as $30 for an hour (cwb.org/cama-todo). In addition, you can rent crab pots and catch your dinner without investing in all the gear. Before or after your adventure, be sure to explore the Center for Wooden Boats (free). It offers classes and displays of the area’s maritime history.

BONUS: Kids can build toy boats from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. every Saturday!

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CRABBING 101

Step 1

You’ll need a license, visit wdfw.wa.gov or one of our area’s stores. Crabbers 15 or older must carry a current license.

Step 2

Get your gear: a pot, rope, buoy and bait available at local marine or hardware stores

Step 3

Get away from shore by using a boat or a pier, usually to areas up to about 20-100 feet. Law requires at least one life jacket for each person on board a boat and for children 12 and younger to be wearing one.

Step 4

Eat! Cook your catch for about 15 minutes in boiling water, transfer to ice bath, and then crack, clean and enjoy.

Step 5

Don’t forget that you must report your catch at the end of the season. Follow the instruction on your license.

There are several warm lakes just to the east. Lake Goodwin is the largest, featuring two public parks with swimming, picnicking and playgrounds —including the newly remodeled Wenberg County Park. Water sports and fishing can be enjoyed year-round.

The Stillaguamish River is the main river in the region. You can experience the whole river by taking Highway 530 east to Darrington, or stop at a shady river bend to cool off or cast a line for salmon, steelhead and trout. It’s the same story to the north, where the Skagit River winds its way from the Cascades to the Salish Sea.

Between Camano Island and the mainland is a body of water called Port Susan. To the north of Stanwood and Camano is Skagit Bay. To the west, the 4-mile-wide Saratoga Passage separates Camano and Whidbey islands. If you don’t have access to a boat, several charter-fishing guides offer fishing, crabbing and shrimping trips. Most set their sights on king, silver and blackmouth salmon. Some try their hand at smelt dipping. Find area tide tables in the back of the 2022-23 Stanwood Telegraphics Phone Book, available for free at local stores.

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SET UP CAMP

You don’t have to travel far or fight traffic to find a place to relax under the stars by a toasty campfire.

If you don’t want to camp, the area features a long and diverse list of vacation rental options. Or, just spend the day by taking a moment at one of the many public spaces.

Originally a spectacular fishing resort built in the 1930s, this state park rents 33 beach cabins and various small boats. Cama Beach Café is open daily in the summer and weekends the rest of the year. This busy park offers activities such as toy boat building, guided low tide walks, square dances and ranger talks. Cama Beach has 15 miles of walking trails; one trail goes to Camano Island State Park, a mile along the beach. 1880 West Camano Drive, Camano Island

This gem of a park has a variety of camping with 77 campsites without hookup, five cabins and a group camp. Enjoy the beach, hiking and biking trails, game field, picnic shelter and boat launches. Those with licenses can clam, crab or fish in season. 2269 Lowell Point Road, Camano Island

This park on Lake Goodwin’s eastern shore offers woodland campsites, picnic sites and safe swimming at a sandy beach. A boat launch provides access for water skiing and fishing. A new wheelchair-friendly fixed dock for walking and fishing encircles the swimming beach. It has a railed side ramp that goes into the water, allowing people with mobility challenges to enjoy the lake.

15430 E. Lake Goodwin Road, Stanwood

Camp in a yurt or tent where the forest towers over the shoreline. Visitors can fish from a 300-foot pier, windsurf, picnic, hike, camp and boat. The park is part of the Great Washington State Birding Trail, with birds on the water, in the trees and in the air. A giant beachside playground awaits kids. 15610 Marine Drive south of Stanwood

KAYAK POINT WENBERG CAMANO ISLAND

Island County parks: islandcountywa.gov | Snohomish County parks: snocoparks.org | State parks: parks.wa.gov

CAMA BEACH Camano Island State Park

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LASTING MEMORIES

Adventure awaits at nearly every turn in the Stanwood-Camano area. Here are some family friendly ideas to get you started

PLAY AT THE PARK

Camano Island’s Freedom Park and Rotary Playground anchors one end of the popular Terry’s Corner area. The park features lots of territory for kids to explore amid plenty of public art.

In Stanwood, Church Creek Park features a new playground and Heritage Park offers a skate park, pump track and ball elds.

To the south, Kayak Point Park is a popular waterfront hangout with a playground, shing pier and shaded picnic areas.

DISC GOLF

HIT A BEACH GET ACTIVE

Stanwood’s Vito Z Memorial Skate Park at Heritage Park features an array of modular-style steel ramps. New this year is the neighboring dirt pump track for bicyclists.

Dust off that old Frisbee in the garage and head to Stanwood’s Church Creek Park to nd a popular disc golf course. Or head south to the Kayak Point Disc Golf Course, a site boasting several professional public courses along with a pro shop.

Barnum Point Park — Camano’s newest park — has something for everyone. Wide trails, beach access and lots of wildlife. It’s worth the trek at any time of the year.

Much of Camano Island is ringed with a rocky beach. But Iverson Spit Preserve offers one of the few public sandy spots. It’s perfect for sunbathing and picnicking. Another hidden gem: English Boom County Park on the north side of the island, which offers sweeping views of Skagit Bay and Mount Baker.

BONUS TIP: Try out some of the area’s trails. Most are lined with wild salmonberries, huckleberries and blackberries. Yum!

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Kayak Point County Park

TREASURE HUNT

In February, join The Great Northwest Glass Quest where people search public spaces for clue balls to win unique, hand-blown glass balls. Technically, it’s year-round because a few clue balls are still out there waiting to be found.

WHALES

Whale watching is a popular activity in the Salish Sea area. And while there are companies offering boat tours that get people a close-up perspective, there are also plenty of viewpoints from land to spot the creatures. Even if you don’t see whales, these sites offer unique views of the region.

AMAZING ART

Stanwood-Camano artists host several events throughout the year. Many operate out of A Guilded Gallery in downtown Stanwood and others are a part of Camano Arts Association.

Keep your eye out for local festivals where many local artists display and sell their creations.

On Mother’s Day weekend, many local artists throw open the doors to their studios to host the ever-popular Camano Studio Tour.

GO BIRDING

The region is one of the state’s premier areas to observe birds. Hundreds of different types of birds call the area home, but the region is probably most famous for snow geese and trumpeter swans that winter in the area lowlands. But new habitat restoration areas, such as Leque Island between Stanwood and Camano have become popular birding destinations.

The Stanwood-Camano area is between two active Audubon chapters: Skagit, based in Mount Vernon, and Pilchuck, based in Everett. Here, birders join either or both. Find information, connections and online presentations through skagitaudubon.org, pilchuckaudubon.org and ebird.org.

CHRISTMAS

Both Downtown Stanwood and the Camano Commons on Camano Island celebrate the holidays with a tree lighting, children choirs and more. Check discoverstanwoodcamano.com for dates.

Meanwhile, to the south at Warm Beach, are millions of twinkling lights at the ever-popular Lights of Christmas display.

See a list of public viewpoints at whidbeycamanoislands.com/whalewatching-from-land. Gray whales are the most common to be spotted. Orca are more rare, but typically make a few appearances throughout the year.

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Popular annual events — such as the Stanwood Camano Community Fair, the Twin City Idlers Car Show and Chili Chowder Cook-off — are among the many returning this year after being on hold during the pandemic. Use this handy guide to plan a year’s worth of fun!

JUNE

Stanwood-Camano Pride

12-4 p.m. June 4 at Freedom Park. Parade and Party in the Park.

Soap Box Derby

June 18 at 615 Arrowhead Road, Camano Island. The Soap Box Derby is an annual event held at Arrowhead Ranch on Camano Island. Children ages 7-19 have the opportunity to build and race an official soap box car. arrowheadranchcamano.com/soapbox-derby

Summer Solstice Art, Beer & Wine Festival

10 a.m.-5 p.m. June 24-26 at Camano Commons, 848 N Sunrise Blvd, Camano Island.

Camano Crab Dash

9 a.m., June 25. All-ages 5k, 10k, fun run/walk, starting at Camano Center. camanocenter.org

Twin City Idlers Car Show

9 a.m. to 3 p.m. June 26, 271st Street NW in downtown Stanwood. Free. twincityidlers.org

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13 Here’s how to get an event listing in our NEW local calendar STEP 1 Go to SCnews.com/events STEP 2 Click on “Create an event” STEP 3 Follow the prompts to get your event listed online and in print! Searching for something to do? Go to SCnews.com/events and search the many local events by type, date, venue or more! Give it a try, it’s free! tanwood Camano newS SCNEWS.COM TUESDAY, MAY 24, 2022 | $1.50 Cultural immersion Food bank buys Loco Billy’s MARY JENNINGS For the Stanwood Camano News The decision to sell Stanwood’s popular Loco Billy’s Wild Moon Saloon was bit“This business has been such a big part of our lives since we bought the building back in 2005,” said Cookie Spirk, who owned the beloved country music venue with husband MajorSpirk,Freeman. 65, and Freeman, 70, are retiring to a more laid-back lifestyle of focusing on friends, family and their music. And they’re selling the site to the Stanwood Camano Food Bank and Thrift Store. When Spirk told Kathy Moe, executive director of the nonprofit organization, that the building was for sale, Moe’s interest was piqued. ■ SEE FOOD BANK, A6 Stanwood High celebrates customs, traditions from around the world By IZZIE LUND ilund@scnews.com Two new shops have opened in Stanwood, The Caring Place is re- opening, and construction will begin for a new steel site. The Caring Place The Caring Place is opening its doors again after closing in 2020 due to the COVID-19 pandemic. The organization is a volunteer-run, faith-based ministry of Our Savior’s Lutheran Church in Stanwood, which provides free clothing, toiletries and other essentials as well as connections to community resources. Visitors can stop by from 1 to 5 p.m. Tuesdays and Thursdays. “No one who walks through this door has to be affiliated with any church,” manager Mardi Jorgensen said. “It is non-denominational. We don’t care what your beliefs are; we don’t care what your status is. If you walk through the door and ask for something, we will do our best to help you.” ■ SEE BUSINESS, A5 The Caring Place reopens; new restaurant in Stanwood Notable in Business Best Lil Fair is back! NEWS A3 Golf, track & field send athletes to state SPORTS B1 Views..................... A4 Police..................... A5 Obituaries A6 Puzzles A6 Calendar................ A7 Sports.................... B1 Classifieds.............. B2 Online SCnews.com PHOTOS BY EVAN CALDWELL STANWOOD CAMANO NEWS The Stanwood High School German and Spanish Clubs hosted the third annual Culture Night on May 19 in the high school commons. The free event, attended by a few hundred people, featured food, dancing, music, poetry, art and more from different cultures from around the globe. See more photos at SCnews.com/gallery. Popular music venue will become new home of food bank’s thrift store later this year The PlaceCaring provides free clothing, toiletries and other essentials as well as connections to community resources. IZZIE LUND, SC NEWS bit tersweet. causes power outage A3 powered by Tue 5/24 Advance Base @ 6pm The Business, 216 Commercial Ave, Ana‐cortes Thu 5/26 New Books by Local Authors Event @ 4pm Seaport Books, 106 1st Street, La Conner. kathleenkaska@hotmail.com, 360-317-1620 Of�cial Ras Rebel Music: Ras Rebel Live @ 7pm Mirkwood Public House, 117 E Division St, Arlington Fri 5/27 Davis Teen Programs: Friday Late Night! @ 5pm Community Resource Center of Stanwood Camano, 9612 271st Street Northwest, Stanwood. info@crc-sc.org, 360-629-5257 The Olson Bros Band @ 5pm Bertelsen Winery, 20598 Starbird Rd, Mount Vernon Anacortes Early Music Concert @ 7pm Croatian Cultural Center, 801 5th Street, Anacortes. of�ce@anacortesartsfounda tion.org Of�cial Ras Rebel Music: 3.27.2022 @ The Mirkwood Public HouseArlington WA @ 8pm Mirkwood Public House, 117 E Division St, Arlington Sat 5/28 SRP Farmers Market @ 10am May 28th - May 29th SRP Farmers Market, 19193 State Route 534, Mount Vernon. linda@SRPFarmersMar ket.org, 509-670-7447 National Menstrual Health Day @ 10am Days for Girls, 8910 Viking Way, Stanwood. sci@daysforgirls.org Saint John and the Revelations @ 5pm Double Bluff Brewing Company, 112 Anthes Ave, Langley Vanessa Collier @ 6pm The Washington, 306 Washington St, Burlington Amanda Richards & The Good Long Whiles @ 6:30pm Guemes Island General Store, 7885 Guemes Island Rd, Anacortes Enchantrix @ 8pm Fraternal Order of Eagles, 6419 Pioneer Hwy, Stanwood Mon 5/30 Blood Drive @ St. Cecilia - Stanwood @ 10am St Cecilia Catholic Church, 26900 78th Av‐enue Northwest, Stanwood. HannahM@ BloodworksNW.org, 425-299-2513 Veteran's Memorial Day, Empty Chair Ceremony honors fallen service members @ 11am Causland Memorial Park, 710 N Avenue, Anacortes. anacortesmasons@gmail.com Tue 5/31 Truck Show Concerts @ 6:30pm $10 Farmstrong Brewing + Taproom, 110 Stew‐art Road, Mount Vernon. clay@farmstrong brewing.com Fri 6/03 Huge Camano Island Camaloch Community Garage Sale! June 3rd & 4th 9am-4pm @ 9am Jun 3rd - Jun 4th Camaloch Association, 326 Northeast Ca‐mano Drive, Camano Blast from the Past 2022 @ 12pm Jun 3rd - Jun 5th 810 Metcalf St, 810 Metcalf Street, SedroWoolley. Monique.SWChamber@gmail.com, 360-855-1841 Judas Rising Northwest Chapter: Judas Risin NW Rocks Quil Ceda @ 9pm Quil Ceda Creek Casino, 6221-31st Avenue NE, Tulalip Sat 6/04 The Mermen of Anacortes @ 6am / $25 Anacortes. anacortes.aauw@gmail.com, 509-670-4412 Blast of Color 5k Funrun @ 10am / $20 Sedro-Woolley. 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JULY

Independence Day Celebration at the Floyd

Noon-3 p.m., July 2. Kids Festival with free ice cream. Starting at noon the Floyd Hall kitchen will have baked salmon and pollock available for purchase until supplies run out.

Noon – 6 p.m. Live music and beer available for purchase. The music lineup features Rich Rorex, Leif & Sunnie Accordion Duo, and Marcia Kester. 27130 102nd Ave NW, Stanwood

Quilts on the Beach

10 a.m.- 4 p.m. July 30, at Cama Beach State Park. Hosted by Cama Beach Quilters. Sewing activities, food, live music and quilts on display. Discover Pass required. camabeachfoundation.org

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STANWOOD SUMMER CONCERT SERIES

Alternating Saturdays, 2-4 p.m., June 11 through Aug. 27. The city of Stanwood and the Stanwood Chamber of Commerce offer free evening concerts at rotating locations. discoverstanwoodcamano.com

Silvana Fair

July 30. Parking and Entrance are free. 1331 Pioneer Highway in Silvana. silvanafair.com

AUGUST

National Night Out

6-8 p.m. Aug 2, Behind the Stanwood Police Station at 272nd St. NW, Stanwood. Free

community-building campaign that promotes public safety, community partnerships, and neighborhood camaraderie.

Stanwood-Camano Community

Parade

11 a.m. Aug.6, 271st NW, Stanwood. Sponsored by the Rotary Club of Stanwood/ Camano Island. stanwoodcamanofair.org/ parade

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STANWOOD FARMERS MARKET

2 p.m.-6 p.m. Fridays June through mid-October, featuring a mix of new and returning vendors. The market is in east downtown by the Amtrak station. StanwoodFarmersMarket.org

Meanwhile, the Camano Commons Farmers will not be in operation this season. facebook.com/CamanoCommonsFarmersMarket

Stanwood-Camano Community Fair

Aug. 5-7. 6431 Pioneer Hwy. The Largest Community Fair in Washington State. info@stanwoodcamanofair.org

Rock the Cause

1 p.m., Aug 20 hosted by Kristoferson Farm, 332 NE Camano Dr. Camano Island. Musical lineup includes Hair Nation, Eden and Kate Grahn. All proceeds from this event go to Re/Max Community Grant Chest, supplying grants to local nonprofit organizations. On Facebook & Instagram @rockthecausecamano or online at kristofersonfarm.com

I Heart Stanwood

11a.m. - 3 p.m. Aug. 20. Everyone is

welcome at this free event. BBQ, Carwash, Clothes, Resources, Ice cream, Haircuts and more. Everything is free. At New View Church, 272nd St. NW, Stanwood.

Antique Tractor Show & Threshing Bee

9 a.m.- 3 p.m. Aug.12-14, at 6431Pioneer Hwy, Stanwood. This 3-day event is full of displays, parades, tractor pulls, contests, vendors and great food for the entire family.

Stanwood Camano Historic Sites Tour

Aug. 26-27. Self-guided tour of Historic Sites in Stanwood and Camano Island. Featuring activities and events for the whole family. The event is free and open to the public. historicsitestour.com

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ok out of Stan Winners publica in the Stan Camano Ne June 21st!

for the winners of the annual Best Of Stanwood Camano in the June 21 edition of the newspaper.

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SEPTEMBER –DECEMBER

Stanwood Chamber Golf Classic

9 a.m. Sept 9 at Camaloch Golf Course 326 NE Camano Dr., Camano Island

Harvest Festival and Haunted BOOatuouse

October. Hosted by State Parks and Center for Wooden Boats. camabeachfoundation. org

Chili Chowder Cook-Off

3 p.m.-7 p.m. Nov. 12 at the Camano Center. Presented by the Camano Island Chamber of Commerce. Chili and chowder, live music, beer and wine. 606 Arrowhead Rd., Camano Island. camanoisland.org

Holiday Gift & Craft Bazaar

9 a.m.- 4 p.m., Nov. 19 at Camano Center. camanocenter.org

Lights of Christmas

Evenings, Nov. 25-27, Dec. 1-4, 8-11, 14-23, 26-31 at Warm Beach Camp. The largest Christmas festival in the Pacific Northwest, with over one million lights. 20800 Marine Dr., Stanwood. thelightsofChristmas.com.

CIRCLE THE CALENDAR

Old Fashioned Christmas

At the Floyd Norgaard Cultural Center. A free community event with holiday themed children’s activities. 27130 102nd Ave. NW. sahs-fncc.org

Afternoon with Santa

Dec.13, at the Camano Center. A free community event with holiday themed children’s activities. 606 Arrowhead Rd., Camano Island. camanocenter.org

Winterfest

December at Cama Beach State Park. Music and holiday activities for the family. Hosted by the Center for Wooden Boats and Cama Beach State Park. camabeachfoundation.org

JANUARY –FEBRUARY

First Day Hikes

Jan 1. Hosted by State Parks. camabeachfoundation.org

Great Northwest Glass Quest

February. A 7-10-day treasure hunt for clue balls hidden in Stanwood and Camano Island communities. Win unique, hand-blown glass balls. thegreatnwglassquest.com

Stanwood Camano Snow Goose & Birding Festival

Presentations and workshops, bus tours and bird watching in Stanwood and on Camano Island. snowgoosefest.org or DiscoverStanwoodCamano.com.