What's New?
Last update: January 24, 2012
The Samish Island website is owned and operated by the Samish Island Community Center (SICC), located in Skagit County, Washington, USA
Samish Watershed a Marine Recovery Area?
On January 24, 2012, Skagit County Public Health will host a community meeting regarding the proposal to make the entire Samish Watershed a Marine Recovery Area (MRA). The meeting will take place from 6:00 p.m. - 8:00 p.m. at the Alger Community Hall, located at 18735 Parkview Lane, Burlington (Alger). 1/24/12
For Gardeners
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Local Anacortes author, Jane Billinghurst, will be the featured speaker next Tuesday at the Edgewater Garden Club meeting. The program begins at 11:00a.m and the Community Center. Jane's book, The Armchair Book of Gardens pairs the author’s photographs taken of gardens around the world with quotations to illustrate how |
| people have worked in and enjoyed their gardens from ancient times to the present. Books will be for sale at this meeting as well as at Watermark Books Company in Anacortes. 1/20/12 | |
Edison Bird Festival
| The first annual Edison Bird Festival is planned for February 11-12, in conjunction with the Skagit Valley Hawk Census. There is a nice mix of artists, tours, a fowl parade, presentations by Woodland Park Zoo, panel discussion, and a closing dinner, you are sure to find something you will enjoy at this very local event. 1/20/12 |  |
January Shore Lines Newsletter
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The January newsletter is online today. Two corrections have been made on our Shore Lines online version - the phone number for storage of boats & cars has been corrected, and the Bowflex is $350, not $35. The Island calendar is also ready for January and February. 1/10/12 |
SICC membership
| It is time once again for our membership drive. Please consider joining SICC as a "Community Center Member." Send in this form to be in the 2012 directory. Your dues contribute to the operation of our Community Center. 1/2/12 |  |
All is Calm
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Yoga Class
The weekly, seasonal Yoga Class continues each Tuesday from 9:30 - 11:00 at the Community of Christ Church. We will meet in 2012 until March. The class is suitable for all ability levels, and begins gently. Bring a yoga pad and a blanket. More info: Liz, 766.8403. 12/19/11
Walk dark island roads safely: get a reflective vest
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The hottest new apparel item on
Samish Island! Orange and chartreuse reflective, |
Garden Club
The Edgewater Garden Club of Samish Island invites all islanders to any garden club meeting of interest in 2012. Consult the 2011-2012 program for details.
2011-2012 SICC Officers
Here are the people you can contact for community business in 2011:
| Sue Ellen Heflin, President | 855-7212 |
| Charlie O'Hara, Vice President | 766-0224 |
| Linda Strobel, Treasurer | 766-4082 |
| Eileen Smith-Moreland, Secretary | 766-7420 |
| Amy Colvin, Representative | 766-6016 |
| Jim Kunzmann, Representative | 766-5040 |
| Jerry Sells, Representative | 766-6600 |
Email Groups
If you'd like to receive important/emergent information that inform all islanders, join the Samish Info e-group (2-3 emails a month). For those who like a little more neighborly sharing, join both Samish Info and the Samish Neighbors e-groups. Anonymous postings are not allowed, to keep it neighborly.
Family Parties & Events
The Community Center is available any time for family rentals, weddings, parties. Check the schedule, and book your event. $75 for SICC members/island residents; $100 non-residents). Email: info@samishisland.net or phone 766-8202 to schedule your event.