| May
2008 |
| May
1 |
Shore
Lines items due by 5 p.m. to Kathleen Packard. |
| May
6 |
Yoga
Class meets only the first Tuesday of the month, from
April to November. 10 a.m. at the Community of Christ
Church. Questions: please call 766-6290. |
| May
8 |
Hiking
Group meets the second Thursday of the month at the
Community Center, 10 a.m. Bring hiking gear and a lunch.
Call Marlene at 766-5093 for more information. |
| May
14 |
Community
Club Board of Directors Meeting, 7 p.m.
|
| May
17 |
Community
Potluck, 6:30 p.m. at the Community Hall - program
on disaster preparedness explores storm, tsunami, extended
power outages and the possibility of being a real island
again. |
| May
22 |
Marine
Recovery Area Public Meeting, 6 p.m., followed by Septics
101 workshop: 7-9pm at the community hall.
Open to all islanders. Pre-register for a packet for Septics
101, at 360-336-9380. |
| May
23 |
Samish
Senior Singles meet at the Royal Fork in Mount Vernon
at 11 a.m. To carpool, call Betty Chowka, 766-8032. |
|
May
27
|
Garden
Club - A brief business meeting at 10:15 a.m. will
be preceded by coffee & visiting at 9:45. Potluck
Brunch. Committee sign-ups, Membership, Election of officers,
and paying dues for next year. Meets at Janene Kenaston
& Sue Sentner's homes on North Beach. Backup at the
Community Hall if it is raining that day. |
| May
27 |
Cribbage
Players Meet on 4th Tuesdays at 10749 Samish Island Rd.,
766-6501. |
| May
? |
Samish
Senior Singles Brownbag lunch at ... |
| May
26 |
Memorial
Day: We especially remember those who have given their
lives. |
| June
2008 |
| June
1 |
Summer
Residents are invited to contribute to community club
annual dues $10, which brings
you the newsletter, helps support the community hall,
and promotes community events. Send dues to the Samish
Island Community Club Treasurer at the address below. |
| June
|
Many
Skagit County Farmers Markets are underway this month.
Check the Summer
in Skagit Guide for locations and times. |
| June
3 |
Yoga
Class meets only the first Tuesday of the month, from
April to November. 10 a.m. at the Community of Christ
Church. Questions: please call 766-6290. |
| June
5 |
Shore
Lines items due by 5 p.m. to Kathleen Packard, 9920
Samish Island Rd., 766-6752. |
| Jun
12 |
Hiking
Group meets the second Thursday of the month at the Community
Center, 10 a.m. Bring hiking gear and a lunch. Call Marlene
at 766-5093 for more information. |
| June
18 |
Community
Club Board of Directors Meeting, 7 p.m. |
| June
20-22 |
Berry
Dairy Days (Burlington) |
| June
23-24 |
La
Conner Summer Arts Festival |
| June
28 |
Third
Annual Samish Island-Wide Yard Sale Day. Plan your
garage sale this day. Time is 8 a.m. to 3 p.m. All islanders
are invited to join in for the $15 fee for collective
advertising, balloon markers, etc. A postcard will be
attached to next month's Shore Lines. Fill it out and
send it in, to make sure your sale is on the map. More
info: Amy Colvin 425-503-8886. |
| June
29 |
Beginning
of Camp Kirby's Summer Camp Season 2006. |
| July
2008 |
| July
(all) |
Check
the Skagit Burn Ban status on the Fire
Danger web page for any information in Skagit County
this month and through the summer months.
|
| July
(all) |
Deception
Pass Park Events for summer, July and August. |
| July
1 |
Inspect
boat, engine, crab gear, and pots for crabbing season |
| July
1 |
Yoga
Class meets only the first Tuesday of the month, from
April to November. 10 a.m. at the Community of Christ
Church. Questions: please call 766-6290. |
| July
4 |
Fourth
of July Parade & events, 1:00 p.m. Floats and
participants begin forming at noon. Samish Island Marching
Band starts the parade at 1:00 p.m. sharp! Many Samish
Island items will be for sale at the Community Hall. |
| July
4 |
Sedro
Woolley Logger Rodeo. |
| July
5-6 |
Samish
Island Cleanup Day. Organize your neighbors, or
head out on your own, to work on your own street. Plastic
garbage bags and work gloves are all you need, besides
a little community spirit! |
| July
3 |
Shore
Lines items due by 5 p.m. to Kathleen Packard. |
| July
19 |
7th
Annual Samish Bay Bivalve Bash and Low Tide Mud Run
at the Taylor Shellfish Farms, Bow, WA |
| July
12-13 |
Highland
Games, Mount Vernon |
| July
16 |
Community
Club Board Meeting, 7 p.m. |
| July
? |
2007
crabbing season begins. |
| July
28-29 |
La
Conner Summer Street Festival. |
| July
? |
Samish
Senior Singles meet for lunch, 11 a.m. |
| July
25 |
Community
volunteers needed to help set up the canopy for the
arts festival, 2:00 p.m.
|
| July
26 |
12th
Annual Samish Island Arts Festival - at the Community
Hall. Information for artists, call 766-8801. |
| August
2008 |
| August |
Check
the Skagit Burn Ban status on the Fire
Danger web page for any information in Skagit County
this month and through the summer months.
|
| August
1-19 |
Shakespeare
Northwest, Edgewater Park, Mount Vernon |
| Aug
5 |
Yoga
Class meets only the first Tuesday of the month, from
April to November. 10 a.m. at the Community of Christ
Church. Questions: please call 766-6290. |
| Aug
7 |
Shore
Lines items due by 5 p.m. |
| Aug
1-3 |
Anacortes
Arts Festival, Anacortes |
| Aug
? |
Skagit
County Fair, Mount Vernon |
|
Aug
20
|
Community
Club Board of Directors Meeting, 7:00 p.m. at the
Community Hall. All community members are welcome to join
us. |
| Aug
? |
End
of Camp Kirby's Summer Camp Season 2007. |
| Aug? |
Samish
Senior Singles, meet for brown bag lunch at 11 a.m. All
senior singles are welcome. Questions? 766-6293. |
| September
2008 |
| September
- all |
Check
the Skagit Burn Ban status on the Fire
Danger web page for any information in Skagit County
this month and through the summer months.
|
| Sept
2 |
Yoga
Class meets only the first Tuesday of the month, from
April to November. 10 a.m. at the Community of Christ
Church. Questions: please call 766-6290. |
| Sept
4 |
Shore
Lines items due by 5 p.m, 9920 Samish Island Rd. 766-8722. |
| Sept
10 |
Community
Club Board and business meeting will be held at 7:00
p.m. at the Community Hall. |
| Sept
11 |
Hiking
Group (second Thursday each month) - 10:00 am at community
hall. Bring lunch, hiking gear, friends and enthusiasm.
Contact Marlene Swenson for more info. |
| Sept
13 |
Community
Potluck and Salmon Fry, 6:30 p.m. at the Community
Hall. |
| Sept
15 |
Island
Artists: sign up now if you are interested in having
a table at the Holiday Show in November. Phone 766-6548
to register by Sept. 15. |
| Sept
? |
Samish
Senior Singles at |
| Sept
15-17 |
Anacortes
Jazz Festival |
| Sept
22 ? |
Community
Club Potluck at 6:30 at the Community Hall |
| Sept
? |
Camp
Kirby Community Spaghetti Dinner and Fund Raiser - 6 to
7:30 p.m. |
| Sept
28-30 |
La
Conner Quilt Festival |
| Sept
23 |
Oyster
Run, Anacortes (motorcyclists' event) |
| Sept
? |
Weekly
Bird Walk 8am to 11 am. Call Howard Armstrong 766-6657
for more information. |
|
Sept
25
|
Attention
all Samish Island Cribbage Players: Meet 7 p.m. 10749
Samish Island Rd. Questions? Call 766-6501. (Held every
fourth Tuesday) |
| Sept
25 |
Edgewater
Garden Club meets at the Community Hall. Coffee and
visiting 9:45 a.m., business meeting 10:15. |
| October
2008 |
| Oct |
Yoga
Class. 10-11:30am at the Community of Christ Church will
meet the first, second, third Tues. each mo. skip the
fourth. Wear loose, comfortable clothing allowing for
movement; bring a yoga pad or large towel & blanket.
For more information, call Liz, 766-8403 |
| Oct
1 |
Shore
Lines items due by 5 p.m. |
| Oct
7 |
Yoga
Class meets only the first Tuesday of the month, from
April to November. 10 a.m. at the Community of Christ
Church. Questions: please call 766-6290. |
| Oct
13 |
Hiking
Group meets on the second Thursday of each month. 10 a.m.
at the Community Hall. Wear hiking boots, bring a lunch,
hiking gear and friends. Call Marlene Swenson for more
information. Call Marlene with Questions, 766-5093. |
| Oct
15 (circa) |
Duck-hunting
season begins, according to WA
Dept of Fish and Wildlife web site. |
| Oct
3,10,17,24 |
Weekly
bird walk, Tuesdays, from 9-noon. Meet at 10833 Halloran
Rd. Call Howard for more information, 766-6657. |
|
Oct
22
|
Community
Club Board Meeting, 7 p.m. Community Hall. All interested
Islanders are welcome to help plan the Halloween party. |
| Oct
27 |
Attention
all Samish Island Cribbage Players: Meet 7 p.m. at 10749
Samish Island Road for an evening of fun. Questions?
Call Jacquie Stegner 766-6501 or Ray Dinsmore 766-7806.
We meet every 4th Tuesday.
|
|
Oct
27
|
Garden
Club meeting at the Community Hall, 9:45 p.m. social,
10:15 business, program at 11 a.m. "Those Weeds -
Identification and Control." |
| Oct
? |
First
meeting of Samish Island Holiday Choir, 10 a.m. at Lois
and Bob Yale, 9247 Marshall Rd. Call 766-8713 if you would
like to join us and sing at the December 15 Christmas
Program / Holiday Party. |
| Oct
? |
Samish
Senior Singles - “Brown bag” lunch at 11:30
a.m |
| Oct
31 |
Halloween
Carnival for Island kids, 5-7 pm. Teens and adult "older
kids" any age, are needed to help plan events and
make it fun for all! |
| November
2007 |
| Nov
to Feb. |
If
winter storms leave you without power, heat, or ways
to cook, come to the community hall - the oven, cooktop
and heat are propane, and North Beach often has power
& lights when other part of the island do not. Bring
games, food to cook, and enjoy the time with others
in the same situation. Contact the Community
Club president for the key or more information.
|
| Nov
1 |
Clean
up at hall after Halloween party. |
| Nov
1 |
Shore
Lines items due by 5 p.m. to Kathleen Packard, 9920
S.I. Rd. |
| Nov
4 |
Yoga
Class meets only the first Tuesday of the month, from
April to November. 10 a.m. at the Community of Christ
Church. Questions: please call 766-6290. |
| Nov
2-4 |
Arts
Alive in La Conner. |
| Nov
2,8,16, 23, 30 |
Knit,
Stitch and Chat, every Friday in November, from 3:30 to
5:30 p.m. at Susan Lord's, 10764 Halloran. Phone 766-6040
for more info. |
| Nov
6,13,20, 27 |
Yoga
Class meets every Tuesday morning during the winter, unless
otherwise notified, at the Community of Christ Church.
Wear loose, comfortable clothing allowing for movement;
bring a yoga pad or large towel & blanket. For more
information, call Liz, 766-8403 |
| Nov
7-Dec 4 |
Order
your wreaths now from the Edgewater Garden Club, by
phoning Gail Hopley 766-6823 or Jacquie Stegner, 766-6501.
Wreaths are $15, and Swags are $10. You will pick them
up on Saturday December 8 at the Community Hall. |
| Nov
8 |
Skagit
Marine Resources Committee will meet at the Samish
Island Community Hall from 9 - 11 a.m. Program: "Ecology
and Potential Control Measures for the Bamboo Worm, in
Samish Bay", by Freya Goetz. |
| Nov
8 |
Hiking
Club - meet second Thursdays at Community Hall 10 a.m.
|
| Nov
9-10 |
Holiday
Arts Festival, Friday 4:00 - 8:00 PM and Saturday,
10:00 AM to 4:00 PM. 28+ vendors display imaginative and
artistic holiday gift ideas. Location: The Community of
Christ Church. A small lunch is available for purchase.
Featuring Joan Colvin's Fabric Art Quilts. You can also
order your wreath or swag from the Garden Club
at this festival, for pickup on Dec. 8 at the Community
Hall. |
| Nov
18 |
Come
to Ray Dinsmore's 95th birthday celebration, from 2-4
p.m. at 10749 Samish Island Rd. |
| Nov
21 |
Community
Club Board Meeting at 7:00 p.m. Everyone is welcome
to attend. Think about helping out as a board member next
year, or if you have good ideas for community activities
the board can help sponsor next year. We always like fund-raising
ideas to keep dues SICC dues low. |
| Nov
10, 14th |
Samish
Island Holiday Choir rehearsal on Saturdays at Lois Yale's
house. |
| Nov
27 |
Garden
Club meeting, fourth Tuesdays. A brief business
meeting at 10:15 a.m. will be followed by the program
at 11 a.m. Come for coffee and visiting at 9:45. Samish
Island Community Hall. Today's Program is called "Rain
Gardens: working in Harmony with Hydrology", by
Gloria Williams, Skagit County Master Gardener. All
are welcome!
|
|
Nov
27
|
Attention
all Samish Island Cribbage Players: Meet 7 p.m. 10749
Samish Island Rd. Questions? Call 766-6501. (Held every
fourth Tuesday) |
| December
2008 |
| December
1-31 |
Tuck
this into your mind if you lose power during winter storms
and cold weather:
The community hall is always open for community use in
emergencies. There is propane heat and propane oven &
cooktop, and perhaps shared food with neighbors in the
same condition. All board members have keys, and Blue
Heron Road usually has electric power. You can bring games,
food, snacks, and have fun while awaiting the return of
your power. Don't be cold. Come warm yourself in the company
of neighbors. |
| Dec
2,9,16,23 |
Yoga
Class meets every Tuesday morning during the winter, unless
otherwise notified, at the Community of Christ Church.
Wear loose, comfortable clothing allowing for movement;
bring a yoga pad or large towel & blanket. For more
information, call Liz, 766-8403 |
| Dec
3-6 |
Garden
Club, Wreath & Swag Workshop from
10:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. Bring greens from trimmings, windfalls,
etc. Bring hand pruners and wire cutters. Everyone is
invited to come and learn how, and to help make wreaths
for community mailboxes and doorways. Gail Hopley and
Jacquie Stegner are hostesses for this event. Profits
go to the Samish Island Fire Department, Camp Kirby and
Friendship House. |
| Dec
2 |
Shore
Lines items due by 5 p.m. to Kathleen Packard. |
| Dec
6 |
Pick
up the wreath or swag you ordered from the Community
Hall, from 9 a.m. to noon.
Samish
Island Holiday Choir rehearsal, at Lois Yale's house.
|
| Dec
11 |
Hiking
Group meets on the second Thursday of the month. Meet
at Community Hall at 10 a.m. Questions? Marlene, 766-5093.
|
| Dec
13? |
Samish
Island Christmas Program and Holiday Party,
7 p.m. at the Community of Christ Curch. The "Samish
Island Sitting Band" begins playing at 6:30 p.m.
Holiday
Choir final rehearsal, at the Community of Christ Church.
Contact Lois Yale 766-8713 for further details.
Samish
Island Marching/Sitting Band meets at 5:30 for final
program rehearsal. Program begins at 6:30 p.m.
Kitty
Bluhm needs people for the Christmas program. If
you sing, tell stories, have a poem to read, a skit
to offer, or just like to help out somehow, contact
Kitty at 766-4236.
Bring
a plate of goodies to share if you can, and stay to
share Christmas greetings with neighbors. See Christmas
Program web page.
|
| Dec
23 |
Memorial
Chapel Christmas program, 7:00 p.m. Favorite carols, refreshments.
Community of Christ Church Christmas observance, 11:00
a.m. |
| Dec
24 |
A
very special Volunteer Fire Department Visit by Santa
Claus, 8-9 p.m. They'll cruise every island road
with bells and jolly sounds. |
| Dec
25 |
Memorial
Chapel Christmas Day Service at 10 a.m. |
| January
2009 |
| January
1-30 |
Tuck
this into your mind if you lose power during winter storms
and cold weather:
The community hall is always open for community use in
emergencies. There is propane heat and propane oven &
cooktop, and perhaps shared food with neighbors in the
same condition. All board members have keys, and Blue
Heron Road usually has electric power. You can bring games,
food, snacks, and have fun while awaiting the return of
your power. Don't be cold. Come warm yourself in the company
of neighbors. |
| Jan
1 |
Shorelines
items due by 5 p.m. to Kathleen Packard, 9920 Samish Island
Rd., 766-6752. |
| Jan
2 |
Padilla
Bay National Estuarine Research Reserve offers many
winter classes. Sign up now for the February classes.
|
| Jan
6,13,20,27 |
Yoga
class, every Tuesday, 10:00 to 11:30 p.m. C of C Church. |
| Jan
8 |
Hiking
Group meets the second Thursday of the month at the Community
Center, 10 a.m. Bring hiking gear and a lunch. Call Marlene
at 766-5093 for more information. |
| Jan
15 |
Time
to renew your membership in the Samish Island Community
Club. Annual dues are $10.00. Send a check to SICC at
the address below. Also, fill out a directory
card if you want to be in the directory. |
| Jan
15 |
Tide
Calendars adjusted for Samish Island are available at
Blau Oyster. Two styles available, each $2. |
| Jan
14 |
The
Community Club Board of Directors
meets on second Wednesday this month. 7 p.m. Community
Hall. |
| Jan
17 |
Community
Potluck and Annual Meeting, 6:30 p.m. (Always
the third Saturday of January). Bring a dinner dish to
share and come join your neighbors. Elect officers, have
a good program, enjoy the winter night away from home
with good friends. |
| Jan
27 |
Garden
Club- A brief business meeting at 10:15 a.m. will
be preceded by coffee & visiting at 9:45. Program:
"Bats: A Gardener's Friend". At Community
Hall.
|
| Jan
27 |
Cribbage
Players meet, 4th Tuesdays, 10749 Samish Island Rd., 766-6501. |
| Jan
? |
Samish
Senior Singles: |
| Jan
26-27 |
Upper
Skagit Bald Eagle Festival |
| Jan
27 |
Duck-hunting
season ends, according to WA
Dept of Fish and Wildlife web site. |
| Jan
31 |
Directory
Deadline - Annual membership dues may be paid anytime
during the year, but if you would like to be in the island
directory, places pay by January 31. SICC Board recommends
$15 to help pay for the Shore Lines and other hall needs.
You may also donate for special projects during the year. |
| February
2009 |
| Feb
|
Shore
Lines deadline 5 p.m. to Kathleen Packard (kwpackard
(at) aol.com) or to her home. |
| Feb
5,12,19,26 |
Yoga
class, every Tuesday, 10:00 to 11:30 p.m. C of C Church. |
| Feb
14 |
Happy
Valentines Day. Remember this quote by Paul Tillich:
"The First Duty of Love is to Listen." |
| Feb
14 |
Hiking
Group meets the second Thursday of the month at the Community
Center, 10 a.m. Bring hiking gear and a lunch. Call Marlene
at 766-5093 for more information. Bring a lunch and hiking
gear. We'll decide on our destination then. |
| Feb
20 |
Community
Club Board Meeting, 7 p.m. at the Community Hall.
The agenda will include planning Community Club projects
for the year, and scheduling our meetings. Send your suggestions
and comments via any Board
member. New Board members are joining us this month. |
| Feb
23-24 |
La
Conner Smelt
Derby. |
| Feb
26 |
Garden Club meets at the
Community Hall at 9:45 a.m. for coffee and visiting. Business
meeting 10:15. Program: "Everything you wanted to
know about Mulches but were afraid to ask, by Toni Caskey,
Master Gardener. |
| Feb
26 |
Cribbage
Players meet, 4th Tuesdays, 10749 Samish Island Rd., 766-6501. |
| Feb
29 |
Samish
Senior Singles meet at the home of Kathleen Packard
for a brown bag lunch and the usual "catching up"
time. Any island senior is welcome! Call Kathleen at 766-6752
for more information. |
| March
2008 |
| Mar
1 |
Samish Island Directory available at Blaus for $2. |
| Mar
|
Shore
Lines deadline 5 p.m. Send or deliver to Shore Lines
Editor, Kathleen Packard, 9920 Samish Island Rd., 766-6752 |
|
Mar
|
Yoga
class, every Tuesday, 10:00 to 11:30 p.m. C of C Church. |
| March |
Samish
Farms Water Association will have a nomination meeting
at 7 p.m. at the Fire Hall. |
| Mar |
Hiking
Group meets on the second Thursday of the month. Meet
at Community Hall at 10 a.m. Bring hiking shoes and lunch.
Questions? Marlene, 766-5093. |
| Mar |
Camp
Fire USA Birthday Dinner & Auction - Join us in
celebrating the 98th birthday of Camp Fire USA at a dinner
and auction to benefit Samish Council and Camp Kirby on
Saturday, March 15, at Thousand Trails Lodge, Bow (North
of Skagit Valley Casino). Silent Auction at 5 p.m., dinner
at 6 p.m. and live auction follows. $40 per person. Call
360-733-5710 for tickets. Question: Sue Sentner, 766-6763. |
| Mar
|
A
program entitled, “HISTORY OF SAMISH ISLAND,”
a sharing of early Samish Island stories, will be featured
at 2 p.m. at the Skagit County Historical Museum in LaConner.
The presenters will be Fred Miller, co-author of the recently
published Samish Island; A History, and Gail Hopley, member
of an early pioneer family who contributed to the assembling
of much family history material. (This program is part
of a 5-part Museum series)
|
| Mar |
Community
Club Board of Directors Meeting at the Community Hall.
7:00 p.m. |
| March
|
Soothing
Waters opens its 10th season. Warm water therapy for body,
mind and spirit is offered. |
| Mar |
Samish
Farms Water Association board meeting 6 p.m. at the Samish
Island Fire Hall. John Ravnik will discuss and answer
questions about planned improvements along Blue Heron
Rd. this spring and summer. Questions? Call SFWA, 766-7218. |
| Mar |
Happy
Easter to all Islanders. Easter services at Island Churches
are at 11:00 a.m., with some activities planned prior
to the Easter services. Check this
month's Shore Lines for additional details. |
| Mar
|
Garden Club. A brief business
meeting at 10:15 a.m. will be preceded by coffee &
visiting at 9:45. "Nettles and Edible Plants",
program 11:00 a.m., presented by Melissa Duffy of the
Washington Native Plant Society. |
| Mar
|
Cribbage
on 4th Tuesdays at 10749 Samish Island Rd., 766-6501. |
| Mar
|
Samish
Senior Singles meet at 11 a.m. for a brown bag lunch,
hosted by Martha Moore at the home of Fred Smith. Any
Island senior single is welcome. 766-6883. |
| March
|
Camp
Kirby Work Party, 10 am to 4 pm. Contact Helen or Jan
at 391-3098. |
| April
2008 |
| April |
The
Skagit Valley Tulip Festival is ongoing in April.
Plan your drive to avoid traffic. |
| Apr
|
Yoga
Class meets only the first Tuesday of the month, from
April to November. 10 a.m. at the Community of Christ
Church. Questions: please call 766-6290. |
| Apr
|
Shore
Lines items due by 5 p.m. to Kathleen Packard. |
| Apr |
Camp
Kirby Work Party, 10 am to 4 pm. Contact Helen or Jan
at 391-3098. |
| Apr
|
Hiking
Group meets the second Thursday of the month at the Community
Center, 10 a.m. Bring hiking gear and a lunch. Call Marlene
at 766-5093 for more information. |
| Apr
|
Community
Club Board of Directors, 7 p.m. at Community Hall |
| Apr
|
Earth
Day. Save trees by limiting your incoming catalogs.
Sign up at Catalog
Choice to decline specific unwanted catalogs you are
getting in the mail now. Use the customer ID from the
label, allow 10 weeks to process. |
| Apr
|
Garden Club Meeting, 9:45 am. |
| Apr
|
Cribbage
on 4th Tuesdays at 10749 Samish Island Rd., 766-6501. |
| Apr |
Samish
Senior Singles, 11 am |
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