WELCOME THE 5TH ANNUAL SAMISH ISLAND-WIDE YARD SALE!!
 Join your neighbors this SATURDAY, JUNE 12  8 a.m. to 3 p.m.  Maps of sale locations will be down at the island entrance.  It’s always a great time to socialize with your neighbors. and find new treasures among their offerings!

Of course, there’s the 4th of JULY PARADE once again, a signature Island event sponsored by our COMMUNITY CLUB and open to all who wish to march/ride from Fish Point to the Community Hall. No preregistration required, just have your group at the far end of Blue Heron Rd by noon. Kris Goodan will forge the lineup. The S.I. Marching Band assembles at the Community Hall at noon, brings on the music, and leads the Parade out at 1 pm
(Rain or shine, it’s a major Island event!)

The Samish Island Marching Band will hold two 'practices' before the July 4th parade. Please meet at the Community Hall at 7pm on Sunday, June 27 and Friday, July 3. The purpose of these practices is to encourage a little warm-up for the brass players' lips and so newer members of the Band can feel more comfortable with the music. And . . . of course, to provide some long overdue socializing with other Band members! Questions? Call or e-mail Gail Hopley (766-6823, ghopley@wavecable.com).


PRESS RELEASE: At the request of the Sheriff and local fire department, the Community of Christ Church will close the large field at the end of Blue Heron Rd. at 5pm on the Fourth of July.  The area will be open for overflow parking during the parade and into the afternoon, but at 5pm a gate will be closed and remaining cars will be towed.
  This action is being taken to prevent a repeat of last year’s unfortunate events at Fish Point when a crowd of young people became rowdy to the point that movement of emergency vehicles was inhibited, creating concern for residents’ safety. The Sheriff’s department has since worked with island organizations to prevent any recurrence this year. In addition to the field closure, additional law enforcement presence has been requested for that day.
  The Church expresses regret at having to close the field and wants islanders to know that they are welcome to use the paths around the property at other times of the year.  This closure the evening of the 4th is to prevent outside elements from jeopardizing a festive community event.  Questions regarding use of the campground property or facilities at any time of the year should be directed to Lee Scofield, Camp Manager.

The SAMISH FARMS WATER ASSOCIATION
has a 3-year board position open. Please call the office at 766-7218 if you would like to run yourself, or nominate someone else, for the position.

2010 SAMISH ISLAND ARTS FESTIVAL
The 14th Annual Arts Festival will be held Saturday July 31st at the Community Hall from 10:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.  Once again there will be live music, artists selling their art, and food items which can be purchased from Sigi's Cinnamons.If you are interested in participating as a new artist, please contact Janene at 766-6290 or Amy at 766-6016.

SAMISH ISLAND MEMORIAL CHAPEL will be hosting their annual Vacation Bible School at the church July 5 - 9 from 9:30 to 11:30 a.m.  Well-known storyteller, Susie Tucker, will do her impersonation and storytelling during the entire week.  Students will be involved in fun arts and crafts, singing, and games.  Snacks will be available each day.  No advance registration needed, just show up :)

SAMISH SENIOR SINGLES would like to invite any new singles to stop in and visit during the first summer barbeque!  June's gathering will be hosted by Fred Smith (& Martha Moore) at Fred's home at 9578 Samish Island Road on Friday, June 25.  The salmon barbeque gathering will start around noon, with lunch by one. 

FUNDRAISER /CAMP KIRBY: AnEvening in Marrakech is the theme for a dinner planned at the Camp Saturday, June 12. Sue Sentner, Kris Goodan and team will be serving a Moroccan chicken vegetable couscous, and many spices combined in salads and desserts. Dinner will be served between 6:30 and 7:30 p.m. Cost is $20.00, with all proceeds going to help with Camp activities. Call to reserve: 766-6909, or just come. Thank you, Kris Goodan

7 Samish Island gardens will be featured in the Skagit Symphony’s tour of private gardens on Sunday, June 27, from 10 am to 5 pm. Tickets are $25 and available from Fonda Downs, 766-7667, or e-mail: downs@clear.net

The EDGEWATER GARDEN CLUB encourages you to participate in the Annual Guemes Garden Tour on Saturday, June 19 from 10-4pm. The focus this year is "Eat-Your-Yard". The seven featured gardens are actively producing food, raising animals for food, and including structures that extend the veggie growing season. These "working gardens" are mixed with ornamental gardens, providing a unique variety to enjoy.  Arrange a carpool from here with friends or neighbors.  Cars can be left at the 6th & I Anacortes side of the Guemes Ferry.  Transportation will be provided from the Guemes side of the ferry ($3 to walk on) to the Community Center where tickets are sold, and vans are available from there.  Cost is $10, proceeds going to the Guemes Mt. Stewardship Fund.  For more information, call Peggy Starr at 293-3095.

ANTIQUE TRUCK HISTORICAL SOCIETY (ATHS)
For the 2nd year, a meeting will be held on Samish Island at 5348 Vicmar Drive.   Samish Islanders interested in viewing old trucks and talking to the owners are welcome. Mark the date on your calendar. Al &Cal Langley  Saturday  June  26, 2010  -  Noon - 2:30 PM.

Samish Island Retreat: Staying Healthy and Happy in Stressful Times.  I will be teaching this accredited college class right here on Samish Island on July 15 and 16.(The class is offered through the Heritage Institute, a popular continuing ed institute for teachers, however you do not have to be a teacher to attend this workshop,)You will receive your choice of: 2 continuing education quarter credit hours through Antioch University, or 18 WA clock hours, or you may audit the class. 
  A syllabus and specific details about this class can be found on my web: www.soothingwaters.net, by clicking on the course of your choice below the yellow box that says Heritage Institute, in the left sidebar of my home page.    Please feel free to contact me if I can provide you withfurther information. lizbart@wavecable.com
LizBart, 766.8403

 The Samish Island Community Hall is available for rentals throughout the year; Islanders’ rate:$75; five hours or less:$50. Contact Eileen Andersen, 766-8202, or info@samishisland.net to schedule your family gathering, wedding, party, meeting, or event.

“HOW TIME FLIES” There is a universal feeling among older adults that time seems to “fly by.” This sentiment runs across times and cultures worldwide and is largely unexplainable. However, many scientists theorize that much of this phenomenon stems from how people experience things for the first time.... When everything is new, we tend to take in every last detail. We then store this information as memory. As the brain stores these new memories, it uses more energy to do so. As a result, first memories are denser than subsequent memories of the same experience. In short, when something is new, it seems to last longer. Martin Taylor
Mountain Glen Staff 

But to the young among us, CONGRATULATIONS GRADUATES!!
"A mind that has been stretched will never return to its original dimension."
 

ADS

FOR SALE
1998 BMW 740i, well maintained, beautiful car, $5,500. Denny 766-5234.

Samish Island Hats: Will be available at the Community Club/Garden Club table at the 4th of July parade. These make GREAT gifts for your island guests!

Country Bouquets - Locally grown flowers / bouquets - we will deliver weekly or for a special occasions, weddings or just because!  Reasonably priced. Call Sharon Minor 766-5202 www.countrybouquetsfloral.com
 
SERVICES

---Patios, Walls, Walkways, Barbecues, also slate, rock, stone & cement work- Modern Stone Innovations does unique outdoor and interior projects. Call Ben Lowman, 770-7674 for a free consultation. (has done various S.I. jobs.)

---Custom Tile and Stone installation: Rob Sager is available for any tile project and invites checking his web site to view pics & summary: texturesandtile.com
360-840-1091

---The Watch Dog Housesitting: Planning a trip and worried about home, pets and plants? “The Watch Dog” makes all you care about safe ’n secure. Rutheia Wyckoff, rwyckoff@wavecable.com 766-8107, or 708-0620.

---Knives sharpened, $2 per blade. Will pick up and deliver on Samish Island. Make cutting easier and safer! Call Strand, 766-4081

---Anna’s plant and pet care services . Please call Anna Lefebvre at 766.8521.  References available

RENTAL
.....Waterfront Cottage available for short stays; perfect condition. 766-6686

Items for the next Shore Lines should be submitted in writing to The Samish Shore Lines, S.I. Community Center, P.O. Box 268, Bow, WA. 98232, in time to meet the July 1 deadline (note early cut-off) (first Thursday), or
e-mail samishshorelines@gmail.com (Nancy, 766-8111.)