From deep within, my saddened heart,
Comes a love, that wants no part
Of someone's loss, that's close to me,
It is the loss of love's memory.

Bend, not break, has been my rule,
Although, I have been, quite the fool,
Falling in love, is an easy chore,
Breaking up, is the one I abhor.

Parklane Gallery August Featured Artists

Heidi Barnett presents "Organic Pointillism". Affectionately dubbed the “Q-tip Artist” by her fans and colleagues, Heidi paints with palette knives, fingers, and a variety of eclectic tools – including Q-tips. Raw, dynamic, and vibrant, her work hints at the fundamentals of Pointillism while pushing her creations in new, captivating directions.

Lena Leitzke presents: " Space... Ocean... Earth.. " We are particles of Space and Ocean and Earth.. We are all connected together. Energy is a link to our connection. Lena wants people to see it and feel it. And to appreciate the great beauty of the entire Universe, our home. Not to abuse it, but maintain it and support it.

The August show will run from August 7th until September 2nd
Parklane Gallery is open Tuesday-Sunday 11am ‘til 7pm (8pm Fri-Sat)

No matter, the sorrow
No matter, my lament,
No matter, the morrow,
No matter, my vent,,
No matter, if you,
Are heaven sent.
I pray to the Lord
Who shines, up above,
To grant me, his servant,
With your eternal love.

The weather's heat and now it's cold;
Flowers that did well are now old,
By curling up, to shrivel and die,
While nature's beauty, now says goodbye.

NAMI Skagit’s Family Support Group meets on the 1st Monday of every month on Camano Island from 7:00 - 8:30pm.  NAMI (National Alliance on Mental Illness) Family Support Groups are for partners, relatives, caregivers and others involved with individuals who live with mental illness. This support group is run by NAMI trainers facilitators in order to provide a structure which encourages full group participation and provide a caring atmosphere for people to share their common experience and help loved ones and family members develop skills for understanding and the strength needed to cope. For more information on NAMI Skagit click here!

 The address is private so please call to get the specific location.

Phone: 360-420-7422 (Julie)

The Stanwood Spartans Youth Baseball team is holding a tryout on Saturday, August 4th, 2018 from 10:00 am - 2:00 pm. They are trying to fill the 2019 14U roster with 12 boys who have a goal of playing High School baseball for Stanwood High. Go Spartans! Players need to be in full baseball attire and ready to scrimmage. Catchers should have full gear with them. 

Please direct questions to:

Coach Matt Brennan (425)220-8405

Coach Brad McDonald (360)631-9814

Coach Brian Morrison (425)231-8610

The tryout will be conducted at the PUD field in Mt. Vernon, WA.

Address: 1415 Freeway DriveMt. Vernon, WA 98273 (The field is located behind the PUD building)

Family fun at the Port Susan Farmers Market on Friday, August 3rd, 2018 from 2:00-6:00 pm! The Hometowners will be playing a live set! Come shop from local vendors while also enjoying some music! It pairs perfectly with the warm summer sun! See you there! 

Address: 8727 271st St NW, Stanwood, WA 98292 - Phone: 512-676-7767

Returning to the Stanwood-Camano Community Fair for the second time, Alex Ashley & The Resolve will be playing a live set on Sunday, August 5th, 2018 from 2:00-3:30 pm. Alex Ashley promises an afternoon of blues and roots rock! Family friendly event so bring the kids along for an afternoon of music, music, fun and the FAIR!  

Address: 6431 Pioneer Hwy, Stanwood, WA 98292