Local Posts Port Townsend, WA (zoom)

Author's note: Although I normally attempt to write a humorous story - after all this IS a humor website - every now and then I choose to write something serious, from the heart. This is one of those situations. - TEJ
This is the 100% true story of my wife's and my adoption stories. Our two daughters, now all grown up, joined our family roughly one year apart, when we traveled to China on two separate occasions to adopt. Read about the powerful experience that I never could have imagined would have happened to me, and which changed my life forever, in a profoundly positive way - twice.

Come enjoy a wonderful four course dinner with all locally sourced ingredients and wine pairing! Hosted at Island Harvest Farm and presented by Chef Courtney Bourasaw of Rainbow Eats!
 Tour the farm, meet the farmer and learn about all your area has to offer! This is perfect for a date night or a lovely night with friends! Don't miss it!
When: Saturday, September 21st, 2019 at 5:00 pm
Address: 825 Arrowhead Rd, Camano Island, WA - Phone: 369-544-2229
Email: contact@rainbow.eats.con

Come enjoy TWO fall mosaic weekend class sessions coming up!

Now registering at A Guilded Gallery! There is tons of tables, shovels and other project "blanks" just waiting for you to create! All materials and even snacks/lunch are included! Grab your friends and head to the studio for an awesome day of creating and learning!
Address: 8700 271st St NW, Stanwood, WA - Phone: 360-629-2787

Join your host, Larry Korn, for a week long natural farming immersion at Ananda Farm on Camano Island. Vegetarian meals and camping space is provided for the week. Attune to the spirit of Masanobu Fukuoka and natural living as an integrated approach to life and agriculture. Participate in classes, discussion, philosophy, and the hands-on practice of natural farming. The farm currently has around 10 resident-stewards at the farm, alpacas, goats, dogs, cats, chickens, and a few acres of garden-orchards filled with thousands of plants, crawlers, and fliers. This is a wonderful opportunity to meet new friends and learn a TON! Don't miss out on the fun! Cost is $375 – $675 (sliding scale).

RESERVE YOUR SPOT HERE!

When: Saturday, August 31st (2:00-5:00 pm arrival), through Saturday, September 7th, 2019 at 1:00 pm.
Address: 732 Haven Pl, Camano Island - Phone: 360-387-0575

Camano Island Fire and Rescue provides CPR/AED and choking for adult, child and infants. There is no age limit as long as the student can physically perform the training. The cost of the course is $25 per student. 

The next class will be held on Thursday, September 5th, 2019 from 6:00 - 9:00 pm.

Address: Station 4 - 273 N. West Camano Drive, Camano Island, WA 98282 - Phone: 360-387-0783 

Come check out the 15th annual Stanwood Chamber Golf Classic which will be taking place on Friday, September 6th, 2019 at Camaloch Golf Course from 8:00 am - 4:00 pm. Enjoy the beautiful backdrop that is Camano Island. 

The tournament will be played in scramble format, shotgun start at 8:00 am. 

Check in begins at 7:00 am.

A foursome (team) includes green fees for 4, use of 2 golf carts, goodie bag, lunch & beer ticket and activities at each hole. 

Other features include a putting contest, closest to the pin, longest drive, hole in one (a new car!), a raffle and many giveaways. Other sponsorship opportunities available as well.

Address: 326 NE Camano Drive Camano Island, WA 98282

Phone: 360-387-3084

Come check out an awesome dog specialty show at the Stanwood-Camano Community Fair! There will be multiple events that the dachshund dogs will be judged on.

This event is family friendly, so come on out and show your support!<dogshows@barayevents.com>dogshows@barayevents.com>

When: Sunday, September 8th, 2019 from 7:00 am - 5:00 pm

Address: 6431 Pioneer Hwy, Stanwood, Washington 98292

Phone: 360-629-4121

Email: dogshows@barayevents.com

Let your cashier know if you are 62 years or older and you will recieve 15% off your entire purchase.

Address: 1335 State Highway 532, Camano Island, WA 98282

Phone: 360-629-6142 - Email: facebook@2ndchancethriftshop.org

The Sequim Lavender Festival® celebrates its 22nd year in the heart of Sequim during the weekend of July 20th to 22nd. Solely produced and managed by the member-growers of the Sequim Lavender Growers Association ™, the Sequim Lavender Festival® will include activities and attractions to delight visitors of all ages.

The Sequim Lavender Street Fair is located in Carrie Blake Community Park this year.  This beautiful venue will host more than 150 crafts and lavender booths, a diverse food court, live music and more. Hours are Friday and Saturday from 9 a.m. to 7 p.m. and Sunday from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Admission to the event is free and we offer free parking at the entrance to Blake Ave.  Watch for signs coming off Hwy 101 and directions to general parking and ADA parking.