Enjoy an afternoon of holiday music — with a jazz groove — at the Boat House on Cama Beach on Saturday, December 22nd, 2018 at 12:00 pm. The Stanwood High School Jazz Band will provide the music. This event is FREE! A Discover Pass is needed for vehicles to park. Cama Beach Historical State Park has an abundance of holiday events taking place all month long, including ginger bread house building, rustic cabin tours, music, food and a visit from Santa courtesy of Camano Island Fire and Rescue. Check out their monthly calendar here to find more fun and events!

*Chalkboard blackboard saxophone drawing by Alex Borland. (Ornaments added by Washington State Parks social media team.)*

Address: 1880 W Camano Dr, Camano Island, WA 98282

Phone: 360-387-1550

Now is your chance to go Christmas Caroling! Join Life Church 360 for some hot chocolate, apple cider, and maybe a cookie or two (or ten!) on Sunday, December 16th, 2018 and then again on Friday, December 21st, 2018. Meet at the church at 6:00 pm! Caroling will start at 6:30 pm! 

Address: 9620 188th St NW, Stanwood, WA 98292

Phone: 360-652-8787

What a waste,
life can be,
for those suffering,
a lost mentality.
Thoughts, years ago,
now beckon me.
The loved one,
that I see,
very soon will
not remember me.

I am writing on this day
about my Great Grandpa May.
Sitting astride his motor bike,
a Rounder, in his day.
I see this picture
and think but can say,
you were quite the adventurer,
my Great Grandpa May.

The Christmas lights on houses do adorn,
celebration of the day Christ was born.
From the very simple but elaborate demonstration,
the Holiday Season, encompasses this great nation.
There are so many unique celebrations, today,
we all need to stop and to pray,
for an understanding for one another,
and to remember to love our brother.

My youth was of wine, women and song.
I'd have taken better care of myself,
Knowing I was going to live this long.

This is a specific grief support group for those who have lost someone from suicide. The holidays can bring up a lot of emotions. Please don't suffer alone! This support group will meet again on Thursday, December 27th, 2018 at 6:00 pm.

Address: 9701 271st St NW, Stanwood, WA 98292

Phone: 360-629-3132

The Dance Project NW invites you to see what their dancers have been up to so far this year! Come check out the sneak peek of the 2019 competition routines and enjoy holiday-themed dances from some of their recreational classes! Cost is $10 per person, but little ones who will be sitting on laps are free!

When: Thursday, December 20th, 2018 at 6:00 pm.

Address: 7400 272nd St NW, Stanwood, WA 98292 

Phone: 360-797-5192

I was going to buy gifts
or so I thought,
when I espied, these shoes,'
in the parking lot.
What is your sad story
that to me you brought,
sitting there, so all alone,
in this parking spot?
Were you cast off, without choice?
Replaced when someone bought
new shoes to replace,
and leave you naught,
alone in the middle of this
store's own parking lot.
This story may never close,
as that's all I've got.

Ansel Adams (1902 - 1984) American photographer and environmentalist.