The Guilded Gallery is located at 8700 271st Street NW in downtown Stanwood, WA 98292 

“Water Gives Life 6K” will be held on Saturday, May 19th, 2018. This event is part of the World Vision Global 6K for Water. The 6K (3.7 miles) is approximately how far girls and women walk in third world countries to get dirty and unsafe water. This 6K will raise money and awareness for clean water in Africa. When you register for this event you will receive a tshirt and a race bib with a child’s picture on it that will be directly affected by the money that is raised. Each person will have a different child on their race bib. Come join in for this family friendly event that is making a DIFFERENCE! You can walk or run! Strollers are welcome! No need to register young children. Get there at 8:30 to get checked in. The race starts at 9:00 am sharp! 

Contact Teresa VanSant for more information by email: watergiveslife6K@gmail.com.

If you can not make it to the race, but would like to donate follow the same link as the race registration. Instead of joining the team, click on the donate button!

Address: 8901 271st St NW, Stanwood, WA 98292.

If you or someone you know is interested in learning more about heath insurance for seniors, This Medicare 101 Seminar will be held on Wednesday, May 23rd, 2018 from 5:30-7:30pm. The program will be explained by Katie Morgan. The seminar was designed to inform Medicare beneficiaries about the program. This is a great time to ask your questions and it’s FREE!

Address: 9701 271st St NW Stanwood, WA 98292 _ Phone: 360-629-3132

North Sound Writers hosts a meet-up every Thursday from 11:00 am - 5:00 pm. In this meet up, you can enjoy a wonderful quiet space with this small group. There is a beautiful view that makes this serene group that much better! Please feel free to come join in and write or edit your brains out! If you’re struggling creatively, then take a break and walk around. The venue is a full menu restaurant with allergy-friendly options as well! Find some inspiration with the other like-minded writers! 

Address: Bakerview Restaurant- 1080 Ault Field Rd, Oak Harbor, Washington 98278

Phone: 360-257-6587

Stop by the Bayview Farmers Market on Saturday, May 19th, 2018 from 10:00 am - 2:00 pm! Find the best local produce, hand made gifts, artisan foods, jewelry and trinkets! Bring the family, as there will be music and something for anyone any age!

Phone: 360-321-4302 - Address: Bayview Rd, Langley, WA 98260

Join in on the second annual 5K Troll Stroll Run/Walk on Saturday, May 19th, 2018. After the huge turn out last year, which was filled with Stanwood and Camano Island locals, along with members of the Sons Norway chapters, the Fritjov Lodge plans to make this event just as big! Registration opens at 8:00 am followed by shotgun start at 9:00 am. After you cross the finish line, each participant will receive a Norwegian flag and heart shaped waffles! (Did someone just say waffles?!) Ribbons will be awarded to 1st, 2nd, and 3rd place based on the age group. Proceeds from the race will go to Fritjov Lodge’s Stanwood High School Scholarship Fund. For any questions or to pre-register please contact Ali Sollid by email at: alisollid@hotmail.com.

Address: 9910 270th st NW, Stanwood, Washington 98292

Phone: 360-629-4664

Sail around Whidbey Island! On Saturday, May 19th, 2018 the sail will start just outside of Deception Pass. 9:00am sharp. This beautiful 65 mile sail is thrilling and challenging! Sail down the entire west side of Whidbey before rounding Possesion Point and working back up the east side of the island to the finish at Oak Harbor. Sailors can encounter everything from epic spinnaker runs through Admiralty Inlet to slipping silently up Saratoga Passage under a starry night sky. Wind, swell, current, and night sailing, this race has a little bit of everything! The festivities will start Friday night (May 18th) with dinner and a skipper's meeting at Cornet Bay State Park.

Phone: 360-675-1314 - Address: 1301 SE Catalina Dr., Oak Harbor WA, 98277

The Mount Vernon Bulldog Moms will be hosting the Stabwood Spartan Moms in an intense game of powderpuff football! The game will be on Saturday, May 19th, 2018. Kick off is at 5:30 pm. Tickets can be purchased at the door. $5 per person or $10 for a family of four. The proceeds go towards local youth sports. The powderpuff games are SO much fun to watch- full gear, flag (but still very physical) football! Come out and show your support! Wear your team spirit! 

Address: 314 N 9th St, Mt Vernon, WA 98273

The 20th annual Camano Island Studio Tour is here! With two weekends to enjoy this event- it makes it the perfect springtime getaway. Five new artists have joined for this year, making a total of nearly 60 artists who will be displaying their work. The artwork includes everything from textiles and sculpture to painting and ceramics. This is a self-guided tour. Click on the picture below to visit their website and you can sign up to be mailed a brochure for the tour!

Dates are: Friday, May 11th-13th, 2018 and May 19th and 20th, 2018 from 10.00 am to 5:00 pm.

Come out for some live music by “Blind Alley”! It’s sure to be a loud and great time on Friday, May 18th, 2018 from 8:00pm until midnight! Leatherheads is an awesome venue with unique firehouse decor for a new, funky and fresh feel!  

 Address: 10209 270th St NW, Stanwood, WA 98292 - Phone: 360-631-5511