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Last update: September 9, 2008

September 2008
Aug 29-Sept 1	Anacortes Jazz Festival
September - all	Check the Skagit Burn Ban status on the Fire Danger web page for any information in Skagit County this month and through the summer months.
Sept 2	Yoga Class meets only the first Tuesday of the month, from April to November. 10 a.m. at the Community of Christ Church. Questions: please call 766-6290.
Sept 4	Shore Lines items due by 5 p.m. (first Thursday each month)
Sept 10	Community Club Board and business meeting will be held at 7:00 p.m. at the Community Hall.
Sept 11	Hiking Group (second Thursday each month) - 10:00 am at community hall. Bring lunch, hiking gear, friends and enthusiasm. Contact Marlene Swenson for more info.
Sept 13	Community Potluck and Salmon Fry, 6:30 p.m. at the Community Hall. Bring salads, side dishes and desserts to this Community Salmon Barbecue . SICC furnishes the salmon. No speeches. Just good food and good company. If you have a source of green alder for the fire pit, let Chuck Davis know.
Sept 15	Crab Catch Cards should be turned in by this date. Or you can fill out yours online at http:/fishhunt.dfw.wa.gov/wdfw/puget_sound_crab_catch.html.
Sept 15	Island Artists: sign up now if you are interested in having a table at the Holiday Show in November. Phone 766-6548 to register by Sept. 15.
Sept 26-28	La Conner Quilt Festival
Sept 28	Oyster Run, Anacortes (motorcycle noise may affect the island & valley)
Sept ?	Islanders' Bird Walk. Call our local ornithologist, Howard Armstrong 766-6657 for more information about this season's schedule.
Sept 23	Edgewater Garden Club meets at the Community Hall. Coffee and visiting 9:45 a.m., business meeting 10:15. Garden Club is collecting wire coat hangers for wreathmaking in late November. Bring anything you have please!
Sept 23-24	Skagit Valley College will offer two Warm Water Bodywork Basics class series at the S.I. Soothing Waters pool. The dates are September 23rd, 24th, 30th, and October 1st from 1:00 - 2:30 or 2:30 to 4:00. You may register for either one by calling the college at 416-7873.
Sept 26	Samish Senior Singles have an early autumn get-together on Fri., Sept. 26th. at the home of Kathleen Packard, 9920 Samish Island Rd. It’ll be a “brown bag” lunch, and any Island senior single is welcome, 766-6752.
Sept 30	Islander Bonnie McFarland is teaching “Create a Life You Love” on Tuesday, September 30, 6-8 p.m. at Skagit Valley College. This class will show you how to create more energy, enjoyment, passion, and purpose in life. Whether you want a simple life tune-up or a complete makeover, join us for a fun, engaging and insightful evening. Cost: $29. To register, call Skagit Valley College Community Education at 360-416-7873.
before January 1, 2009	SAMISH ISLAND HISTORY BOOK, 1870-l970 SUPPLEMENT: There will be a one-time publication of material supplementary to the original printed text. Now is the time to send us: 1--Corrections to the original publication of “Samish Island: a History.” 2--Additional Samish Island history material, bearing in mind the 1970 cutoff. 3--Additional family histories that fall into this time period. 4--Photos Please submit your material before Jan. 1, 2009 to Susan and Fred Miller, 9264 Samish Island Rd., 766-6548. miller.ff@gmail.com
October 2008
Oct 2	Shore Lines items due by 5 p.m. (first Thursday each month)
Oct 7	Yoga Class meets only the first Tuesday of the month, from April to November. 10 a.m. at the Community of Christ Church. Questions: please call 766-6290.
Oct 13	Hiking Group meets on the second Thursday of each month. 10 a.m. at the Community Hall. Wear hiking boots, bring a lunch, hiking gear and friends. Call Marlene Swenson for more information. Call Marlene with Questions, 766-5093.
Oct 11	Duck-hunting season begins, according to WA Dept of Fish and Wildlife web site.
Oct 22	Community Club Board Meeting, 7 p.m. Community Hall. All interested Islanders are welcome to help plan the Halloween party.
Oct 28	Garden Club meeting at the Community Hall, 9:45 p.m. social, 10:15 business, program at 11 a.m. "Those Weeds - Identification and Control."
Oct ?	First meeting of Samish Island Holiday Choir, 10 a.m. at Lois and Bob Yale, 9247 Marshall Rd. Call 766-8713 if you would like to join us and sing at the December 15 Christmas Program / Holiday Party.
Oct ?	Samish Senior Singles - “Brown bag” lunch at 11:30 a.m
Oct 31	Halloween Carnival for Island kids, 5-7 pm. Teens and adult "older kids" any age, are needed to help plan events and make it fun for all!
before January 1, 2009	SAMISH ISLAND HISTORY BOOK, 1870-l970 SUPPLEMENT There will be a one-time publication of material supplementary to the original printed text. Now is the time to send us: 1--Corrections to the original publication of “Samish Island: a History.” 2--Additional Samish Island history material, bearing in mind the 1970 cutoff. 3--Additional family histories that fall into this time period. 4--Photos Please submit your material before Jan. 1, 2009 to Susan and Fred Miller, 9264 Samish Island Rd., 766-6548. miller.ff@gmail.com
November 2008
Nov to Feb.	If winter storms leave you without power, heat, or ways to cook, come to the community hall - the oven, cooktop and heat are propane, and North Beach often has power & lights when other part of the island do not. Bring games, food to cook, and enjoy the time with others in the same situation. Contact the Community Club president for the key or more information.
Nov 1	Clean up at hall after Halloween party.
Nov 2-4	Arts Alive in La Conner.
Nov 4	On Tues., November 4th the Samish Island Yoga Class will resume a schedule of meeting weekly from 10:00 - 11:30 a.m. at the Church of Christ. This class is modified for all levels and everyone is welcome. Please wear loose, comfortable clothing that allows for movement and bring either a yoga pad or blanket. Feel free to call Liz if you have any questions - 766.8403
Nov 6	Shore Lines items due by 5 p.m. (first Thursday each month) to Kathleen Packard, 9920 S.I. Rd.
Nov 7 to Dec 4	Order your wreaths now from the Edgewater Garden Club.
Nov 7-8	Holiday Arts Festival, Friday 4:00 - 8:00 PM and Saturday, 10:00 AM to 4:00 PM. 28+ vendors display imaginative and artistic holiday gift ideas. Location: The Community of Christ Church. A small lunch is available for purchase. Featuring Joan Colvin's Fabric Art Quilts. You can also order your wreath or swag from the Garden Club at this festival, for pickup in early December at the Community Hall.
Nov 13	Hiking Club - meet second Thursdays at Community Hall 10 a.m.
Nov 19	Community Club Board Meeting at 7:00 p.m. Everyone is welcome to attend. Think about helping out as a board member next year, or if you have good ideas for community activities the board can help sponsor next year. We always like fund-raising ideas to keep dues SICC dues low.
Nov ?	Samish Island Holiday Choir rehearsal on Saturdays at Lois Yale's house.
Nov 25	Garden Club meeting, fourth Tuesdays. A brief business meeting at 10:15 a.m. will be followed by the program at 11 a.m. Come for coffee and visiting at 9:45. Samish Island Community Hall.
before January 1, 2009	SAMISH ISLAND HISTORY BOOK, 1870-l970 SUPPLEMENT There will be a one-time publication of material supplementary to the original printed text. Now is the time to send us: 1--Corrections to the original publication of “Samish Island: a History.” 2--Additional Samish Island history material, bearing in mind the 1970 cutoff. 3--Additional family histories that fall into this time period. 4--Photos Please submit your material before Jan. 1, 2009 to Susan and Fred Miller, 9264 Samish Island Rd., 766-6548. miller.ff@gmail.com
December 2008
Nov to Feb.	If winter storms leave you without power, heat, or ways to cook, come to the community hall - the oven, cooktop and heat are propane, and North Beach often has power & lights when other part of the island do not. Bring games, food to cook, and enjoy the time with others in the same situation. Contact the Community Club president for the key or more information.
Dec 2,9,16,23	Yoga Class meets every Tuesday morning during the winter, unless otherwise notified, at the Community of Christ Church. Wear loose, comfortable clothing allowing for movement; bring a yoga pad or large towel & blanket. For more information, call Liz, 766-8403
Dec 3-6	Garden Club, *Wreath & Swag Workshop* from 10:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. Bring greens from trimmings, windfalls, etc. Bring hand pruners and wire cutters. Everyone is invited to come and learn how, and to help make wreaths for community mailboxes and doorways. Profits go to the Samish Island Fire Department, Camp Kirby and Friendship House.
Dec 4	Shore Lines items due by 5 p.m. (first Thursday each month) to Kathleen Packard.
Dec ?	Samish Island Holiday Choir rehearsal, at Lois Yale's house.
Dec ?	Pick up the wreath or swag you ordered from the Community Hall, from 9 a.m. to noon.
Dec 11	Hiking Group meets on the second Thursday of the month. Meet at Community Hall at 10 a.m. Questions? Marlene, 766-5093.
Dec 13?	Samish Island Christmas Program and Holiday Party, 7 p.m. at the Community of Christ Curch. The "Samish Island Sitting Band" begins playing at 6:30 p.m. Holiday Choir final rehearsal, at the Community of Christ Church. Contact Lois Yale 766-8713 for further details. Samish Island Marching/Sitting Band meets at 5:30 for final program rehearsal. Program begins at 6:30 p.m. Kitty Bluhm needs people for the Christmas program. If you sing, tell stories, have a poem to read, a skit to offer, or just like to help out somehow, contact Kitty at 766-4236. Bring a plate of goodies to share if you can, and stay to share Christmas greetings with neighbors. See Christmas Program web page.
Dec 23	Memorial Chapel Christmas program, 7:00 p.m. Favorite carols, refreshments. Community of Christ Church Christmas observance, 11:00 a.m.
Dec 24	A very special Volunteer Fire Department Visit by Santa Claus, 8-9 p.m. They'll cruise every island road with bells and jolly sounds.
Dec 25	Memorial Chapel Christmas Day Service at 10 a.m.
before January 1, 2009	SAMISH ISLAND HISTORY BOOK, 1870-l970 SUPPLEMENT There will be a one-time publication of material supplementary to the original printed text. Now is the time to send us: 1--Corrections to the original publication of “Samish Island: a History.” 2--Additional Samish Island history material, bearing in mind the 1970 cutoff. 3--Additional family histories that fall into this time period. 4--Photos Please submit your material before Jan. 1, 2009 to Susan and Fred Miller, 9264 Samish Island Rd., 766-6548. miller.ff@gmail.com
January 2009
Nov to Feb.	If winter storms leave you without power, heat, or ways to cook, come to the community hall - the oven, cooktop and heat are propane, and North Beach often has power & lights when other part of the island do not. Bring games, food to cook, and enjoy the time with others in the same situation. Contact the Community Club president for the key or more information.
Jan 1	Shorelines items due by 5 p.m., Shore Lines items due by 5 p.m. (first Thursday each month) to Kathleen Packard, 9920 Samish Island Rd., 766-6752.
Jan 2	Padilla Bay National Estuarine Research Reserve offers many winter classes. Sign up now for the February classes.
Jan 6,13,20,27	Yoga class, every Tuesday, 10:00 to 11:30 p.m. C of C Church.
Jan 8	Hiking Group meets the second Thursday of the month at the Community Center, 10 a.m. Bring hiking gear and a lunch. Call Marlene at 766-5093 for more information.
Jan 15	Time to renew your membership in the Samish Island Community Club. Annual dues are $10.00. Send a check to SICC at the address below. Also, fill out a directory card if you want to be in the directory.
Jan 15	Tide Calendars adjusted for Samish Island are available at Blau Oyster. Two styles available, each $2.
Jan 14	The Community Club Board of Directors meets on second Wednesday this month. 7 p.m. Community Hall.
Jan 17	*Community Potluck and Annual Meeting, 6:30 p.m*. (Always the third Saturday of January). Bring a dinner dish to share and come join your neighbors. Elect officers, have a good program, enjoy the winter night away from home with good friends.
Jan 27	Garden Club- A brief business meeting at 10:15 a.m. will be preceded by coffee & visiting at 9:45. Program: "Bats: A Gardener's Friend". At Community Hall.
Jan ?	Samish Senior Singles:
Jan 26-27	Upper Skagit Bald Eagle Festival
Jan 27	Duck-hunting season ends, according to WA Dept of Fish and Wildlife web site.
Jan 31	Directory Deadline - Annual membership dues may be paid anytime during the year, but if you would like to be in the island directory, places pay by January 31. SICC Board recommends $15 to help pay for the Shore Lines and other hall needs. You may also donate for special projects during the year.
February 2009
Feb 5	Shore Lines deadline 5 p.m. to Kathleen Packard (kwpackard (at) aol.com) or to her home.
Feb 5,12,19,26	Yoga class, every Tuesday, 10:00 to 11:30 p.m. C of C Church.
Feb 14	*Happy Valentines Day*. Remember this quote by Paul Tillich: "The First Duty of Love is to Listen."
Feb 14	Hiking Group meets the second Thursday of the month at the Community Center, 10 a.m. Bring hiking gear and a lunch. Call Marlene at 766-5093 for more information. Bring a lunch and hiking gear. We'll decide on our destination then.
Feb 20	Community Club Board Meeting, 7 p.m. at the Community Hall. The agenda will include planning Community Club projects for the year, and scheduling our meetings. Send your suggestions and comments via any Board member. New Board members are joining us this month.
Feb 23-24	La Conner Smelt Derby.
Feb 24	Garden Club meets at the Community Hall at 9:45 a.m. for coffee and visiting. Business meeting 10:15.
Feb 29	Samish Senior Singles meets
March 2008
Mar 1	Samish Island Directory available at Blaus for $2.
Mar 5	Shore Lines items due by 5 p.m. (first Thursday each month) to Kathleen Packard, 9920 Samish Island Rd., 766-6752
Mar	Yoga class, every Tuesday, 10:00 to 11:30 p.m. C of C Church.
March	Samish Farms Water Association will have a nomination meeting at 7 p.m. at the Fire Hall.
Mar	Hiking Group meets on the second Thursday of the month. Meet at Community Hall at 10 a.m. Bring hiking shoes and lunch. Questions? Marlene, 766-5093.
Mar	Camp Fire USA Birthday Dinner & Auction - Join us in celebrating the 98th birthday of Camp Fire USA at a dinner and auction to benefit Samish Council and Camp Kirby on Saturday, March 15, at Thousand Trails Lodge, Bow (North of Skagit Valley Casino). Silent Auction at 5 p.m., dinner at 6 p.m. and live auction follows. $40 per person. Call 360-733-5710 for tickets. Question: Sue Sentner, 766-6763.
Mar	A program entitled, “HISTORY OF SAMISH ISLAND,” a sharing of early Samish Island stories, will be featured at 2 p.m. at the Skagit County Historical Museum in LaConner. The presenters will be Fred Miller, co-author of the recently published Samish Island; A History, and Gail Hopley, member of an early pioneer family who contributed to the assembling of much family history material. (This program is part of a 5-part Museum series)
Mar	Community Club Board of Directors Meeting at the Community Hall. 7:00 p.m.
March	Soothing Waters opens its 10th season. Warm water therapy for body, mind and spirit is offered.
Mar 24	Garden Club Meets, 9:45- noon
Mar	Samish Farms Water Association board meeting 6 p.m. at the Samish Island Fire Hall. John Ravnik will discuss and answer questions about planned improvements along Blue Heron Rd. this spring and summer. Questions? Call SFWA, 766-7218.
Mar	Happy Easter to all Islanders. Easter services at Island Churches are at 11:00 a.m., with some activities planned prior to the Easter services. Check this month's Shore Lines for additional details.
Mar	Samish Senior Singles meet at 11 a.m. for a brown bag lunch, hosted by Martha Moore at the home of Fred Smith. Any Island senior single is welcome. 766-6883.
March	Camp Kirby Work Party, 10 am to 4 pm. Contact Helen or Jan at 391-3098.
April 2008
April	The Skagit Valley Tulip Festival is ongoing in April. Plan your drive to avoid traffic.
Apr	Yoga Class meets only the first Tuesday of the month, from April to November. 10 a.m. at the Community of Christ Church. Questions: please call 766-6290.
Apr 2	Shore Lines items due by 5 p.m. (first Thursday each month) to Kathleen Packard.
Apr	Camp Kirby Work Party, 10 am to 4 pm. Contact Helen or Jan at 391-3098.
Apr	Hiking Group meets the second Thursday of the month at the Community Center, 10 a.m. Bring hiking gear and a lunch. Call Marlene at 766-5093 for more information.
Apr	Community Club Board of Directors, 7 p.m. at Community Hall
Apr	Earth Day. Save trees by limiting your incoming catalogs. Sign up at Catalog Choice to decline specific unwanted catalogs you are getting in the mail now. Use the customer ID from the label, allow 10 weeks to process.
Apr 28	Garden Club Meeting, 9:45 am.
Apr	Samish Senior Singles, 11 am
May 2009
May 7	Shore Lines items due by 5 p.m. (first Thursday each month) to Kathleen Packard.
May	Yoga Class meets at the Community of Christ Church. Questions: please call 766-6290.
May	Hiking Group meets the second Thursday of the month at the Community Center, 10 a.m. Bring hiking gear and a lunch. Call Marlene at 766-5093 for more information.
May	Community Club Board of Directors Meeting, 7 p.m.
May	Community Potluck, 6:30 p.m. at the Community Hall - program on disaster preparedness explores storm, tsunami, extended power outages and the possibility of being a real island again.
May	Marine Recovery Area Public Meeting, 6 p.m., followed by Septics 101 workshop: 7-9pm at the community hall. Open to all islanders. Pre-register for a packet for Septics 101, at 360-336-9380.
May	Samish Senior Singles
May 26	Garden Club - A brief business meeting at 10:15 a.m. will be preceded by coffee & visiting at 9:45. Potluck Brunch. Committee sign-ups, Membership, Election of officers, and paying dues for next year.
May	Samish Senior Singles Brownbag lunch at ...
May	Memorial Day: We especially remember those who have given their lives.
June 2009
June 1	Summer Residents are invited to contribute to community club annual dues $15, which brings you the newsletter, helps support the community hall, and promotes community events. Send dues to the Samish Island Community Club Treasurer at the address below. Don’t forget tide calendars and community rosters are available at Blau’s, most of the summer. Summer Fun with an overflow group? You can arrange to rent the Community Hall. Check the SICC web site for calendar of availability, then call Eileen Andersen at 766-8202 or email her at eileen.andersen @gmail.com
June	The Mount Vernon Farmer's Market begins its 2008 season. Anacortes & Bellingham also have farmers markets.
June	Yoga Class meets only the first Tuesday of the month, from April to November. 10 a.m. at the Community of Christ Church. Questions: please call 766-6290.
June 4	Shore Lines items due by 5 p.m. (first Thursday each month) to Kathleen Packard, 9920 Samish Island Rd., 766-6752.
Jun	Hiking Group meets the second Thursday of the month at the Community Center, 10 a.m. Bring hiking gear and a lunch. Weather dictates where we will hike. Call Marlene at 766-5093 for more information.
June	Samish Island Community Club Board Meeting, 7 p.m.
June 20- 22	Berry Dairy Days (Burlington)
June	La Conner Summer Arts Festival
June	Samish Senior Singles will gather for a “brown bag lunch at .... Any Island Senior Single welcome, 766-6752.
June	Third Annual Samish Island-Wide Yard Sale Day. Plan your garage sale this day. Time is 8 a.m. to 3 p.m. All islanders are invited to join in for the $15 fee for collective advertising, balloon markers, etc. A postcard will be attached to next month's Shore Lines. Fill it out and send it in, to make sure your sale is on the map. More info: Amy Colvin 425-503-8886.
July 2009
July (all)	Check the Skagit Burn Ban status on the Fire Danger web page for any information in Skagit County this month and through the summer months.
July (all)	Deception Pass Park Events for summer, July and August.
July 1	Inspect boats, engines, crab gear, and pots for crabbing season. Be safe, be environmentally friendly.
July	Yoga Class meets only the first Tuesday of the month, from April to November. 10 a.m. at the Community of Christ Church. Questions: please call 766-6290.
July 4	Fourth of July Parade & events, 1:00 p.m. Floats and participants begin forming at noon at Fish Point. Participate with humor for your neighbor's enjoyment. The Samish Island Marching Band starts the parade at 1:00 p.m. sharp! Notecards, Hats, Visors, Samish Island Book, will be for sale at the Community Hall.
July	*Samish Island Cleanup Day*. Organize your neighbors, or head out on your own, to work on your own street. Plastic garbage bags and work gloves are all you need, besides a little community spirit!
July 2	Shore Lines items due by 5 p.m. (first Thursday each month) to Kathleen Packard.
July	Annual Samish Bay Bivalve Bash and Low Tide Mud Run at the Taylor Shellfish Farms, Bow, WA
July	Highland Games, Mount Vernon
July	Community Club Board Meeting, 7 p.m.
July	Crabbing season for the island begins July 16 and goes to September 6.
July	La Conner Summer Street Festival.
July	Samish Senior Singles meet for lunch, 11 a.m.
July 24	Community volunteers needed to help set up the canopy for the arts festival, 2:00 p.m.
July 25	Annual Samish Island Arts Festival - at the Community Hall. Information for artists, call 766-8801.
August 2009
Aug	Check the Skagit Burn Ban status on the Fire Danger web page for any information in Skagit County this month and through the summer months.
Aug	Shakespeare Northwest plays are presented this summer.Most plays are held at the beautiful McIntyre Performance Hall, beginning this summer.
Aug	Anacortes Arts Festival, Anacortes - first weekend of August
Aug	Yoga Class meets only the first Tuesday of the month, from April to November. 10 a.m. at the Community of Christ Church. Questions: please call 766-6290.
Aug	Shore Lines items due by 5 p.m. (first Thursday each month)
Aug	Skagit County Fair, Mount Vernon - usually during first week of August
Aug	Hiking Group - meet 10 a.m. at community hall
Aug	Community Club Board of Directors Meeting, 7:00 p.m. at the Community Hall. All community members are welcome to join us.
Aug	The Samish Senior Singles
Aug 30	End of Camp Kirby's Summer Camp Season.
Aug	Anacortes Jazz Festival


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