Camano Island
Meteor viewing to follow Cama Beach history tour
Join Sandra Risk Worthington, former owner of what is now Cama Beach State Park, for a walking tour of the historic resort area, beginning at 7:30 p.m. Monday at the park, 1880 S. West Camano Drive, Camano Island. Meet outside the store at the park.
If the skies are clear that night, you can stay to watch the Perseid meteor shower with amateur astronomer Gary Worthington, Sandra’s husband.
Outdoor lighting has been kept to a minimum at Cama Beach so the night sky remains dark for star gazing. Bring a beach towel or blanket to lie on, and dress warmly. The meteor watching session probably will last about two hours.
More info: 360-387-3342.
Marysville
Food bank seeks donations for building
The Marysville Community Food Bank is seeking donations to complete its new building.
The food bank is still about $100,000 short of raising the money it needs to pay for its $925,000 new building under construction on 88th Street NE near State Avenue. The food bank is currently housed at 6518 60th Drive NE.
The current food bank is on YMCA property and the YMCA needs the space, food bank director Joyce Zeigen said.
In addition to seeking help from the community, the food bank is looking for donations from grants and other sources.
The food bank is also seeking volunteers to work shifts in ÂSeptember.
More info: 360-658-1054 or go to www.marysvillecommunityfb.com.
Stanwood
Beachcombers and bird watchers wanted
The Coastal Observation and Seabird Survey Team need volunteers to count and identify birds that wash ashore.
The survey team conducts a citizen science project that collects data on the status and trends of coastal resources.
Volunteers are asked to commit to survey a specific beach each month.
For those who are interested in helping, the organization has scheduled a training session set for 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Sept. 13 at Stanwood Library, 9701 271st St. NW.
More info: www.coasst.org or 206-221-6893.
Deadline approaches for adult scholarships
Stanwood-Camano Area Foundation is accepting applications for community scholarships that are available for adults. The deadline is Aug. 15.
The scholarships are available for adults to help pay for college, workshops or other educational courses. Those eligible must be age 21 or older and be current Stanwood or Camano Island residents or former graduates from Stanwood or Lincoln Hill high schools.
Applications are available at www.s-ccs.org where you can click on Adult Scholarships.
More info: 360-629-6878 or www.s-caf.org.
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