Kindermusik

registration

Marysville Parks and Recreation is now accepting registrations for winter Kindermusik classes. Kindermusik is for newborns and children up to the age of 7. A variety of classes are offered for the different age groups on Tuesdays and Wednesdays beginning Jan. 27. Class times and costs vary. In every class, parents will witness their child’s developmental evolution in language skills, literacy, listening, problem solving, social skills, self-esteem and musicality. For information call 360-363-8400.

Calls for art,

donations

n The Arlington-Smokey Point Chamber of Commerce has announced a call for proposals of art for the next telephone directory cover. Anyone over the age of 16 is encouraged to submit a colored sketch, painting or photograph of something that embodies the spirit of Arlington. Carey Waterworth won the “Call for Art” in 2008. The prize is an annual membership with the chamber, the honor and public exposure of your art and biography for a whole year. The deadline for this contest is Friday, Feb. 27. The winner will be announced at the auction in March. The chamber is also seeking donations for the auction. Donors should call Julie Morse at 360-653-1900, who will provide all the necessary procurement forms. For information call Jennifer at 360-659-5453.

n Entries are due by Feb. 4 for an eagle photograph contest in conjunction with the second Arlington Eagle Festival on Feb. 7. Entries should be delivered to Sarah Hegge at Arlington City Hall, 238 N. Olympic, in downtown Arlington. Photographs must be at least eight by ten inches in size and must have been taken in Snohomish County. For information call 360-403-1011.

How to adopt

a stream

Schools and community groups are invited to learn the five-step stream adoption process, a model for stream stewardship programs across the country, from Tom Murdoch of Adopt a Stream Foundation, from 7 – 9:30 p.m., Thursday, Jan. 15 at the Northwest Stream Center, in Snohomish County’s McCollum Park, 600 128th Street SE in Everett. Tickets are $5 for members and $7 for non-members. To Register call 425-316-8592 or e-mail aasf@streamkeeper.org. For information about Adopt-a-stream see the Web site at www.streamkeeper.org.

Manners for

children

Children with good manners have positive friendships and strong self-esteem, and now they can learn good manners with a fun, hands-on workshop offered through the city of Arlington’s Recreation Program from 9 a.m. to noon at the Community Room of the Boys and Girls Club, 18513 59th Ave. NE, in Arlington. The course by Final Touch Finishing School covers telephone etiquette, basic table manners, introductions, personal care and posture. For ages 6-11 years. Fee is $30. For reservations call 360-403-3448.

Duct tape

creations

Try your hand at creating fun items such as a wallet or purse, flip flops, or a rose at 2 p.m. Saturday, Jan. 17 at the Arlington Library, 135 N. Washington St. Snacks provided. The program is supported by the Sno-Isle Foundation and the Friends of the Arlington Library. For information call 360-435-3033.

Dance, vocal

auditions

Snohomish County Explosion will be holding dance team tryouts for the 2009 season Jan. 17. Women 18 years and older with dance experience are encouraged to tryout for the third-year dance team. As a partner of the Courtyard Media Foundation dance events include the Explosion Basketball games, community clinics a Boys and Girls Clubs and special dance events among other things. Dancers from the squads have gone on to dance with professional NBA teams and NFL teams including the Seattle Seahawks. Tryouts will be held at the ROCK Church located at 16891 146th St. SE, in Monroe Registration begins at 2:30 p.m. and auditions begin at 3 p.m. A $20 audition fee is due at registration. A panel of judges will jury vocal talents in the second annual Snohomish County Explosion Idol Competition from noon to 3 p.m. at the same locations, with registration at 11 a.m.For information call 425-339-2255 or e-mail to bstur@explosionbasketball.net.

Woodstock Tribute

A benefit concert for the Snohomish Community Food Bank, “Three Hours of Peace and Music” features some of Snohomish County’s finest acoustic, blues and rock musicians, including Vincent Allis, BetZ, Greg Cardinal, Michael Clune, Rory Corbin, Dean Edwards, Jam Club of Snohomish High, Magdeline, Jim McLaughlin & Pamela Van Kirk, Greg Murat, Tim Noah, Jay Pulliam, Jake Sand, Straight from the Shed, Rachael Teixiera, and Wired!, starting 6 p.m. Sunday, Jan. 18 at the Thumbnail Theater, 1211 Fourth St. in Snohomish. Tickets are $10 and $8 for students or seniors at the theater or online at brownpapertickets.com/event/49900. This is the fourth annual Woodstock Tribute hosted by Volkert Volkersz. For more information call 425-308-0091.