What’s Up?
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What’s Up is a new feature of the Marysville Globe-Arlington Times that will note some of the top events for the public that are going on locally in the next week. If you would like your event to be considered for the column, make sure to put it in our online calendar at: www.marysvilleglobe.com or www.arlingtontimes.com.
Saturday, Jan. 31:
• The Marysville School District’s annual kindergarten registration fair will run from 9-11 a.m. at Grove Elementary School, at 6510 Grove St.
Families can register their students for the 2015-16 school year, while kids can meet the transportation mascot, Rudy the Raccoon, and explore a school bus.
Spanish and Russian interpreters, as well as school staff, will assist families in completing registration forms and answering any questions. Students will need their original birth certificate and immunization records.
For details, call 360-653-0884.
• The Red Curtain Arts Center at 1410 Grove St. will host a “Seahawks Paint & Sip” from 2-5 p.m.
You can create one-of-a-kind Seahawks souvenir.
Cost is $35, and includes all supplies, refreshments, and your first glass of wine or beer.
Bring a friend and claim a $12 discount.
• At 7 p.m., the Red Curtain Arts Center will present the Readers’ Theater of “Crossing Delancey.”
This comedy-drama will rely only on the actors’ voices and minimal movements, with no costumes, set or props.
Admission is $5.
Tuesday, Feb. 3:
• State representatives Elizabeth Scott, R-Monroe, and Dan Kristiansen, R-Snohomish, will host a telephone town hall meeting for their constituents starting at 6 p.m.
The 39th District lawmakers will take questions and provide their perspectives on the 2015 legislative session during the hour-long community conversation, which is similar to a call-in radio format.
To participate, constituents can call 360-350-6256 beginning at 6 p.m. Once connected, they can listen in and press * (star) on their telephone keypad to ask questions.
Questions prior to the telephone town hall meeting can be directed to Scott at 360-786-7816 or elizabeth.scott@leg.wa.gov, and to Kristiansen at 360-786-7967 or dan.kristiansen@leg.wa.gov.
• The Arlington Recreation Department is offering “Fit foreGolf” on Tuesdays in February, from 1-2 p.m. and from 7-8 p.m., starting Feb. 3.
This four-week course is intended for recreational golfers, low handicappers and just getting into the game
Dave Boivin, the Stillaguamish Athletic Club’s PGA golf professional, prepares golfers by stretching and strengthening the muscles and ligaments used in golf.
Cost for all four weeks is $130.
For details, call 360-435-9404 or email daveboivin@pga.com.
Friday, Feb. 6:
• The first day of the Country Carvers Chainsaw Carving Show runs from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. in Legion Park, at 114 N. Olympic Ave.
Chainsaw carvers from all over the Northwest will carve eagles and other art for the festival.
• Live entertainment at the Mirkwood’s Shire Café, at 117 Division St., will kick off at 7:30 p.m.
Singer/songwriter Kieran Strange will perform that night.
This event is open to all ages, with a $5 cover charge.
• And the Arlington Arts Council is seeking entries for an art show during the Eagle Festival, with $100 cash prizes in two categories: eagle photography, and nature art in all media. Entries in the one-day show must be delivered from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. Feb. 6 to Magnolia Hall, at 225 E. Third St.
Artists can enter up to four pieces. The entry fee is $5 per piece.
