HELPING HAND
Kloz 4 Kidz
Marysville United Methodist Church sponsors Marysville’s “Kloz 4 Kidz.” This is a free clothing center for the kids of Marysville who are in need. Appointments are requested by phone 360-659-8521.
Free Breakfast
A Free Breakfast is served each Wednesday from 8 – 10 a.m. at Hosanna Christian Fellowship, 401 N. Dunham, in Arlington. All are welcome. This breakfast program is provided by four community churches. Anyone wishing to help with this program should call 360-403-0995.
INFORMATIONAL
Free growing
groceries class
Free class to learn how to grow your own groceries will be held on Saturday March 21 from 1 to 3 pm at Wild Song Nursery, near Silvana at 21313 36th Ave NW, Stanwood, WA 98292. Master Gardeners will teach , demonstrate and help “one-on-one.” Call Joy at 360-652-5708 for more information or email: joysongnelson96@yahoo.com.
Getting started with your landscape
Navigate with the pros through the considerations for successful landscaping; pre-registration required. Saturday, Mar 14, 10:30 a.m. at Sunnyside Nursery, 3915 Sunnyside Blvd., Marysville. Free. Call to register at 425-334-2002. Visit www.sunnysidenursery.net for more information.
marysville parks
and recreation
ZUMBA!
Ditch the workout and join the party with Zumba! This energizing class will help you build muscle, burn fat and have a great time in this high energy dance fitness class. Classes are Monday and Wednesday nights from 7-8pm at Marysville Middle School. Classes are $40 for the month one day a week or $60 for the month two days a week. Please contact Marysville Parks and Recreation for registration information. 360-363-8400.
Kindermusik
Registration
Marysville Parks and Recreation is accepting registrations for Winter Kindermusik classes. Kindermusik is for newborns up to the age of 7. A variety of classes are offered for the different age groups on Tuesdays and Wednesdays. Class times and costs vary according to the specific class. In every class, parents will witness their child’s developmental evolution in language skills, literacy, listening, problem solving, social skills, self-esteem, and musicality. This wonderful learning environment is nurturing, full of energy, imagination, music, dancing, and playful delight. For the youngest children Kindermusik Village is designed to provide families a special place for learning and connecting with other parents and babies through music and movement. Village will educate you about your baby’s unique development and each rich class experience fills baby’s senses. We’ll hammock, shake bells, dance, explore drums, snuggle during a lullaby, and peek-a-boo with scarves. For registration information, please call Marysville Parks and Recreation at 360-363-8400.
Worm Composting for the family
Join this informative class on worm composting and learn how to begin you own compost at home. Whether you live in an apartment or have a garden of your own you can compost with worms and be more earth-friendly. This workshop will take place from 6:30-8:30pm on Thursday, March 5th at Jennings Memorial Park Barn (6915 Armar Road, Marysville). The workshop cost is $20. Pre-registration is required, please call the Marysville Parks and Recreation Office at 360-363-8400 for registration information.
SOMETHING
FUN TO DO
Laughter Club at The Shire Cafe
Every Wednesday 11:30 a.m. – FREE. Come any or all Wednesdays for 30 minutes of stress management and fun. For information call Betsy Wright Loving,MSW at 425-501-8894.
Bingo Nite
Saturday, March 8 at 6 p.m. Silvana Community Associaton fundraiser to help restore Silvana Viking Hall which incurred recent flood damage. All welcome, door prizes and refreshments.
GATHERINGS
Turn your thumb green
The Arlington Garden Club will be offering their series of Turn Your Thumb Green workshops the second Saturday of the month at the Arlington Boys and Girls Club, 18513 59th Ave. NE, Arlington, WA. 98223, 10 – 11:30 a.m., free to members, $3 for non-members.
• March 14, 2009 — Master Gardner Wink Cushman will discuss Ornamental Grasses for your garden. Contact events@arlingtongardenclub.org or www.arlingtongardenclub.org.
MUSEUMS
Museums
Snohomish County
The Stillaguamish Valley Pioneer Museum, 20722 67th Ave. NE. 360-435-7289.
Everett — Imagine Children’s Museum, 1502 Wall Street, 425-258-1006. Open Tuesday, Wednesday and Saturday from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m., Thursday and Friday 10 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. and Sunday noon to 4 p.m.
LIBRARIES
Arlington — 135 N. Washington, 435-3033.
Darrington — 1005 Cascade St., 436-1600
Everett — 2702 Hoyt Ave., 425-257-8010
Marysville — 6120 Grove St., 360-658-5000
Snohomish — 311 Maple Ave., 568-2898
COMMUNITY
and SENIOR
CENTERS
Grandview
Community Center
The Grandview Community Center is located at 11506 Smokes Rd., in Arlington.
Ken Baxter Senior/Community Center
The Ken Baxter Senior/Community Center, 514 Delta Ave., Marysville, 360-363-8450.
Snohomish Senior Center
The Snohomish Senior Center is temporarily located in the lower level small hall of St. Michael’s Church, 1514 Pine Ave., Snohomish, 360-568-0934.
Stillaguamish Senior Center
18308 Smokey Point Blvd., Arlington 360-653-4551.
2009 Schedule of Events
• Public Bingo Tuesday at 11am and Friday at 7pm.
• Monday-Saturday Thrift Shop open 10am to 4pm.
• Monday Weight Watchers, weigh in 8:30 am and 5:00 pm meeting 9 am and 5:30 pm Saturday 7:30 to 9:30 am.
• Monday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday noon Nutrition Lunch Program.
• Friday Entertainment at 11 am.
• Second & Fourth Mondays Foot clinic, noon to 4pm Appointment required; $8 donation. Call Donna McCutchen at 360-653-4551 ext.234
• Second Wednesday & Thursday “55 Alive” Defensive Driving $12 call 360-653-4551 to sign up
• Second and Fourth Friday Hearing Aid Service 10 am.
• First Friday Diabetes Support Group 1:15 pm.
• Tuesday Family Caregiver Support Group 10:00 am – 1:00 pm. For information call Krystyna Simms 360-653-4551 ext.241
• Last Sunday of the month, Old Fashion Chicken Dinner, 12:30 to 2:30 pm with entertainment.
