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.
SOMETHING
FUN TO DO
Learn the Art
of Origami
One Day Workshop
Learn the basic folds of the Japanese art form of Origami. This 2-hour workshop is a great and affordable escape. Start off making simple cranes and move up to more intricate projects. Materials provided. Pre-registration required. Class is on February 10, from 2-4 pm. Cost is $17. Located at 514 Delta Ave (between 5th & 6th off State Ave near the water tower.) For more information call 360-363-8450.
Everett Rock & Gem Clubs 56th Annual Gem Show
Will be held Saturday, February 21, from 10:00 a.m. – 6:00 p.m.and Sunday, February 22, from 10:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m. at the Washington National Guard Armory, 2730 Oakes, Everett, WA.
There will be Hourly Door Prizes, Kids Activities, Special Exhibits, Local Dealers, Demonstrations, Refreshments, Raffle Drawing, Silent Auction, Club Sales Table, Books & Maps, Fossils, Jewelry, Dealers
Wheelchair Accessible
Come Join the Fun and Bring the Kids!
FREE ADMISSION
For more information, contact Fritz Mack at 425-232-0809.
CONTEST
Eagle photograph contest
An ‘Eagle Photograph Contest’ is being held in conjunction with the second ‘Arlington Eagle Festival’ on February 7. Entries must be submitted by February 4. Mail or take entries to Arlington City Hall, attention: Sarah Hegge, 238 N. Olympic, Arlington, WA 98223. Photographs must be at least 8 inches by 10 inches in size, and must have been taken in Snohomish County. For more information, call 360-403-1011.
GATHERINGS
Edward Jones
financial advisor hosts Coffee Club
Heather Hafner, a local Edward Jones financial advisor, will be hosting a coffee club at 9 a. m. Friday, Feb. 13, 2009 at the Edward Jones Office, 20265 74th ST NE, Suite 107, Arlington WA, near Haggen.
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.
• Feb. 14, 2009 — AGC members Carol & Leroy Jacques will provide pictures and commentary on their trip to gardens in Italy. They previously gave a presentation on Ireland and the photography was wonderful. 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.
Programs for Children:
Toddler Storytime
Music, movement, stories and rhymes for children ages 18 months to 3 years and their favorite adults. Reading readiness skills are included. Caregiver required. Tuesdays, January 20, 27 10:30 am
Preschool Storytime
Children ages 3 to 5 years enjoy stories, songs and getting ready to read with a parent or caregiver. A playtime or craft may follow. Thursdays, January 22, 29 at 10:30 a.m.
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 Opened 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.
Lapidary~Silversmitihing
Computer Workshop
Play a game of pool in our pool hall
