SOMETHING
FUN TO DO
Call for Special Eagles
Registration for the Arlington Eagles Special Olympics is due April 1. The Special Olympic Team is seeking athletes, volunteers and a shot put coach. Track and field training will start soon. Practice is 2:30 – 3:30 p.m. Mondays and Thursdays at Arlington High School, 18821 Crown Ridge Blvd., in Arlington. Athletes must be 8-years-old and above. “We have athletes of all ages and abilities,” said Coach Sandy Catiss. For information call her at 360-651-7952 (home) or 425-320-6966 (cell) or e-mail to hikersammy@msn.com.
Third Street fit-tastic egg hunt
The Egg hunt and Store Merchants are waiting! We’ve turned the parking lot and stores turn into a fun-filled oasis for kids, includes: Bouncy House, Popcorn, Story Tent, Coloring, Eggs, Candy and prizes. Jazz Music and Drumming Bunnies are on stage. Call 360-658-8691 or go to www.myspace.com/thecarabinieribar. The event will be in the parking lot at 1519 Third Street, Marysville on April 4, from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m.
GATHERINGS
Pancake breakfast
The annual pancake breakfast fundraiser/craft sale hosted by the Silvana Fire Fighters Association is Saturday April 4, 7 a.m. to noon at Silvana Viking Hall.
Donation proceeds will benefit rescue equipment for Fire District 19.
Spring Floral Baskets
Plant a basket for spring. Add a bunny and eggs if you like. Fun for kids and adults alike. Registration is required. Fee includes materials. Saturday, Apr 4, 10:30 a.m. at Sunnyside Nursery, 3915 Sunnyside Blvd., Marysville. $15. Call to register at 425-334-2002. Visit www.sunnysidenursery.net for more information.
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.
• April 11, 2009 — This workshop is usually held in conjunction with the City of Arlington’s Arbor Day. More information will be posted on our website as this develops. 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.
HELPING HAND
Assistance League® of Everett
Assistance League of Everett’s Kitty Young Auxiliary is hosting “An April Affair” on Saturday, April 25, in the Gretchen DeLap Room at 5107 Evergreen Way, Everett, WA. Doors will open at 12 p.m. for the silent auction. Lunch will be served at 1 p.m.
The event will feature a luncheon, fashion show, children’s fashion show and a silent auction. Jazzmine, the jazz choir from Arlington High School will provide entertainment. Cost is $25 per person.
Funds raised will help support Operation School Bell® and the other philanthropic programs of Assistance League.
Contact Linda Farrington at 425-923-4519 for further information. Reservations are required and will be taken until Friday, April 17.
‘K’ Night auction
An auction to benefit Highland Christian School will be on Saturday, March 28 at 5pm a the Medallion Inn (Formerly Hawthorn Inn), 16710 Smokey Point Blvd in Arlington. Cost is $35 per person and includes a full western Bar-B-Q Buffet. For more information call 360-403-8351
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
Resume writing workshop
Learn how to write an accomplishments-based resume for free on Thursday, April 2 from 6 to 8 p.m. at the barn at Jennings Park, 6915 Armar Road. Please bring your current resume or work history and a donation for the Marysville Food Bank.
Planning your
vegetable garden
Discuss fundamentals, tips and tricks of growing organic vegetables. Registration required. Saturday, Mar 28 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.
CITY OF ARLINGTON
Community Classes
Community
deaf/blind workshop
This will be great fun and a great way to expose your children and yourself to a whole different culture. Learn how to effectively interact with people who live in a world being deaf and/or blind.
The workshop will be held at the Community Room at the Boys and Girls Club, 18513 59th Avenue NE, Arlington on Saturday, March 28 from 5 to 6pm. For more information call 360-403-3448.
Basic first aid
Renew your existing certification or become First Aid Certified. OSHA, WISHA, L&I and DSHS approved. For adults and youth ages 12 and older.
The class will be held in the Community Room at the Boys and Girls Club, 18513 59th Avenue NE, Arlington on Saturday, April 4 from 9:00am to noon. Cost is $25. For more information call 360-403-3448.
CPR and AED for the Community and Workplace
This course teaches the chain of survival, activation of 911, emergency response, airway obstruction and CPR. The class also discusses childhood injury prevention and information on adult heart attacks and strokes. AED discussion. Renew your existing certification or become CPR Certified. OSHA, WISHA, L&I, and DSHS approved. For adults and youth ages 12 and older.
The class will be held in the Community Room at the Boys and Girls Club, 18513 59th Avenue NE, Arlington on Saturday, April 4 from 1 to
4pm. Cost is $25. For more information call 360-403-3448.
