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.
Drama troupe on tour
The University Players, an eight-person touring drama troupe from George Fox University in Newberg, Ore., will perform at Olympic Place Retirement on Tuesday, March 24, 2009 at 6 pm. The Players perform short plays that they write and develop themselves. The plays last from five to 25 minutes each.
SIGNUPS
Volleyball signups
The Arlington Boys & Girls Club is offering coed volleyball for grades 1-12. Signups will run through Friday, March 13 and take place at the Arlington Club. Cost is $70 plus a current membership. Teams will practice two nights a week with the majority of games on Saturdays. The season begins the week of March 16. For more information contact the Arlington Boys & Girls Club at 360-435-4442.
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.
Business After Hours
Join us on March 12 from 5pm-7pm at the Marysville Horizon Bank, next to Haggen, 3617 88th Street NE, for a fun and productive Business After Hours. This is an excellent opportunity to network with local professionals and enjoy tasty catered appetizers. You will also have a chance to win a $50 Visa gift card! Don’t miss this wonderful opportunity to extend your networking circle and promote your business! Admission is $5.00 at the door – Proceeds will be donated to a non-profit Chamber Member.
The Greater Marysville Tulalip Chamber of Commerce is an independent, non-profit, action agency committed to supporting and advancing the needs of the greater Marysville Tulalip area business communities. RSVP 360-659-7700 or Billw@marysvilletulalipchamber.com
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.
HELPING HAND
Silvana Fair auction
The auction will be held at Viking Hall in Silvana on March 14. The proceeds go to the Silvana Fair. Refreshments will be served and a trip for two to Las Vegas is the doorprize. For information call 360-652-6064 or 369-652-8682.
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.
marysville parks
and recreation
Fused Glass-Beyond the Basics
This workshop taught by Janet Foley is a wonderful opportunity to explore fused glass while making your own beautiful fused glass projects. You need not bring anything but your ideas and sense of artistic adventure. There will be an overview of glass fusing and then let the creativity begin! Class will be held from 6-9pm on Monday, March 16th at Jennings Memorial Park Barn in Marysville (6915 Armar Road, Marysville). The registration fee is $35 and the material fee ranges from $25 to $45 depending on the project chosen. Included in the materials fee are all of the materials needed to make the chosen project and glass firing. Pre-registration is required, please call the Marysville Parks and Recreation Office at 360-363-8400 for registration information.
My Grown Up and Me – Recycle Crafts
Looking for new ideas for a fun outing with your child? “My Grown up and Me” is an exciting class where you and your child will explore crafts, stories, song and movement with a Recycle Crafts theme. Classes are on Tuesdays beginning March 17th from 10:30-11:15 at the Jennings Memorial Park Barn (6915 Armar Road, Marysville). The cost is $24 for the four week session. Pre-registration is required, please call the Marysville Parks and Recreation Office at 360-363-8400 for registration information.
Clay Play
Workshop for Youth
Artists ages 7-13 will learn the techniques for pulling, pushing, poking, rolling, pressing and smoothing clay in this workshop taught by local artist Vicki Carver. This workshop costs $23 and is held at the Jennings Park Barn (6915 Armar Road, Marysville) on Thursday, March 19th from 3:30-5pm. Pre-registration is required, please call the Marysville Parks and Recreation Office at 360-363-8400 for registration information.
INFORMATIONAL
Down payment
assistance
Seminar is March 14 from 9:30 am to 3 pm at the Windermere Office, 801 State Avenue, Marysville, WA 98270. This seminar is for 1st Time Home Buyers, Veterans, Disabled Persons, and All School District Employees. Up to $10,000 down payment assistance ($15,000 for disabled) is available through the Washington State Housing Finance Commission. In order to qualify for down payment assistance, potential homebuyers are required to attend this seminar. This class is free, is open to the public, and is not a sales presentation. Certificates are issued at the end of class and are valid for two years. There is limited seating so reserve your spot today. For more information call JoAnn at 425-923-0024.
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.
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.
Chelsea Village
open house
Join us on March 15, from noon – 6 pm at the Main Hall Stillaguamish Senior Center. There will be live music by Gerry Andal & The Roughriders. Food & Refreshments. Tour the new 55 + Community.
