Pancake Art one of many rec classes in M’ville

MARYSVILLE – Pancake Art, Baby Sign Language and Kaleidoscope are just three of the unique classes Marysville is offering in its Parks and Recreation Department this winter and spring.

MARYSVILLE – Pancake Art, Baby Sign Language and Kaleidoscope are just three of the unique classes Marysville is offering in its Parks and Recreation Department this winter and spring.

The Winter-Spring 2015 Marysville Parks and Recreation Activities Guide is available. The guide contains information for classes, programs, services and events put on by the city.

Highlights include:

•Father-Daughter Valentine’s Dance, Jan. 31 and Feb. 7.

•Marysville at Everett Silvertips, Feb. 28

•Treasure Trove, Antique Appraisal Show, March 14.

•Easter Egg Hunt and Children Craft Fair, both April 4.

•Spring Craft and Garden Show, April 11.

•Fishing Derby, May 2.

Teacher Brek Nebel shows students how to use basic art techniques and colored batter to make Pancake Art. Nebel’s pancakes were recently featured in the Huffington Post and on the Meredith Vieira show. That class is Feb. 7.

Jennifer Boyington teaches Baby Sign Language, which reduces frustration in the communication process between parent and child. That course is on Wednesdays Feb. 11 through March 18.

Kaleidoscope is a free Play and Learn Group for kids up to age 5. It includes music, art, stories and games. It also is on Wednesdays, Jan. 7 through May 20.

Many other activities are available for youngsters, including: Mommy/Daddy and Me soccer, cheerleading, bowling, self-defense, hoop dance, ballet and tap, tumbling, Valentine and Easter treats, kindermusik, singing, drawing and babysitting,

For adults, there are trips available, including Snowshoeing and Bavarian Ice Festival in Leavenworth and Lake Chelan Winery Tour.

Other activities for adults include: jewelry, crochet, driftwood sculpture, guitar, darts, belly dance, Zumba, running, hypnosis for weight loss and to quit smoking, CPR, barista basics, budgeting, small business, birding, bees, geocaching, astronomy and softball.

People can pick up a copy of the activities guide at any city office, including the library, City Hall, parks office, police and Public Works buildings. To browse the online version, visit the city website at marysville.wa.gov/activitiesguide.

As always, the city is looking for volunteer coaches. For details call 360-363-8403.