ARLINGTON – The Arlington Brew Fest will be held on Saturday, July 22, from 4-9 p.m. at Legion Park.
The event features beer, cider and wine booths with Pacific Northwest unique and specialty tastings. A variety of food trucks will be there, and music by a DJ. Arlington Brew Fest is a fundraising event whose proceeds benefit Usher syndrome research at the University of Oregon through the nonprofit Vision for a Cure.
Tickets are being sold online only, in advance of the event for those 21 and older. Cost is $25, or $30 the day of the event, if not sold out like last year. That includes admission, Arlington Brew Fest tasting glass, five tasting tickets and entertainment. Designated Driver ticket is $10.
For details go to visionforacure.com.
LAKEWOOD – The Lakewood School District is conducting its annual parent survey to determine how they perceive that the schools are operating. The results provide valuable information that will be used to improve your child’s school, the online survey says.
The survey will be available online until Aug. 25 at www.lwsd.wednet.edu.
The 18-question survey asks things like: Where does your child go to school and how many times have you been in contact with the teacher? Teachers support the child’s learning needs, has high expectations and communicates with parents about progress? The learning environment is safe and staff helpful? You feel welcome at the school and informed about what’s going on? The school respects and appreciates diversity?
MARYSVILLE – Marysville Indivisible is having a Meet & Greet Picnic July 30 from 1-4 p.m. at Jennings Park.
Complimentary lunch, games and prizes are included in the free event, which will feature Snohomish County Council District 1 candidate and veteran Ray Miller.
Marysville Indivisible is a local, progressive, non-partisan political action group, formed in March, that is part of the national Indivisible movement.
ARLINGTON – Former Arlington Police Chief Steve Robinson was honored at the Kiwanis 4th of July Scholarship Auction when Kiwanis President Rich Bullene presented him with a U.S. flag and a certificate of appreciation of his many years of community service.
Robinson graduated from the FBI Academy and was in law enforcement since 1973, retiring from Arlington in 2001 after 11 years as chief.
He worked closely with Arlington Public Schools, starting the DARE and school lunch buddy programs.
He served as a volunteer auctioneer for many service organizations and was an active member of the Arlington Rotary.
MARYSVILLE – In an effort to reduce pollution, the city is offering free car wash kits for those who do charity fundraisers.
When you borrow a free kit, you’ll help protect waterways from soap and pollutants that harm fish and aquatic insects.
Kits include a barricade, catch basin sump box, electrical cord, grate lifting hook, shock protector, hose with sewer attachment, safety cones and instruction sheet.
Learn how to get an eco-friendly kit and get tips for washing your car at home at bit.ly/MsvlCarWashKit
Reserve your kit at 360-363-8100.
MARYSVILLE – Residents and business people can join Mayor Jon Nehring for coffee and conversation at City Hall Aug. 17
At Nehring’s Koffee Klatches he likes to discuss city events and issues. The next one is from 10 to 11 a.m. at City Hall, 1049 State Ave. Please RSVP to executive program analyst Leah Tocco by Aug. 15 at 360-363-8091 or ltocco@marysvillewa.gov.
MARYSVILLE – A blood drive in honor of two young cancer survivors will take place from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Aug. 19 at the United Methodist Church, 5600 64th St. NE.
Layla Beckstrand spent the first two years of her life fighting Stage 4 high-risk neuroblastoma. She received 38 blood and platelet transfusions and two bone marrow transplants. She is 3 now and cancer free.
Reese Estes is just starting her battle with Stage 2 Burketts Lymphoma, a very rare cancer. She is 2 years old and received her first blood products a couple weeks ago. To donate blood takes about 30 minutes. Platelet donations take up to two hours.
To make an appointment go to www.psbc.org/programs/drive.asp?URL=246A
To register to be a marrow donor takes five minutes of paperwork and a swab the mouth. For details go to join.bethematch.org/layla
For information go call or text Jessica Beckstrand, Layla’s mom, at 801-200-2288, email Jebeckstrand4@gmail.com or check out the Luvs for Layla Facebook site.
