Ed Schulz loves osprey. A former employee of the U. S. Geological Society, Schulz has researched the lives of osprey and is a champion for their cause.
Gerry Andal & The Roughriders will be performing a special show at Blazing Saddles Restaurant & Lounge in Stanwood on Friday Nov. 7. Many folks remember Gerry and his crew from his many restaurants and clubs from Auburn to Everett and all over the state through the years. Andal has four country albums and two CDs to his credit and has produced and starred in his own T.V. show. The Roughriders have shared the stage with many great artists such as Johnny Cash, Vince Gill, Reba McIntyre, Hank Jr., Merle Haggard, Roy Rogers, Clint Black, just to name a few. Andal will take the stage at Blazing Saddles at 9:15 p.m. directly after western dance lessons. There is no cover charge but country music fans are advised to get to the club early that night for dinner to secure a seat for this special show.
An evening of remarkable music and wit with Teresa Tudury and Jim Page is set for 8 p.m., Friday, Nov. 7, at the Conway Muse, 18444 Spruce/Main Street in Conway, just a few miles up the road from north Snohomish County.
The Greater Marysville Artists Guild announced a special guest demonstration by Joe MacKechnie who works in graphite, ink, pastel, oil and watercolor at its monthly meeting starting at 6:30 p.m., Nov. 5, in the barn at Jennings Park in Marysville. MacKechnie grew up in Washington, graduated from the University of Washington, and since his retirement, has pursued a career in fine art. His goal in art is “to isolate, depict and capture the essence of a subject. I seek qualities that are elusive, difficult to discover and portray. Painting for me is about sharing my view as I witness and savor the visual moment.”
SupportOurTroops.Org has just delivered two 40-foot metal cargo containers of free popcorn and good-will gifts to the U.S. Air Force combat personnel stationed in Qatar, and Iraq and Afghanistan.
MARYSVILLE — Linens-N-Things store-closing sales began Oct. 17 at the chain’s remaining 371 stores in 48 states, one of them at 17016 Twin Lakes Ave. in Marysville.
Lakewood cross country has a long history of success, which includes four consecutive Cascade Conference championships and counting. Cougar harriers perform well at the district level as well and are regulars to the state meet.
The city of Arlington has announced a temporary road closure for sanitary sewer main installation on West Avenue between Lebanon Street and Third Street. West will be closed from 7 a.m. to 5 p.m., on Saturday, Nov. 8. It may be closed again from 7 a.m. to 5 p.m., Sunday, Nov. 9 if needed. The sidewalk on the west side of West Avenue will stay open during construction. Business access will be available during construction.
MARYSVILLE — Parents and students will both be able to explore students’ college choices at the Marysville-Pilchuck High School College Fair, Nov. 6 from 6-8:30 p.m. in the M-PHS cafeteria.
Mt. Baker-Snoqualmie National Forest and the Federal Highways Administration will open White Chuck Bridge with a ribbon cutting ceremony at 10 a.m. Nov. 6. The bridge is 10 miles from Darrington off Mountain Loop Highway on Forest Service Road 22. The bridge spans the White Chuck River and gives access to a public boat launch on the north side of the river and the Gold Mountain area. It has been closed since 2003 when it was washed out by floods. For information call 425-783-6015.
ARLINGTON — After attending a job fair at Meridian Manufacturing Plant Oct. 29, U.S. Representative Rick Larsen zoomed over to the Stillaguamish Senior Center to talk economy with the elders.
MARYSVILLE — Linens-N-Things store-closing sales began Oct. 17 at the chain’s remaining 371 stores in 48 states, one of them at 17016 Twin Lakes Ave. in Marysville.
