GATHERINGS
Old Time Fiddlers
The Old Time Fiddlers meets on the Friday evenings of May 22nd and June 12th and 26th at the Sisco Heights Community Club, 13527 99th Ave NE, Arlington, WA 98223.
Celtic jam is at 5 p.m., workshop at 6 p.m., and circle jam begins at 7 p.m. Music, jamming and snacks throughout the evening. Free family entertainment; listeners and acoustic musicians of all ages (and their instruments) welcome.
For information, please contact Noel Lareau at 360-691-5907 or Noelula@aol.com.
Determing your best colors luncheon
Everyone is invited to our “Determing Your Best Colors,” luncheon at the Marysville Golden Corral on Thursday, May 28 from 11:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. Learn what your best colors are from Mary Spillane while she color drapes a participant. Martin Venneberg shares how he managed “Problem Solving in an Engineer’s World.” Please contact Nancy at 360-659-9045 or Esther 360-653-6461 for reservations and complimentary off-site childcare. Cost is $10, beverage/tax/tip are included. This event is sponsored by the North Snohomish County Women’s Connections Outreach, an affiliation with Stonecroft Ministries.
SOMETHING
FUN TO DO
Container Gardening
Learn hands-on how to make fantastic summer containers! Take your creation home. Pre-registration is required. Fee includes materials. Saturday, May 30, 10:30 a.m. at Sunnyside Nursery, 3915 Sunnyside Blvd., Marysville. $30. Call to register at 425-334-2002. Visit www.sunnysidenursery.net for more information.
Big read: poetic
justice, a murder mystery night
There’s been a murder at the Arlington Library! Can you figure out whodunit? Join us for the live-action murder mystery, “Poetic Justice.” Snacks provided. Registration required. Grades 6 to 12. Supported by the Sno-Isle Libraries Foundation and the Friends of the Arlington Library. Friday, May 29 at 8 pm.
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
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
Goodwill’s free classes
Registration for Marysville Goodwill’s free classes has begun.
Students can learn valuable skills in English and computers
Marysville Goodwill’s Job Training and Education Center, located at 9315 State Ave., will begin registering people on May 11 for free classes in the eight-week session that runs from May 26 through July 16. These courses teach those with significant barriers to employment valuable skills to find and keep jobs. Classes fill up fast, and sign-up is on a first-come, first-served basis, so don’t delay!
For class availability and enrollment information, please contact Gusti Clark, Program Specialist, at (360) 657-4058 or gusti.clark@seattlegoodwill.org.
marysville parks
and recreation
Fused Glass-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 Thursday, May 21 at Jennings Memorial Park Barn in Marysville (6915 Armar Rd., Marysville). The registration fee is $35 and the materials fee is $45. Included in the materials fee are all of the materials needed to make the chosen project and glass firing. For registration information, please contact Marysville Parks and Recreation at 360-363-8400.
First Aid and CPR training
Get certified in Basic First Aid or CPR. First aid classes will cover initial assessment, EMS activation, standard precautions, burn care, bleeding, shock, sudden illness, heat/cold emergencies, dislocations and fractures as well as specific body injuries. CPR classes teach the chain of survival, activation of EMS, emergency response, understanding what CPR is, manikin practice of CPR, and choking. First Aid and CPR courses meet requirements for DSHS, WISHA, OSHA, and L&I. First Aid will be held on Wednesday, May 27 from 5:45 to 9pm and CPR will be held on Thursday, May 28 from 6-9pm both classes will be held at the Ken Baxter Senior Community Center (514 Delta Ave., Marysville). The cost is $25 per class. Pre-registration is required, please call the Marysville Parks and Recreation Office at 360-363-8400 for registration information.
Gluten-Free Baking
Sandy Nelson, retired teacher and living gluten-free will introduce you to gluten-free flours and other ingredients common to gluten-free baking. This workshop will be held on Saturday, May 30 from 9 a.m. – Noon at the Jennings Memorial Park Barn (6915 Armar Rd., Marysville). The cost is $45. Pre-registration is required, please call the Marysville Parks and Recreation Office at 360-363-8400 for registration information.
Mediterranean
Cuisine – Italy
Chef Michael Aspen will be tantalizing the taste buds in this Mediterranean Cuisine class focused on Italy. Trained at Le Cordon Blue London Culinary Institute, chef Aspen will delight you as he teaches these Mediterranean favorites. Class will take place on Monday June 1 from 6 to 7:30 pm at the Jennings Memorial Park Barn (6915 Armar Road, Marysville). The class cost is $35. Pre-registration is required, please call the Marysville Parks and Recreation Office at 360-363-8400 for registration information.
Creative Dance for ages 3-5
Does your daughter love to dance around the living room? Creative Dance is a wonderful opportunity for her to explore her creative side! Your child will love learning basic ballet steps and terminology as well as creative dance movements including ribbon dance. This 4 week session is held on Friday mornings from 10-10:45 for ages 3-4 and from 10:45-11:30 for ages 4-5 beginning May 22nd. The cost is $32. Pre-registration is required, please call the Marysville Parks and Recreation Office at 360-363-8400 for registration information.
Summer Camps 2009
Summer is near and now is the time to start thinking about summer activities. Marysville Parks and Recreation offers a variety of summer camps to keep your kids on the go. Registration is under way and camps do fill so don’t miss this opportunity to give your kids a summer to remember. Camp information is available at the Parks and Recreation Office (6519 Armar Road, Marysville) 360-363-8400 or on line at marysvillewa.gov.
Seattle Mariners
bus trips
Root on the Seattle Mariners and welcome the return of Ken Griffey Jr.! Love the Seattle Mariners but not the driving? Leave the driving to pros and join Marysville Parks and Recreation for these exciting trips. All trips leave from Jennings Memorial Park (6915 Armar Rd., Marysville) at 5pm. The cost is $35 per person per game with the exception of the New York Yankees ($50) and includes motor coach transportation and a game ticket located in section 332. Games will be on the following dates: June 24th – San Diego Padres, July 9th – Texas Ranges, August 14th – New York Yankees, and September 1st – Los Angeles Angels. Pre-registration is required and tickets sell out fast; please call the Marysville Parks and Recreation Office at 360-363-8400 for registration information.
CITY OF ARLINGTON
Community Classes
Create projects using rubber stamps
This class is for anyone interested in learning tips and techniques associated with rubber-stamping. You will create beautiful cards, mini albums and a variety of other terrific projects. Fun and supplies are included. Contact Carol Wilson at 360-435-5056 for more information.
Community Room at the Boys and Girls Club, 18513 59th Avenue NE, Arlington on Tuesdays: May 26, June 30 from 6-9pm. $23.00 per class Call 360-403-3448 to register.
Babysitting basics
This instructional course is geared for youth, ages 10-14 that would like to receive babysitting certification. Offered by Campfire, but open to all. Participants will learn how to feed and diaper infants and toddlers, handle children’s bed and bath routines, set limits and handle troublesome behaviors, prevent accidents and respond to emergencies. Participants must attend both days to receive certification. Bring sack lunch or snack. Community Room at the Boys and Girls Club, 18513 59th Avenue NE, Arlington on Saturday, May 30 and June 6 from 9am-1pm. $30 Call 360-403-3448 to register.
