To keep theater arts alive and growing in Arlington and north Snohomish County, the Arlington High School Drama Club will be hosting the Missoula Children’s Theater in February, when students ages 6 to 14 will have the opportunity to participate in a week-long workshop conducted by the internationally celebrated children’s theater.
A Business After Hours event is scheduled from 5 – 8 p.m., Thursday, Jan. 29 at the Medallion Hotel, formerly the Hawthorne Inn, at 16710 Smokey Point Blvd., in Arlington. The event is in honor of the new name of the hotel and there will be food, drinks and spa samples. Please RSVP to 360-657-0500.
It’s a perfect partner – art at the eye clinic.
People tell me, “Angie, you are lucky to have so many supportive people in your life.” It’s true; however, I don’t consider it luck. Either these individuals have been gifted to me, or I have chosen these people to play important roles in my life. My gut tells me that it’s a combination of the two.
ARLINGTON — A 16-year-old home-school senior from Arlington, Ian Frye, has secured a $14,000 Mind and Heart Scholarship at Whitworth University which is renewable for four years.
Birdwatchers undeterred by the December deep freeze were out counting birds around north Snohomish County Dec. 28.
The Arlington Arts Council has announced two $100 cash rewards for art in an art show to be held in conjunction with the Arlington Eagle Festival. While the festival is one day only, Saturday, Feb. 7, the art show will be open 10 a.m. to 6 p.m., Feb. 5, 6 and 7 across the street, at 233 N. Olympic Ave, the former Arlington Times office. The winner of the eagle photo contest coordinated by the Eagle Festival committee will receive $100 and the winner of the wildlife art contest will win $100. The art show will include both the eagle photographs and wildlife art, an art project for children, and free refreshments on Saturday, courtesy the Arlington Kiwanis Club. For the Wildlife Art Show, artists must deliver framed art in any media or three-dimensional works that feature any kind of wild critters to 233 N. Olympic from 2-4 p.m., Wednesday, Feb. 4. The artworks must be labeled with the title, price, media, artist name and phone number. Artists must plan to pick up their art from 11 a.m. to noon, Sunday, Feb. 8. Photographs of eagles must be 8-inches-by-10-inches minimum and delivered to Sarah Hegge in the Mayor’s Office at City Hall by Feb. 4. Photographs should be matted and ready to hang. There is no entry fee, but the AAC will collect 10 percent off all sales made. AAC members will expand the show with individual displays in the back of the Wildlife Art Show. For information, call Carey Waterworth 360-631-9242.
When will my baby start getting teeth?
We’ve all been there: After leaving work, you get into your car and begin to drive home. As you drive, you see your gym two blocks ahead. You debate. You fret. You grip the steering wheel, palms sweating, and desperately will your car to deliver you to the gym. But alas, you keep driving toward home. Deep down, you know you haven’t been accountable to yourself, but find reasons to excuse yourself from exercising: “I’m too tired,” “Oprah is on,” “I wore the wrong socks.”
ARLINGTON — About 200 brave souls joined the Arlington Runners Club run on the first day of snowfall, Dec. 13 to support Toys for Tots.
Hidden behind the railroad tracks near 80th Street in Marysville, Bill Roeder and Judy Zugish established Fishsticks 17 years ago, combining creativity, business skills and the desire to develop an educational resource in basketry.
Marysville Parks and Recreation is now accepting registrations for winter Kindermusik classes. Kindermusik is for newborns and children up to the age of 7. A variety of classes are offered for the different age groups on Tuesdays and Wednesdays beginning Jan. 27. Class times and costs vary. In every class, parents will witness their child’s developmental evolution in language skills, literacy, listening, problem solving, social skills, self-esteem and musicality. For information call 360-363-8400.
ARLINGTON — Marilyn Oertle and her brother who was in town for the holidays walked Arlington’s labyrinth when it was barely covered in snow recently.
