With Father’s Day just a few days away I thought it would be fitting to throw out an idea or two that are sure to be a hit with dear old dad. Over the years of operating a garden center I have come to realize that there are certain plants that most men can’t resist. To no surprise to the ladies, these plants are typically coarse, large-leafed creatures that may seem a bit unrefined and ill-kempt in the garden, just like dad.
Taking it from the paper and actually creating it gives a sense of accomplishment to students of fashion design and promotion at Arlington High School.
• Mayor Dennis Kendall is seeking individuals interested in filling a vacancy on the seven-member Marysville Planning Commission. The term for this position expires in August 2011. Applicants must reside within city limits or the city’s urban growth area, which generally mirror Marysville School District boundaries. The commissioners serve as an advisory board to the Mayor and City Council on issues such as land use, critical areas and shoreline management planning and long-range planning issues.
A participant in the upcoming Art in the Barn, Rocky Barrick won first place in the “works on canvas” category at the Stanwood-Camano Art Guild Spring Show, June 7 and 8, for his work, “Couple of Old Crows.”
SEATTLE — Musical theater students of Arlington, Marysville and Stanwood were among 2,200 high school students, teachers and parents from across Washington state packed into Benaroya Hall, June 9, for the sixth annual 5th Avenue High School Musical Theatre Awards, sponsored by Wells Fargo.
This Friday through Sunday at Legion Park in the north end of Everett is the 11th annual Sorticulture, Everett’s Garden Arts Festival — part art, part horticulture. Sorticulture will showcase artists presenting a variety of handcrafted, locally-made garden embellishments, and specialty nurseries presenting a wide array of rare and unusual plants.
Janet Myer wants to do it all. She is a multi-talented artist who leaps for inspiration from her Cowlitz Native American heritage to Victorian women dressed in long white gowns. She paints jazz musicians and interesting architecture.
Stanwood Community and Senior Center, 7430 276th St. NW, 360-629-7403
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The little guys have the first go down Olympic Avenue Saturday when the Arlington Fire Department Women’s Auxiliary presents the first event in two weeks of fun as part of the Arlington Festival 2008. The Kiddies Parade starts at 2 p.m. with line-up starting at 1 p.m. on Division Street. It ends with a big shebang with clowns and characters and all the kids in costume at Fire Station No. 46 on McCleod Street.
A resident of Silvana and partner in her husband’s insurance office, Carey Waterworth created the picture that is on the cover of the Arlington-Smokey Point Chamber of Commerce’s new telephone directory which was distributed last week. Waterworth responded to the chamber’s call, last winter, for art that celebrates the commerce of this region. After contemplating the options, Waterworth painted a colorful portrait of a farmer’s market vendor with Three Fingers Mountain and a classic barn in the background.
Arlington stone sculptor, Verena Schwippert’s large work, “Water, Precious Water,” is one of 39 pieces in the city of Bellevue’s ninth biennial sculpture exhibit, “Sculpted Green.” The outdoor exhibit is located in and around Bellevue’s City Hall and downtown park. This year’s works were selected for being surprising, thought-provoking, humorous and beautiful.
Carina Green, Shelby Southey and Alexa Soriano are among the talented singers who have auditioned for the Arlington Street Fair’s Arlington Idol contest, but more are welcome, according to organizer Kara Keating, of Movement Arts yoga and dance studio. Movement Arts is the sponsor of the $150 cash prize that will go to the winner of the contest which is providing entertainment at the street fair this year. Pre-screened contestants will compete starting at 6 p.m., Friday, July 11 in the gazebo at Legion Park.
ARLINGTON — A teacher and a parent from the Arlington School District have been honored by Sno-Isle Region 109 of the Washington Association of School Principals for their contributions to education.
Kids will be dry and warm at Camp Killoqua’s day camp this summer, protected from the weather by a pavilion shelter with a huge fireplace.
Downtown Arlington Business Association is seeking volunteers to help staff a visitor information booth during the Arlington Street Fair, July 11, 12 and 13, on North Olympic Avenue in Arlington. For information call Julie Tate at 360-435-9863. Volunteers are also needed to drive the shuttle to and from the Arlington Fly In. Anyone available to drive three-hour shifts during the weekend, July 11-13, please contact George Boulton at flobgeo@premier1.net or call 360-435-5789.
A young man from Marysville, Anthony Deal attributes Camp Fire for his leadership skills.
It all started a couple of months ago when one of my salesmen came by the nursery for his weekly sales call. Among other things he had a special going on in his bird department and since I had been thinking about adding a couple more feeders around the joint I sat down and listened to his spiel. By the time he was done I had ordered four more feeders, 100 pounds of special seed and three cases of suet (36 cakes). I figured I was good to go for at least a month.
