ARLINGTON — Magic, music and more will be set center stage at the Linda M. Byrnes Performing Arts Center Nov. 14 at 2 p.m.
A variety show to raise money for public art in Arlington will feature Mark Robinson, a magician and comedian who’s opened for Jeff Foxworthy and appeared on Jimmy Kimmel. Also performing that afternoon at the PAC will be Pieces of Eight, a barbershop quartet, and the Hard Road Band, a slice of northwest country music presented by Lem Pratt and friends.
ARLINGTON — Arlington and Marysville firefighters are teaming up with Domino’s Pizza to give area residents an extra incentive to change the batteries of their smoke alarms, when they change their clocks from daylight savings time Nov. 7.
ARLINGTON — Area veterans and civilians alike will have opportunities to honor and socialize with past and present military members in the Arlington and Marysville communities, courtesy of the American Legion.
The members of Arlington American Legion Post 76 will be lining up entrants at 10 a.m. Nov. 11 for their veterans’ parade starting at 11 a.m.
Arlington’s Hometown Halloween celebration promises to offer familiar favorites and new attractions this year on Oct. 30.
City of Arlington Recreation Coordinator Sarah Higgins explained that the Downtown Arlington Business Association started the annual event which has returned to Olympic Avenue so many times that she admitted she couldn’t even remember when it started.
The Arlington Library is offering a variety of classes in November.
ARLINGTON — The Arlingtonn United Church, located at the corner of McLeod Avenue and Fourth Street in downtown Arlington is planning to have their annual Holiday Bazaar on Saturday Dec. 5, coordinated with the other downtown Arlington festivities that day.
Handel’s “Messiah” rehearsals begin on Monday, Nov. 1 for the Arlington/Marysville Community Choir. This group forms every two years for November rehearsals in preparation for the semi-annual performance of this Christmas masterpiece. All singers/musicians in the greater Arlington/Marysville/Stanwood area are invited to participate.
The Getchell Fire Station 68 Halloween pancake breakfast will take place Oct. 31 from 7 a.m. to noon at 8424 99th Ave. in Arlington.
Every Wednesday, from noon to 3 p.m., a small white truck serving hot meals can be found parked outside the Victory Foursquare Church on State Avenue.
ARLINGTON — While many aspiring musicians would be discouraged by being told, “Don’t quit your day job,” Arlington resident David Rix considers it sound career advice.
Because he’s kept his day job as a bus driver with Community Transit for more than 15 years, he recently received recognition in that field and as a professional songwriter.
ARLINGTON — The Arlington Lions Club hopes to help local students take a trip to the nation’s capitol through a night of music.
The Lions Club is sponsoring a concert at the Linda M. Byrnes Performing Arts Center Oct. 27 starting at 7:30 p.m. to raise funds for eighth-graders from the Haller and Post middle schools to go to Washington, D.C., during their spring break.
ARLINGTON – The city of Arlington is offering a variety of classes for fall and winter.
SMOKEY POINT — The Stillaguamish Senior Center’s Health and Social Services Fair made its return to the facility Oct. 6, after a three-year hiatus.
