Car enthusiasts will soon be able to get their automotive salivary glands going.
The Sittin Pretti “Summer Slam” car show, which spotlights slammed mini-trucks and sport compact cars, will be available for motor-heads and their families at the Arlington Municipal Airport on Aug. 21.
ARLINGTON — The Stilly-Snohomish Fisheries Enhancement Task Force and the Puget Soundkeeper Alliance recently held a river clean-up event along the Stillaguamish River in Arlington.
The effort, which took place from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. on Saturday, Aug. 7, focused on three Washington State Department of Fish and Wildlife boat launch sites along the north fork of the river — the Big Rock/Blue Stilly, Hevly Road Park and Twin Rivers Park.
ARLINGTON — A local natural families group will be hosting an open house at Terrace Park on Aug. 11.
Organizer Kate Tonnessen said that the newly forming group is aimed at mothers who share similar values and lifestyle choices.
Some ideas and topics of discussion could be but are not limited to natural pregnancy and childbirth, alternative medicine and nutrition, green living and sustainable living.
ARLINGTON — Fans of feathers will enjoy the latest display at the Arlington Library.
A collection of paintings featuring feathers are now on display at the library. The art work was done by members of the Arlington Arts Council.
Community members recently had an opportunity to check out a collective farm festival.
Organizers held Red Rooster Route Days on July 24-25 at a variety of farms located in the Arlington area.
When in doubt, smile.
That was the motto of many of the youngsters who strutted their stuff on the runway during the first Crowns for Hope youth pageant and luncheon.
Maryn Gregory’s tastes are similar to many 10-year-olds — she has an affinity with soccer, animals and books.
But it was the Presidents Elementary School student’s creative side that came out during a recent summer art class at Arlington High School.
ARLINGTON — A local author will be holding a book signing for his recently released mystery novel.
Arlington resident Robert Miller, whose book “Deep Stepping Stones” was released earlier this summer, will be appearing at the Arlington Public Library at 7 p.m. on Aug. 4.
The novel — Miller’s first attempt at writing — takes place in Butte, Mont., and Jackson, Wyo., and spins a story of a disappearing presidential candidate, drug deals and other elements into what Miller calls “a fairly quick read.”
The tastiest festival in Washington is about to begin in Arlington on the Red Rooster Route. On Saturday, July 31, from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. the Bryant Blueberry Farm & Nursery opens its farm gates for its annual Blueberry Festival where blueberries are ripe for picking.
The Arlington Heights Improvement Club will be holding its annual barbeque on Sunday, July 25.
ARLINGTON — This year’s Arlington Street Fair only ran for two days, July 9-10, rather than its usual three days, but Julie Tate thinks the event went well overall.
ARLINGTON — A local church will be continuing its series of free movies for the community this summer.
Organizers from Sisco Heights Community Church (15029 McElroy Road) will hosting two more “Outdoor Movie Nights” on Fridays, July 30 and Aug. 27.
Volunteer Ronda Howard said that the summer events have no hidden agendas or fundraising involved.
“We just want to bless people with a fun, free Friday night out,” she said. “That’s it.”
ARLINGTON — Jonathan Foley’s first reaction to his tuna fish milkshake was shock.
Then he took a swig.
“It’s sort of like strawberry fish,” said Foley, a Lake Stevens 12-year-old. “It tasted better than I thought it would.”
