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.
marysville parks
and recreation
ZUMBA!
Ditch the workout and join the party with Zumba! This energizing class will help you build muscle, burn fat and have a great time in this high energy dance fitness class. Classes are Monday and Wednesday nights from 7-8pm at Marysville Middle School. Classes are $40 for the month one day a week or $60 for the month two days a week. Please contact Marysville Parks and Recreation for registration information. 360-363-8400.
Kindermusik
Registration
Marysville Parks and Recreation is accepting registrations for Winter Kindermusik classes. Kindermusik is for newborns up to the age of 7. A variety of classes are offered for the different age groups on Tuesdays and Wednesdays. Class times and costs vary according to the specific class. In every class, parents will witness their child’s developmental evolution in language skills, literacy, listening, problem solving, social skills, self-esteem, and musicality. This wonderful learning environment is nurturing, full of energy, imagination, music, dancing, and playful delight. For the youngest children Kindermusik Village is designed to provide families a special place for learning and connecting with other parents and babies through music and movement. Village will educate you about your baby’s unique development and each rich class experience fills baby’s senses. We’ll hammock, shake bells, dance, explore drums, snuggle during a lullaby, and peek-a-boo with scarves. For registration information, please call Marysville Parks and Recreation at 360-363-8400.
Digital Darkroom 2
Local professional photographer Kent Baker shares his expertise in the area of digital photography in the class Digital Darkroom 2. If you are familiar with Photoshop Elements 6 and want to learn more this is a wonderful opportunity to delve into the ‘Organizer’ portion of Elements. This four day class begins February 23rd. Class will be held from 7-9pm at the Jennings Memorial Park Barn. The registration fee is $75. Please contact Marysville Parks and Recreation for class dates and registration information. 360-363-8400.
Fundamental Yoga
Whether a beginner or experienced in yoga, certified instructors Angela and Jennifer Neeleman will help you get to the next step in your physical development. Classes are offered from 6:30pm-7:45pm on Tuesdays or 6pm-7:15pm Thursdays at Ken Baxter Senior/Community Center. 10 visit punch cards are available for $80 and 5 visit punch cards are $45. Please contact Marysville Parks and Recreation for registration information. 360-363-8400.
Worm Composting for the Family
Learn to compost as a family! Join this informative class on worm composting and learn how to begin you own compost at home. This workshop will take place from 1-3pm on Saturday, February 21st at Jennings Memorial Park Barn. The cost is $20 for parent and child. For registration information, please contact Marysville Parks and Recreation. 360-363-8400.
SOMETHING
FUN TO DO
Everett Rock & Gem Clubs 56th Annual Gem Show
Will be held Saturday, February 21, from 10:00 a.m. – 6:00 p.m.and Sunday, February 22, from 10:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m. at the Washington National Guard Armory, 2730 Oakes, Everett, WA.
There will be Hourly Door Prizes, Kids Activities, Special Exhibits, Local Dealers, Demonstrations, Refreshments, Raffle Drawing, Silent Auction, Club Sales Table, Books & Maps, Fossils, Jewelry, Dealers
Wheelchair Accessible
Come Join the Fun and Bring the Kids!
FREE ADMISSION
For more information, contact Fritz Mack at 425-232-0809.
Laughter Club at The Shire Cafe
Every Wednesday 11:30 a.m. – FREE. Come any or all Wednesdays for 30 minutes of stress management and fun. For information call Betsy Wright Loving,MSW at 425-501-8894.
Fat Tuesday with Ciscoe!
Peace Lutheran Church, 1717 Larson Road in Silvana invites you to come join them and well-known gardener, Ciscoe Morris, on Tuesday, Feb. 24, at 7 p.m. Ciscoe will be sharing stories and answering all of your gardening questions as well as signing copies of his book, “Ask Ciscoe.” As a fundraising event to help some of our local residents recover from January’s flood, donations will be taken during the program. ‘Fat Tuesday’ desserts will be served to top off the evening. For more information, contact Debra Compton at 360-652-8739.
GATHERINGS
Grace Academy
Preview Dessert
Grace Academy invites the community to join us at our Preview Dessert on Tuesday, Feb. 24, at 6:15 p.m. During this delightful evening you will learn about Grace Academy, an accredited private Christian school for grades Pre-K through 12. A tour of our campus will be followed by a dessert and presentation. Grace Academy is located next to Cedarcrest Golf Course in Marysville, at 8521 67th Avenue NE. Please call ahead to reserve seating, 360-659-8517.
Black & White Dinner Auction
The Arlington-Smokey Point Chamber of Commerce has announced its Black & White Dinner Auction is set for Feb. 28 at the Medallion Hotel (formerly the Hawthorn Inn) and donations are needed for the silent and live auctions. For information on how to donate, call Julie Morse at 360-653-1900.
Turn your thumb green
The Arlington Garden Club will be offering their series of Turn Your Thumb Green workshops the second Saturday of the month at the Arlington Boys and Girls Club, 18513 59th Ave. NE, Arlington, WA. 98223, 10 – 11:30 a.m., free to members, $3 for non-members.
• March 14, 2009 — Master Gardner Wink Cushman will discuss Ornamental Grasses for your garden. Contact events@arlingtongardenclub.org or www.arlingtongardenclub.org.
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.
2009 Schedule of Events
• Public Bingo Tuesday at 11am and Friday at 7pm.
• Monday-Saturday Thrift Shop open 10am to 4pm.
• Monday Weight Watchers, weigh in 8:30 am and 5:00 pm meeting 9 am and 5:30 pm Saturday 7:30 to 9:30 am.
• Monday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday noon Nutrition Lunch Program.
• Friday Entertainment at 11 am.
• Second & Fourth Mondays Foot clinic, noon to 4pm Appointment required; $8 donation. Call Donna McCutchen at 360-653-4551 ext.234
• Second Wednesday & Thursday “55 Alive” Defensive Driving $12 call 360-653-4551 to sign up
• Second and Fourth Friday Hearing Aid Service 10 am.
• First Friday Diabetes Support Group 1:15 pm.
• Tuesday Family Caregiver Support Group 10:00 am – 1:00 pm. For information call Krystyna Simms 360-653-4551 ext.241
• Last Sunday of the month, Old Fashion Chicken Dinner, 12:30 to 2:30 pm with entertainment.
