SOMETHING
FUN TO DO
Arlington Garden Club’s June Fling
On June 8 the Arlington Garden Club will hold it’s end of year party at which the Myrtle Ruckert Award is presented to an organization or company chosen by the members for extraordinary effort and commitment to “keeping Arlington green.” Also this year the Garden Club will thank businesses and individuals who have helped the club be a success this year.
The meeting is held at the Arlington Boys & Girls Club and begins at 11:30 a.m. with a plant sale and silent auction.
The Garden Club will provide a main coarse and dessert and members will bring salads to compliment a “picnic” theme.
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.
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.
INFORMATIONAL
Y-Splash week
YMCA of Snohomish County is offering Y-Splash week from June 22-26 at the Marysville/North County Family YMCA, 6420 60th Dr. NE, Marysville. A special week of swim lessons and safety for all ages: six months to senior adults.
Space is limited. Session times vary by branch. Contact Member Services at your local YMCA family branch at 360-653-9622 for more information. Fee is 5 lessons for $10.
marysville parks
and recreation
Itty bitty gourmets visit Italy
Children ages 2 ½ to 5 and their parents will love this hands on cooking class. Children will make individual pizza faces and strawberry lemonade as well as participate in a story and song time. The registration cost is $20 with an $8 supplies fee payable to the instructor at class. This fun class will be held on Thursday, June 4 from 10 a.m. – noon in the Jennings Memorial Park Barn (6519 Armar Rd., Marysville). Pre-registration is required, please call the Marysville Parks and Recreation Office at 360-363-8400 for registration information.
Summer Camps 2009
Summer is near and now is the time to start thinking about summer activities. Marysville Parks and Recreation offers a variety of summer camps to keep your kids on the go. Registration is under way and camps do fill so don’t miss this opportunity to give your kids a summer to remember. Camp information is available at the Parks and Recreation Office (6519 Armar Road, Marysville) 360-363-8400 or on line at marysvillewa.gov.
Seattle Mariners
bus trips
Root on the Seattle Mariners and welcome the return of Ken Griffey Jr.! Love the Seattle Mariners but not the driving? Leave the driving to pros and join Marysville Parks and Recreation for these exciting trips. All trips leave from Jennings Memorial Park (6915 Armar Rd., Marysville) at 5pm. The cost is $35 per person per game with the exception of the New York Yankees ($50) and includes motor coach transportation and a game ticket located in section 332. Games will be on the following dates: June 24th – San Diego Padres, July 9th – Texas Ranges, August 14th – New York Yankees, and September 1st – Los Angeles Angels. Pre-registration is required and tickets sell out fast; please call the Marysville Parks and Recreation Office at 360-363-8400 for registration information.
Yoga Kids
Children ages 4-8 will love this fun, non-threatening and loving atmosphere while they explore yoga. Giraffes, spiders, monkeys and jungle sounds are includes as your child moves from one pose to another. Classes are held on Saturdays, June 6 – June 27 from 10:30 a.m. to 11:15 a.m. at the Ken Baxter Senior Community Center (514 Delta Ave.). The class cost is $20. Pre-registration is required, please call the Marysville Parks and Recreation Office at 360-363-8400 for registration information.
CITY OF ARLINGTON
Community Classes
Babysitting basics
This instructional course is geared for youth, ages 10-14 that would like to receive babysitting certification. Offered by Campfire, but open to all. Participants will learn how to feed and diaper infants and toddlers, handle children’s bed and bath routines, set limits and handle troublesome behaviors, prevent accidents and respond to emergencies. Participants must attend both days to receive certification. Bring sack lunch or snack. Community Room at the Boys and Girls Club, 18513 59th Avenue NE, Arlington on Saturday, May 30 and June 6 from 9am-1pm. $30 Call 360-403-3448 to register.
