Community Calendar of events, meetings
JANUARY 26-FEBRUARY 1
Better Your Business: The series of business workshops has been rescheduled due to snow, and is now set for Friday, Jan. 27, at Gleneagle Country Club in Arlington with doors opening at 8:30 a.m. Topics include using Facebook and other social marketing outlets; protecting your data; building strong client relationships; using QuickBooks accounting software; the value of video marketing; and the ins and outs of business loans. Registration is $40, which includes all workshops and lunch. Visit www.BetterYourBusinessNow.com. For more information, call (425) 346-9486 or email info@betteryourbusinessnow.com.
Girls Scouts Brownie Daisy Day: A day of adventures in science and engineering for girls K-3 and their parents and guardians, hosted by Girl Scouts of Western Washington. Saturday, Jan. 28, 2 to 4 p.m., Monroe Library, 1070 Village Way in Monroe. For info or to register, contact adriver@girlscoutsww.org or phone (877) 822-9434.
Facebook Frenzy: Join instructor Kim Reynolds as you learn how to set up your own Facebook page. This workshop will be held from 7 to 9 p.m. on Tuesday, Jan. 30, at the Ken Baxter Community Center, 514 Delta Ave. The class cost is $29. Pre-registration is required. For information or to register online visit marysvillewa.gov or call the Parks and Recreation Office at 360-363-8400.
See Bald Eagles: Learn and view bald eagles wintering on the Skagit River with the help of volunteers with the Eagle Watcher Program, hosted by the US Forest Service, and free spotting scopes and binoculars. Visit three stations on North Cascades Highway 20 with off-highway parking: Howard Miller Steelhead Park in Rockport, Sutter Creek Rest area (milepost 100) and the Marblemount Fish Hatchery. Saturdays and Sundays, 10 a.m.-3 p.m. through Jan. 29.
Voice Classes: Discover your voice with instructor Robin Hilt. Classes are offered for youth ages 7-12, teens ages 13-17 and adults. Class sessions are held on Thursdays, February 2-23, at the Ken Baxter Community Center, 514 Delta Ave., Marysville. The class cost is $40. Pre-registration is required. For a full class schedule and information call Marysville Parks and Recreation at 360-363-8400 or register online at marysvillewa.gov.
Thriving in 2012: Marysville Parks & Rec offers a course that helps women learn new tools to achieve your goals and find a greater connection to oneself. Whether you want to be the best grandmother in the world or the first female president, this is a fun class with great empowerment and goal-setting skills. Taught by professor and psychologist, Dr. Katie Garnett, PhD. Wednesday, Feb. 1, 6 to 8 p.m. $30. Located at the Ken Baxter Community Center, 514 Delta Ave. For registration details call (360) 363-8450 or register online at marysvillewa.gov.
Ins and Outs of Dormant Spraying: Spring is fast approaching, and the first signs are those beautiful little buds on the tips of our dormant plants. Also awakening during this time are the fungi and bugs that have been hibernating within those trees, ready to feast on these plants as soon as they awake. Special guest Tammy Varnado from Bonide will provide ideas on how to protect them, sharing the ins and outs of dormant spraying at a free seminar Saturday, Jan. 28, at 11 a.m. at The Plant Farm, 15022 Twin Lakes Ave., Marysville. No registration is required.
Camano Island Quilt Guild: Guild meetings for Februarys will feature Virginia Anderson with a trunk show on her teapot quilts. The daytime meeting will be held on Wednesday, Feb. 1, at 10 a.m. at the Odd Fellows Lodge, 96 S. Camano Ridge Road, Camano Island. The evening meeting will be on Thursday, Feb. 2 at 6:30 p.m. at Stanwood United Methodist Church, corner of 102nd Dr. and 271st NW in Stanwood. All interested quilters are encouraged to attend.
FEBRUARY 2-8
Fruit- It Grows on Trees: Taste the difference in your very own homegrown, tree-ripened fruit after you plant up the knowledge you'll learn in this free 'all about fruit trees' class with Certified Professional Horticulturist, Trevor Cameron at Sunnyside Nursery at 10 a.m. on Saturday, February 4. 3915 Sunnyside Blvd., Marysville. Call 425-334-2002 to register or visit www.sunnysidenursery.net for more information.
Relay Kickoff: The Marysville-Tulalip Relay for Life kickoff event has been rescheduled to Wednesday, Feb. 8, at the Holiday Inn Express at 88th St. in Marysville. Cupcakes and light refreshments will be provided, and a number of speakers will share info about Relay and this year's expectations. Register your team, join an existing team, or just get more information at one of two sessions: 3:30 to 5 p.m. or 5:30 to 7 p.m.
Brazilian Embroidery - Bordeaux Chapeau: Learn this unique form of embroidery with instructor Joan Stevens. This 3-week class will be held from 7 to 9 p.m. Tuesdays, February 7-21 at the Marysville Library, 6120 Grove St. The class cost is $30 with a material fee of $40. Pre-registration is required. For information or to register online visit marysvillewa.gov or call the Parks and Recreation Office at 360-363-8400.
COMING EVENTS
Call to Artists: In February, the Smokey Point Plant Farm will be exposing their floors to the public to create their own colorful masterpieces during "Chalk Play at The Plant Farm" event. We are looking for a few experienced chalk artists to help us with this venture. The "Chalk Play at The Plant Farm" event itself will be open to all ages and all abilities. If you would like to assist, contact Melanie Goodman at melanie@lolocreative.com.
Bountiful Berries: Blueberries, raspberries, grapes, kiwis, currants.... Be ready to enjoy these sun-kissed treats from your very own garden after this free informative discussion on varieties, soil amendments, pruning and more at Sunnyside Nursery at 10 a.m. on Saturday, February 11. 3915 Sunnyside Blvd., Marysville. Call 425-334-2002 to register or visit www.sunnysidenursery.net for more information.
Spring Craft Show: The Ken Baxter Community Center, located at 514 Delta Ave. in Marysville, seeks vendors for a Spring Craft Show on Saturday, April 14. Quality hand-made gifts including spring and Mother's Day items, gifts for pets, children, hats, tutus, stained glass, jewelry, wood crafts and much more. Great turnout expected! Open 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. This is a juried show. Table cost is $50. Call (360) 363-8450 for an application or information, or email mburgess@marysvillewa.gov.
Seeking Bands and Musicians for Summer Concert Series: Marysville Parks and Recreation is seeking musical talent and will be booking soon for the 2012 annual "Sounds of Summer" Concert Series, to take place mid July to mid August of 2012. Interested individual musicians or bands should call our musician information line at (360) 363-8451 for details on how to submit their information for consideration.
Silvana Fair Auction: The annual auction benefiting the Silvana Fair will be held on March 10, 2012, at Viking Hall in Silvana. Auctioneers will be George Magnochi and Dave Fenton, and the door prize will be $250 in cash. Fairboard members will be out collecting donations from local merchants, and volunteer help is always needed. To donate a new item for the auction, call (360) 652-8682 or (360) 652-6064.
ONGOING EVENTS
Join a Youth Choir: A community based gospel choir is now forming in the north county with plans to sing southern gospel style music, including elements of jazz and blues. The choir will be directed by Lyle Forde, former choral director of Arlington High School Jazzmine. Young people from eighth grade through college are invited to participate. Weekly Thursday rehearsals at Elim Lutheran Church, 11504 26th Street, Lake Stevens, WA (next to Lake Stevens HS football field). For more information, call Lyle Forde at 360-659-4686 or email LLFORDE@aol.com.
Donate for Fresh Starts: The YWCA of Seattle-King County-Snohomish County is opening the first portion of Passage Point, a new housing program for women who are coming out of incarceration. Passage Point provides single mothers with a safe and secure home where they can reunite with their children and begin building a new life. HomeStreet is equipping the first 11 kitchens at Passage Point. There are 24 more kitchens to go, and the YWCA is seeking donations of new kitchen items to help complete these kitchens. People may donate items such as pots and pans, dishes, silverware and utensils to the YWCA's Passage Point at any HomeStreet Bank retail bank branch in King or Snohomish County. Direct questions to Liz Mills, YWCA Community Engagement Director, at (206) 461-4450.
Community Musicians: Clarinets, French horns and trumpets needed for volunteer Monroe Community Band. Rehearsals every Thursday 7 to 9 p.m. Contact Roger Walker at (360) 691-5310 or monroeconcertband@gmail.com; visit www.monroecommunityband.org for more information.
VOLUNTEER OPPORTUNITIES
All Breed Equine Rez-Q, is a 501-(c) 3 non-profit organization that provides a safe haven for neglected and abused equine of all breeds. Volunteers, both adults and students, are needed immediately before the winter rains begin, to provide a hand at stall cleaning, watering, daily chores and light construction work at various locations on the property. All Breed Equine Rez-Q is staffed totally by volunteers and depends upon individual and corporate donations as well as grants. The organization manages an established adoption program in addition to a well-supervised foster program working with qualified individuals and families, to place rescued animals in caring and loving environments. The group also provides riding lessons and offer boarding at the facility in Marysville, Washington. For more information, contact hoofbeat@allbreedhorserezq.com or call 425-263-6390.
Chamber of Commerce Volunteers Needed: Volunteers at the Greater Marysville Tulalip Chamber of Commerce and Visitor Information Center are travel ambassadors, local business promoters, receptionists and administrative assistants. The chamber is looking for a standby volunteer to fill in occasionally, as well as a regularly-scheduled volunteer to work at the center on a weekly basis. Commit to as little as four hours per week. Contact Cyd Leahy at (360) 659-7700 or email cyd@marysvilletulalipchamber.com.
Become a mentor! Mentoring Children of Promise (MCP) is a community based mentoring program for children with a parent involved in the criminal justice system. We serve all of Western Washington, but the need is right here, with 30 boys and girls waiting to be matched in Snohomish County. MCP is looking for adult volunteers, 21 and over, who want to share activities with a youth for 8 hours a month with a minimum 2-year commitment required. Mentors meet regularly with the child and offer friendship, support and guidance. MCP matches mentors to children who live in a close proximity, have similar interests and are a good fit in terms of personality, and the organization offers guidance and support to matches and their families during times of crisis and moments of success. The program has an extensive application and background checking process for all volunteers. For more information go to www.voaww.org/mcp or contact Joell Coltrane, (425) 259-2973 x2717 or jcoltrane@voaww.org.
Volunteer to promote the arts: Want to be involved with a dynamic non-profit performing arts organization? Red Curtain Foundation welcomes volunteers to work backstage, in the front of house, and everywhere in-between. If you're a fundraiser, producer, costumer, scenic designer, light and sound technician, actor, singer, musician, artist or teacher, we'd like to hear from you. Send an e-mail to volunteerrcf@gmail.com or visit www.redcurtainfoundation.org.
Volunteer at Stilly Center: The senior center at Smokey Point is seeking qualified instructors to teach photography, dance, yoga, sewing and quilting. Also looking for a hiking leader for offsite walks, and 50s and 60s music bands and other entertainment for Friday morning. The center is also in need of volunteer substitute receptionists, volunteers to help with Bingo on Tuesday daytime and Friday night, volunteer clerical workers, and safe volunteer drivers under 70 years of age for offsite activities, trips, Friday bus service to the center and local grocery shopping. For more information or to obtain an application, please e-mail program_administrator@stillaguamishseniorcenter.com or call DJ Winebrinner at (360) 653-4551
The Marysville Food Bank is seeking volunteers for a variety of positions. Drivers are needed to pick up grocery items from grocery stores, especially on Saturday mornings. Volunteers are needed on distribution days Tues. 3-6 p.m. and Fri. 9-11 a.m., and help is needed Mon., Tues., Thurs., Fri., and Sat. mornings from 8-11 a.m. Stop by for an application at the food bank, 4150-88th St. NE (behind St. Mary's church) and join us for service and friendship. 360-658-1054.
Disaster relief volunteers are needed for daytime service with the Snohomish County Chapter of the American Red Cross. Required training is free. Successful candidates will be assigned to teams that provide disaster relief assistance to Snohomish County residents whenever disaster strikes. The Red Cross responds to a local disaster such as a house or apartment fire an average of once every four days. Team members are on-call at home on a rotating schedule. Hours are 7:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Applicants should be comfortable when working in a chaotic environment, and in helping people who are under severe stress. For more information, contact Diana Schmid, (425) 740-2327 or schmidd@snohomishcounty.redcross.org.
COMMUNITY SERVICE
Marysville Strawberry Festival meets the 3rd Tuesday of every month at the festival office, 1259 State Avenue, at 7 p.m. Meetings are open to the public. For more information call (360) 659-7664 or visit www.maryfest.com.
Are you willing to open your heart and home to a child in need? Catholic Community Services in Everett is seeking married couples, individuals, and families of diverse ethnic and religious backgrounds willing to welcome one or more foster children (ages 0-17) into their home. Short- and long-term foster care is needed with a monthly reimbursement stipend depending upon age and needs of child. Call Donna Witte, CCS Foster Home Licensor, at 425-257-2101 ext. 3342 to request more information.
The Marysville Kiwanis Club meets at 7 a.m. on Tuesday mornings at the Village Inn Restaurant. We need new members! Come and see how we serve the community and its children. For more information call 360-653-2342.
Marysville "Kloz 4 Kidz" provides clothing for kids in need in the Marysville area. Call 360-659-8521 for an appointment or to arrange for donations.
The Tulalip Lions Club meets at noon the 2nd and 4th Wednesdays of each month at the Tulalip Casino Cabaret. New members and visitors are welcome.
The Arlington Kiwanis meets at 7 p.m. the first and third Wednesdays of the month in the community room of the Arlington Boys and Girls Club. For more information, call 360-435-5789.
The Arlington Rotary Club meets each Thursday from noon to 1:30 p.m. at the Gleneagle Family Restaurant, 7619 W. Country Club Dr., in Arlington. Visitors are welcome! For more information, visit the club's website or call (360) 631-2484.
The Marysville Lions meet the first and third Thursday of each month at the Village Inn at 6:30 p.m. For more information, call Phil at 360-659-8484.
Marysville Sunrise Rotary meets every Thursday at 7:15 a.m. at Fanny's Restaurant, 505 Cedar St., #A-1, Marysville. For more information, call Sue at (425) 418-7902.
Marysville Noon Rotary meets Wednesdays at 12 noon at United Methodist Church, 5600-64th St. NE, Marysville. Visit www.marysvillerotary.org for information.
Support groups for widowed men and women are held in Snohomish County with meetings in Everett, Lynnwood and Sultan. Contact WICS (Widowed Information and Consultation Services) at 425-252-7617 or 360-659-7861.
Friends of the Arlington Library meet at 3:30 p.m. the second Wednesday of each month at the library, 135 N. Washington Ave. The group supports and promotes public awareness of library services and programs in the community. For information, call 360-403-1011.
The Arlington Lions Club meets the second and fourth Wednesdays of each month at the Boys & Girls Club, Hadley Hall, at 6:30 p.m. from September through June. E-mail j-dknight@comcast.net for information.
The Friends of the Marysville Library is a not-for-profit volunteer organization providing essential support to your local library. The Friends of the Marysville Library meet at 1 p.m. on the third Thursday of each month at the Marysville Public Library, 6120 Grove Street, Marysville. Programs are presented and refreshments are served. Guests and new members are always welcome. For more information, call 360-651-7030.
The Lions Sight and Hearing Foundation of Snohomish County meets meet every 2nd Thursday (except December) at 7 p.m. at Providence Hospital Pacific Campus, Port Gardner Room. E-mail j-dknight@comcast.net for information.
Women age 39 and better are invited to join the Old Bags of Arlington, a non-profit philanthropic society. Fundraising activities support community projects, focusing on children and families in need. Meetings are held the first Friday of each month at the American Legion on Olympic Ave. For information, contact Sherry Cox at 360-435-6996 or Marie Johnson at 360-435-5168.
Soroptimist International of Marysville meets the first and third Tuesdays of the month at Fanny's Restaurant at 7 a.m. Local business and professional women are invited to attend the open meetings. Contact Renae James at (425) 971-0031 for information.
VETERANS
American Legion Post 178 meets on the third Thursday of each month at 7:30 p.m. at 115 Cedar Ave. in Marysville. The Legion Hall, which has facilities for parties, meetings or receptions, is available for rent. For inquiries of Post activities or hall rental, contact Jim Sewell at 360-659-7130.
American Legion Post 76 meets at 7 p.m. on the second Tuesday of each month at 115 N. Olympic Ave., Arlington. For more information, call Jim Barron at 360-435-2492.
Post No. 1561 Veterans of Foreign Wars and Auxiliary meet at 7 p.m. the first Tuesday of each month at the Stillaguamish Center, 18308 Smokey Point Blvd., Arlington.
ARTS ORGANIZATIONS
The Marysville Arts Coalition holds monthly meetings that are open to the public; no membership needed. Help strengthen Marysville's connection to the arts, increase awareness of the arts in our community and encourage participation. To find out more, visit www.facebook.com/MarysvilleArts or phone (425) 308-4176.
Trade Artist Cards: Arlington ATC Traders meets every third Saturday at 1 p.m. at Evonne's, 340 N. Olympic Avenue in Arlington, to trade artist trading cards, and the group is looking for new traders. Contact Bridget Clawson at (360) 435-6223 for more information.
Bang the Drum: The Monroe Community Concert Band is looking for all-around percussionists who can read music and want to practice and perform with other adult musicians. Rehearsals are held most Thursdays, working toward an early October Halloween concert at Frank Wagner Elementary in Monroe. No audition is necessary; just come and play! For information, call Roger Walker at (360) 691-5310.
The Greater Marysville Artists Guild meets the first Wednesday of the month at 6:30 p.m. at the Jennings Park Barn in Marysville. The Guild seeks to interest local artists in attending meetings and offers educational opportunities. For more information, contact Cecelia Venolia at 425-377-9671.
Arlington Arts Council meets the second Tuesday of each month at 5:30 p.m. in the Community room of the Arlington Boys & Girls Club, 18513-59th Ave. NE. Artists who would like to share their art are invited to show up at 5 p.m. for an art show and tell. For information, call Jean Olson at 360-435-5866.
FOR SENIORS
Snohomish County residents age 60 or older can get information and assistance in accessing mental health or chemical dependency services at the Older Adult Outreach Program, provided by Senior Services of Snohomish County. Phone (425) 290-1260 or 1-800-422-2024 or e-mail lgonzalez@ssssc.org for details.
Senior Services of Snohomish County offers a free Senior Peer Counseling program for those who are struggling with life changes, losses or other issues. Learn new ways to cope with stress and improve wellbeing. Call (425) 290-1252 for information.
The AARP Marysville Chapter monthly meeting occurs at noon the first Thursday of every month at the Ken Baxter Community Center, 514 Delta Ave., Marysville.
BUSINESS
Business Network: Join a dynamic group of Snohomish County business people who want to build a strong business community. The group meets the first Monday of each month, from 8 to 9 a.m., at Grandview Village, 5800-64th St. NE in Marysville. The meeting is free, limited to 25 attendees, by RSVP only. Contact Nancy LaMont at nancylamont@live.com.
BNI, a business networking group, meets every Tuesday, 7:45 to 9 a.m., at the Stillaguamish Senior Center, 18308 Smokey Point Blvd. in Arlington. Members enjoy networking and growth opportunities. Cost is $5 and includes coffee and food. For info, contact Heather Hafner at (360) 435-5268 or Debora Nelson, (360) 474-1513.
LeTip of Marysville Morning meets every Thursday morning from 7:00-8:30 a.m. for breakfast at Jumbo Buffet, 319 State Avenue. The business community is welcome to visit the Thursday meetings. To avoid a conflict of interest, only one representative of a profession is accepted in any one chapter. For more information contact Kim Adcock, membership chair, at (360) 657-1209 or visit www.letip.com.
The Arlington-Smokey Point Chamber of Commerce meets at noon on the second Tuesday each month at the Hawthorn Inn, 16710 Smokey Point Blvd., in Arlington. The chamber office and visitor's center is located at 3710 168th St. NE, near the Smokey Point Post Office. Luncheon meetings are $15 if reservations are made in advance and $20 at the door. For information, call Jennifer Shaw at 360-659-5453 or email jennifer@arlington-smokeypointchamber.com. Visit the Web site at www.arlington-smokeypointchamber.com.
The Greater Marysville Tulalip Chamber of Commerce presents Business Before Hours from 7 to 9 a.m. the fourth Friday of each month at the Tulalip Casino's Canoes Cabaret Room at Quil Ceda Village. Breakfast meetings feature guest speakers of interest to local business owners, networking opportunities, and a buffet breakfast for $20 with advance reservations, $25 at the door. For more information, call (360) 659-7700 or visit www.marysvilletulalipchamber.com.
The Downtown Arlington Business Association meets at 8 a.m. three Wednesdays out of four, with one evening meeting on the third Wednesday of the month. Call Jeanne Watanabe at 360-403-8334.
SPECIAL INTEREST
The Stillaguamish Valley Genealogical Society and Library, 135 N. Olympic Avenue in Arlington, is open Saturdays from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m., in addition to regular hours on Tuesdays (12-4) and Thursdays (10-4). If you have ever wondered about your roots, stop by and see the helpful volunteers who can help you trace your family's history from just about anywhere in the world. Society membership is just $15 but you don't have to be a member to use the library. Call (360) 435-4838 during regular hours for immediate assistance or to learn more.
Marysville Good Sams RV Club meets the third Friday of each month at 11 a.m. at Golden Corral, 1065 State Ave., Marysville. Visit www.Goodguysams.org for more information.
Old Time and Country Music Association hosts free jam sessions every second and fourth Friday night at the Everett Housing Authority's BakerView HiRise, 1401 Poplar St., Everett, 6:30-9:30 pm. Call 360-659-9713 for information.
Trade Artist Cards: Arlington ATC Traders meets August 21 and every third Saturday at 1 p.m. at Evonne's, 340 N. Olympic Avenue in Arlington, to trade artist trading cards, and the group is looking for new traders. Contact Bridget Clawson at (360) 435-6223 for more information.
Millions of people are affected by the excessive drinking of someone close. Alateen/Al-Anon groups meet the first and third Fridays of the month from 4 to 5:30 p.m. at the Marysville Public Library, 6120 Grove Street NE. Spanish-speaking meetings are held the 2nd and 4th Fridays from 4 to 5:30 p.m. Call Tami at (425) 737-2793 or e-mail laughtamigirl@aol.com for more information.
Cascade Christian Reformed Church, located at 13908-51st Ave. NE in Marysville, hosts a free Coffee Break Bible Study for all area women every Tuesday at 9:45 a.m., starting Sept. 15. Story Hour is provided for children ages 2 and up, as well as nursery care for infants under 2. Questions? Call 360-654-9603.
The Marysville Historical Society meets the first Monday of each month at 6 p.m. at the Marysville Public Library, 6120 Grove Street. The society is the keeper of history for Marysville, and visitors are always welcome.
Voices Northwest, the Snohomish County chapter of Sweet Adeline Inc., meets at Trinity Episcopal Church, 2301 Hoyt Avenue, Everett on Monday evenings 7-9:30 p.m. in the Fellowship Hall. If you are between the ages of 18-90, like to sing, enjoy the sisterhood of other women who share your passion for music, or just want some time for you away from kids and family, come see what we are about. For more information, call Kim at 360-794-4426 or visit http://voicesnorthwest.org.
