Our Towns: North county update

Arlington

Teens invited to play video games at library

School’s out for the day and there’s nothing to do? Teenagers are encouraged to stop by the Arlington Library for an afternoon of gamingfrom 3 to 5 p.m. Thursday at 135 N. Washington Ave.

“Guitar Hero,” “Dance Dance Revolution” and other Nintendo DS games are among the those available, and teens can bring their own equipment and games as well.

Snacks will be provided by the Sno-Isle Foundation and the Friends of the Arlington Library.

More info: 360-435-3033.

Stanwood

Foundation sets deadline for community grants

The Stanwood-Camano Area Foundation awards community grants to nonprofit organizations that benefit people who live in the Stanwood and Camano Island areas.

Grants applications are available now and are due Oct. 31.

Previous recipients include the Stanwood-Camano Community Resource Center, Warm Beach Senior Community and the Stanwood Area Youth for Christ Project Serve.

Grant applications and guidelines are at www.s-caf.org.

More info: 360-629-6878.

Oktoberfest to raise funds for senior center

Stanwood Community and Senior Center is preparing its fourth annual Oktoberfest for 6 to 8 p.m. Friday at the center, 7430 276th St. NW, in Stanwood.

The Oktoberfest fundraiser supports senior center programs.

The dinner menu includes Bavarian favorites such as bratwurst and sauerkraut, sweet-and-sour red cabbage and German potato salad. Cost is $10 for adults and $5 for children.

Hugo’s Accordion Band performs at 6 p.m.

More info: 360-629-7403.

Granite Falls

Preschool reading event planned Monday

Children ages 3 to 5 may enjoy stories, rhymes and songs Monday at Preschool Parade, 11 a.m. at the library, 815 E Galena St.

Children must be accompanied by a parent or guardian. Play time or craft activities may follow.

The free event is supported by the Friends of The Granite Falls Library.

More info: 360-691-6087 or www.sno-isle.org.

Marysville

Document class for seniors coming

Helping older people get medical and legal documents in order is a scheduled topic of discussion at the Ken Baxter Senior-Community Center on Tuesday.

Jo Leboff of CareForce, a home-care organization based in Lynnwood, is scheduled to speak at 10 a.m. at the center, 514 Delta Ave. in Comeford Park. The class is free. Registration is required.

More info: 360-363-8450.

City’s fall-and-winter activity guide available

The city’s guide to activities for this fall and winter has been mailed to homes and is available online.

The guide includes information on classes and activities, special community events and the latest news from Marysville Parks and Recreation department.

The guide and documents to register for classes are at www.ci.marysville.wa.us.

More info: 360-363-8400.

Oak Harbor

Red Cross chapter offers training

The Island County chapter of the American Red Cross has announced its October class schedule.

Classes include first aid, CPR and training for baby-sitters.

Classes are taught at the Red Cross offices at 1150 SE Dock St. in Oak Harbor.

A complete training schedule is listed on the chapter’s Web site at www.islandredcross.org.

More info: 360-675-2912 or 888-216-5727.

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