Our Towns
Published 10:19 pm Monday, July 16, 2007
Arlington
Outdoor movie on Thursday at park
The 1944 movie “National Velvet” is scheduled to play outside at Terrace Park at dusk Thursday.Admission is free.
The event is part of the city’s Outdoor Cinema series.
Terrace Park is located at 809 E. Fifth St.
Edmonds
Art mini-camp set for young drawers
Children can hone their drawing skills at an art mini-camp being planned by Edmonds Parks and Recreation.
The camp is scheduled from 3:15 to 4:30 p.m. Monday through Thursday at the Frances Anderson Center at 700 Main St. The camp, for children ages 6-10, costs $57 plus a $4 supply fee.
To register or for more information, call Edmonds Parks and Recreation at 425-771-0230, or go to www.reczone.org.
Everett
Free concert at county campus
The Snohomish County Music on the Plaza Concert Series kicks off at 11:30 a.m. Wednesday at the county campus, 3000 Rockefeller Ave., Everett.
Hejira, a band that plays a blend of Middle Eastern and world fusion, is scheduled to play.
The concert series runs each Wednesday through Aug. 22. Other scheduled bands include funk, Latin jazz and blues musicians.
Island County
Learn low-impact building methods
A representative from Going Green at the Beach is scheduled to talk about low-impact remodeling and building at 7 p.m. Wednesday, at the Camano Multipurpose Center, 141 East Camano Drive.
The presentation focuses on a type of development being used at a Warm Beach waterfront property.
For more information, call 360-387-2236 or e-mail camano bwh@yahoo.com.
Lake Stevens
Aquafest street closures planned
Several streets will be closed during Aquafest the weekend of July 27-29.
Main Street, 18th Street NE, 125th Avenue NE, N. Lakeshore Drive and Hartford Drive will be affected over the weekend.
Residents who live nearby have been mailed passes by the Lake Stevens Police Department that they can use for access to the closed streets. The pass must be visible on the dashboard or windshield.
Anyone who needs a pass and did not receive one may stop by the police department at 2211 Grade Road. Or call 425-334-9537.
Lynnwood
The Reptile Guy is coming to town
Zoologist and educator Scott Peterson, who’s been featured on PBS’s “Bill Nye the Science Guy” and several other shows, is scheduled for an appearance this month at the Lynndale Park Amphitheater.
Peterson, nicknamed The Reptile Guy, is scheduled to be at the amphitheater at noon July 25. The park is at 18927 72nd Ave. W. In the event of rain, Peterson’s show would be moved to the Lynndale Elementary School gym at 7200 191st St. SW.
His performance, called The Fascinating World of Reptiles, is an education show featuring 15 reptiles from around the world. The show is intended for children ages 5 to 12 years old.
At 7 p.m. at the park, the Wooden O Theatre is planning to perform “The Merchant of Venice” as part of the city’s Shakespeare in the Park series.
Marysville
Pasta hoe-down planned for park
A “Spaghetti Western Potluck” is planned at the Ken Baxter Community-Senior Center on Wednesday.
The event is scheduled for noon to 1:30 p.m. at the center, 514 Delta Ave., in Comeford Park.
Prizes will be given to the best “western hoe-down” dressed man and woman. Entertainment will be provided by country gospel singer Lemm Pratt.
Spaghetti will be served, with participants asked to bring side dishes to share.
For more information call the center at 360-363-8450.
Monroe
Officials speak about traffic
The Snohomish County Committee for Improved Transportation has scheduled a breakfast meeting for 7:30 a.m. July 24 at Laurelwood Events, 123 N. Blakeley St. The meeting is to present an update on local transportation projects.
Speakers will include Monroe Mayor Donnetta Walser, Sultan Police Chief Fred Walser and Snohomish County Councilman Dave Somers.
The cost is $15. Reservations must be made before July 20. Call 360-794-5488 to reserve a seat.
Mukilteo
Park to be closed for canoe journey
Mukilteo Lighthouse Park is scheduled to be closed in late July while its used for the 2007 Intertribal Canoe Journey to Lummi Island.
The park is planned as a rest stop for the crews of more than 50 seagoing canoes and support boats during the traditional canoe voyage. The closure is scheduled to last from noon July 25 until noon July 27.
Festivities are expected to include ceremonial music, dancing, singing and campfires.
The public is welcome to attend, but there will be no parking or boat launching available at the park. Commuter parking areas are also scheduled to be closed.
For more information, call the city of Mukilteo at 425-355-4141, ext. 234.
Snohomish
Harry Potter event at library
The Snohomish Library is set to celebrate the release of the last Harry Potter book, “Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows” at noon on Friday with a marathon screening of four wizard movies. The library is at 311 Maple Ave.
Games, activities and Hogwarts-style refreshments will be dished up throughout the afternoon and evening. People are encouraged to dress as their favorite Harry Potter character. There will be prizes for best costumes.
For more information, call the library at 360-568-2898.
Stanwood
American Hero Quilters meet
The Stanwood-Camano Hero Quilters plan to meet from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Saturday at the Stanwood Senior Center, 7430 276th St. NW.
Thus far, the group has sent 53 quilts to the American Hero Quilts project for wounded soldiers.
For more information on the organization, go to americanheroquilts.com. For more information on the Stanwood- Camano branch, contact Sharon Szekely at 360-387-4800 or e-mail sharonsseams2b@wavecable. com.
