Our Towns: North County
Published 11:15 pm Monday, October 1, 2007
Arlington: Observe salmon spawning
Biologists expect a run of pink salmon to swim through the Stillaguamish River this fall. The salmon should be spawning now, and because they usually die after spawning, visitors to the Stillaguamish River may see some carcasses.
In mid-October, chum salmon are expected to spawn in the Stillaguamish and its side channels. Then in late November and December, coho salmon are expected in Arlington’s smaller streams.
If you are interested in finding places to observe salmon without bothering their breeding patterns, e-mail Bill Blake at the city of Arlington at bblake@ci.arlington.wa.us.
Marysville: Gem show approaches
The 33rd annual Rocktoberfest is scheduled for 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. on Oct. 13 and 14 in the Marysville Junior High School cafeteria.
The gem and mineral show is expected to include demonstrations, maps of local digging sites and children’s activities.
Admission is free.
For information, contact Ken Metz at 425-422-8575 or ken_metz@hotmail.com.
Tulalip: Diabetes walk is Saturday
Mayor Dennis Kendall of Marysville is one of several Snohomish County public officials who plan to share their stories Saturday about diabetes at the American Diabetes Association’s North Sound walk, Step Out to Fight Diabetes.
Registration is at 8 a.m. for the 9 a.m. walk that begins at the Tulalip Amphitheater, 10400 Quil Ceda Blvd.
Kendall and Sheriff Rick Bart have type 2 diabetes.
The event includes a choice of three-quarter-mile or three-mile routes, free morning snacks, entertainment, and lunch for a $15 donation.
To sign up or learn more about Step Out to Fight Diabetes, formerly known as America’s Walk for Diabetes, visit www.diabetes.org/stepout or call 888-DIABETES (888-342-2383).
Public Meetings
Wednesday
Granite Falls City Council, 7 p.m., Council Chambers, 206 S. Granite Ave.
Lakewood School Board, 6:30 p.m., Lakewood High School Library, 17023 11th Ave. NE, Arlington.
