North county update
Published 10:49 pm Thursday, July 31, 2008
Arlington
National Night Out offers fun and education
The Arlington Police Department is participating in National Night Out Against Crime, and the community is invited.
The event is 6 to 8 p.m. Tuesday in the parking lot on Olympic Avenue next to the police department and City Hall. Visit with police officers in the department’s canine unit and meet the new dog, Annie.
Fire department personnel also plan to be on hand, as will volunteers with Support 46, who help accident victims. You also can learn about Operation Life Saver, get Safe Kids car-seat checks and check out the city’s Emergency Management neighborhood program. Information about National Night Out Against Crime and its 25th anniversary is at www.natw.org.
More info: 360-403-3400.
Volunteers needed for Friendship Walk
Volunteers are needed for the Sept. 21 Friendship Walk sponsored by the nonprofit agency Village Community Services.
The Friendship Walk, which starts in downtown Arlington, promotes the inclusion of people with disabilities into the community, agency spokeswoman Michelle Dietz-Date said.
Volunteers are needed to help with planning, setup, registration and safety issues.
Proceeds from the walk benefit the agency’s music and arts program and its band, Voices of the Village.
More info: 360-653-7752, ext. 14.
Senior Center offers veggie cooking class
A new class at the Stillaguamish Senior Center offers tips on the preparation of fresh fruit and vegetables.
Eat Smart, Live Strong is a free four-week class scheduled for 9:45 a.m. today and Aug. 8, 15 and 22 in the center’s multipurpose room, 18308 Smokey Point Blvd., Arlington.
Participants receive free fresh produce each week
In other news at the center, the popular old-fashioned Sunday chicken dinners return on Sept. 28.
More info: 360-653-4551.
Stanwood
Stanwood-Camano fair begins today
The Stanwood-Camano Community Fair runs today through Sunday at the fairgrounds at 6431 Pioneer Highway in Stanwood.
Hours are 9 a.m. to midnight today and Saturday, and from 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. Sunday.
The fair’s parade begins at 11 a.m. Saturday in downtown Stanwood.
Live musical performances, carnival games, animals and food are featured.
More info: 360-629-4121 or www.stanwoodcamanofair.com.
