North County Update

Published 11:12 pm Tuesday, March 24, 2009

Arlington: Learn about new wetlands

A public presentation and open house on the design of the city’s proposed storm-water wetlands and potential recreational and educational uses for the site is 5:30 p.m. Thursday, City Council chambers, 110 E. Third St.

More info: 360-403-3440.

Feel Hawaii’s warmth at library programs

Is your child tired of the rain and cold? Arlington Library offers two Hawaii Week programs on Thursday.

Preschoolers are invited to listen to Hawaiian stories, sing songs and do some activities at 10:30 a.m.

Then at 2 p.m., native Hawaiian Lori Hoxie of Stanwood plans to teach hula steps and talk about Hawaiian dance, language and culture. Crafts and face painting also are planned.

The library is at 135 N. Washington Ave.

More info: 360-435-3033.

Darrington: Ed-Rec Foundation meeting

The Darrington Education and Recreation Foundation plans to meet at 7 tonight at the Darrington Library.

The group works to raise money to support school and athletic programs in town.

A chili feed fundraiser is set for 5 p.m. April 15 at the community center next to Darrington High School.

Tulalip: Voice your concerns to the tribe

Members of the Tulalip Tribes now have a telephone line dedicated to hearing their concerns.

The line is set aside for tribal members who have questions about tribal policies, are worried about coming changes or want to congratulate tribal leaders on a job well done.

Tribal members are encouraged to call 360-716-4006 and leave a message, tribal General Manager Shelly Lacy said. Tribal members can either leave a message anonymously or state their name and contact information if they want a call back, she said.