North county update
Published 10:35 pm Tuesday, October 6, 2009
Arlington: Kids can paint for project
Arlington Library invites kids to help paint a fish as part of a community art project.
The painting session is set for 2 p.m. Friday at the library, 135 N. Washington Ave., and is supported by the Friends of the Arlington Library.
For those who remember the 103-member herd of painted plywood cows that decorated a field near the Island Crossing exit off I-5 in 2003, a similar art project is going up in late October.
The cows were part of Arlington’s centennial celebration, and the next project — a school of colorful fish — is designed to pull people off the freeway during the 2010 Winter Olympics in British Columbia.
The community art project is a collaboration between the city and the Arlington Arts Council.
More info: 360-435-3033
Arlington: Final grow your groceries class
The final installment of Arlington’s Grow Your Own Groceries free seminar series is set for 12:30 to 2 p.m. Saturday in the community room at Arlington Boys &Girls Club, 18513 59th Ave. NE.
Sponsored by the city and master gardeners, the class has been attended by new and veteran vegetable gardeners. On Saturday, master gardener Bea Randall plans to lead round table discussion on the gardens of all of the participants and future classes on urban orchards and growing berries.
More info: 360-435-3892.
Darrington: Learn to paint a sunset
Darrington Library is sponsoring a visit by artist Michele Cooper at 2 p.m. Saturday at the library, 1005 Cascade St.
Adults and teens are invited to join Cooper and learn basic watercolor techniques while painting a sunset.
All materials are supplied. The class is supported by the Friends of the Darrington Library.
Registration: 360-436-1600.
Granite Falls: Business license
The Granite Falls City Council is scheduled tonight to consider approving an application for a license for a new business.
The meeting is scheduled for 7 p.m. at City Hall, 206 S. Granite Ave.
Billie Wesson, owner of Billie’s Busy Kids Child Care at 206 S. Bogart Ave., is applying for the license.
More info: 360-691-6441.
Marysville: Camp for parents, preschoolers
“Playgroup with a Purpose,” a parent-and-child program, is planned for Thursdays from Oct. 15 through Nov. 5.
The Camp Fire USA and Marysville Parks and Recreation program is scheduled for 6 to 7 p.m. at the Marysville Public Library, 6120 Grove St.
The program for preschool age children aims to encourage skill building, development of small and large muscle groups, language and social skills to help children get ready for kindergarten.
The cost is $25 for parent and child. Registration is required.
More info: 360-363-8400.
