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Published 3:46 pm Wednesday, August 5, 2015
Promenade: Lowell celebrates 152 years
The historic community of Lowell invites the public to the Lowell Days Promenade, 10 a.m.-3:30 p.m. Aug. 8 and 9 in Lowell Park, 4605 S. Third Ave., Everett.
The celebration includes a photo scavenger hunt, street fair, car show, live music, costume contest, kids activities and more. A parade starts at 11 a.m. Aug. 8, with a pet parade at noon Aug. 9. The event is sponsored by the Lowell Civic Association and the Everett Office of Neighborhoods.
More info: Jaye Lill, jayelill@hotmail.com
Ride: Family bike event is safe bet
The Marysville Family YMCA holds an All-In Family Bike Ride, 9 a.m.-3 p.m. Aug. 8 on the Centennial Trail. The poker ride also features family-friendly activities at the Nakashima Barn north trailhead all day.
Routes are 8, 16, 36, 48, or 60 miles, plus a 2-mile training wheel ride. There will be a card draw at five stops along the route. The trail is wheelchair-friendly.
Prizes will be awarded for best poker hand, decorated bike and costume. Proceeds from the event support the Marysville Family YMCA Annual Campaign. Registration fees are $35 per adult or $85 per family, with special discounts at Y branches for youth ages 6-14. Kids ages 5 and younger are free.
More info: ymca-snoco.org/all-in, 360-651-1605
Volunteer: Learn how to help in Marysville
Marysville residents are invited to learn how their skills and talents can benefit the community at a free Volunteer Fair, 3 to 7 p.m. Aug. 13 at the Red Curtain Arts Center, 1410 Grove St.
Learn more about a dozen local nonprofits and how to help. Participants include the Marysville Tulalip Chamber of Commerce, the Marysville Community Food Bank, Marysville Soroptimists, Eagle Wings disAbility Ministries, Marysville Dog Owners Group (M-DOG), Red Curtain Foundation for the Arts, Marysville Strawberry Festival, Quil Ceda Community Services, Seeds of Grace, Marysville Arts Coalition, Marysville Historical Society, and Writers Co-Op of the Pacific Northwest.
Admission is free, and there will be refreshments and giveaways.
More info: 360-322-7402, office@redcurtainfoundation.org
Massage: Learn how at Mukilteo Library
Bring a partner, spouse or friend and learn how to effectively massage each other’s head, neck, upper back and arms at a free “Partner Massage” class, set for 10:30 a.m. to noon Aug. 15 at the Mukilteo Library, 4675 Harbour Pointe Blvd. Instructors are licensed practitioners from Be Well Massage Therapy. Class size is limited to eight couples and registration is required.
More info: www.sno-isle.org, 425-493-8202
Teach: Training for sewing instructors
Training sessions for the Clothing and Textile Advisor Program will begin in September for anyone with an interest in volunteering to teach sewing and needle arts to residents of Snohomish County. Registration for the classes is due by Aug. 24.
Classes will be held 9 a.m.-2 p.m. Mondays, Sept. 14 to Nov. 9, with an orientation and skills test Aug. 31 at the Washington State Extension Office, 600 128th St. SE, Everett.
More info: Carla Peery, carla.peery@wsu.edu or 206-595-9717
