Opportunities
Published 4:24 pm Wednesday, April 20, 2016
Head out: Time for spring fair in Monroe
Celebrate Spring with a weekend at the Evergreen State Fairgrounds, Friday to Sunday.
Enjoy carnival rides and games, ride in the Evergreen Speedway’s race car simulator, watch youngsters catch a fish or visit the Farmer for a Day exhibit. Sip a float from the root beer garden, and browse a Homespun Spring Bazaar or a quilt show. Take in horse jumping and youth dairy competitions (Saturday only). There’s also regular auto racing, a swap meet and historic displays.
Fair admission is free, but the carnival charges for rides and games and the Speedway charges for race admission. Parking is $5 per vehicle.
Carnival hours are 4-10 p.m. Friday, 11 a.m.-10 p.m. Saturday, and 11 a.m. to closing April 24. The bazaar runs 10 a.m.-4 p.m. Saturday and 10 a.m.-3 p.m. Sunday.
More info: www.evergreenfair.org, 360-805-6700
Give: Mother’s Day balloons, with a cause
Nana’s Foundation, an Arlington nonprofit that provides toiletries to needy populations, will deliver Mother’s Day balloon-o-grams for a $20 donation. Each balloon-o-gram includes at least five mylar balloons, ribbons, a message card and balloon weight.
All deliveries will be made May 7 (or get “premium delivery” for an additional $10, with delivery actually on Mother’s Day). Deliveries must be within 15 miles of Marysville.
Proceeds will help the group purchase items from its toiletries list.
More info: nanasfoundation.org, 360-474-7057
Donate: YWCA toiletry drive
Speaking of toiletries, the YWCA seeks donations of hygiene supplies in preparation for this year’s Project Homeless Connect.
Needed are full-size containers and versions of body wash, 2-in-1 shampoo with conditioner, body lotion, deodorant, toothpaste, toothbrushes, washcloths and razors for shaving.
Drop off donations by June 16 to YWCA Everett Regional Center, 3301 Broadway, or YWCA Pathways for Women, 6027 208th St. SW in Lynnwood.
More info: 425-258-2766, vvonstubbe@ywcaworks.org
Care: Earth-focused celebrations this month
Earth Day is today and Arbor Day is celebrated nationally April 29. Many communities plan volunteer events in honor of the conservation-focused month.
An Earth Day cleanup work part is set for 9 a.m.-12 p.m. Saturday at Mountlake Terrace’s Ballinger Park, 23000 Lakeview Drive. Volunteers should bring gloves and garden tools to help with weed control, litter cleanup and debris removal. No power equipment. Groups are asked to register ahead of time. More info: 425-776-1811
Bothell celebrates Arbor Day with a volunteer planting event, 10 a.m. April 30 at Stipek Park, 1800 242nd St. SE. Bring gloves and shovels if you have them, and help plant trees and other plants. RSVPs are requested. More info: 425-806-6760
