Opportunities (Jan. 27, 2017)
Published 1:30 am Friday, January 27, 2017
Dance: Family fun in Mukilteo
A Family Valentine’s Day Dance is set for 5:30 to 8:30 p.m. Friday at the Rosehill Community Center, 304 Lincoln Ave.
There will be dancing, dance lessons, arts and crafts, cookie decorating, a photo booth, desserts, refreshments and more. All ages are welcome. The cost is is now free for everyone.
More info: 425-263-8188
Hike: Snowshoe adventures for newbies
The next “Snowshoe with a Ranger” program to Big Four Mountain in Granite Falls is Feb. 5.
Follow the route of the former Everett and Monte Cristo railway as it winds its way up the South Fork Stillaguamish River. Try your feet at snowshoeing as you learn about the animals who live in the area and get a glimpse of the 4,000-foot vertical face of Big Four.
The five-hour walk begins with an orientation at 8:30 a.m. at the Verlot Public Service Center. Reservations are required, at www.discovernw.org. The outing is free, but donations are encouraged. Other dates are Feb. 11, 18, 19 and 26 and March 4 and 5.
Other “Snowshoe with a Ranger” hikes are planned near Snoqualmie Pass, Stevens Pass and Mount Baker.
Hikers should be at least 16 years old and in good shape. Snowshoes are provided. Bring your own lunch and plenty of water. Get tips for how to dress and what to bring when you register.
More info: 360-436-2333, mriggen@fs.fed.us
Write: Haiku contest for Eagle Fest
Contest time again
On eagle’s wings bring haiku
Ends stroke of midnight
The Eagle Festival runs Feb. 3 to 4 in Arlington. Once again, a nature-themed haiku contest is open to all Snohomish County residents ahead of the festival. Cash prizes will be awarded in three age categories.
Poems should be three lines, of five, seven and five syllables. Submit poems online or place in drop boxes at the Arlington Library (135 N Washington Ave.) or City Hall (238 N Olympic Ave.) by midnight Monday. Find all the details and guidelines online.
More info: arlingtonwa.gov/haiku
Plan: It’s plant-sale time for gardeners
The Snohomish Conservation District’s annual plant sale will be held in February. Most of the sales happen well before then, with pre-orders taken until 5 p.m. Jan. 31. Find native trees, shrubs, ground covers and flowers at www.theplantsale.org.
Select varieties will be available the day of the sale, which is set for 8:30 a.m. to 4 p.m. Feb. 11 in Commercial Building 400 at the Evergreen State Fairgrounds, 14405 179th Ave. SE, Monroe. Online orders must be picked up that day.
Specialty items for sale this year include rain barrel kits, tree protectors and pollinator seed packets. Volunteers welcome.
More info: 425-335-5634 ext. 4, scdplantsale@snohomishcd.org
Apply: Photography scholarship
The Lynnwood-based Professional Photographers of Washington will award a $2,000 scholarship to its Student Photographer of the Year. High school seniors pursuing studies in photographic arts are invited to submit an application with a portfolio of four works, an essay, letters of recommendation and other information by Feb. 14.
More info: www.ppw.org, 425-776-4426
