Front Porch: Name sculpture, Council meeting info, genealogy
Published 1:30 am Tuesday, May 30, 2017
OPPORTUNITY
New frog sculpture needs moniker
The Arlington Arts Council commissioned and donated the new granite frog sculpture located at Haller Park. The artist is George Pratt, from British Columbia. Now, the frog needs a name. Write in your suggestions by June 28 at tinyurl.com/FrogName. The winning name will be announced July 4.
More info: www.arlingtonartscouncil.net
MEETING
County Council moves place, time
The Snohomish County Council plans to move the place and time of its regular Monday meeting, in keeping with a charter amendment that voters passed in November. The meeting is planned for 6 p.m. at the Jefferson Elementary School cafeteria, 2500 Cadet Way, Everett 98208.
District 5, represented by Councilman Sam Low, covers east Snohomish County, including Lake Stevens and the U.S. 2 corridor. The council, which typically meets during the day in downtown Everett, had conducted other evening meetings this year in Edmonds, Mill Creek and Marysville.
More info: snohomishcountywa.gov/172/County-Council
EVENTS
Genealogy 101 in Lynnwood
Sno-Isle Genealogical Society offers a free beginning genealogy class, 10-11 a.m. June 3 (and every first Saturday) at the SIGS Research Library, 19827 Poplar Way in Lynnwood’s Heritage Park.
More info: 425-775-6267
Get fit at Challenge Day in Marysville
Kids and parents can learn about fitness, nutrition, gardening and recreation opportunities at Marysville’s Healthy Communities Challenge Day, 10 a.m.-2 p.m. June 3 at Allen Creek Elementary School, 6505 60th Drive NE. There will be vendors, fitness demonstrations, entertainment, arts and crafts, health checks, seed planting, giveaways and more.
More info: 360-363-8400, marysvillewa.gov
Learn about apprenticeship
Learn about apprenticeship programs at “Entry to Apprenticeship,” 6 p.m. June 5 at the Stanwood Library, 9701 271st St. NW.
The workshop will cover what apprenticeship programs are, along with their benefits, minimum requirements, required documents, application process, selection process and timeline. Space is limited and registration is required. Learn more and sign up at www.sno-isle.org/events.
More info: 360-629-3132
SUPPORT
Al-anon and Alateen: A support group for friends and families who have been affected by someone else’s drinking. More than 23 meeting locations in Snohomish County. More info: www.dist23.org, 425-348-7828.
Cocaine Anonymous: A nonprofit recovery program for those seeking sobriety or support in staying sober from cocaine and other mind-altering substances. More info: www.caofwa.org, 425-244-1150.
Drug abuse family support: A support group for those affected by someone else’s drug addiction meets 9 a.m. Saturdays in the Monte Cristo Room at Providence Regional Medical Center’s Pacific Campus, 900 Pacific Ave., Everett. More info: www.nar-anon.org.
