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Published 1:30 am Tuesday, June 26, 2018
HEADS UP
Highway 92 closure
A 13-day closure of Highway 92 at North Machias Road near Lake Stevens is scheduled to start at 8 p.m. Friday and last through 2 p.m. July 19. Unlike many other road projects, this fish passage project does not depend on fair weather.
The detour route for small cars and light-duty trucks will follow 44th Street NE, 127th Drive NE, 139th Avenue NE, 28th Street NE and Old Hartford Road.
Crews working for the Washington State Department of Transportation will install a new, larger buried bridge over Little Pilchuck Creek to expand habitat access for migratory fish. The $6 million project also will restore the creek to a natural state and improve the road.
More info: wsdot.wa.gov
EVENTS
Time to fly in to Arlington
The Arlington Fly-In celebrates 50 years. The ticketed event runs Friday to Sunday at the Arlington Airport and includes air shows, aviation exhibits, military vehicles, parades, a hot air balloon glow and drone light show.
Tickets are $15 for one day ($10 if you arrive by aircraft) or $40 for the weekend ($20 by aircraft). Prices are higher at the gate. Kids age 15 and under get in free. There also are camping sites.
A Saturday night balloon glow and drone light show is included in the price, or come after 6 p.m. and pay $20 for a carload at the gate.
The Arlington Airport is at 188th Street NE and 47th Avenue NE.
More info: arlingtonflyin.org
Poochapalooza in Marysville
Marysville Dog Owners Group (M-DOG) presents the annual Poochapalooza outdoor dog festival, 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Saturday at Asbery Field, Fourth Street and Alder Avenue. Meet special guest David Frei, co-host and analyst for NBC’s National Dog Show.
The event features a runway show with adoptable dogs, Running of the Wieners dachshund races and a new Pug Chug Dash, an agility course and a whole lot more.
Admission is by donation and supports M-DOG and upkeep of Strawberry Fields for Rover Off-Leash Park.
More info: poochapalooza.org
Buffet brunch on Camano
The Camano Island Yacht Club serves brunch from 9 a.m. to noon Sunday at 129 N Sunset Drive. Cost is $11, or $5 for guests younger than 9. Omelets are $1 extra. The menu includes bacon, sausage, scrambled eggs, hash browns, blueberry pancakes, fresh fruit, sweet rolls and beverages.
More info: 360-387-3737
How to take care of your bike
Bike2Health gives a one-hour “Maintenance for Everyday Riders” presentation at 10:30 a.m. July 28 at Verdant Community Wellness Center, 4710 196th St. SW, Lynnwood. This free, demonstration-only class gives an overview of braking and shifting systems and how to perform routine maintenance. Registration is required.
More info: cascade.org/bike2health
