Front Porch
Published 1:30 am Monday, April 8, 2019
OPPORTUNITY
Talent show
If you’ve got a show-stopping talent you want to share with the world, start with Marysville.
Auditions are coming to perform in the 2019 Marysville Strawberry Festival Talent Show. If you’re ready to hit the stage, auditions will be from 5:30-7:30 p.m. May 8 and May 10 at the Marysville Pilchuck High School auditorium.
The talent show is scheduled for 6:30 p.m. June 13 during Strawberry Festival Week. The festival organizer is looking for contestants of all ages, solo or groups in vocal, dance, comedy, bands and other categories.
Deadline to enter is May 3. More info: www.maryfest.org, 360-653-6584
— The Marysville Globe
GROUPS
Help make music
The nonprofit Snohomish County Music Project welcomes volunteers. There are opportunities for audio-visual engineers, carpenters, event coordinators, painters and more. Programs include music lessons for children, and group music therapy for veterans and seniors.
More info: scmusicproject.org/get-involved
For retirees
There are a variety of groups for local retirees. Here are a few:
Alaska Airlines: Alaska Airlines retirees meet 11:30 a.m. last Mondays at Old Country Buffet, 1816 S 320th St., Federal Way. The group used to meet in Everett. More info: Nancy Juntwait, njuntwait@gmail.com.
Federal: The National Association of Active and Retired Federal Employees meets 12:30 p.m. third Wednesdays (except June to August) at Evergreen Lanes, 5111 Claremont Way, Everett. Lunch at 11:30 a.m. More info: Linda Cline, 360-794-5851. .
State and Local, Everett: The Retired Public Employees Council of Washington Chapter 6 (Everett area) meets 1 p.m. first Tuesdays (September to June) at the Carl Gipson Senior Center of Everett, 3025 Lombard Ave. More info: Jim Brandley, 425-337-0884.
State and Local, Lynnwood: The Retired Public Employees Council of Washington Chapter 37 (Lynnwood area) meets 1 p.m. first Thursdays (September to June) at the Mountlake Terrace Library, 23300 58th Ave. W. More info: Brenda Williams, 425-486-5051.
Others
Sisco Heights Community Club: Meets first Fridays (except December) at the Club House, 13527 99th Ave. NE, Arlington. Potluck dinner at 6 p.m.; regular meeting, 7:15 p.m. Games and music follow. More info: Don King, 360-658-8107.
Toastmasters: There are multiple local chapters of this nonprofit club that helps members improve speaking and leadership skills. More info: www.toastmasters.org.
Willow Place: Activities for adults with developmental disabilities are offered 9 a.m.-noon and 1-4 p.m. Mondays through Fridays at Quilceda Community Services, 9610 48th Drive NE, Marysville. Exercise, crafts, games and music. Cost is $15. First visit is free. Scholarships available. More info: 360-653-2324.
