Our Towns: North County update

Published 11:06 pm Thursday, April 24, 2008

Arlington

Chicken dinner event to benefit senior center

Stillaguamish Senior Center offers an old-fashioned chicken dinner and fundraiser from 12:30 to 2:30 p.m. Sunday at the senior center, 18308 Smokey Point Blvd., Arlington.

The menu includes baked chicken, mashed potatoes and gravy, vegetables, salad, dessert and coffee or tea. The cost is $8, or $7 for seniors and $5 for children younger than 12.

Proceeds from the dinner benefit senior center programs.

More info: 360-653-4331, ext. 228.

Police urge neighbors to work against crime

Arlington police are encouraging residents to organize neighborhood groups to watch out for potential crime. Theft, burglary, stolen cars and drug problems make up the majority of the crime in the city, police said.

Residents are being asked to consider hosting an evening gathering and inviting Police Chief John Gray to talk about neighborhood crime watch and prevention. Afterward, neighbors are urged to stay informed about current crime information by following weekly updates at the city’s Web site, www.ci.arlington.wa.us. Information is available by clicking on “Police” under the “Departments” menu.

More info: 360-403-3400.

Darrington

Men’s slow-pitch teams needed for tournament

Organizers of the summer celebration the Mountain Loop Highway Experience are looking for men’s slow-pitch softball teams to play in a tournament.

The tournament, set for June 28 at Whitehorse County Park in Darrington, is a double-elimination event, with cash prizes for first, second and third places. The park features several baseball fields.

Darrington, Arlington and Granite Falls are participating in the celebration of the highway, which was closed for four summers for repairs.

More info: 360-436-0412 or to register.

Marysville

Fire station offers safety tips, dessert for seniors

The Ken Baxter Senior-Community Center is providing a free dessert and tour of Marysville Fire Station 62 on Tuesday. Firefighters will discuss preventing falls in addition to the tour and dessert.

The event is scheduled for 10:30 a.m. at the fire station, 10701 Shoultes Road. Registration is required and the program is free for people 55 and older.

More info: 360-363-8450.

Tulalip

Financial aid available for traditional healing

Members of the Tulalip Tribes who choose to seek the help of a traditional healer can get help paying for those services from the tribal government. The tribal government’s help for the services will replace a grant that previously covered those costs.

Some American Indians turn to healers who practice traditional forms of medicine and spiritual attention in addition to or instead of seeking help from mainstream physicians.

More info: Carrie Jones, 360-716-4320.

Practice sessions planned for salmon ceremony

The Tulalip Tribes will host practice for the salmon ceremony at 6 p.m. each Thursday in the Kenny Moses Building on Totem Beach Road near the tribal administration building. The practice is meant for tribal members who intend to participate in the salmon ceremony, which is scheduled for June 15.

Exhibit of Tulalip art opens Thursday

The Arts Council of Snohomish County will begin featuring “Generations: The Art and Culture of the Tulalip Tribes” on Thursday. The exhibit will run through June 26.

The exhibit will begin with an opening reception at 5 p.m. Thursday at the council’s gallery at 1507 Wall St., Everett, in the Monte Cristo building. The reception will include a performance by the Tulalip Canoe Family at 6:30 p.m.

More info: 425-257-8380.