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Published 1:30 am Thursday, February 21, 2019
Learn about orcas: Orca expert Howard Garrett will speak about Southern Resident killer whales at 2 p.m. Feb. 23 at the Everett Public Library, 2702 Hoyt Ave., Everett. Garrett, of the Orca Network, will also give a status report on the endangered Salish Sea. Free.
Alex Zerbe the Zaniac: The second show in the Family Entertainment Series show is set for 2 p.m. Feb. 24 at the Marysville Opera House, 1225 Third St., Marysville. His performances include juggling, dancing, beat boxing and silly magic tricks. Doors open at 1:15 p.m. Tickets are $6. The final show in the series is the Not-Its! on March 24. Call 360-363-8400 or go to tinyurl.com/yajfomgn.
Tuskegee Airmen: Historian, writer, author and public speaker Guy Franklin will present a talk on the Tuskegee Airmen from 7 to 9 p.m. Feb. 27 at the Flying Heritage & Combat Armor Museum, Paine Field, 3407 109th St. SW. Come learn the true story of how a group of African American pilots overcame racist opposition to become one of the finest U.S. fighter groups in World War II. Admission is $20 for adults, $10 for youth and children. Museum members get in free. Call 206-342-4242 or go to flyingheritage.org/Visit/Events/Tuskegee-Airmen.aspx.
FAST & COOL
Angel of the Winds Community Ice Rink: Skate on an NHL regulation ice sheet. Cheap skate times are 6 to 7:15 p.m.Monday, Thursday and Sunday, and open to skaters of all skill levels and interests. Group rates and punch cards available.Military discount is $1 off admission price. The ice rink is adjacent to the main Angel of the Winds Arena, 2000 Hewitt Ave., Suite 200, Everett. Call 425-322-2653 or go to www.angelofthewindsarena.com.
Lynnwood Ice Center: Public ice skating sessions are offered at various times seven days a week at the ice skating rink,19803 68th Ave. W., Lynnwood. Call 425-640-9999. More at lynnwoodicecenter.com.
GO SEE DO
Northwest Stream Center: Want to see trout and crawfish? How about strolling in solitude on an elevated nature trail above a deep forest floor and surrounding wetlands next to a salmon stream? Visit the Northwest Stream Center in McCollum Park, 600 128th St. SE, Everett. Hours are 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Thursday through Sunday. Last admission is at3p.m. Tickets are $5 students, $7 adults and $6 seniors. Free to members and children 4 and younger. Call 425-316-8592 or go to www.streamkeeper.org.
High Trek Adventures: Ride an aerial ropes course and zip lines at Paine Field Community Park, 11928 Beverly Park Road, Everett. There are three levels of difficulty, with 60 different obstacles. The longest zip line travels 250 feet. It’s for ages 4 and up. More at www.hightrekeverett.com.
Summit Everett: The climbing gym at 2820 Rucker Ave. features top rope climbing, auto belay and bouldering. It’s open11 a.m. to 10 p.m. Monday through Friday, 10 a.m. to 9 p.m. Saturday and 10 a.m. to 7 p.m. Sunday. More at www.summiteverett.com.
Paine Field: The Snohomish County Airport is home to several aviation attractions, including the Flying Heritage & Combat Armor Museum, Historic Flight Foundation and the Museum of Flight Restoration Center. Find information at www.painefield.com/9/Visiting.
The big sluice: Author David B. Williams tells the story of how Seattle’s hilly terrain was sluiced into Elliott Bay in a free program at 2 p.m. March 9 at the Everett Public Library, 2702 Hoyt Ave. in Everett. Seattle was founded in 1851 in a beautiful bay that was both hilly and inundated with water via tide flats. Beginning in 1895, they began the makeover of Seattle’s landscape. Williams, a freelance writer based in Seattle, is the author of several books, including “Seattle Walks, and Waterway: The Story of Seattle’s Locks and Ship Canal.” Call 425-257-8000 or go to tinyurl.com/hillyseatalk for more.
ARTS & ENTERTAINMENT
Schack Art Center: 2921 Hoyt Ave., Everett; 425-259-5050. The Schack hosts Teen Nights, free monthly events where teens learn new art techniques while creating up to four art projects from 6 to 8 p.m. Upcoming Teen Nights are Feb. 21, March 21, April 18 and May 16. Schack classes include drawing, printmaking, basketry, jewelry and metalsmithing, encaustic painting, fused glass and blown glass. Go to www.schack.org to learn more.
Imagine Children’s Museum: Hands-on exhibits for kids 1-12, plus a water-play area and a rooftop playground. Hours are 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Tuesdays and Wednesdays, 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Thursdays, Fridays and Saturdays and 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. Sundays. Each third Friday of the month are free admission nights. Play indoors from 5:30 to 9 p.m. at no cost. More at www.imaginecm.org or 425-258-1006.
Museum of Pop Culture: The museum (formerly EMP) at the Seattle Center, 325 Fifth Ave. N., has exhibits about science fiction and fantasy, Jimi Hendrix, Nirvana, “Star Trek,” indie games, the Seattle Seahawks, horror films and more. Open 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. More at www.mopop.org.
MOHAI: The Museum of History & Industry is at 860 Terry Ave., at the south end of Lake Union, Seattle. Through April 28, see “Live Wires: The Cable TV Revolution.” From pioneer broadcasts to modern broadband, Northwest innovators led the nation in the cable TV revolution. Live Wires tells the story of the men and women who launched the first cable systems, shaped an industry and changed American viewing habits forever.
Hibulb Cultural Center: The interactive displays introduce you to the legacy of the Tulalip people by giving you a historic perspective of the bands that make up the Tulalip Tribes. These stories are told in Lushootseed and English. Hours are 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Tuesday through Friday; noon to 5 p.m. weekends. Free first Thursdays until 8 p.m.; 6410 23rd Ave. NE, Tulalip; 360-716-2635; www.hibulbculturalcenter.org.
ZOOS & AQUARIUMS
Outback Kangaroo Farm: 10030 Highway 530, east of Arlington. Take a tour of the farm to see kangaroos, alpacas, flying squirrels, peacocks, wallaroos and more. Call 360-403-7474. More at www.outbackkangaroofarm.com.
The Reptile Zoo: The zoo is at 22715 U.S. 2, east of Monroe. Get hands-on with lizards, snakes, an albino alligator and other reptiles. More information at www.thereptilezoo.org.
Seattle Aquarium: Octopus Week continues through Feb. 24 at the aquarium, 1483 Alaskan Way, Seattle. Learn about one of the coolest creatures in Puget Sound, the giant Pacific octopus. Each day will feature hands-on activities for kids, octopus feedings and talks. For a schedule of activities, go to www.seattleaquarium.org.
Woodland Park Zoo: The animals will celebrate Easter the wild way from 9:30 a.m. to 3 p.m. April 20. They’ll nibble on specially made Easter baskets lined with flowers, berries and other favorite treats. Admission is $14.95 for teens and adults, $11.95 for children and free for toddlers. The zoo is at 5500 Phinney Ave. N., Seattle. Enter through west entrance on Phinney Avenue N. Parking $6. Call 206-548-2500. More at www.zoo.org.
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