Arlington: Grant for airport upgrades
The city of Arlington is set receive a $194,635 federal grant for safety enhancements at Arlington Municipal Airport.
The Federal Aviation Administration grant is to be used to buy an emergency generator and additional land for the approach to the runway.
“This investment will improve safety for pilots, passengers and Arlington residents,” U.S. Rep. Rick Larsen, D-Wash., said. “Smart investments in our transportation infrastructure create jobs, improve safety and provide the base for future economic growth.”
Arlington Mayor Barbara Tolbert expressed her gratitude.
“We’re always greatly appreciative of federal funding,” Tolbert said. “The generator will allow us to operate fully in emergency situations.”
Genealogy program about gold rush
Stillaguamish Valley Genealogical Society plans to host a presentation by Pat Manning about the Alaska gold rush of the 1890s.
The program is set for 1 p.m. Tuesday in room 605 of Arlington Free Methodist Church, 730 E. Highland Drive.
Manning’s grandparents were part of the gold rush. She plans to share her research of the era.
More info: 360-435-4469.
Marysville: Junk in the Trunk sign-ups
The Marysville Parks and Recreation Department is looking for vendors to sign up for the annual Junk in the Trunk event.
The flea market is scheduled from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. July 14 in the Marysville Municipal Courthouse parking lot, 1015 State Ave. Interested vendors can sell garage sale items, tools, vintage, antiques, collectibles, crafts and more.
Cars can be parked in one space while items are sold from the open space next to it. Vendor registration is $25 per car or SUV while panel trucks and RVs are $40 and require staff approval.
More info: Maryke Burgess at mburgess@marysvillewa.gov or 360-363-8450.
Oak Harbor: Salish Sea celebration
The state Parks and Recreation Commission encourages people to attend the seventh annual Salish Sea Native American Culture Celebration with the Samish and Swinomish tribes, from noon to 4 p.m. Saturday at the Bowman Bay picnic area of Deception Pass State Park, 41020 Highway 20 north of Oak Harbor.
The event celebrates the maritime heritage of the tribes. It features canoe rides, singers, drummers, storytellers, traditional weaving, cedar work and woodcarving. A salmon and fry-bread lunch is to be available for purchase, with proceeds going to the annual intertribal canoe journey.
The Discover Pass is not required to attend the event. June 9 is a state parks “free day” in recognition of National Get Outdoors Day.
Snohomish: Drink, walk in downtown
Historic Downtown Snohomish is starting “Sunsets in Snohomish” from 5 p.m. to 8 p.m. Saturday, where people can do wine tasting and walk through downtown.
The event is set to feature seven wine vendors and it’s scheduled for every second Saturday from June to August.
Tickets are $5 if bought online and $8 in person at Bee Bops &Lollipops, 1112 First St. People need to bring their own glass.
More info: go to www.historicdowntownsnohomish.org.
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