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Bothell: Clinic open house on Thursday

Pacific Medical Centers’ new Canyon Park Clinic will host an open house Thursday evening for the public to get acquainted with the facility and its staff. Tours take place from 5:30 to 7:30 p.m. The Canyon Park Junior High Choir is scheduled to perform at 5:30 p.m., followed by a ribbon-cutting ceremony at 6:30. The address is 1909 214th St. SE, Suite 300, Bothell, 98021. The Greater Bothell Chamber of Commerce is co-hosting the open house.

Arlington: Swing into spring with jazz bands

Arlington High School’s annual Swing into Spring Dessert Dance is set for 7 tonight and 7 p.m. Saturday in the commons at the school, 18821 Crown Ridge Blvd. Directed by John Grabowski, the school’s jazz bands are set to play favorite tunes by Count Basie, Duke Ellington, Stan Kenton and Glenn Miller. Tickets, $12 for adults or $10 for students, can be reserved at Arlington Copy, Mail and More, 526 N. West Ave.

The dance is the major fundraiser for the school’s band program.

More info: 360-618-6300.

Camano Island: Bake sale to benefit volunteer firefighters

The Madrona Fire Sirens group is selling baked goods from 1 to 4 p.m. Saturday at the Madrona Fire Station, 916 W. Fifth Ave. at Tarragon, Camano Island. The sale will help fund the equipment needed for a new volunteer firefighter. The Madrona Fire Sirens, established in 1953, is a women’s auxiliary of the fire district in support of both career and volunteer fire fighters.

Marysville: Activity guide available

The city of Marysville Parks and Recreation Activities Guide for spring and summer is now available. Copies are available at city offices, the Marysville Library at 6120 Grove St. and the Greater Marysville Tulalip Chamber of Commerce, 8825 34th Ave. NE, Suite C. The guide may be downloaded from the city’s website at www.ci.marysville.wa.us/.

More info: 360-363-8000.

Pet cancer detection

PETCO stores in Marysville, Everett and Lynnwood offer Pet Cancer Awareness Day from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Saturday. Meet with veterinarians and get tips on early cancer warning signs.

Stanwood: Calling all radio enthusiasts

The Stanwood-Camano Hamfest begins at 9 a.m. Saturday at Stanwood Middle School, 7400 272nd St. NW.

The public is welcome to attend and learn more about amateur radio operators, worldwide radio communications and ham radio support for emergency support.

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