Arlington
Workshop offered on self-defense
The city’s Parks and Recreation Department is sponsoring a self-defense workshop 7-9 tonightat the old Arlington High School, 600 E. First St.
The workshop costs $20.
For more information, call 360-403-3448.
Animal shelter needs new home
The Animal Shelter of North County has been given 90 days to move from the Stillaguamish Tribe’s 20-acre site on 35th Avenue NE, shelter manager Jacqueline Van Riper said.
"It’s to make room for parking for the casino," Van Riper said, referring to the tribe’s plans to break ground soon on a new casino.
The tribe offered the nonprofit group a space there in January 2003 after the group could not resolve recurring internal strife and permit problems with the city of Arlington and Snohomish County.
The previous shelter staff incurred $20,000 in debt, Van Riper said, and the Internal Revenue Service has liens against the group’s bank account, she said.
The tribe’s executive director, Eddie Goodridge Jr., could not be reached for comment.
The shelter has 14 dogs and 65 cats. If the staff and volunteers cannot find a new site, Van Riper said she is working with other shelters in the area to find homes for the animals before closing for good.
For more information, call 360-403-0206.
Edmonds
City hosts book fair at library
The city hosts a book fair 10 a.m.-2 p.m. Friday in the Plaza Room at the Edmonds Library, 650 Main St.
There will be new CDs, gift items and new books for children and adults. Proceeds benefit Snohomish County United Way.
Everett
Council honors naval station
The City Council on Wednesday declared April 3-9 Naval Station Everett Week in honor of the base’s 10th anniversary.
Accepting the honor in City Council chambers, Capt. Dan Squires, commanding officer of the base, called Naval Station Everett "the best naval station in the whole world."
Command Master Chief Eric Emery said that in his 24 years in the Navy, "I have never seen a community turn out like the community here turned out" for the USS Abraham Lincoln’s return to Everett in May.
Island County
Blood drive
in Oak Harbor
The Oak Harbor Lions are sponsoring a blood drive with the Puget Sound Blood Center 1-7 p.m. today at the Methodist Church, 1050 SE Ireland St. Refreshments will be served.
Lake Stevens
Public meeting today on casino
Residents near the Highway 9 Casino near Frontier Village are invited to a meeting today to talk with Snohomish County Councilman Jeff Sax and the casino.
The meeting is to allow people to discuss their concerns about the presence of the casino in a residential neighborhood.
The meeting will be at 5 p.m. at the Fire District No. 8 fire station at the corner of Chapel Hill Road and Market Place Drive.
Lynnwood
Digital camera
class offered
The Lynnwood Parks, Recreation and Cultural Arts Department offers a digital camera class for ages 15-adult from 10 a.m. to noon Saturday at 18900 44th Ave. W.
The class will discuss how to use a digital camera and how to buy the right one for you. Learn not to be intimidated by terms like resolution, pixels, optical and digital zoom, USB, memory cards, and learn shooting techniques as well. The cost is $14 for residents and $15 for nonresidents. For more information and registration, call the Lynnwood Recreation Center at 425-771-4030.
Marysville
AARP to host
noon potluck
The topic for the AARP meeting today will be the group’s rummage sale in May. The group is taking donations for the sale and welcomes items in good condition.
Donations may be made by calling 360-653-3992 or by taking them to the meeting, which is open to everyone.
The meeting is a potluck at noon today at the Ken Baxter Senior Community Center, 514 Delta Ave., so bring a dish to share.
Monroe
Spring Play Day set for April 14
Monroe United Methodist Church will have a Spring Play Day 7:30 a.m.-3:30 p.m. April 14 at 342 S. Lewis St.
The event is open to children in kindergarten through fourth grades. There will be games, crafts and singing. Free lunch and snacks will be provided.
Parents are asked to register by Wednesday. Call 360-794-8863.
Mountlake Terrace
Skating club
performance set
The Mountlake Terrace-based Seattle Skating Club performs "A Night at the Oscars" at 7:30 p.m. Friday and 1:30 p.m. and 7:30 p.m. Saturdayat the Olympic View Ice Arena &Training Center, 22202 70th Ave. W, Mountlake Terrace.
Participants are members of the skating club and range in age and skill from children to adults, coaches and regional competitors. Cost is $17 for adults and children 13 and older, $12 for senior citizens 55 and older, free for children 12 and under.
For ticket information, e-mail ssciceshow@hotmail.com or call 425-672-6885.
Mukilteo
African stories brought to life
The Mukilteo Library hosts an all-ages performance by Book-It Repertory Theatre, "Why Leopard Has Spots," at 2 p.m. Saturday at 4675 Harbour Pointe Blvd.
The performance is based on traditional African stories in which animals display human thoughts, feelings and foibles. Four stories are brought to life onstage in a musical celebration of African history and culture.
For more information, call 425-493-8202.
Silvana
Garage, bake sale at Peace Lutheran
Peace Lutheran Church plans a garage and bake sale
9 a.m.-5 p.m. Friday and 9 a.m.-3 p.m. Saturdayat the church, 1717 Larson Road.
Proceeds benefit youth groups at the church and the Stanwood Camano Community Resource Center.
Snohomish
Civil War salute
coming Saturday
Costumed members of the Washington Civil War Association present field music, oratory, pageantry and black powder musket and artillery salutes in an Honoring Their Memory Ceremony 2 p.m. Saturday at Grand Army of the Republic Cemetery off Riverview Road west of Snohomish. More than 200 Union and Confederate soldiers are buried there.
Union and Confederate re-enactors also will present a Civil War encampment noon-4 p.m.
For more information, contact Bruce Smith at 425-483-0351 or barbrsmith@peoplepc.com, or Karyn Zielasko Westre at 360-568-6748 or KZWestre61@aol.com.
Stanwood
Arts fair looking for performers
The Stanwood Camano Community Resource Center is organizing its sixth annual youth arts festival and is looking for youths who want to participate or perform.
The festival will be 11 a.m.-3 p.m. May 1 at Utsalady Elementary School, 608 N. Arrowhead Road on Camano Island.
This year’s festival is themed "The Many Faces of Art." Admission is free.
To find out how to participate, call the center at 360-629-5257.
Tulalip
Groundbreaking for mall today
Groundbreaking for the Tulalip Tribes’ upscale outlet mall will be at 11 a.m. today at the corner of 105th Street NE and Quil Ceda Boulevard.
The outlet mall will be called Seattle Premium Outlets and will include more than 120 designer and name-brand stores. It is expected to open in spring 2005.
The groundbreaking will include tribal blessings, songs and traditional dancing.
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