EVENTS
South County Fire open house
Meet your local firefighters at South County Fire’s Neighborhood Night Out at Maplewood Fire Station 16.
There will be first-aid lessons and fire engine and medic unit tours.
“Learn about emergency services and programs in your neighborhood and find out how to protect your family from fire and injuries,” a news release said.
The event is 5:30 to 7 p.m. Jan. 9 at the station, 8429 196th St. SW, Edmonds.
South County Fire serves more than 250,000 Snohomish County residents.
More info: www.southsnofire.org/events
Fun British men
The Mossyback Morris Men will perform at a free event at the Everett Public Library at 2 p.m. Jan. 12 in the auditorium at 2702 Hoyt Ave.
Looking like deranged chimney sweeps, the Mossyback Morris Men perform an ancient British form of ritual dance called “The Morris,” which celebrates the good Earth and its seasons. Their spirited dances include large sticks that they clash together, handkerchiefs for flicking the devil in the eye, suspenders, colored streamers and jingling bells on their shins.
The Morris is a mix of street theater and dance that has been performed for centuries to spread good cheer during the darkness of winter.
After their performance, the group will greet the audience and answer any questions about the Morris, life and the universe.
More info: 425-257-8000
New exhibit at Schack Art Center
Two Washington-based artists will be featured at the Schack Art Center.
Marita Dingus, who uses discarded materials for sculptures, and painter Hoa Hong will have exhibits at the center from Jan. 16 through Feb. 22.
A free opening reception will be from 5 to 8 p.m. Jan. 16.
Dingus, a self-proclaimed African-American feminist and environmental artist, examines political themes in her work. Her exhibit will feature more than 30 sculptures.
Hong, who graduated from the University of Washington, uses a mix of sharp and broken details to contrast ambiguity and contrast. She will have several paintings and murals on display.
The center is at 2921 Hoyt Ave.
HEADS UP
How to get rid of your Christmas tree
Boy Scout Troop 304 in Lynnwood is recycling old Christmas trees Saturday and Sunday. Drop off trees at the corner of 188th Street SW and 44th Avenue W, across from the Lynnwood Recreation Center.
Remove all decorations, tinsel and tree stands. Trees with any kind of synthetic dust cannot be accepted. Tree chipping is provided by Ecotree NW, and the Boy Scout troop will be accepting donations.
In Arlington, another Boy Scout troop is collecting Christmas trees.
Troop 29 will start making its way around neighborhoods at 9 a.m. Saturday. Place your live tree on the curb outside of your house by then — free of decorations, tinsel, stands and dusting — for the Scouts to pick up. Residents can also drop off trees at the Legion Park parking lot, 114 N Olympic Ave., Wednesday through Saturday.
Donations may be placed in an envelope and attached to your tree.
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