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OPPORTUNITY

Call for Artists

The city of Monroe is looking for artists to create a sculpture for its downtown plaza area. The creation should express a connection to Monroe, highlight the piece’s location and reflect the city’s diversity. The submission deadline is March 30, and the finalist should be notified by May 4. The outdoor sculpture is planned to be placed in December 2018, along Main Street, between Blakeley Street and Ferry Avenue.

More info: Mike Farrell, 360-863-4557

EVENTS

Spaghetti feed

The Silvana Firefighters Association will host its second annual spaghetti dinner fundraiser from 4 to 8 p.m. Saturday at the Viking Hall in Silvana, 1331 Pioneer Highway.

A donation is requested.

Beary fun

Learn about rare white “spirit bears” at the Outdoor Adventure Speaker Series from 6 to 8 p.m. March 27 at Marysville Opera House, 1225 Third St. Author/adventurer Dan Clements will share his bear photos and experiences from the rainforest in British Columbia. Talk is followed by a Q&A. Cost is $5.

More info: 360-363-8400, marysvillewa.gov

EGGS-plore Lynnwood

This is not your typical fill-‘er-up basket egg hunt. The city is hosting an artsy egg hunt, with artist-designed eggs at 28 locations through May 6. The eggs are on display, not for keeping. Nor are they edible. Collect eggs digitally on a smartphone at www.eggslynnwood.com or get a paper map at the Lynnwood Recreation Center. Egg hunters can enter drawings to win prizes. Eggs are placed in plain sight, not hidden, at nonprofits and businesses throughout the city.

The eggs will be exhibited at City Hall from May 8 to June 19, with an artist reception and public party June 16.

Three days of music

Fisherman’s Village Music Festival, with more than 60 bands, is March 30, 31 and April 1 in downtown Everett. Sponsored by The Everett Music Initiative, tickets are $55 for all three days; free for ages 12 and younger.

More info: www.thefishermansvillage.com

Strut your stuff

Get your bonnets ready. The Snohomish Easter Parade, with floats, bands, bonnets on people and pets, is 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. March 31, in downtown Snohomish.

WAYS TO HELP

Ways to volunteer in Marysville

The Marysville School District is helping get the word out for organizations looking for volunteers and for students looking to help.

Whether it’s volunteering at the Marysville Community Food Bank or the Marysville/North County Family YMCA, there are many opportunities to serve. Learn more at www.msd25.org/student-volunteers.

To learn more about getting volunteer opportunities listed with the school district, contact Emily_Wicks@msd25.org.

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