EVENTS
Lunchtime tunes in Everett
Music on the Plaza is back this week. The lunchtime concerts are held 11:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. Wednesdays through July 25 (except for the July 4 holiday) at the outdoor plaza on the Snohomish County campus at the corner of Rockefeller Avenue and Wall Street. This year’s concert series will reflect a diverse range of musical styles, from rock to flamenco to bluegrass. Fresh flowers from Hmong growers, kettle corn and multiple food vendors will be open.
More info: snocoarts.org
Juneteenth coming up
The NAACP of Snohomish County plans a Juneteenth Community Celebration, 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. June 23 at Senator Henry M Jackson Park, 3302 18th St., Everett.
Juneteenth is a historic celebration that marks the Union Army’s notification to slaves and slave owners in Galveston, Texas, that slavery had been abolished. The local event will include a community potluck, educational speeches, field games and more. Hot dogs and hamburgers provided; participants are asked to bring a side dish, dessert or drink to share if able.
More info: facebook.com/naacpsnohomishcounty
WAYS TO HELP
Get silly at Tighty Race
The Arlington Runners Club holds YD Tighty Run on June 23. The family friendly 5K or 10K benefits Stilly Valley Youth Dynamics. All participants get a T-shirt, finisher medal, post-race treats — and a pair of YD tighty wighties to wear over your running apparel, or maybe on your head. Registration starts at 8 a.m. on race day at Legion Park, 114 N Olympic Ave., Arlington. Race is at 9. Tickets are $30 until June 18, then go up.
More info: facebook.com/ARC98223
Walk for CMT
The state’s first Walk 4 CMT fundraiser is set for 10 a.m. June 23 at Harbour Pointe Middle School, 5000 Harbour Pointe Blvd., Mukilteo. Participants are encouraged to sign up for free and raise pledges to benefit the Charcot-Marie-Tooth Association, which works to find a treatment for Charcot-Marie-Tooth disease. CMT is the most commonly inherited nerve disease. Sign up at tinyurl.com/yd8o5ykc.
More info: Emily Osborne, emily4cmt@gmail.com or 425-220-4225
OPPORTUNITIES
Fair vendors needed
Silvana Community Fair seeks vendors to participate. The fair will be held July 28.
More info: silvanafair.com
Join the band
The Arlington Community Band welcomes members of all ages to march in the annual Fourth of July Grand Parade in Arlington. Rehearsals are 6 to 7:30 p.m. June 22, June 25, June 29 and July 2 in the Arlington High School band room.
More info: facebook.com/ArlingtonCommunityBand1
MEETING
‘Ranger Truly’ visits Mukilteo
Learn about the many wild flowers and nature hikes you can enjoy at Deception Pass from Park Ranger Truly McCone at a meeting of the Mukilteo Historical Society, 7 p.m. Thursday at Rosehill Community Center, 304 Lincoln Ave., Mukilteo.
More info: mukilteohistorical.org
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