EVENTS
Adoption event for forgotten animals
Forgotten Kingdom Animal Shelter hosts an animal adoption event with rescue pets and vendors, from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. Saturday at Smokey Point Tractor Supply, 17020 Smokey Point Blvd., Arlington.
More info: facebook.com/theforgottenkingdom
Block party for Labor
The Snohomish County Labor Council plans a Labor Day march and block party. The march is set to start at 11 a.m. at Wetmore and Hewitt avenues, by the Workers Memorial. Participants should get there a half-hour early.
The march will follow Wetmore to California Street and to the Everett Labor Temple. The block party runs until 3:30 p.m. with live music, free food and a children’s area.
More info: snolabor.org
‘Boys in the Boat’ remembered
Judy Rantz Willman — daughter of Joe Rantz, a member of the 1936 U.S. men’s Olympic eight-oar rowing team and main character in the book “The Boys in the Boat” — will share her memories at the next Pub Night Talk, co-sponsored by the University of Washington Bothell, 7 p.m. Tuesday in Hayne’s Hall at McMenamins Anderson School, 18607 Bothell Way NE.
Free and open to the public. All ages welcome. Seating is first come, first served. Doors open at 6 p.m.
More info: uwb.edu/advancement/speakers
Opioid overdose awareness event
In 2017, Snohomish County lost more than 90 people to opioid overdoses. Arlington Remembers, an event marking International Overdose Awareness Day, will be held at 3 to 9 p.m. Aug. 31 at Legion Park, 114 N Olympic Ave., to remember lives lost. The event aims to reduce stigma and acknowledge grief.
More info: overdoseday.com/arlington-4
What’s that antique worth?
An antique valuation event will be held from 2 to 4 p.m. Sept. 22 at the Arlington Library, 135 N Washington Ave. Appraiser Bette Bell will give a presentation and then offer one-on-one estimates. Limit one item per guest. Registration is required.
More info: 360-435-3033
Upcoming Marysville classes
Marysville Parks and Recreation offers a variety of classes. Here are a few coming up:
“Tap for Adults,” 10:45 to 11:45 a.m. Thursdays, Sept. 6 to 27, at the Ken Baxter Community Center. Cost is $40.
“CPR, First Aid and AED Certification,” 10 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. Sept. 8 at Rotary Ranch at Jennings Park. Cost is $60. Certification valid for two years.
“Sew Together 1,” ages 16 and up, 6 to 8:30 p.m. Thursdays, Sept. 13 to Oct. 25 at the Ken Baxter Community Center. Cost is $52.
“Sew Together 100,” ages 8 to 17, 2:30 to 4:30 p.m. Fridays, Sept. 14 to Nov. 16 at the Ken Baxter Community Center. Cost is $50.
Registration is required for all classes.
More info: marysvillewa.gov, 360-363-8400
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