North County Update

Arlington: Genealogy group joins in big sale

The Stillaguamish Valley Genealogical Society and Library is set to join the Super Saturday Sale in downtown Arlington.

A fundraiser for the society’s library, the sale is from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Saturday at 135 N. Olympic Ave. People also can stop by and check out the library collection. Household items, plants and baked goods are available.

More info: 360-435-4838.

5K run and walk set for cancer research

5K: Curing Cancer One Step at a Time, a run and walk, is planned for 8 a.m. Saturday at Arlington High School, 18821 Crown Ridge Blvd., Arlington.

It benefits Providence Regional Cancer Partnership and is hosted by the school chapter of DECA.

The suggested donation is $15. T-shirts are $10.

More info: E-mail csgroovy@msn.com.

Darrington: Forest Service waives use fee

The 17th annual National Trails Day is Saturday, and people can enjoy the Mount Baker-Snoqualmie National Forest at no charge.

The Forest Service is waiving fees at recreation day-use sites, which normally require a $5 fee per vehicle or a recreation pass.

The American Hiking Society’s Web site lists National Trails Day events at www.­americanhiking.org.

Marysville: City spraying to kill weeds

The city recently began spraying to control weeds along city curbs, sidewalks, traffic islands and arterials throughout the city.

Public works crews are spraying for industrial, turf and ornamental weed control throughout the city using Roundup Pro and Crossbow herbicides, city street maintenance supervisor Burt Gunderson said.

Weather permitting, crews through June will use these federally approved products to control weeds and blackberry brambles that can lead to decay and deterioration of sidewalks and other areas, officials said.

More info: Terry Hawley at 360-363-8161 or Burt Gunderson at 360-363-8260.

Mayor Kendall earns leadership certificate

Mayor Dennis Kendall recently received an Advanced Certificate of Municipal Leadership from the Association of Washington Cities.

Kendall completed more than 60 hours of training credits and demonstrated valuable service to his community, officials with the association said. The program intends to help elected city officials grow in their ability to provide public service.

To earn the certificate, officials attend a variety of workshops, including sessions on land-use planning, personnel and leadership.

Kendall is serving his second term as mayor and serves on several boards and commissions. He and his wife, Sue, have lived in Marysville for more than 30 years.

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