Arlington
Eagle photo contest part of second annual festival
An eagle photograph contest is planned to run in conjunction with the second annual Arlington Eagle Festival, set for Feb. 7.
Entries must be submitted by Feb. 4 to recreation coordinator Sarah Hegge at Arlington City Hall, 238 N. Olympic Ave.
Prints must be at least 8 by 10 inches and have been photographed in Snohomish County.
More info: 360-403-1011.
Create something fun using only duct tape
Teens can try their hands at creating a wallet, a purse, a flower or flip flops from duct tape at a craft event set for 2 p.m. Saturday at the Arlington Library, 135 N. Washington Ave. Snacks will be provided.
The craft class is sponsored by the Sno-Isle Libraries Foundation and the Friends of the Arlington Library.
More info: 360-435-3033.
Senior Center offers public bingo games
Stillaguamish Senior Center opens the center’s bingo games to the public at 7 p.m. Fridays at the center, 18308 Smokey Point Blvd.
Volunteers are needed at the center to help with all the programs offered.
More info: 360-653-4551.
Camano Island
Learn to keep your local waters clean
Doug Myers of Puget Sound Nearshore Partnership plans to talk about people’s effect on the water cycle at a presentation set for 7 p.m. Jan. 21 at the Camano Multipurpose Center, 141 N. East Camano Drive, Camano Island.
Myers will suggest ways to reduce storm-water runoff, minimize pollution and protect groundwater.
More info: 360-387-2236.
Darrington
Project proposals sought for forest improvements
The public is invited to propose projects to improve Mount Baker-Snoqualmie National Forest lands and the rural economies of local counties.
Submitted projects, turned in by April 1, will be considered for 2009 and 2010 project year funding.
“We encourage project applications from other agencies, local governments, organizations, any individuals,” Rob Iwamoto, forest supervisor, said in a press release.
Projects must be on or benefit National Forest lands, such as enhancing ecosystems, restoring land health and water quality, or improving the maintenance of existing facilities within the national forest.
Forms and info: www.fs.fed.us/r6/mbs/projects/rac.
Marysville
Thursday public meeting addresses school options
The Marysville School District will host a community meeting at 6:30 p.m. on Thursday in the board room to discuss the future of several school buildings. Options include remodeling, rebuilding or possibly closing some schools. This is the first in a series of planned community meetings about the options. The district’s boardroom is located at 4220 80th St. NE.
More info: 360-653-0800 or www.msvl.k12.wa.us.
Tickets on sale for Valentine’s dance
Tickets are now on sale for Marysville’s 2009 father-daughter Valentine’s Dance. The dance is scheduled for two dates, Feb. 7 and 21, at Cedarcrest Middle School, 6400 88th St. NE.
Refreshments, photos and door prizes are planned. Tickets are available at the Parks and Recreation Office, 6915 Armar Road. No tickets will be sold at the door.
More info: 360-363-8400.
Parks classes include photography, glass, yoga
The Marysville Parks and Recreation Department has several classes starting soon.
The classes include digital photography; a fused glass workshop; crafts for adults and children; yoga; and hula dancing for children. Fees range from $24 to $50.
More info: ahartland@marysvillewa.gov or 360-363-8401.
Stanwood
Tell your own story
Author Joan Husby plans to talk about writing, recording or building a scrapbook about one’s life at a special seminar set for 10 a.m. to noon Thursday at the Stanwood Community and Senior Center, 7430 276th St. NW.
Professional writing skills are not required. Cost is $3 for members of the center or $6.
More info: 360-629-7403.
Relay for Life events set
Organizers of the Stanwood-Camano Relay for Life to benefit the American Cancer Society have scheduled two kick-off events.
To volunteer or learn more about the event, attend a meeting at 6 tonight at the Stanwood-Camano School District boardroom, 26920 Pioneer Highway.
The official fundraising effort begins at a party from 5 to 8 p.m. Jan. 21 at the Starbucks near QFC in the Stanwood Town Center. Volunteers will be on hand to register teams. An early-bird registration fee of $50 per team is offered until Feb. 1.
The Relay for Life is set for May 29 and 30 at Stanwood High School.
More info: 360-387-1737 or sbthees@wavecable.com or www.stanwoodcamanorelay.org.
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