North county update

Arlington: Relay for Life kick-off set

Learn more about the Arlington Relay for Life to benefit the American Cancer Society at an event scheduled for 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. Jan. 22 at the Stillaguamish Senior Center, 18308 Smokey Point Blvd.

The relay is set for June 4 and 5 at Arlington High School. The kick-off event includes speakers, a slide show, entertainment, information, registration for the relay, prizes and fundraising.

Now in its second year, the Arlington Relay last year was named best rookie Relay for Life in the country.

Students invited to use library’s Study Zone

All Arlington students are invited to the Study Zone at 3 p.m. Thursdays at Arlington Library, 135 N. Washington St.

Use the library’s homework help tools to figure out what to do for homework … and get it done.

More info: 360-435-3033

Camano Island: Free after-school program in second week

A new community resource for Camano Island children is available on Thursday afternoons at Island Baptist Church.

The iPlace is a free after-school program offering academic support to elementary school students.

More info: www.ibc camano.org or e-mail iPLACE@ ibccamano.org

Darrington: School district needs donations, help

Darrington Elementary School’s health room needs donations of socks, sweat pants, T-shirts and clean sneakers.

The district also is looking for on-call snow removal laborers and substitute teachers, staff and bus drivers.

More info: 360-436-1323

Marysville: FAFSA workshop planned

An online workshop to help students complete and file the Free Application for Federal Student Aid is planned at the Marysville Library.

The program, presented by the NELA Center for Student Success, is scheduled at 5:45 p.m. on Jan. 19.

The Marysville Library is located at 6120 Grove St.

More info: 360-658-5000

Stanwood: Learn more about second annual Glass Quest

The second annual Great Northwest Glass Quest is set for Feb. 18-27.

The treasure hunt was established last year to lure tourists to the area during the off-season.

More info: www.thegreatnw glassquest.com

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