North county update
Published 10:12 pm Tuesday, May 11, 2010
Arlington: Center needs teachers, drivers
Stillaguamish Senior Center is looking for people to teach classes, help with bingo, lead trips and drive seniors on errands.
More info: program_administrator@stillaguamishsenior center.com or 360-653-4551.
Camano Island: Art tour needs help
The Camano Island Studio Tour still needs volunteers for the second weekend of the art studio tour. To help out, contact Karan Bush at karan@karanbush.com or 360-387-5744.
Darrington: Dance benefits center
Diamonds and Denim, a fundraiser auction and dance, is set for 7 to 10 p.m. Saturday at the Darrington Community Center. Presented by the Friends of the Darrington Community Center, event proceeds benefit upgrades to the community center.
For information and tickets, call Denise Baird at 436-1166, Gail Cope at 436-1690 or Amy Coggins at 436-0341.
Granite Falls: Talk about budget changes
Changes to the 2010 budget and a discussion of fees collected from gravel pits in the area for driving trucks through town are due to be discussed at a meeting of the Granite Falls City Council tonight.
The work session is scheduled for 7 p.m. at City Hall, 206 S. Granite Ave.
More info: 360-691-6441.
Silvana: Bingo to support roof repair
The Silvana Fairboard is a bingo night Monday at Viking Hall, Pioneer Highway, in Silvana. Doors open at 5 p.m. and the games begin at 6 p.m. Cost is $10. Proceeds go to help repair the roof of the fair hall, which was damaged in a recent windstorm.
More info: 360-652-8682.
Stanwood: Show your Spartan spirit
Stanwood-Camano Rotary Club is asking businesses, clubs, teams and organizations to participate in the 2010 Summer Parade. The parade, featuring Stanwood Spartans young and old, is set for 11 a.m. Aug. 7 along 271st Street NW. Deadline for entry into the parade is July 9.
More info: sara.gosnold@sterlingsavings.com
Tulalip: Motorcycle cops to ride
The Tulalip Resort Hotel is hosting a motorcycle police officers’ convention Wednesday through Saturday. The 25th annual North American Motor Officers Association Training Conference welcomes more than 200 police riders from Canada and the United States. Most of the outdoor training exercises and competitions are open for public viewing.
Motorcycle officers are scheduled to train and compete in a “Motorcycle Rodeo” skills assessment, other training activities and a memorial ride through Marysville and Tulalip.
More info: www.marysville namoa.com.
