Arlington: Revolution is class topic
Through the city recreation department, Frank Barden plans to teach a free class on the American Revolution.
The class begins at 6:30 tonight and runs each Wednesday through Feb. 22 at the Olympic Retirement Community, 20909 Olympic Place. The class is presented in a video format, Barden said. Drop-in students are welcome.
Barden and his class will seek to answer such questions as why did the 13 colonies, with nothing resembling a unified and trained army, and no navy to speak of, believe they could defeat the most powerful nation in the world?
Camano: Mosquito control board opening
The Camano Island Mosquito Control District is seeking a volunteer to fill an opening on the Camano Island Mosquito Control District Board of Trustees. The board meets at 3 p.m. on the third Tuesday of each month.
Applications are due no later than Feb. 2.
More info: Jay Lawrence, district manager, 425-330-9087; email cimcd@wavecable.com; [URL]www.cimcd1.com;http://www.cimcd1.com[URL].
Lake Stevens: Friends of library host meeting
The Friends of the Lake Stevens Library group is planning to meet on Monday.
The group helps to raise funds for library programs for children, teens and adults. The meeting is set at 7 p.m. at the library, 1804 Main St. Everyone is welcome.
More info: 425-334-1900.
Marysville: Recreation guide available online
The Winter-Spring 2012 Marysville Parks and Recreation Activities Guide is available online.
This version of the activities guide can be found on the city’s website at [/URL]www.marysvillewa.gov;http://www.marysvillewa.gov[URL].
More info: 360-363-8400.
Learn about fruit tree pruning
A free class about fruit tree pruning is being offered at The Plant Farm at Smokey Point.
Master gardener Gary Moulton is set to share techniques to keep plants healthy at 1 p.m. on Jan. 22 at the farm located at 15022 Twin Lakes Ave.
More info: Susie Flores, 360-652-3351 or [/URL]www.theplantfarm.com;http://www.theplantfarm.com[URL].
Stanwood: Town hall meeting scheduled
State Sen. Mary Margaret Haugen, D-Camano Island, plans to meet with constituents from 1 to 2:30 p.m. Friday at the Public Utility District building, 9124 271st St. NW, Stanwood.
The 10th Legislative District senator also plans to be at the Bayview Senior Center from 2 to 3:30 p.m. Saturday.[/URL]
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