Pony up: Dads, learn to do daughter’s hair
“Daddy, will you braid my hair?”
Gulp.
Learn how at a “Daddy Does Hair” class, to be held at 10 a.m. Saturday at the Rotary Ranch in Jennings Park, 6915 Armar Road, Marysville. The Marysville Parks, Culture and Recreation class costs $10 for registration and $10 for materials.
Dads will get to take hair accessories home, along with newfound knowledge on hair care basics, including how to do pony tails, braiding, curling and simple up-dos.
Seating is limited and registration is required. For online registration, go to marysvillewa.gov, click on “Sign Up for Classes,” and then search for barcode 15341.
More info: 360-363-8400
Create: Art contests for Eagle Festival
The Arlington-Stillaguamish Eagle Festival is set for Feb. 6 this year, and a trio of art contests invite local participation.
Haiku poetry: Up to two submissions with themes tied to nature, due by midnight Jan. 31. Prizes of $50 in three age groups, from kindergarten to adult. Submit online at www.arlingtonwa.gov/haikucontest or by mail to City of Arlington, Recreation, 238 N Olympic Ave., Arlington, WA 98223, or place in a collection box at Arlington Library or Arlington City Hall.
Photography: Eagle photography contest, one entry per person with entry fee of $5. Cash prize of $100 for winner. Artists must drop off framed work 12-6 p.m. Feb. 5. Application and more information is at arlingtonwa.gov/eaglefest.
Art: Up to three pieces of art depicting nature. A People’s Choice winner will receive $100. Application and more information is at arlingtonwa.gov/eaglefest.
More info: 360-403-3448
Count: Volunteers needed for survey
Volunteers are needed to help with this year’s Point in Time Count of Snohomish County homeless populations Jan. 28. There will be short training sessions, then volunteers will head out in groups to survey at specific locations.
Supplies, snacks and drinks are provided.
Donations of hygiene products, hand warmers and flashlights also are welcome.
Central county: Chelaina Crews, 425-374-6364 or chelainac@ccsww.org
South county: Becca Lang, 425-387-8920 or rlang@ywca works.org
North county: Jana Phillips, 425-347-6556 ext. 278 or janaphillips@housinghope.org
East county: Sharon Paskewitz, 425-212-3211 or spaskewitz@voaww.org
Youth count: Elysa Hovard, 425-259-5802 ext. 211 or elysa.hovard@cocoonhouse.org
More info: snohomish countywa.gov/2857/Point-In-Time
Learn: Boating class coming up
The Everett Sail and Power Squadron offers the seven-week “America’s Boating Course” on the fundamentals of safe boating, Feb. 8 through March 21. Topics include types of boats, boating laws, required safety equipment and more.
Students who successfully complete a final test qualify for the Washington State Boater Education card, which is required before operating watercraft.
Classes will be held 6:30-8:30 p.m. Mondays at the Port of Everett Orca Room at 404 14th St., Everett. Cost is $50, $35 for Squadron members. A second person sharing supplies is $20.
More info: www.usps.org/everett, or James West at 425-778-0283 or phnx789@msn.com
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