Our Towns

Arlington

Motorcycle run to benefit nonprofit

The Mission Aviation Training Academy is planning a 250-mile motorcycle ride fundraiser at 7 a.m. Saturday.

Participants are scheduled to meet at the academy’s headquarters, 17705 49th Place NE, Hangar A, and ride to Wenatchee and back. Halfway through the event, one of the organization’s planes is scheduled to deliver snacks to the riders. The event concludes with a salmon dinner and program.

The event costs $15 for motorcycle drivers and $25 for other participants.

For more information, call 425-231-5855 and ask for Stacy.

Edmonds

Day camp delves into science

Children can learn about science in a day camp being organized by Edmonds Parks and Recreation.

The camp is scheduled for Aug. 6-10 at the Frances Anderson Center at 700 Main St. The camp for children ages 5 to 7 is scheduled each day from 9 a.m. to noon, and the camp for children ages 8 to 12 is scheduled each day from 1 to 4 p.m. The cost of the program is $142.

During the camp, participants are expected to learn about topics such as what astronauts eat, how to solve pollution problems and how tight ropes work.

For more information, call Edmonds Parks &Recreation at 425-771-0230 or go to www.reczone.org.

Everett

School supply donations needed

Donations of new school supplies, backpacks, gift certificates and cash contributions are needed to prepare children for the upcoming school year.

The School Readiness Program is part of Deaconess Children’s Services. Its goal this year is to supply 150 children with school supplies and a new pair of shoes.

To participate, call the Deaconess office at 425-259-0146 by Aug. 16 and ask for information about the School Readiness Program.

Free outdoor concert tonight

The “power salsa” band Latin Expression is scheduled to perform a free concert at 6:30 p.m. today at Port Gardner Landing, 1620 W. Marine View Drive.

The live music show is part of Everett’s annual Music in the Parks Waterfront Concert Series.

Lake Stevens

Aquafest events begin tomorrow

Aquafest, Lake Stevens’ 43rd annual summer festival, begins at 11 a.m. Friday and runs through the weekend.

The festival takes place in the downtown area at the northeast end of the lake.

The event features arts and crafts, a dining and beverage area, and a grand parade.

The parade takes place at 1 p.m. Saturday in downtown Lake Stevens, and fireworks are planned for Saturday evening.

Parking and shuttles are available at Lake Stevens High School, 2908 113th Ave. NE.

For more information, go to www.aquafest.org.

Marysville

Road extension is meeting topic

A community meeting is planned for July 31 regarding the city’s plans to extend Ingraham Boulevard.

The meeting is scheduled for 5 to 8 p.m. at Cedar Crest Middle School, 6400 88th St. NE.

The city plans to present information about the extension and to seek public comment.

The $5 million extension is designed to circumvent the narrow and steep 84th Street NE and to connect to the planned new Marysville-Pilchuck High School near Highway 9. Both the road and the school are targeted for completion by 2010.

For more information, call the city at 360-363-8000.

Mill Creek

Road closure set for today, Friday

Mill Creek Road is scheduled to be closed late today and early Friday while workers install a new waterline, according to the Mill Creek Public Works Department.

The closure is scheduled from 9 p.m. to 5 a.m. between the Bothell-Everett Highway and Village Green Drive. People who live in The Laurels At Mill Creek apartments and the Emerald Heights subdivision are expected to have access to their homes. The road is expected to be closed to all traffic at the Penny Creek bridge.

A detour route is planned along the Bothell-Everett Highway and Seattle Hill Road.

The work is part of the $1.25 million Penny Creek Culvert Replacement project. The section of road is expected to be closed again in a few weeks.

Monroe

Event shows movies outdoors

The Monroe Arts Council, the Monroe-Sky Valley Family YMCA and the city of Monroe are set to offer the third annual “Movies Under the Moon” film series at Lake Tye Park on Fryelands Boulevard.

This year’s selections and dates are: “Charlottes’ Web” on Friday; “Whale Rider” on Aug. 3; and “Grease” on Aug. 17.

Festivities begin at 7 p.m. There will be music provided by members of the Monroe Community Concert Band, as well as children’s activities. Movies begin at dusk.

For event and movie details, go to www.monroeartscouncil.org or if you have questions, call the Monroe-Sky Valley Family YMCA office at 360-805-1879.

Mukilteo

Tradition, names in class for kids

Children can learn the meanings of geographic names in the Pacific Northwest at an event being planned at the Mukilteo Library.

The event called What’s in the Name is scheduled for 2 p.m. Wednesday at the library at 4675 Harbour Pointe Blvd. The event is for children ages 5 to 11.

Participants are expected to hear legends and see crafts relating to the region’s tradition. Children must be accompanied by parents or guardians.

For more information, call the library at 425-493-8202.

Snohomish

Gallery features free art show

Arts of Snohomish Gallery presents “Oil Pastels” by Dean Shepard and “Paintings &Copper Jewelry” by guest artist Leah Wolf throughout this month.

The gallery is at 105 Cedar Ave. Parking and admission is free. For more information, go to www.artsofsnohomish.org or call the gallery at 360-568-8648.

Stanwood

Doggie play dates at animal center

The Northwest Organization for Animal Help has scheduled “doggie play dates” from 2 to 4 p.m. each Saturday through Sept. 29. Dog trainer Stacie Wyant plans to attend the events to monitor safe playing and to answer behavioral questions.

Doggie play dates will be held in a fenced-in area at the NOAH Center, 31300 Brandstrom Road. The sessions may be moved indoors due to rain.

Participating dogs must be friendly with other dogs, at least 6 months old and current on their vaccinations.

Doggie Play Dates cost $5 per day.

For more information, call the NOAH Animal Adoption Center at 360-629-7055.