Arlington
Learn how to propagate plants
On Oct. 14, Jordan Nursery owner Kevin Jones will conduct a hands-on workshop on propagating plants.
Participants should bring hand pruners, a plant to take cuttings from and containers such as small pots or plastic containers. Extra plants will be available for participants to use.
The workshop costs $3 and is sponsored by the Arlington Garden Club. It will be held from 10 to 11:30 a.m. in the community room of the Boys &Girls Club, 18513 59th Ave. NE.
For more information, call Linda at 360-403-7769.
Edmonds
Big month of events at library
Numerous free programs are planned at the Edmonds Library this month as part of “Edmonds Reads, Writes, and Shares,” a reading extravaganza for all ages.
For more information, call the library at 425-771-1933 or go to www.sno-isle.org.
Island County
Gallery features lecture next week
Jeannie Burham is giving a lecture on encaustic painting at 7 p.m. Wednesday at Gallery in the Loft at Brindles Marketplace, 848 N. Sunrise Blvd., Camano Island.
Contemporary encaustic painting is the application of melted, pigmented wax to a prepared surface.
The talk is titled “Everything Old is New Again: The Art of Encaustic Painting.” It is part of an ongoing lecture series.
Seating is limited and reservations are recommended.
For more information, call 360-631-0688 or e-mail doris@galleryintheloft.com.
Lake Stevens
Get ready, get set for rowing races
The fourth annual Head of the Bull Trout Regatta is scheduled for 9 a.m. to noon Saturday.
About 150 rowing shells are entered in the races sponsored by the Lake Stevens Rowing Club. The flights, as crew races are called, will take place at the north end of Lake Stevens.
The best viewing is from North Cove Park, the city boat ramp and Lakeshore Drive.
Marysville
Pumpkin sales help local schools
The Marysville Noon Rotary is planning to start its pumpkin sale fundraiser Saturday at the Plant Farm, 15022 Twin Lakes Ave. NE.
“Pumpkins for Literacy” raises money for elementary schools and community literacy programs.
Pumpkins will be sold from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. daily through Oct. 29.
In addition to a wide selection of pumpkins, there also will be hayrides, two bouncy houses and a petting zoo.
Mill Creek
Annual Art’s Alive show coming up
The Art Foundation of Mill Creek is planning its 11th annual Art’sAlive show and sale from Oct. 19 to 21 at the North Creek Presbyterian Church, 621 164th St. SW.
The show highlights local and regional artists, both new and established. Artists will be on hand all three days to display their work, which will be available for purchase.
Admission and parking are free. Event hours are 3 to 8 p.m. Oct. 19, 10 a.m. to 8 p.m. Oct. 20 and 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Oct. 21.
For more information, call Judy O’Loughlin at 425-338-0990.
Monroe
Weight-loss group seeks members
TOPS Club, a weight-loss support group, is looking for new members. The club meets at 8:30 a.m. Mondays at Monroe Congregational Church, 301 S. Lewis St. For more information, call 360-794-2183 or 360-794-7345.
Mukilteo
YMCA holds trip, movie night today
The Mukilteo Family YMCA’s annual autumn trip to Leavenworth is planned today.
Tonight, a movie night is scheduled at the YMCA, 10601 47th Place W. For more information, call the YMCA at 425-353-9622.
Snohomish
Historical society planning party
The Snohomish Historical Society plans to have an appreciation party for volunteers at 7 p.m. Wednesday at the Waltz Building, 116 Ave. B. Anyone who has helped out the society is welcome to the event. Desserts will be served.
Stanwood
AARP driving class Saturday
AARP is holding a driver safety program Saturday at the Stanwood Senior Center, 7430 276th St. NW. The eight-hour class begins at 9 a.m. and is taught by Larry and Lynn Wilson. It costs $10.
Participants work through an interactive curriculum emphasizing defensive driving techniques.
There are no tests or driving outings.
Washington state offers auto insurance discounts for those who complete the course. Check with your carrier for more information.
To register, call 350-629-7403.
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