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Skyhawks sports program coming

to Lynnwood

The Lynnwood Parks, Recreation and Cultural Arts Department is bringing back the Skyhawks sports programs for youth ages 4 to 17.

Programs will run from July 9 to August 24 and include soccer, basketball, flag football, volleyball and roller hockey.

Each participant enrolled in a Skyhawks program receives a T-shirt, as well as, a sport-specific ball for soccer, basketball, flag football or volleyball.

Skyhawks programs are focused on developing and building the skills and confidence of young athletes in a fun and safe environment.

Parents and athletes can find more information or register for upcoming programs at www.skyhawks.com. For more information, call Lynnwood Parks, Recreation and Cultural Arts Department at 425-771-4030.

Terrace art show through June 29

The Mountlake Terrace Arts Commission presents the Penny Merkley Exhibit at the Mountlake Terrace Library through June 29 at the Mountlake Terrace Library Monday through Thursday, 10 a.m. to 9 p.m., Fridays and Saturdays, 10 a.m. to 5 p.m.

Penny Merkley is half of the Two-Sisters/Two Views exhibit from May and June 2006.

In this year’s exhibit, Merkley shares her love of the outdoors with a collection of her favorite scenes, including Yaquina Lighthouse, Haystack Rock at Cannon Beach, the Meagan M navigating the Ballard Locks, the Golden Sable in dry dock at Hoquiam, a boathouse and dry dock at Semi-ah-moo, the Edmonds Ferry and Everett Marina.

Her paintings reflect the complexity of elements that inspire them. Merkley’s work is influenced by her love of geometry and mathematics, which make her search for patterns and forms hidden by Nature’s subtlety. She looks for signs of order in its seeming randomness.

Painting from an early age, Merkley’s first teacher was her father, Frank Nichols, a Fine Arts graduate from the Art Center College of Design in Los Angeles.

Teen pool party, luau

is Saturday, June 9

The Lynnwood teen programs hosts NightWaves Teen Night Pool Party Luau from 8:30 p.m. to midnight Saturday, June 9, at the Lynnwood Recreation Center, 18900 44th Ave. W.

NightWaves Teen Night is for teenagers in grades 7 to 12. Admission is $5 with a current school identification or a NightWaves wristband. NightWaves wristbands are passed out at College Place Middle, Meadowdale Middle, Alderwood Middle and Brier Terrace Middle schools during lunch on the week prior to NightWaves.

Activities include a Hawaiian luau theme, prize for the best Luau outfit, Henna tattoos, a pool party with music and swimming, free pizza and beverages, movies, racquetball and use of the weight room.

Community Transit will sponsor a bowling tournament and a build-a-sundae dessert bar. Teens can get group pictures with a luau theme for $2.

For more information contact Jennifer Savage, Teen Programs Coordinator at 425-744-6471 or jsavage@ci.lynnwood.wa.us or visit the teen website at www.ci.lynnwood.wa.us/teens.

Pokeman lovers: tournament coming

A tournament called Pokeman TCG Battle Road takes place beginning at 11 a.m., Monday, June 24 at Phoenix Games, 12926 Mukilteo Speedway, Unit F-8 in Lynnwood.

Participants are encouraged to eat before arriving. Because of space constraints, attendance will be limited to 40 participants. Backpacks and large bags will not be allowed in the store. Call 425-353-5584 for directions and more information.