COMMUNITYCALENDAR HELPING HAND and SENIOR CENTERS

Kloz 4 Kidz

Marysville United Methodist Church sponsors Marysville’s “Kloz 4 Kidz.” This is a free clothing center for the kids of Marysville who are in need. Appointments are requested by phone 360-659-8521.

Giving Circle

The following groups have formed a “Giving Circle” to assist those Native Americans living at Rosebud and Pineridge Indian Reservations. As many of you know they have just recently come through a terrible blizzard and many were without heat and electricity for two to three weeks. Transportation came to a standstill because the snow plows were getting stuck. In some places there is limited power.

The following groups have gotten together and are collecting clothing, blankets, shoes, boots, and cash donations. For further information please contact Robin Carneen at the Tulalip Boys & Girls Club.

Tulalip Boys & Girls Club – Robin Carneen 360-716-3400 cell phone (503) 544-9794 (main contact point)(main drop off point)

Tulalip Lions Club – Linda Tolbert 360-716-1331 (drop off information)

Tulalip TERO – Lynne Bansemer 360-716-4746 (drop off information)

Tulalip Tribes – Frieda Williams 360-716-4000 (Tulalip Tribal Contact)

Free Breakfast

A Free Breakfast is served each Wednesday from 8 - 10 a.m. at Hosanna Christian Fellowship, 401 N. Dunham, in Arlington. All are welcome. This breakfast program is provided by four community churches. Anyone wishing to help with this program should call 360-403-0995.

CONTEST

Eagle photograph contest

An ‘Eagle Photograph Contest’ is being held in conjunction with the second ‘Arlington Eagle Festival’ on February 7. Entries must be submitted by February 4. Mail or take entries to Arlington City Hall, attention: Sarah Hegge, 238 N. Olympic, Arlington, WA 98223. Photographs must be at least 8 inches by 10 inches in size, and must have been taken in Snohomish County. For more information, call 360-403-1011.

GATHERINGS

Twelfth Night of Christmas

Did the SNOW make you miss Church this Christmas Eve? Did you miss your “fix” of Carols and Candles? We at St. Philip’s Episcopal Church invite you to EPIPHANY ~ The Twelfth Night of Christmas, on Tuesday, Jan. 6 at 6:30 p.m. There will be lots of Carols, and Candles as well as King’s Cake (for the Three Kings), hot cider and the Burning of the Greens to end the Christmas Season.

Get your “fix” of Carols & Candles at St. Philip’s Episcopal Church. 4312 84th St NE, Marysville, Washington 98270.

Old Time Fiddlers

The Old Time Fiddlers meets on the Friday evenings of Jan. 9 and Jan. 23 at the old Arlington High School, 135 S. French St., Arlington. There will be no jam on Dec. 26. Celtic jam is at 5 p.m., workshop at 6 p.m., and circle jam begins at 7 p.m. Music, jamming and snacks throughout the evening. Free family entertainment; listeners and acoustic musicians of all ages (and their instruments) welcome.

For information, please contact Noel Lareau at 360-691-5907 or Noelula@aol.com.

Turn your thumb green

The Arlington Garden Club will be offering their series of Turn Your Thumb Green workshops the second Saturday of the month at the Arlington Boys and Girls Club, 18513 59th Ave. NE, Arlington, WA. 98223, 10 - 11:30 a.m., free to members, $3 for non-members.

• Jan. 10, 2009 — Michelle Clark, Certified Horticulturist, is a very popular speaker in Pacific Northwest gardening circles. Her topic will be Winter Gardening: Get the jump on Spring.

Contact events@arlingtongardenclub.org or www.arlingtongardenclub.org.

MUSEUMS

Museums

Snohomish County

The Stillaguamish Valley Pioneer Museum, 20722 67th Ave. NE. 360-435-7289.

Everett — Imagine Children’s Museum, 1502 Wall Street, 425-258-1006. Open Tuesday, Wednesday and Saturday from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m., Thursday and Friday 10 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. and Sunday noon to 4 p.m.

LIBRARIES

Arlington

135 N. Washington, 435-3033.

Programs for Adults:

Book group

Loved it? Hated it? Come and share! Join the Book Group and discuss “The Mists of Avalon” by Marion Zimmer Bradley. Newcomers are always welcome. For teens and adults. Tuesday, January 13 7:00 pm.

Programs for Children:

Toddler Storytime

Music, movement, stories and rhymes for children ages 18 months to 3 years and their favorite adults. Reading readiness skills are included. Caregiver required. Tuesdays, January 13, 20, 27 10:30 am

Preschool Storytime

Children ages 3 to 5 years enjoy stories, songs and getting ready to read with a parent or caregiver. A playtime or craft may follow. Thursdays, January 15, 22, 29 10:30 am

Programs for Teens:

Manga Book Group

Are you a fan of manga and anime? Share your enthusiasm with other teens as we discuss your favorites! Snacks provided. Supported by the Friends of the Arlington Library. Monday, January 5 at 3:00 pm

Teen Gaming

School’s out for the day—got nothing to do? Come and play Rock Band at the library. Use our equipment, or bring your own. Snacks provided. Supported by the Sno-Isle Foundation and the Friends of the Arlington Library. Wednesday, January 7 at 3:00 pm

Duct Tape Creations

We all know how versatile duct tape can be. Try your hand at creating fun items such as a wallet or purse, flip flops, or a rose. Snacks provided. Supported by the Sno-Isle Foundation and the Friends of the Arlington Library. Saturday, January 17 at 2:00 pm

Darrington ­— 1005 Cascade St., 436-1600

Everett — 2702 Hoyt Ave., 425-257-8010

Marysville — 6120 Grove St., 360-658-5000

Snohomish — 311 Maple Ave., 568-2898

COMMUNITY

The Grandview Community Center is located at 11506 Smokes Rd., in Arlington.

The Ken Baxter Senior/Community Center, 514 Delta Ave., Marysville, 360-363-8450.

The Stillaguamish Senior Center, 18308 Smokey Point Blvd., Arlington 360-653-4551.

The Snohomish Senior Center is temporarily located in the lower level small hall of St. Michael’s Church, 1514 Pine Ave., Snohomish, 360-568-0934.

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