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Myer demonstrates dream catchers at GMAG monthly meeting

Janet Myer will demonstrate how to make dream catchers at the January meeting of the Greater Marysville Artists’ Guild starting at 6:30 p.m., Wednesday, Jan. 7, in the Red Barn at Jennings Park. Myer is a talented artist who paints recurring themes incorporating traditions, legends and tribal colors from her Cowlitz Native American heritage, as well as diverse subjects like jazz singers and architecture. She has a fine arts degree from the University of Puget Sound. All are invited to join the program whichis followed by a short meeting. For information call Shirley Fulfs at 360-435-3887.

On ancient

Greece and Rome

A member of the Arlington community, Frank Barden will lead a discussion with the video lecture series by Professor John Hale, the director of Liberal Studies at the University of Louisville in Kentucky, on classical archaeology of ancient Greece and Rome. A noted archaeologist and author of several books on ancient history, the course covers a series of exciting archaeological sites that provide a detailed description of ancient Greek and Roman life. “We will study such famous sites and discoveries as Troy, Pompeii, Herculaneum, the Athenian Agora and numerous others,” Barden said. The series runs from 6:30-8 p.m., Wednesdays from Jan. 7 – Feb. 11 at Olympic Place Retirement Community, 20909 Olympic Pl. in Arlington. For information call 360-403-3448.

Book group to

discuss “The Mists of Avalon”

The Arlington Library’s Book Group will discuss “The Mists of Avalon” by Marion Zimmer Bradley at 7 p.m., Tuesday, Jan. 13. For teens and adults, newcomers are always welcome, at 135 N. Washington Ave. in Arlington. For information call 360-435-3033.

Eagle photographs wanted

Entries are due by Feb. 4 for an eagle photograph contest in conjunction with the second Arlington Eagle Festival on Feb. 7. Entries should be delivered to Sarah Hegge at Arlington City Hall, 238 N. Olympic, in downtown Arlington. Photographs must be at least 8 by 10 inches in size and must have been taken in Snohomish County. For information call 360-403-1011.

Last Train to

Stanwood Concert

The South End String Band has announced another economic stimulus package for the recession-hit Stanwood region. Teaming up with the Stanwood Area Historical Society, the band will perform a benefit concert of old-time fiddle music and back-porch banter along with free food, wine and beer for $10. The fun runs from 7 - 9 p.m., Saturday, Jan. 10 at the Floyd Norgaard Cultural Center, 27108 102nd Ave NW, Stanwood. For information call 360-629-6110 or see the Web site at www.southendstringband.com.

Winter jams

Youth and adults of all abilities are invited to Village Community Services’ Music and Art Friday Music jam sessions featuring live music by Jon Dalgarn and Voices of the Village from 1 - 3 p.m. every Friday at the Arlington United Church, 338 N. McLeod, Arlington. Musicians can bring their own instruments or use theirs. Children under the age 16 must be accompanied by a parent or caregiver.

For information call Michelle at 360-653-7752 ext. 14.

Guided snowshoe walks

Families can learn about winter ecology and local history at Stevens Pass on guided snow show walks offered by Mt. Baker-Snoqualmie National Forest on Saturdays and Sundays through the end of March.

The two-hour program for beginner snowshoers age 6 and up starts at noon with an indoor slide show at the USFS Guard Station at Stevens Pass. Following an introduction to the area’s history including the 1910 Wellington avalanche disaster, participants will take a one-mile round-trip snowshoe walk on the Pacific Crest Trail.

Stevens Pass offers a shuttle from Mountain View Chevron in Sultan to the resort at the highway summit.

Snowshoes are provided, and snowshoers are encouraged to wear layered and insulated clothing, hats, gloves and sturdy, waterproof boots.

Reservations can be made the Wednesday through Friday before the date of the outing. For information, call the Skykomish Ranger Station District at 360-677-2414, 8 a.m. - 4:30 p.m. Wednesday through Friday. A donation of $10 per person is requested.

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