Smokey Point News

A variety of art classes are offered this summer by the Arlington High School art teacher, Bev Schatz, in the AHS art room, 18821 Crown Ridge, in Arlington.

I was once described by my youngest son as "The old bald guy standing in the corner." I suppose to him I fit that description very well or I am sure he wouldn't have used it.

Village Community Services' annual Taste of Decadence fundraiser adopted a Hawaiian theme this year, but more importantly, the June 26 silent auction, buffet dinner and dessert at the Smokey Point Community Church was intended to serve as "a celebration of the abilities of people with disabilities, and what they bring to the community," according ...

SMOKEY POINT a ' Arlington Police are investigating a robbery and a theft that both occurred on June 28.

Garden Clubs of America have been grooming highway rest stops across the United States since 1944 in a project called the Blue Star Memorial Highway Program that was launched by the New Jersey Council of Garden Clubs.

Community Transit staff staged an open house June 16 at the Marysville Library to discuss the Marysville Cedar and Grove Park and Ride project with the public.

With the Independence Day holiday coming on, residents of Arlington should know the rules and regulations on fireworks.

SMOKEY POINT a ' The Jake's House Prayer and Worship Center expects a packed house on June 28 at 6 p.m., as members of as many as 15 different local churches come together for the second of two rallies for this year's "Summer Jubilee." This event marks the second of two Marysville-area events, held in June, that have been focused on building unity ...

This summera s vacation plans may require a little extra preparation if the travel itinerary includes a U.S., Canada border crossing.

For Alex Lemke, the highlight of Saturday's soap box derby was the big hug from his grandma, who came running as he held up his race trophy.

MARYSVILLE a ' Dr. Vel Moore, founder of the local Equine Rescue Association, passed away in her sleep May 28, at the age of 77, but the organization that she started has no plans to quit.

The Arlington-Smokey Point Chamber of Commerce Golf Tournament is set for June 26 and and a few spaces remain for foursomes, said Jennifer Shaw, chamber director.

MARYSVILLE a ' After an extended period of hard work, the 2009 Marysville Strawberry Festival is nearly upon us, and the event's organizers couldn't be more pleased.

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MARYSVILLE a ' More than 30 students from Kellogg Marsh Elementary volunteered to take part in the Marysville Strawberry Festival Berry Run, at the Smokey Point Plant Farm June 13, but for those kids, the one-mile and 5K runs are nothing new.

The first-ever "Healthy Communities Challenge Day " in the city of Marysville yielded a "conservatively estimated" turnout of 3,000 attendees throughout the day June 6, according to city of Marysville Parks and Recreation Director Jim Ballew.

A program called "Your Money: Don't Get Scammed," is planned for 7 tonight at Smokey Point Home & Community Services, 3906 172nd St.

Marysville's 26th annual HomeGrown Festival is accepting applications for vendors.

Greater Marysville Artistsa Guild will have a potluck at its June 3 meeting, the last before a summer break, at 5:30 p.m. at the Red Barn, Jennings Park, 6915 Armar Rd., Marysville.

An elderly woman was found dead inside her home Tuesday morning, hours after Snohomish County sheriff's deputies had come to her quiet cul-de-sac to settle a verbal dispute between the woman and her next-door neighbors over a barking German shepherd, according to a sheriff's spokeswoman.