Preschool Storytime

WHEN Thu, Dec 17, 2015, 11am – 12pm WHERE Mukilteo Library CATEGORIES Kids COMMUNITY Mukilteo ORGANIZATION NAME Sno-Isle Libraries CONTACT NAME Katherine Combs CONTACT PHONE 425-493-8202 CONTACT EMAIL kcombs@sno-isle.org EVENT DESCRIPTION Let imaginations run wild with fun books, sing-alongs, and creative activities that prepare young minds for the adventures of reading. Playtime or craft may follow. For ages 3 to 5 years. Caregiver required. EVENT LINK www.sno-isle.org…

The Lights of Christmas, Stanwood

WHEN Tue, Dec 14 thru 29, 2015, 5 – 10pm WHERE 20800 Marine Dr, Stanwood, WA 98292 CATEGORIES Holiday COMMUNITY Stanwood COST $11-$16: 3 and under are free ORGANIZATION NAME Warm Beach Camp CONTACT PHONE 800-228-6724 CONTACT EMAIL warmbeachlights@gmail.com EVENT DESCRIPTION The Lights of Christmas is the largest holiday festival in the Pacific Northwest with over one million lights, five entertainment stages, childrens activities, food, and more! 19 nights beginning December 3rd; 5-10 p.m. Warm Beach Camp, Stanwood; $16 adults, $12 seniors and military, $11 ages 4-12, and 3 and under are free. Overnight packages and holiday theater tickets also available. 800-228-6724.

Halloween events in Lake Stevens and surrounding areas

All dressed up and no where to go?   Some of this for are free some need an entry fee.  The list was long so I just included the link.  Have a happy and safe Halloween.  Click here for a list of Halloween events in Lake Stevens and surrounding areas.

News from Lowe's Build and Grow

Coming soon!

Saturday, November 14 (10:00 AM)

In the next few weeks, we will be launching an all new Build and Grow website! Check back soon to see the new look and features! Please note that once the site goes live you will need to create a new account to register for the upcoming projects. The next clinic will be held on November 14th. Come join us to build a Pullback #48 car!

2015 Fall Harvest Festival 10/24/2015

WHEN Sat, Oct 24, 2015, 11am – 3pm WHERE Purdy & Walters @ Floral Hills Funeral Home and Cemetery 409 Filbert Road Lynnwood, WA 98036 CATEGORIES Entertainment COMMUNITY Lynnwood COST Free ORGANIZATION NAME Floral Hills Cemetery CONTACT NAME Annette Stokes CONTACT PHONE 425-672-1800 CONTACT EMAIL Annette.Stokes@dignitymemorial.com EVENT DESCRIPTION Floral Hills is hosting its annual Harvest Festival for the community. All are welcome. There will be pony rides, hay rides, balloonist, train rides, pumpkin decorating, hot dogs, popcorn, photographs. There is no charge for this event.

Evergreen Cemetery on Broadway, Everett WA 10/17/2015 10 AM

Evergreen Cemetery will be once again offer Halloween festivities to the community.

Admission: Free

There will be farm animals, pumpkins (supplies to decorate them), bouncy house, balloons, grab bags, snacks, all for the kids to enjoy.  

We really enjoyed ourselves last year, come join the fun!

Free Military Family Admission at Imagine Children's Museum 10/4/2015

WHEN Sun, Oct 4, 2015, 11am – 5pm WHERE 1502 Wall Street Everett, WA 98201 CATEGORIES Kids COMMUNITY Everett COST FREE ORGANIZATION NAME Imagine Children's Museum EVENT DESCRIPTION Free Military Family Admission is today! Every 1st Sunday of the month active, reservist, retired and gold star member families get into the Museum for free. Military ID is required.

FHC’s Monster Bash: Touch a Tank and Truck Event 10/3/102015

FHC’s Monster Bash: Touch a Tank and Truck Event

WHEN Sat, Oct 3, 2015, 10am – 2pm WHERE 3407 109TH ST SW Everett, WA 98204 CATEGORIES Kids COMMUNITY Everett COST Children in Costume (Ages 13 & Under) are free! Otherwise, general admission rates apply. ORGANIZATION NAME Flying Heritage Collection CONTACT PHONE 877-342-3404 CONTACT EMAIL info@flyingheritage.com EVENT DESCRIPTION Get scary close to a multitude of mythical and marvelous machines at the Flying Heritage Collection’s second annual Monster Bash! Snap a picture with a real monster truck! Examine the famous 30-ton Sherman tank up close! Touch a real aircraft rescue and firefighting crash truck! A collection of big, bad, and burly vehicles will descend on the Flying Heritage Collection at Paine Field. All are welcome, but kids under 13 who come in costume get in free! Exhibitors will hand out treats to attendees while supplies last. EVENT LINK www.flyingheritage.com

Kids' Library Card

An added benefit to giving a child their own library card is access to educational exercises on the internet.  The Snohomish County Libraries offer educational games and tools from pre-k through Grade 5.  In checking out the pre-K material, we found our 3 year old granddaughter enjoying it immensely, and learning.  We've heard so much about ABCmouse.com, but can't imagine anything it can offer beyond the Library's offering and there is no cost.  Mobile access is also available.

Fifth Annual Skagit Valley Giant Pumpkin Festival

Saturday, September 26

Sponsored by the

Pacific Northwest Giant Pumpkin Growers
with Coastal Farm & Ranch,  Skagit Valley Food Co-op, Skagit County and Christianson’s Nursery & Greenhouse

Support this great Festival – purchase a T-Shirt here!

 Giant Pumpkin Weigh-Off
Harvest Food :: Pony Rides :: Face Painting
Family Carnival Games :: Toad Races :: The “Bat Lady”

Last year’s pumpkin weighed in at over 1450 pounds! What will it weigh this year?
Stay tuned for the latest updates here and on Facebook!

Howard Dill Award for the “Prettiest Pumpkin”
We’ll also have prizes for
Giant Vegetables :: Children’s Pumpkins :: Big Sunflowers

- See more at: http://www.christiansonsnursery.com/whats-happening/classes-events/#sthash.fnl1QROi.dpufFestival Schedule:

9 a.m. to noon – Entries for pumpkin weigh-off accepted; also bring your exhibition veggies and sunflowers

10 a.m. to 2 p.m. – WSU Master Gardener’s Plant Clinic

11 a.m. to noon – “Bats Incredible” with the “Bat Lady” Kathleen Bander, founder of Bats Northwest. Reservations requested. Kids are welcome.

11 a.m. to 3 p.m. – Random Acts of Food

Noon – 2 p.m. – Musicians Laurel Bliss and John Clark play old-time Cajun and bluegrass

Noon – 4 p.m. – Giant Pumpkin Weigh-Off

1 – 3 p.m. – Family fun! Pony rides with Lang’s Traveling Ponies, face painting, carnival games, toad races and more!

4 p.m. – Winner of the largest pumpkin announced!

- See more at: Click here for more info

Super Hero Block Party in Redmond WA

When	Saturday, September 19, 2015, 12 – 5pm
Where	7525 166th Avenue NE, Redmond, WA 98052
Categories	Kids
Community	Seattle / King County
Cost	Free
Organization Name	Redmond Town Center
Contact Name	Guest Services
Contact Phone	425-869-2640
Contact Email	GuestServices@redmondtowncenter.com
Event Description	Attend Redmond Town Center’s First Annual Block Party! This year, we will test your strength with lively superhero activities: Meet everyday superheroes Bouncy house / slide Gotham photo booth Superhero mask-making Strength & agility games Musical entertainment Face painting & balloon artistry Kryptonite cracking Arrive in costume if you dare!
Event Link	redmondtowncenter.com…

Puget Sound Bird Fest

Bird Fest: The Puget Sound Bird Fest runs Sept. 11-13 in Edmonds and includes speakers, guided walks, land- and water-based field trips, exhibits, kids activities and more.


For more information click here.

Admission is free except for items marked for advance registration. 

Puget Sound Bird Fest Schedule

The location for the Friday evening, September 11 Keynote Speaker, John Marzluff, will be the Edmonds Plaza Room, 650 Main Street.  The Saturday, September 12 speaker presentations will take place at the Frances Anderson Center (FAC), 700 Main Street, and in the Plaza Room. The Registration Table, Exhibits, and Kids Activities will also be in the Frances Anderson Center.  General admission to Puget Sound Bird Fest is free.  Please visit the Registration Table before attending any speaker presentations on Saturday.  Last-minute changes will be listed there. Advance registration through Edmonds Parks & Recreation Department is required for certain field trips, denoted with this symbol: $. Registration will start August 3.   The Frances Anderson Center will be closed Sunday, September 13.  Please see Festival Program for more information.  See the Event Map for locations of other Bird Fest activities around town.  Parking is free on the streets and in public parking lots in Edmonds.  Some parking areas have a three-hour limit.  Access & parking in the downtown core area on Sunday will be restricted, due to the Edmonds Classic Car Show.   ☼ Denotes "Family Friendly" activities suitable for all ages, including young children.   Children under 18 must be accompanied by a parent or legal guardian on guided walks and field trips.
2015 SCHEDULE
FRIDAY, SEPTEMBER 11
7:30-9:00pm Edmonds Plaza Room	Keynote Speaker John Marzluff - "Welcome to Subirdia"Doors open at 7:00pm. (FREE)
SATURDAY, SEPTEMBER 12
7:30-10:00am	Puget Sound Birding Cruise ($)     Advance registration starts August 3.
7:30-10:00am	Edmonds Marsh, Willow Creek, Pt. Edwards Guided Walk ($)
8:00-10:00am	☼  Pine Ridge Park Guided Walk (FREE)
8:00-10:00am	Birding at the Kruckeberg Botanic Garden ($)
11:00am-Noon	☼  Low-tide Beach Walk/Birding at Brackett's Landing North (FREE)
9:00am-4:00pm	☼ Bird Viewing and Interpretive Activities at Edmonds Marshwith optics demonstration by Seattle Audubon 9:00-2:00 (FREE)
9:00am-4:00pm	Registration Table - FAC Lobby
10:00am-5:00pm	Exhibits and "Birder Central" - FAC Lower Level
10:00am-3:00pm	☼ Kids' Activities - FAC Room 115 (FREE)
12:30-1:30pm	☼ FREE showing of DVD "Birds, Backyard Habitat & Beyond"by Craig & Joy Johnson, at Edmonds Theater, 415 Main Street
FREE PRESENTATIONS at FAC & PLAZA ROOM
FREE PRESENTATIONS at FAC & PLAZA ROOM	11:00am-Noon: Beginning Bird Photography -  (Plaza Room) 11:00am-Noon: Owl Studies of Bainbridge Island (FAC-206) 11:00am-Noon: Birds Matter - Count on It! (FAC-302) 2:00-3:00pm: Taking Control of Your dSLR Camera (Plaza Room) ☼ 2:00-3:00pm: Live Raptor Presentation (FAC-Gym) 2:00-3:00pm: Getting Started in Birding (FAC-206) 2:00-3:00pm: Optics - Something for Everyone (FAC-302) 3:30-4:30pm: Kayaks & Bird Photography (Plaza Room) ☼ 3:30-4:30pm: Live Raptor Presentation (FAC-Gym) 3:30-4:30pm: Fall and Winter Backyard Birds (FAC-206) 3:30-4:30pm: Birding for Kids (FAC-302)
5:00pm-Dusk	☼ Swifts Night Out in Monroe (FREE) Organized by Pilchuck Audubon, carpool from FAC
5:00-6:00pm	☼ Yost Park Guided Walk (FREE)
SUNDAY, SEPTEMBER 13
7:15am-5:00pm	Point No Point Field Trip. Organized by Pilchuck Audubon Society. Advance sign-ups required - email your phone number to   field.birds.pas@gmail.com
7:30-10:00am	Edmonds Marsh, Willow Creek, Pt. Edwards Guided Walk ($)
8:00-10:00am	☼ Yost Park Guided Walk (FREE)
8:00-10:30am	☼ Scriber Lake Guided Walk (FREE)
Noon-2:00pm	Tours of Edmonds Wildlife Habitat Native Plant Demonstration Gardenat Willow Creek Fish Hatchery, 95 Pine Street (FREE)

Lake Stevens Toddler Storytime

Jump and bounce into a magical world of stories, music, and movements that nurture the desire to read in toddlers.  Playtime of craft may follow.  For ages 18 months to 3 years.

When: Thursdays September 17, 24 at 10 am

Cost: Free

Monroe Toddler Storytime

Jump and bounce into a magical world of stories, music, and movements that nurture the desire to read in toddlers. Playtime or craft may follow. For ages 18 months to 3 years. Caregiver required.

Wednesdays September 2 - 30 at 10:30am

20 YEAR ANNIVERSARY CELEBRATION MARYSVILLE FAMILY YMCA

We are honored to cordially invite you to celebrate with us and recognize a two-decade milestone of Community Impact.

CELEBRATION KICKOFF: MONDAY, AUGUST 24 | 3 - 7 PM

Join us for food, fun, and a short message from our new Executive JJ Frank recognizing the amazing staff and volunteers that have supported our YMCA for the last 20 years! Enter our grand prize drawing for an iPod Mini. Food will be served 5 - 7 pm.

WEEK LONG CELEBRATION AUGUST 24-28
We’re celebrating the people that have supported our YMCA in the Marysville community— you! Bring a workout buddy all week for free. 

APPRECIATION PRIZES ALL WEEK LONG!
Throughout the week we’ll be giving away awesome prizes, including:
Y Swag
$20 in Y-bucks to use on youth programming like swim lessons, youth sports, health and wellness, or child care.
PROSPECTIVE MEMBERS: Join during our celebration week and get your first month of membership for only $20! (in-branch registration only)

RSVP on Facebook

LS Reading with Rover

Come read aloud to a loving canine listener.  This community-based literacy program helps kids strengthen reading skills and improve reading confidence.

When: Saturday, September 12, 2015 11am

Cost: Free

Lynnwood Library Hosts Superhero Party

Come ready to test your superpowers against awesome obstacles and chilling challenges, make superhero gear, and eat a super cool treat! Dress up if you’d like! For children of all ages and caregivers. Supported by Friends of the Lynnwood Library.

When:  August 22, 2015  from 1:30 pm to 3:00 pm

Cost: Free

Mill Creek YMCA Branch Family Time

Mill Creek YMCA is hosting a two hour back to school, hot dog, BBQ and karaoke evening, September 18, 2015 from 6-8pm.

They invite us to bring a blanket and chair to sit back and relax and enjoy the festivities.

It is free and open to the community. All ages are welcome