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Resource Management and Community Partnerships
Contracts, Land & Capital Projects
Marketing-Evergreen Fair
Marcie Allen, 425-388-6611
Ballfield Reservations/Programs
Bill Karras, 425-388-6608 bkarras@snoco.org
Operations
Rich Patton, 425-388-6609 rich.patton@snoco.org
Willis Tucker Park Information
Cabot Fuqua, 425-388-6644
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October Happenings at the Evergreen Fairgrounds *Auto Racing: Demolition Derby, Fireworks, School Bus Figure 8's, Boat Races, Rollover contest, Hornets
*Northwest Rabbit Show
*Washington Arms Collector's Gun Show
*Washington State Hunter & Jumper October Classic
*Scary Nights Haunted House
*Antique Auto Restorers - Swap Meet
*Open Paint Horse & Stallion Review
*Evergreen Pygmy Goat Show
*Monroe Faith Center's
Harvest Festival
Want to learn about gardening or farming practices or how to make hard cider or cheese?
Faculty members, support staff and trained volunteers of Washington State University help you put knowledge to work through informal education and demonstrations.
For more information, go to www.snohomish.wsu.edu.
Want to learn about NW Fish & Wildlife?
Check out the classes sponsored by Snohomish County Parks & Recreation and Adopt-A-Stream at www.streamkeeper.org.
Teens & Young Adult Activities and Classes offered at Willis Tucker Park in October
Babysitting Basics (Ages 10-14)
Learn the how to's of baby sitting, everything from the proper way to hold a child to what to do in an emergency, taught by trained CAMP FIRE USA instructors. Topics include infant and toddler care, play ideas, behavior management, age characteristics, emergency procedures, finding sitting jobs and working with parents.
Fall Rubber Stamping Tricks and Treats (Ages 10-Adult)
Complete four Halloween-related treats using rubber stamping tricks. Learn to use shading, layering, color coordination and adding texture with glitter and ribbon. Instructor Michelle Nicholson teaches projects which include three candy holders and a note card.
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 Welcome . . .
to your Snohomish County Parks & Recreation's September electronic newsletter.
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 Thank you for visiting the Spray Pad at Willis Tucker Park this year.
During the 131-day season over 6,500 park visitors utilized this new and fun addition to the park.
The Spray Pad will reopen Memorial Day weekend, 2009. We look forward to seeing you then.
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 Harvest Festival at Willis Tucker Park
October 25th
Go on a Hay Ride! Make a scarecrow!
See a live owl!
Ride the trails in a straw-filled wagon at Willis Tucker Park. Join the fun with face painting, cookie spiders, games and take a trip into the world of Birds of Prey with Ranger Tom. See a live owl up close and discover how they hunt for food at night. (Are they really wise?)
Bring your own pants and shirt to make a scarecrow to take home (bib overalls work best).
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County preserves Heybrook Ridge
Snohomish County assisted the Cascade Land Conservancy and a grassroots group of east Snohomish County residents in finalizing their purchase of 130 acres of sensitive forestland near the recently established Wild Sky Wilderness Area known as Heybrook Ridge. Purchase of this property will close on September 30th. The Conservancy secured an option on the property last year.
The county contributed $700,000 of funding from the Snohomish County Conservation Futures Program to the $1.21 million purchase. Friends of Heybrook Ridge - made up of local residents and outdoor enthusiasts - donated $550,000, including a $500,000 anonymous gift. Snohomish County will be the owner of the property with its parks department as the designated custodian.
The Friends of Heybrook Ridge will celebrate the purchase of this property on October 4th from 2 to 10 p.m. with a barbeque and live blue grass music in Index.
See related articles:
Heybrook Ridge has been saved from clear-cutting
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New off-leash dog area at Willis Tucker Park opens
Attention all canines and companions! Celebration of the opening of 4.5 acres of the new off-leash area of Willis Tucker Park is tentatively scheduled for Nov 1st. A costume party is in the works and any theme goes. We hope to have sweets and treats, so dress up that pup and join us for a "pawsitively" fun frolicking time. Prizes will be awarded for best costume! Watch for details at www.snocoparks.org.
The new off-leash dog area is located in the northeast corner of Willis Tucker Community Park, just a walk through the woods north of the temporary park. This portion of the off-leash area sports a rolling meadow with a variety of evergreens and deciduous trees scattered throughout.
The volunteer group Sno-DOG is coordinating a volunteer work party on Sunday, October 5th from 10 am to 4pm to help us get ready for the grand opening. They will be picking up rocks, branches, twigs and doing some pruning to make the area ready for hydroseeding. Bring the family for one hour or more, but Rover must sit this one out at home. For more information, visit www.Sno-DOG.org.
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 Children's Activities and Classes offered at Willis Tucker Park in October
Musical Theater for Children
Join elementary music specialist and children's theater director Cyndi Elliott as she helps students see everyday experiences with an enlightened, renewed perspective which inspires us in our daily lives.
Ju Ju Bee Players (Ages 3 to 5 years)
Students learn acting techniques through creative dramatics, mirroring, movement, singing and best of all, good ole fashion pretending.
Good N' Plenty Players (Ages 6 to 12 years)
Students learn acting skills, including blocking, stage presence, projection, pantomime, and more. This class produces a musical play culminating in one or more public performances.
Baby and Me Early Childhood Music for Infants My Toddler and Me Early Childhood Music
(Ages 18 months to 3 years).
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Leary Property Donation
Mr. Robert Leary donated .63 acres outside the Edmonds Urban Growth Area to Snohomish County to be used for park purposes. Ownership of this property was transferred to Snohomish County this month with its parks department as the designated custodian.
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| Adult Activities and Classes offered at Willis Tucker Park in October
Yoga
Relaxing yoga for everybody taught by well-known yoga instructor Roy Holman. Classes combine strengthening poses with breath awareness and relaxation. Yoga benefits the body, mind and spirit. Beginners and flexibility-challenged people, as well as seasoned yogis welcome.
Spa Day In The Park
Send the kids to school; shut off your e-mail; turn off your cell phone and bring your gorgeous self over for some fun girl time! Experience spa-quality treatments that will relax and de-stress you. Learn how to turn your own bathroom into a day spa. Make "spa-yourself time" a regular part of your life and enjoy the health benefits of stress management through routine self car. Class taught by certified spa consultant Debbie Carlson-Gould.
Ballroom Dancing
Grab your favorite dance partner and come learn the foxtrot and salsa! Instructor Rene Whipple teaches basic dance steps in a fun, no pressure atmosphere in this beginner's class. You will not have to switch partners. Wear comfortable clothing and shoes. Singles are welcome, although we cannot guarantee a dance partner. So, come get ready to shake it up at that wedding, cruise or social event!
Life Planning For Retirement
What do you want to accomplish during your retirement years: travel, volunteer, work part-time, pursue hobbies or follow a lost passion? To prepare for your retirement, you need a clear idea of your lifestyle goals. Instructors Thor Mcllrath, certified financial planner and attorney Sam Eck will help you explore your personal values and objectives to assist you to define your long-term, non-financial retirement goals.
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 Skate America Buttons Opportunity
Everett will be hosting 2008 Skate America, October 23-26, the largest televised sporting event to ever come to Snohomish County with Olympic level figure skaters from all around the world!
Would you be willing to invest in welcoming the athletes, officials and spectators to the City of Everett?
Our business community has an opportunity for our staff to wear "Welcome Skate America" 3-inch buttons. We are soliciting donations from $25 to $50 to help purchase the buttons. In order to receive the Skate America buttons before the week of October 20th, we need your order by Wednesday, October 1st.
If you are interested, please contact Tammy Dunn, Snohomish County Tourism Bureau at 425-348-5802 ext. 12 or via email at tammy@snohomish.org.
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Make A Difference Day, America's largest day of doing good, on the fourth Saturday in October.
Make A Difference Day on the fourth Saturday in October is the largest national day of helping others--a celebration of neighbors helping neighbors. Bring your entire family and teach your children the value of giving something back to the community. These are your parks to use and enjoy. Why not take some time to make them that much more enjoyable?
In observance of Make A Difference Day, join us on Saturday, October 25th for fall clean-up of our athletic fields at Willis Tucker Park. The efforts of dedicated volunteers help the Park Department serve our entire community with excellent quality parks and recreation programs
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Contact Information:
Marcie Allen, Marketing Coordinator
Snohomish County Parks Department
425-388-6611 / marcie.allen@snoco.org |
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