November Happenings at the Evergreen Fairgrounds
* J&M Promotions Antique
Show
* Arena Cross/Flat Track Races and Motorsport
Practices
* Washington Arms
Collector's Gun Show
* Western Games Horse
Show
* Whidbey Island Kennel
Club's All Breed Dog
Show
* Cascade Canary Club's
Bird Show
Find more Information at www.evergreenfair.org.
November Happenings at WSU Cooperative Extension
*Overview of Hard Cider Making & Orcharding
November Happenings at Adopt-A-Stream
Want to learn about NW Fish & Wildlife? Snohomish County Parks & Recreation and Adopt-A-Stream
* Eagles presentation
* "Deep Blue" (a free
movie)
* presentation: How do
you adopt a stream?
OCTOBER'S HEALTH TIP
Walk to improve your risk profile
According to the American Heart Association, women who walk briskly for at least three hours per week or exercise vigorously for 1.5 hours per week, cut their risk of heart disease by 30%-40%.
And men, exercise reduces your risks too. If it's hard finding time, try waking up a little earlier and going for a walk before your day takes over. Or, try walking during part of your lunch break or after dinner.
2009 Annual Park Passes are now available
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| QUICK LINKS |
Resource Management and Community Partnerships
Contracts, Land & Capital Projects
Marketing-Evergreen Fair
Marcie Allen, 425-388-6611
Ballfield Reservations/Programs
Tony Trofimczuk,425-388-6604 tony.t@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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Welcome . . .
to your Snohomish County Parks & Recreation's October electronic newsletter.
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 New off-leash dog park opens Nov. 1 at Willis Tucker Park
Snohomish County Executive Aaron Reardon and other community leaders will dedicate a new off-leash dog area Nov. 1 at Willis Tucker Community Park, located at 6705 Puget Park Drive, Snohomish.
Festivities begin at 11 a.m. with a canine costume contest at the park's amphitheater, followed by a ribbon cutting at 11:45 a.m. Dogs are then free to fetch, run, meet and greet till dusk when the park closes.
Snohomish County Animal Control will be available with information on licensing. Snohomish Off-Leash Dog Group (Sno-DOG) will provide information on volunteer opportunities and Dog-On-it-Parks will have agility equipment to test a pet's abilities.
Constructing a dog park was part of Reardon's Community Infrastructure Development Initiative (CIDI) approved in 2006. The program funded a variety of parks and public works projects designed to have immediate, positive impacts on surrounding neighborhoods and communities. The 4.5-acre site at Willis Tucker was eventually selected as the location for the off-leash park.
For more information on this new park or others within the county parks' system, go to www.snocoparks.org or call 425-388-6600.
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Parks Advisory Board members needed
The Snohomish County Parks and Recreation Department is seeking citizens willing to serve as appointed members of the Parks Advisory Board.
The Parks Advisory Board assists the Parks Department in reviewing and recommending policies relating to parks properties, facilities and programs. The board is made up of 11 members, five residing within and representing their County Council districts, and six at-large members who may reside anywhere within the county. Board members serve four-year terms, are nominated by the County Executive and appointed by the County Council.
Members are expected to attend board meetings, serve on committees, represent their communities and participate in park dedications, community meetings and special events.
There are currently five vacancies. Three are at-large positions. One position represents Council District #3 (Edmonds, Lynnwood area), and one position represents Council District #5 (Lake Stevens, Snohomish and Skykomish Valley area).
"This is a great opportunity to work closely with the county on the purchase, planning, development and operation of parks, trails, open space, natural areas, facilities and recreation programs," Snohomish County Executive Aaron Reardon said.
Those interested in serving, who have questions or want more information should call Snohomish County Parks at 425-388-6621.
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Children's Activities and Classes offered at Willis Tucker Park in November
 Kids in the Kitchen - Kids, make fruit loop apple turkeys, ants on a log, turkey spiral sanwiches, cheesy bread sticks and ice cream in a bag.
 Puppetry - Cyndi Soup from the Tim Noah Thumbnail Theater teaches you how to create your own puppet and the joyous skill of puppetry at an afternoon workshop.
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Activities and Classes for Teens and Adults offered at Willis Tucker Park in November
 Holiday Rubber Stamping Fun - Fall images inspire your use of rubber stamping for the Thanksgiving holiday. Projects include a table favor, a decorated candle and a thank you card.
Beginning Calligraphy - Imagine receiving praise for  your beautiful handwriting! Use calligraphy to make unique cards, menus, envelopes, invitations, announcements and gifts. |
Adult Activities and Classes offered at Willis Tucker Park in November
 Life Force Energy Playshop - Come learn about energy fields (auras), energy centers (charkas) and life force (chi or prana). Instructor Roy Holman teaches easy exercises to tune into our energy and simple meditation, breathing and boundary techniques.
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. |
| Fair Advisory Board members needed
Snohomish County Parks and Recreation Department is seeking citizens willing to serve as appointed members of the Fair Advisory Board.
The Fair Advisory Board assists fair staff in planning for and providing valuable oversight of the annual Evergreen State Fair. Meetings are held on the second Tuesday of each month at 7pm at the Fairgrounds. Board members serve four-year terms, are nominated by the County Executive and appointed by the County Council. Members are expected to attend board meetings, serve on committees and participate in the 12-day fair, community meetings and special events.
There are currently two vacancies, one representing Council District #2 and one from Council District #3. If interested, contact 360-805-6704.
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