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HEALTH TIP
Chicken Soup for Colds
Chicken soup, a popular home remedy for the common cold, may really help to relieve the symptoms of a cold. The hot vapors help break up congestion, making it easier for you to breathe. Soup also provides fluid, which is important for fighting infection. Some researchers suggest that substances in chicken soup can also reduce the inflammation associated with the common cold, thus providing some relief of symptoms. And of course, it also tastes good.
2009 Annual Park Passes now available
Purchase the $60 passes online at www.snocoparks.org or call 425-388-6600. | |
Want to teach?
If you have the special skill and patience needed to teach others, let us know! Snohomish County Parks and Recreation utilizes independent contract instructors to provide recreational services to our community. Programs may be designed for preschoolers, school age children, teens, adults, families or seniors.
For more information, call Recreation Supervisor Tony Trofimczuk at 425-388-6604 or tonyt@snoco.org. |
Squire Creek Park facilities now available online
You can now reserve a campsite or rent the shelter at Squire Creek Park online
at www.snocoparks.org.
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House for Rent
Two bedroom, one bathroom (shower stall, no tub), garage with small shop, Snohomish School District, located in South Snohomish County along Highway 9. $825.00 per month, first, last, plus deposit. Credit/ background check $25.00. Contact Dianne Bailey at 425-388-6622 or dianne.bailey@snoco.org.
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River Meadows Yurt Village ready for camping
Construction of the Yurt Village at River Meadows County Park is complete. You may reserve your night(s) online at www.snocoparks.org. Please join County Executive Aaron Reardon, Councilman John Koster and your Park Department staff at the ribbon cutting celebration at 2 p.m March 25. |
Sand box and kite shade project at Willis Tucker Community Park is complete
Next summer children will enjoy a larger sand box separated from the water spray feature at Willis Tucker Community Park. Adults who accompany them will enjoy sitting in shade under the new kite shades while watching them. Children will also enjoy the water spray feature more because sand from the sand box will not be dragged into the filters which shuts the system down. Willis Tucker Community Park is located at 6705 Puget Park Drive, Snohomish. |
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Resource Management & Community Partnerships
Contracts, Land &
Capital Projects
Marketing & Communications
Marcie Allen, 425-388-6611
Ballfield Reservations/
Recreation/McCollum Pool
Tony Trofimczuk
Operations
Rich Patton, 425-388-6609 rich.patton@snoco.org
Willis Tucker Park
Jessica Warner, 425-388-6600
Fairgrounds RV Parking
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Your Snohomish County Parks is moving forward in 2009 with classes, activities and new park amenities for your enjoyment. |
 RELEASE YOUR INNER SHERLOCK HOLMES!!
Your Snohomish County Park Department's 5th Annual Murder Mystery Dinner and Silent Auction, a fundraising program for area food banks, will be held at the Evergreen State Fairgrounds on Saturday, March 14, in Monroe. This year guests are invited to a St. Patrick's Day themed party only to discover upon arrival that someone has done away with the guest of honor, Patrick Flaherty!
Come investigate this light-hearted mystery and win prizes for solving the crime! Prizes for being the best dressed will also be awarded. Enjoy bidding on many items donated by local businesses and individuals in the silent auction.
The menu includes Irish Mist Chicken, potatoes, steamed cabbage & carrots, salad and bread pudding with rum sauce.
Tickets are a mere $25 per person. They may be purchased in advance at the Fairgrounds Office or at Willis Tucker Park. Call 360-805-6708 or 425-388-6611.
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 Send a kid to Camp!
The 2009 Spring and Summer Camps Guide is available March 6. Contact Tony Trofimczuk at 425-388-6604 (or tonyt@snoco.org for more information or call 425-388-6600 to register. You can also register online at www.snocoparks.org and click on "Enroll."
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 County breaks ground on Martha Lake Airport Park
Snohomish County Executive Aaron Reardon and other community leaders celebrated the beginning of construction at Martha Lake Airport Community Park with a ground breaking event on Feb. 23.
The property, located off 146th Street West in Lynnwood, was purchased in 2000 from the Howe family, who had operated the Martha Lake Airport for many years.
"This is a park project that truly complements a changing and growing neighborhood while still connecting with the history associated with the former airfield," Reardon said. "This park and others like it will continue to be assets to communities throughout Snohomish County."
The $3.1 million project includes baseball and soccer fields, a picnic shelter, restrooms, playground, trails, storm drainage facility, three commissioned artwork pieces and parking for 105 vehicles. The 18-acre park also will feature the county's first skateboard park.
Three pieces of art are included in this park project as part of the county's ordinance requiring that 1 percent of total bid costs be contributed to the arts.
As this site was a former airfield, artworks will pay homage to flight. Michael Whiting will create a "pixilated figure" sculpture of a skateboarder in flight doing a nose grab. Other artworks include a five-sculpture series by Peter Reiquam called "Simple Arrow" and a 14-foot sculpture of Da Vinci wings activated for flight by Rociante Studios.
Find more information on this park or others within the county parks' system at www.snocoparks.org or call 425-388-6600.
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March Activities and Classes at Willis Tucker Park
Beat the Winter Blues Art Camp - Kids 6 and up - create and paint your own project to take home.
Family 101 - Adults - improve relationships with spouse and children.
Beginning Calligraphy - Ages 12 and up UK International Soccer Camp, the best possible soccer experience - Join our certified coaches from Britain and Europe, all who have played professional or semi-professional soccer. The program is aimed at all players within the community with the themes of safety, learning and enjoyment. Topics include passing, control, defending, striking and dribbling. Week of March 30.
 Yoga - Relaxing yoga for everybody taught by well-known yoga instructor Roy Holman.
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Evergreen Fairgrounds
* Snohomish Conservation Tree/Plant Sale - March 6 & 7
* Swap Meets every weekend
* 4-H Tack & Consignment Sale - March 8
* Washington Arms Club Gun Show - March 14 & 15
* Cascade Mountain Men Show - March 14 & 15
* Windy Tides Horse Show - March 14 & 15
* Quilter's Anonymous Show - March 20-22
* Cascade Poultry Show - March 21
* PNW Paint Horse Show - March 20-22
* Western Games Horse Show - March 28-29
* CFA's Cat Show - March 28 & 29
* ABATE of Washington Motorcycle/Parts Swap-March 29
* Wash. State Hunter/Jumper Inaugural - March 30-April 5
Evergreen State Fairgrounds is located along Highway 2, west of Monroe. Find more information at www.evergreenfair.org.
WSU Cooperative Extension
* Small trees for the Home Landscape
* Great Plant Picks: Shrubs & Perennials for the
Home Garden
* Home Lawns: A solution to pollution
* Pollination in the Home Garden
* Composting Piles and Worm Bins
* Drip Irrigation
* Growing Groceries Volunteer Mentor Training. Learn
how to grow your own food and teach others to do the
same.
* Forest Farming for Fun and Profit. Edible mushrooms
can be an excellent commercial crop for anyone with
more shade than sun.
* Master Beekeeper Apprentice Level Course
* Bugs & Blights Monthly Series
* Winter 2009 Forest Stewardship Coached Planning
* Teacher Training on Climate Change: Science, Action
and Engagement! Climate Change: Global
Connections and Sustainable Solutions
WSU Cooperative Extension is located at 600 128th Street SE, Everett. Find more information at www.snohomish.wsu.edu.
Northwest Stream Center
Want to learn about NW Fish & Wildlife?
Snohomish County Parks & Recreation and Adopt-A-Stream present:
* Salmon Fashion Show & Adopt-A-Stream Challenge: The Adopt-A-Stream Foundation comes to the classroom with Sammy the Salmon and Friends to present a 45-minute school assembly program. Because this program is made possible in part by the Greater Everett Community Foundation, a flat fee of $250 covers all costs for grades 1-6. To schedule this event for your students or group, call Marlene at 425-316-8592.
The Northwest Stream Center is located at 600 128th Street SE, Everett. Find more information at www.streamkeeper.org.
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Snohomish County Parks is losing a good friend and park volunteer
Joe Beardslee, after 18 years volunteer service, is moving on to other endeavors. "Ranger Joe," as he is known, first came camping at Flowing Lake as a young 10 year old in 1991. "Ranger Joe" has been volunteering ever since this first visit. He helps park rangers during the off-season by volunteering, sometimes weekly, on a four-hour block of time assisting with trash, litter, restrooms, cabin cleaning, small engine maintenance and projects.
Joe's favorite park activity is to drive the gator and act as eyes and ears for the rangers, looking for any potential wrong doing by other park visitors. "Ranger Joe" has accomplished much over the years and has been a tremendous support. We will miss his heart of gold, energy, and dedication to Snohomish County's parks. We wish him well on his future goals. Thank you for all your years of service, "Ranger Joe." We wish you well with all your future goals.
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 Paradise Valley Conservation Area: Trails, parking and other improvements to Paradise Valley Conservation Area is nearly complete. Please join County Exectuve Aaron Reardon, County Councilman Dave Gosset and your Park Department in celebrating the opening of Paradise Valley Conservation Area on April 22. The park is located south of SR-522 on Paradise Lake Road and adjacent to the Snohomish/King County line.
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