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| Festival of the River celebration at River Meadows Park
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| Youth Triathlon - McCollum Park and Pool
Saturday, Aug. 22
Children ages 6-14 compete in age-appropriate distances with an emphasis on fitness, fun and safety. The entire event occurs within McCollum Park. Participant receives event T-shirt and placement ribbons. Fee: $20 before Aug. 7 and $30 between Aug. 8-20. No registrations after August 20.
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| Sundquist Family Movies in the Park
* August 6 - Over the Hedge, 9 p.m.
* August 13 - Neverending Story, 9:00 p.m.
* August 20 - Kung Fu Panda, 8:45 p.m.
Special thanks to our sponsors for making this movie series happen!
Willis Tucker Park is located at 6705 Puget Park Drive, Snohomish.
Find more information at www.snocoparks.org.
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| Thrasher's Corner Pug & Grill's Benefit Golf Tournament earns more than $2,000 for youngsters to attend Parks Youth Camps
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August Happenings at the Northwest Stream Center
* "Wetland Wigglers"
Aug. 5, 10 a.m. to Noon
* Summer Discovery
Camp
Aug. 10-14, 9 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. The Northwest Stream Center is located at McCollum County Park, 600 128th St. SE, Everett. Find more information at www.streamkeeper.org
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Sno-DOG volunteer work party at Willis Tucker Park
Join volunteers Saturday, August 15, 2009 from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. at Willis Tucker Park to perform much needed pruning and weeding of the off-leash areas. Thanks to Sno-DOG for their joint effort with Parks to sustain off-leash areas in the county. Find more information at www.snocoparks.org. |
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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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Summer camps and activities in August
August camps include soccer, golf, drama and art, puppet making, piņata making, kids cooking, kayaks, summer splash, t'ai chi, Birch Bay waterslides, basketball skill building, sports camps (all day and half-day), martial arts and End of Summer Bash.
McCollum Park Pool
Private pool rentals at McCollum Park Pool - great for birthday parties or your own private swim party! Call the pool at 425-357-6036 for details.
Find more information on activities or other parks within the county's parks system at www.snocoparks.org or call 425-388-6600. |
August Happenings at the Evergreen Fairgrounds
* Holland Lop Rabbit Show - Aug. 8
* WAC Gun Show - Aug. 8-9
Auto Races:
* Stinger 8 World Championship - Aug. 1
* WWRA Auto races - Aug. 2, and 14
* Formula D Drifting Races - Aug. 8
* Drag Races - Aug. 9-23
* NASCAR Races - Aug. 15 and 22
* Drifting Races - Aug. 16 & 21
Horse Shows:
* C-Fair Charity Horse Show - Aug. 1-2
* Windy Tides Horse Show Aug. 8-9
Evergreen State Fair August 27-September 7
The Evergreen State Fairgrounds is located along Highway 2, west of Monroe. Find more information at www.evergreenfair.org.
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Music in the Park
Come and enjoy Snohomish County Parks & Recreation's first concert series at Willis Tucker Park, scheduled for the first four Sundays in August.
* Cyndi Soup--Aug 2, 5:30-6:30 p.m.
Children's Music and Puppetry
* Kelly and the Boys Band--Aug 9, 5-7 p.m.
Rock and Blues Music
* Alma Villegas and Band--Aug 16, 5-7 p.m.
Latin Rhythms
* Valhalla Hill--Aug 23, 5-7 p.m.
Indie/Folk Rock Music
Thank you, 2009 sponsors, for making this series happen: The Goddard School of Early Learning,
North County Bank, Silver Firs II, Last Leaf Productions.
Willis Tucker Park is located at 6705 Puget Park Drive, Snohomish. Find more information at www.snocoparks.org.
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The 2009 Evergreen State Fair grandstand event line-up:
* NW Super Moto; * Extreme Monster Truck Show/
Freestyle Motocross/Fireworks and more!
* Colgate Country Showdown; * Williams and Ree
* Disney Under The Stars; * Queensryche;
* Blake Shelton and Special Guest; * Diamond Rio Purchase tickets online: www.ticketmaster.com/venue/122941 The Evergreen State Fair is Aug. 27 - Sept. 7, 2009. Find more information at |
| Wenberg State Park transferred to Snohomish County Park system
Tom Teigen, Jeanne Blackburn, Peter Camp, Snohomish County Executive Aaron Reardon, Judy Johnson (WA State Parks Deputy Director), John Koster, Joan Thomas (State Parks Commission), Hal Gausman, Regis Swanson, Rich Patton commemorate the transfer of Wenberg State Park to Snohomish County on July 16.
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Tips for Preventing Heat-Related Illness
The best defense is prevention
Here are some prevention tips:
* Drink more fluids (nonalcoholic), regardless of your
activity level.
* Don't wait until you're thirsty to drink.
* Avoid liquids that contain alcohol or large amounts of
sugar. These actually cause you to lose more body
fluid.
* Avoid very cold drinks because they can cause
stomach cramps.
* Stay indoors and, if at all possible, stay in an air-
conditioned place. If your home does not have air
conditioning, go to the shopping mall or public library.
Even a few hours spent in air conditioning can help
your body stay cooler when you go back into the
heat.
* Electric fans may provide comfort, but when the
temperature is in the high 90s, fans will not prevent
heat-related illness.
* Take a cool shower or bath.
* Wear lightweight, light-colored, loose-fitting clothing.
* NEVER leave anyone in a closed, parked vehicle.
If you must be out in the heat:
* Limit your outdoor activity to morning and evening
hours.
* Cut down on exercise.
* Try to rest often in shady areas.
* Protect yourself from the sun by wearing a wide-
brimmed hat (also keeps you cooler), sunglasses
and sunscreen of SPF 15 or higher.
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Snow Dog's Hippie Trippin' Granola
Mix together in large bowl:
5 C. rolled oats
1 1/3 C. wheat germ
1 C. sliced almonds
1 C. sunflower seeds (unsalted)
1 C. banana chips, crumbled
1 C. coconut
1 C. dried mangoes, dried blueberries, raisins, etc.
Stir together in a small bowl until well blended:
1/2 tsp. vanilla extract
1/2 C. honey
1/2 C. vegetable oil
Pour this mixture into dry ingredients and mix well with both hands (you can use a spoon or gloves if you're squeamish about this). Spread mixture onto 2 cookie sheets and bake at 300 degrees for 20-30 minutes, stirring every 10 minutes. Let cool and store in airtight container. This mixture can also make granola bars.
Courtesy of quietjourney.com
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Lakewood Road Improvement Project may delay entering Lake Goodwin County Park
Snohomish County Public Works will begin construction of a traffic safety project on Lakewood Road in August. The project will add left turn pockets on Lakewood Road at two intersections: East Lake Goodwin Road and West Lake Goodwin Road. between Frank Waters Road and E. Lake Goodwin Road. Five-foot walkable shoulders will be added along both sides of Lakewood Road to improve conditions for pedestrians and bicyclists.
Construction is planned for 7 a.m. to 4 p.m., Mondays through Fridays during the summer. Work will likely stop for the winter and resume early next year. Projected completion date is spring 2010. During construction, park visitors may experience delays while entering or exiting Lake Goodwin County Park.
Thank you for your patience as we work on this safety improvement project.For more information about the project, visit the county's Web page: www.snoco.org or contact Tina Hokanson, Public Works Communication Specialist at 425-388-3789 or email tina.hokanson@snoco.org.
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