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Monroe

Percussionists wanted
The Monroe Community Concert Bank is seeking all-around percussionists. Candidates are invited to stop by Thursdays from 7 to 9pm at New Hope Fellowship, 1210 Main St. in Monroe.
For more information call Roger Walker, 360-691-5310.

September library happenings
Children’s Programs
• Ready Readers: Baby Storytime: Sept. 1, 8, 15, 22, 29 at 10 a.m. Babies and their favorite adults learn to love reading together with stories, songs, fingerplays and rhymes. Playtime follows. For newborns through 18 months. Caregiver required.
• Ready Readers: Toddler Storytime: Sept. 1, 8, 15, 22, 29 at 11 a.m. Music, stories, creative activities and movement for ages 18 months to 3 years. Reading readiness skills are included.
• Ready Readers: Preschool Storytime: Sept. 7, 14, 21, 28 at 10:30 a.m. Children ages 3 to 5 years enjoy stories, songs and getting ready to read.
• Pajama Storytime: Sept. 7 at 7 p.m. Wear your pajamas for a cozy evening of stories and craft activities. Don’t forget your blanket and stuffed animal! For ages 2 to 5 and caregivers.
• Sing into Reading with Nancy Stewart: Sept. 25 at 2 p.m. Nancy Stewart invites children and caregivers to sing and play with words together, then take home fun ways to reinforce six early learning skills using books and songs.
Teen Programs
• Film Appreciation: Sept. 8, 22 at 3 p.m. Gain new perspectives and join in intelligent discussions about films you may or may not have seen. Snacks provided. Ages 13-18.
• Bicycle Safety Rodeo: Sept. 18 at 1 p.m. The Sultan-Monroe Masons invite all summer readers to saunter on over to the lodge for the announcement of the bike winners, some grub, a safety presentation by Monroe and Sultan Police and Fire and much more! Held at Monroe Masonic Center, 125 S. Lewis Street.
Adult Programs
• Monroe Book Group: “Years of Wonders” by Geraldine Brooks Sept. 14 at 7 p.m. Everyone is welcome to join in a discussion of books the second Tuesday of each month. This month’s selection is “Year of Wonders.” Copies are available for checkout at the Customer Service Desk.
• Mushroom Identification: Sept. 28 at 7 p.m. Learn the basics of mushroom identification from a member of the Snohomish County Mycological Society. Bring your own specimens in a paper bag and view mushrooms of interest brought by the instructor.

Monroe Garden Club meeting
The Monroe Garden Club will meet on Sept. 13, at 1p.m. at the Monroe United Methodist Church, 342 South Lewis St.. This month’s speaker is Chapin Smith, who will explain how to grow a community garden. The public is welcome and admission is free; donations of food or funds will be accepted for the Sky Valley Food Bank. For more information call 360-793-1829.

Volunteer parks position open
The East County Park & Recreation District has a vacancy on its Board of Commissioners. The East County Park & Recreation District owns and operates Maltby Community Park.
Interested individuals must be 18 years of age and reside within the district boundaries, which are roughly the same as those for Monroe School District. Please submit a letter of interest outlining your qualifications to: Commissioner Vacancy, ECPRD, c/o 333 S. Lewis St., Monroe, WA 98272. The District Board of Commissioners will meet at 7:00 p.m., Sept. 14, 2010, Monroe Chamber of Commerce offices. For more information, call 360-794-5912.

Snohomish

Zumba Street Dance Party
The Snohomish Boys & Girls Club has gone ZUMBA CRAZY! After a fun summer of Kids and Adult Zumba classes, they're topping it off with a street party! All funds will go to pay for the Kids Zumbatomic Program.  The club's Zumba kids will also be performing at 5:30! You have to see this! The club's great instructors, Rochelle, Karye, and Anabel will be leading the event. Zumba wear will be available for purchase. No experience required. Just come and have fun!
The Zumba party is Sept. 2 from 5:30-8 p.m. at the Snohomish Boys & Girls Club parking lot, 402 Second St. Cost is $15.

Kla Ha Days 2011 gearing up
Kla Ha Ya Days Festival is a tax-exempt, non profit corporation who plans and co-ordinates the activities and events of the "Official" City of Snohomish celebration held each year during the third weekend of July.  All interested persons are eligible to be voting members of Kla Ha Ya Days by pledging:   
  "I acknowledge the Officers, Sponsors, Volunteers and other Members of Kla Ha Ya Days Festival to be my neighbors and fellow citizens.
I promise to encourage and support them in all we do by promoting a climate of co-operation and teamwork." 
The Kla Ha Ya Days Annual Membership Meeting will take place on Wednesday, September 15, 7PM at the Carnegie Building.  Anyone with any interest in Kla Ha Ya Days is encouraged to come and participate in the election of officers and formation of the planning committees for next year's events.  It all starts with the Annual Membership Meeting, Wednesday, September 15 at the Carnegie Building, 105 Cedar Ave., 7 p.m.

Pinochle tournament
The Snohomish Senior Center is hosting at pinochle tournament Sept. 18 at 1 p.m. at the center, 506 Fourth St. Cash prizes and no age limit. Registration fee is $15 and deadline to register is Sept. 8.
Register at the Snohomish Senior Center, or mail in a check payable to Snohomish Senior Center to PO Box 1426, Snohomish WA 98291. Include your name and phone number.

Snohomish Garden Club meeting
The featured speaker at the next regular monthly meeting of the Snohomish Garden Club will be Annie Reiss of Skagit Gardens.  Reiss, a Mt. Vernon native, earned a degree in environmental horticulture and has extensive gardening and landscaping experience in the Puget Sound region.  She will discuss new plants and fall color.   The meeting will be held Sept. 13 at 7 p.m. at the Snohomish Senior Center, 506 Fourth Street.  This meeting is free and open to the public. 
For more information about the Snohomish Garden Club, please go to www.snohomishgardenclub.com.            

County
Advocates needed for vulnerable adults
There is a critical need for volunteer ombudsmen throughout Snohomish County. Many neighbors are in need of help. They live in adult family homes, nursing homes and assisted living facilities.
As a certified volunteer long term care ombudsman, individuals can make a difference by being an advocate, educator, investigator and problem solver.
Volunteer ombudsmen come from all walks of life, various age groups and educational levels. The common thread is an interest in serving older adults and persons with disabilities.
Volunteers receive four days of free training to become certified ombudsmen. They are asked to volunteer four hours a week, attend monthly meetings and submit a monthly activity report. Expenses such as mileage are reimbursable.
The next four-day volunteer training is:
September 21, 22, 28 and 29. The Snohomish County Long Term Care Ombudsman Program protects and promotes the interests, well-being and rights of vulnerable adults living in long term care facilities. It is part of the Washington State Long Term Care Ombudsman program, a federally mandated program created by the Older Americans Act.
For more information and an application packet, contact Michal Glauner at 425-388-7393 or e-mail michal.glauner@snoco.org.

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