• The Mount Vernon Chamber of Commerce will host Marketing Masterminds, a roundtable discussion, at 10 a.m. Thursday, Feb. 2. Zoom or in-person at 301 W Kincaid St., Mount Vernon. Register here: bit.ly/402IP3U.
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• The Snohomish County Arts and Culture Grant is taking applications until March 3. Grant winners will be reimbursed for up to $2,000 in eligible expenses for projects completed by Dec. 31. Applications are available at snocoarts.org/grant-opportunity or by contacting Annique Bennett at Annique.Bennett@snoco.org.
• Northwest Garden Bling is hosting its annual Mosaic Challenge with the theme “Mandela Magic.” The contest begins Feb. 3 and culminates April 25 with a juried presentation of artwork beginning April 28. The display of entries continues through May 14. First, second, third and People’s Choice Awards will be given. Information: 360-708-3279, nwgardenbling@frontier.com or visit Northwest Garden Bling at 44574 Highway 20, Concrete.
• The 12th annual 2023 Salish Sea Early Music Festival continues with multiple shows at Fir-Conway Lutheran Church, 18101 Fir Island Road in Conway, and one at the Skagit Early Keyboard Museum in La Conner. Admission is by suggested donation of $20 or $25 (free-will offering), 18 and under are free. Information: salishseafestival.org/skagit.
• Burlington Parks and Recreation will hold a Daddy Daughter Sweetheart Skate Night from 5:30 to 7:30 p.m. Sunday, Feb. 5, at Skagit Skate in Burlington. Registration is required at burlingtonwa.gov/915/Community-Events-in-Burlington. Included in the registration price: skates for each person, a raffle ticket for prizes, goodie bags for each daughter, glow sticks and a sweet treat.
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• The Anacortes Public Library (1220 10th St., Anacortes) has numerous events and programs throughout February.
The library is preparing for the return of its Genre Night, which in the past has brought in more than 1,000 visitors. This year, the event will focus on fantasy, and the library is looking for volunteers of all ages. The event is Saturday, Feb. 25. Information: library.cityofanacortes.org.
The library is open 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. Monday to Friday and 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Saturday.
• Tech help is available from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. every week day at the library help desk.
• A high school creating writing group meets 2-3 p.m. Wednesdays in the community room.
Programs are free and open to the public, unless noted. 360-293-1910 or library@cityofanacortes.org.
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• The 2023 Snohomish County Master Gardener Winter Speaker Series announces its 2023 fundraising season, featuring eight celebrity gardeners, authors, and experts sharing their knowledge on a variety of gardening subjects.
Feb. 3 - “Gardening Matters - From Tree Canopy to Ground Cover," by Lorene Edwards Forkner, speaker & writer for Pacific NW Magazine and The Seattle Times.
Feb. 10 - “Moles! Whatcha Gonna Do?," by Dave Pehling, former WSU Extension zoologist/mammalogist.
Feb. 24 - “The Magic of Hydrangeas," by Scott Pringle, certified professional horticulturist.
March 3 - “Designing with Perennials: Creating Plant Combinations for Multiple Seasons of Interest," by Alex LaVilla, committee chair of Great Plant Picks Program of the Elizabeth Miller Garden.
March 17 - “A Behind the Scenes Look at Creating The Butchart Gardens’ Amazing Floral Displays," by Carlos Moniz, Director of Horticulture at The Butchart Gardens.
March 31 - “Plants in Sync," Dan Hinkley, plant hunter, writer, speaker, and plant researcher.
All lectures held at the Historic Everett Theatre, 2911 Colby Ave., Everett. $20 at the door. Visit gardenlectures.com for a complete listing of dates, speakers and topics.
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• The Merry Mountain Ski Club offers the Tuesday Ski Bus to Stevens Pass through March. The North Route bus is chartered through BellAir Charters (BellAirCharters.com). Prices and packages vary; call 206-550-4908, visit merrymountain.com/contact.php or email tuesdayskibus@gmail.com.
• The Skagit Valley Bee Association (SVBA) will conduct classes on March 6, 13, 20 and 28, from 6-8:30 p.m. at the Burlington Public Library, 820 E. Washington Ave. Cost: $50. Information: Rob Johnson, rsjohnson2u@yahoo.com, or skagitvalleybeekeepers.org.
• Registration is open for the 50th annual Ski to Sea Race, set for Sunday, May 28. The early bird price is $664 per team through the end of February, then increases to $714. Register at skitosea.com or register.pacificmultisports.com/Events/1087/Register.
• Mount Vernon Senior Center dances are held each Thursday from 1-3 p.m. Dance music is provided by local area bands playing a variety of dance music including swing, latin, ballroom, country and line.
• One Take Weekly Jam and Open Mic with Richard Williams and Chris Eger is held at 7 p.m. Wednesdays at Mirkwood Public House, 117 E. Division St., Arlington. 360-403-9020, mirkwoodpub.com.
• Stroke Support Group, held the third Thursday of every month in Anacortes from 1-2:30 p.m. Sponsored by Breakthrough Speech, LLC. Contact Libby (Speech-Language Pathologist), 360-230-8010 or libby@breakthrough-speech.com.
• Traumatic Brain Injury (TBI) Support Group, held every third Thursday of every month in Anacortes from 6:30-8 p.m. Sponsored by Breakthrough Speech, LLC. Contact Libby (Speech-Language Pathologist), 360-230-8010 or libby@breakthrough-speech.com.
• The Shelter Bay Chorus is looking for new members. All voices needed. No audition required, just the desire to sing for fun and entertainment. Performances at Anacortes Senior Center and Shelter Bay (La Conner) twice a year. Rehearsals are Thursdays from 4:30-6:30 p.m. Information: Joan (360-941-7507).
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