Put on your dancin’ shoes

Voyager Band is having a "Swingin' into Spring" jazz concert at 7 p.m. on Wednesday, April 30, in the Voyager Commons. The concert will feature the Wolverine 7th and 8th grade jazz bands and choir, and also includes a guest performance by the Purple Passion Swing Band. This fundraiser is to help pay for a Music in the Parks/ Wild Waves field trip in June.  Last year Voyager took first place in the jazz band and parade divisions at the Music in the Parks Festival.

There will be a dance floor available, and dessert is included in the $6 ticket price.

Tickets are available at the door, or to buy tickets and get more information, go online to

http://www.brownpapertickets.com/event/31992.

Attention teens

If you’re in grades 6-12, join the Mukilteo Family YMCA for Teen Night on Saturday, May 3rd from 7 – 10 p.m. Come play basketball, enter the dodgeball tournament, play guitar hero, skate in the skate park (weather permitting), win raffle prizes, eat free pizza and hang out with your friends. YMCA Members are free and Program Members are $2. Stop by the Mukilteo Family YMCA and pick up a flyer and waiver form. Any Questions? Please contact Stacey Brevig Mukilteo Family YMCA Teen Director 425-493-9622.  

Lions dinner slated

The Mukilteo Lions will celebrate their 40th anniversary by holding an Italian Dinner Celebration, at 6:30 p.m. on May 3.  The dinner will be held at the Mukilteo Boys & Girls Club, 1134 2nd St. Mukilteo. All proceeds will benefit the Mukilteo Community and High School Scholarships.

 Junior Football and Cheer slate registrations

Mukilteo Junior Football and Cheer are now accepting registrations for the Fall 2008 season.  The program is open to all boys and girls within the Mukilteo School District between the ages of 7 - 14.  You can register on line by visiting www.mukilteojrfootball.org, or come to the following scheduled walk-in registrations: May 10, 10 a.m. - 2 p.m. at Kamiak HS.   GO KNIGHTS! 

Mariner scholarship fundraiser set

MHS Alumni Association presents the Second Annual Dinner and Auction scholarship fundraiser for Mariner High School, from 6-10 p.m. May 2, at The Manor, 13032 Admiralty Way, Everett.

The theme for this gathering is a Cinco de Mayo style fiesta. Dinner features authentic Mexican food and adult beverages. There will be silent and live auction activity for those looking to support a great cause. Have lots of fun besides snagging a great bargain or two and connect with friends.

The association is accepting donations for the auction as well at this time. Contact the MHS Alumni at www.mariner-alumni.com, for tickets and more information or Chuck Davis (‘72”) Mukilteo Boys and Girls Club, 425-239-7781.

Spring Musical tickets on sale

Tickets for Kamiak High's spring musical, Guys and Dolls, are now on sale.  Guys and Dolls runs May 2, 3, 9, 10 at 7 p.m. and May 10 at 2 p.m. Reservation can be made by calling 425-356-6654 x3.  All seats are reserved.   Tickets are $12 adults and $9 children, students, and senior citizens. 

Dallin Frank plays Harry The Horse and the gamblers are holding a dice game in the New York City Sewer.  Intrigued?  Buy a ticket and find out why. 

Volleyball clinic slated

The Mukilteo Boys and Girls Club will be hosting the 2008 Volleyball Clinic at Kamiak High School May 3rd and 4th. This clinic is available for grades 3-12, and will be taught by current Western Washington University coach Diane Flick. Contact Justin Kraemer or Chuck Davis at 425-355-2773 or jkraemer@bgcsc.org for more information. 

Home buyer seminar scheduled

John L Scott and Network Mortgage proudly present the Washington State Housing Finance Commission’s First Time Home Buyer Seminar.  This seminar is absolutely free and you will receive a certificate of attendance.

The seminars will be held from 6 – 8:30 p.m. on May 7 and 14 (Wednesdays), at Network Mortgage, 19101 36th Ave W Suite 103,  Lynnwood.        

For more information contact Rhoda Kiely, JLS at 425-478-4167 or email rkiely@comcast.net.

Plant sale slated

Just in time for Mother's Day! Lovely plants in pots,

beautiful cut flowers, and some wonderful garden art, all for a reasonable price.

The Annual Plant Sale at St. Hilda - St. Patrick Episcopal Church, 15224 -52nd Ave. W., Edmonds. from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. on Saturday, May 10. For info go to www.sthildastpatrick.org, or call 425-743-4655.

Children’s Clothing Exchange scheduled

Pass on your outgrown kids clothing and come shop for the sizes you need! The free spring Mukilteo Children’s Clothing Exchange will be from 4 – 7 p.m. Monday, May 12 and from 9 a.m. to 12 p.m Tuesday, May 13 at Mukilteo Presbyterian Church. Bring your washed children’s clothes (ages 0-18) in good condition to the church office in May or the day of the event. Donating clothes is not required to shop. You can give, take, or do both! Remaining clothes will go to foster children through Compass Health’s Kids Closet.  This is a free event for the community. For more info, call the church office: 355-2802. The church is located at 4514 84th St. (2 blocks west of Flight Museum).

Everett ’88 slates reunion

The Everett High class of 1988 will be holding their 20-year reunion August 15-17.

Please submit addresses and get information from Everetthigh1988@hotmail.com and www.everettalumni.com

Summer camp reservations open

Mukilteo Boys & Girls Club Summer Day Camps will be from 6 a.m. – 6 p.m., June 23 - August 29 / Mon – Fri. The camp will include two Weekly field trips, snacks, and Camp shirts, as well as weekly themes, indoor/outdoor sports and activities, plus water and bike/scooter activities, arts & crafts, and much more.

 Field trips Include Birch Bay water slides, The Zoo, baseball games and multiple trips to lakes, beaches, and parks.

For reservations or more info contact Kyle Engel at 425-478-0862 or kengel@bgcsc.org.

Great adventures at YMCA camp

Registration for licensed Summer Enrichment Camp is well under way at your Mukilteo Family YMCA. Summer Enrichment Camps run weekly this summer beginning the week of June 23 for kids entering kindergarten through sixth grade.  Camp runs from 8:30 a.m. to 4 p.m. with free extended care from 6:30 – 8:30 a.m. and 4 - 6:30 p.m. Camp locations include Columbia Elementary, Discovery Elementary, and Picnic Point Elementary. Weekly themes consist of field trips, activities, and swimming at the Mukilteo Family YMCA.

YMCA Summer Enrichment Camps will provide your child with a safe place to learn and grow as they participate in a variety of fun and enriching activities led by trained, caring counselors. The YMCA helps create memories that last a lifetime and provides kids with opportunities to make new friends, try new experiences, and grow in spirit, mind, and body.

Drop by the Mukilteo Family YMCA and pick up a camp brochure or visit us online at www.ymca-snoco.org/camp. Sign up early to reserve your spot as the camps fill up fast. Call the Mukilteo Family YMCA at 425-493-9622 for more information.

 Writers Group to meet

A literary salon for writers seeking supportive, collaborative, and honest community of friends. The group is open to writers from all genres. Bring your work, ideas, and creativity to the meetings from 7:30 - 9 p.m. on Thursday evenings at the Art Building, Upper Level in The Art Workshop Studio, 724 1st Street, Mukilteo.

For more information: Contact 425-423-0450.

This event is free and open to the public. 

Summer Art Programs for kids and teens

The Art Workshop offers an array of summer art sessions available through your local YMCA, Mukilteo Parks & Recreation and Northshore Christian Academy's R.E.A.L summer enrichment.

For information regarding the various programs log onto http://www.theartworkshopinc.com, or call 425-355-6584.