2012 is finally here

Well after a year of new events, new adventures and a new full time job I can finally say I have found my rhythm.

I do want to apologize for disappearing for so long after I went back into corporate America but I do appreciate ALL the support, understanding and patience. THANK YOU to all of you for sticking around and letting me figure this all out. I just didn't realize how busy I was going to be at my new job in addition to working on my other side job as an event promotor in Stanwood and on a few event committees throughout Everett.

Of course I had to back off or all together quit from these jobs/businesses but now I can concentrate more on SnoCoKids, my family and my full-time job which is very exciting for me!

I will do my best to post about events, activities and special promotions at least twice a week or as I find out about them. I'm not sure how soon it will be before I start the website but for now I will update my blog and calendar so make sure to check back often for great things to do with your kiddos as a family and even just ideas for great Date Nights with your significant other.

Again THANK YOU to everyone for your support, patience and understanding and for sticking by me, I really appreciate it!

HAPPY NEW YEAR!

SnoCo Fun Fair-Smokey Point

First of all I would like to THANK Kidzle B Kids for allowing us to use their beautiful preschool and ALL the wonderful vendors that hosted a booth and endured the heat to support us at our first SnoCo Fun Fair. Here is a complete list of everyone that attended. When you visit our site you can read more about their services and products and how to contact them. Don't forget to tell them you saw them on SnoCoKids.
• Sea Mar Community Health
• Snohomish County Early Head Start
• Clothes For Kids
• Kidzle B Kids Preschool
• The Purse Lady
• Life Impact Chiropractic
• Dare 2 Dream Christian Learning Center
• Scentsy
• Leg Up For Kids
• Sam and Alli
• Usborne Books
• Pony Paradise Rides
• Arlington School of Dance
• Surf Shack Espresso
• Pleasant Smiles Dental Care
• Avon
• Cookie Lee
• Ancient Arts Family Karate
• Ronning Chiropractic
• Norwex Enviro Products
• Studio Phoenix Zumba
• Kandie Rae
• The Hillside Church

Don't miss the fun at our next event. Come out on December 11th to Beverly Elementary in Lynnwood and experience the fun yourself.

Santa will be here too!!!

We are looking for vendors, entertainers and of course sponsors. Want to participate or help out? Contact Yvonne at (425) 238-2939 or visit www.snocofunfair.info . All proceeds from this event go directly to CLOTHES FOR KIDS a 501(3)(c) organization.

Back 2 School Events

Everett Mall
Why not earn some extra money while you spend it? Earn a $5.00 gift card just for being their friend on Facebook.


Arlington Kid's Kloset


Kids that qualify for free or reduced lunch in the Arlington or Lakewood School Districts can use this service. Provide school wardrobe, backpacks, school supplies, hygiene kits free of charge twice yearly.
Located at: 135 S French Ave, Arlington, WA, 98223 (360) 435-4875


Clothes For Kids
August 25th - First Day of Back To School Shopping!!!
CFK provides low income families assistance by supplying their children with clothing twice a year.
Located at:16725 52nd Ave West, Suite B, Lynnwood, WA 98037

Kloz 4 Kidz
Kloz 4 Kids offers children in need from preschool through middle school new and used clothes and coats free of charge.
Located at: Marysville United Methodist Church, 5600 64th St. NE, Marysville, WA 98270

Lutheran Community Services Northwest
Distribute free school supplies and backpacks during one-day event on Aug. 26 from 11am-3pm. Remaining school supplies will be available from 9am-5pm during the week of Aug. 28. Offer basic back-to-school haircuts from noon-4pm on Aug. 29.
Location:1803 123rd Ave NE, Lake Stevens, WA, 98258 Phone: (425) 397-7433
 
Back 2 School Rally
The Arlington Back2School Rally is a community event for Arlington area families of elementary school children, providing:
•Haircuts
•Dental checkups
•Backpacks and school supplies
•Lots of services and activities to get kids ready to start school
•And much more!
YOU MUST REGISTER IN ORDER TO RECEIVE A FREE BACKPACK
When: August 29th at 2pm
Where: Presidents Elementary


Summer Jubilee
A Summer Jubilee is coming to three locations to benefit Marysville School District students.
The events will be held on Saturday, August 21 from 10:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m at the following locations:
Totem Middle School (Asbery Field)
Cascade Elementary School
Shoultes Elementary School
Each location will have school supplies, food, and games. Summer Jubilee is sponsored by local churches.


Lake Stevens Family Center
10 a.m. to noon, Aug. 28, Lake Stevens Family Center, 1803 123rd Drive NE. First come, first-serve backpacks, school supplies and other resources. Free haircuts by appointment. Call 425-397-7433 to set up a time. Volunteers, donations needed.


Sky Valley Food Bank
The Sky Valley Food Bank will give out school supplies for elementary through high school students while the supplies last from 9 to 11:30 a.m. Monday, Wednesday and Friday and 6 to 7 p.m. Monday at 233 Sky River Parkway, Monroe. Recipients must be registered with the food bank; they can do so on the spot. svfoodbank.org or 360-794-7959.


Snohomish Community Food Bank
12 to 3 p.m. Wednesday and 4 to 7 p.m. Aug. 26 at 1330 Ferguson Park Road. Kindergarten through eighth grade. High school students can get on the waiting list. snohomishcommunityfoodbank.org or 360-568-7993.


Sultan
4 to 7 p.m. Aug. 31 at the Volunteers of America Family Recreation Center, 701 First St. Kindergarten through high school. 360-793-2400. Volunteers of America also plans to deliver backpacks to students in Index and Skykomish on Sept. 1 if they can't come to Sultan. People can sign up for delivery at the family center or pick up the backpacks at the Index School District, 436 Index Avenue, or the Skykomish School District, 100 Railroad Ave.


Back-to-School Immunization Clinics

Community Health Center of Snohomish County is holding special immunization clinics for children of all ages. For one low fee, your child can receive all the immunizations they need.
Locations:

• 112th Street Clinic-1019 112th Street SW Everett, WA 98204
• Broadway Clinic-1410 Broadway Everett, WA 98201
• Lynnwood-4111 194th Street SW Lynnwood 

Baby and Me Singing Group

Here is what Christa had to say about her Baby and Me Singing Group hosted at Kidz N Coffee. For more information about the classes contact Julie at (425) 742-8200.

YAY for 30 members in the Baby and Me Singing Group Help us celebrate on Wednesday, 7/7 at 10:30 in our next singing class at Kidz-n-Coffee! (Hint: There will be cake) :-) See y'all there!

In the meantime: Happy 4th of July everyone! Have fun!

And don't forget to sing American Folk Songs with your children over the weekend, such as America The Beautiful:
O beautiful for spacious skies,
For amber waves of grain,
For purple mountain majesties
Above the fruited plain!
America! America!
God shed his grace on thee
And crown thy good with brotherhood
From sea to shining sea!

4th of July Celebrations

Don't know what to do this weekend? Here is a great list of ideas:

Fun in the Sun Street Fair

Everett: 2 to 4 p.m. July 4, post-parade picnic area and children’s entertainment, First Baptist Church, 1616 Pacific Ave.; free; 425-259-9166; http://www.fbc-everettkids.org/.

Family Open Barn Day

Pony Paradise Rides is opening the barn for a family fun day!!

$10.00 gets you:

• a 15 min pony ride
• Hot dog lunch
• bouncy house
• covered wagon rides
• and so much more 

Come find out what we do here and meet the staff and animals. See a riding lesson demonstration and find out about Summer Day Camp. We are located at 8107 224th st. SE., Woodinville, WA, 98072
 

Star-Spangled celebration

Everett: Imagine Children’s Museum, 1502 Wall St., open 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. July 4. 11 a.m. to noon admission is free for all; noon to 4 p.m. military families free and 2-for-1 admission for others. Regular admission is $7.50 for those over age 1; patriotic hat-making and other activities; 425-258-1006; www.imaginecm.org.

 

Everett Celebration

Music, bouncy houses and face painting, 2 to 11 p.m., Legion Memorial Park, 145 Alverson Blvd.
 

Colors of Freedom

Naval Station Everett: Open house 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. July 3, 2000 W. Marine View Drive; free air shows, Naval equipment displays and live entertainment; no parking at Naval Station, shuttle details at www.everettwa.org; event details at www.cnic.navy.mil/everett.

  
Frontier Days Fourth of July, Arlington: 
Most events are on July 4, at Haller Park, 1100 West Ave. 360-403-3448; www.arlingtonwa.gov.

7 to 11 a.m. pancake breakfast, $5 per plate
8 a.m. registration, 10:30 a.m. start for Pedal, Paddle, Puff Triathalon
8:30 and 10 a.m. silent auctions, noon live auction
3 p.m. concert in Legion Park gazebo, 114 N. Olympic Ave.
5 p.m. kid and grand parade, Olympic Avenue
7:30 p.m. Stilly Duck Dash
9 p.m. fireworks, seating at Boys & Girls Club, 18513 59th Ave. NE

Parades:

• Bothell: 103rd and Main streets, children’s parade starts at 12:15 p.m. http://www.ci.bothell.wa.us/
• Arlington: 5 p.m. kid and grand parade, Olympic Avenue
• Hometown parade, Darrington: On July 4; noon line-up at the community center, 1 p.m. start; proceed down Darrington Street toward Mountain Loop Highway, end at Old School Park on Alvord Street; family activities and live entertainment to follow; free; 360-436-1131..,
• Edmonds-children’s parade 12:30 p.m. at Fifth Avenue and Howell Way, grand parade 1 p.m. at Sixth and Main streets;
• Everett-Parade, 1 p.m., Colby and Wetmore avenues between Wall and 26th streets.

Concerts:

• Edmonds-Civic Playfield entertainment (approximately 7:30 p.m. start) at Sixth and Bell
• Arlington-3 p.m. concert in Legion Park gazebo, 114 N. Olympic Ave.  
• Comcast Community Ice Rink Fire on Ice, Everett: 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. July 4, 2000 Hewitt Ave.; $5 admission includes skate rental; 425-322-2600; http://www.comcastarenaeverett.com/.
• 4th of July music, Gold Bar: Monroe Community Concert Band performance, 3 p.m. July 4, Gold Bar Elementary School, 419 Lewis Ave.; free; www.monroecom munityband.org; www.cityofgoldbar.us

Fireworks Show:

• Edmonds- fireworks at dusk at Civic Playfield
• Arlington-9 p.m. fireworks, seating at Boys & Girls Club, 18513 59th Ave. NE
• Everett Aquasox baseball: 7:05 p.m. July 3, Everett Memorial Stadium, 3802 Broadway; tickets at http://www.aquasox.com/.
• Port Gardner Bay fireworks, approximately 10:20 p.m., viewing sites to be announced; 425-257-8322; http://www.enjoyeverett.org/.

Races:

• Yankee Doodle Dash, Everett: Register for all races at Everett Family YMCA, 2720 Rockefeller Ave.; 425-258-9211, ext. 103; www.ymca-snoco.org.

Dining Specials:

• Pancake breakfast, Everett: 8 a.m. to 1 p.m. July 4, Flying Pig, 2929 Colby Ave.; $8.95; 425-339-1393.

Caketastic

After speaking with Ms. Jessi I learned a thing or two about Simply Caketastic. 

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Why settle for an ordinary store bought cake, when you can get a custom cake for the same price? Simply Caketastic is committed to making quality cakes at affordable prices.

They specialize in making your cake dreams come true. Whether it is a wedding, a birthday, a baby shower, or another special occasion for that special someone in your life.

Quality custom cakes do not have to cost a fortune. They are dedicated to creating unique cakes that exceed the wildest of imaginations at an affordable price.

Please check out their website at www.simplycaketastic.com or follow them on Facebook, just search for Simply Caketastic.

For more information or to order that perfect cake for your next special occasion Simply Caketastic can be contacted via email at jessi@simplycaketastic.com.

 

Snohomish Soccer Stars

Snohomish Soccer Stars is starting a new indoor soccer program for kids ages 4-6 at the Snohomish Soccer Dome. The fall session is 7 weeks long with classes on Tuesdays at 10, 11, 12 , or 1.

Kids will have a blast in a safe, warm, positive environment where they learn basic soccer skills and develop sportsmanship and social skills.

Classes are taught by Karli Geller who has 17 years teaching physical education and coaching a variety of sports in the Northshore School District.

Give the program a try - you will be glad you did. For more information go to http://www.highfivesports.org/ or call 206-794-1088.