Families living in Monroe homes can embrace the warmth of May days at Lake Tye Park. The perfect place to spend the afternoon relaxing and hanging out with the crew, this community park is brimming with recreational activities. Basketball and tennis courts sit ready for play, so grab a ball or a racquet and get going. Soccer fans can kick the ball around on a full sized soccer field, and there is even a diamond set up just waiting for baseball and softball games to take place. And, don’t forget the playground where kids coming from Monroe homes can jump, climb and swing to their hearts content.
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True to its name, Lake Tye Park boasts a 42 acre lake. With a pedestrian boat launch and waters filled for fish. Monroe residents will most likely find the trout biting. A quiet beach meets Lake Tye’s shore great for wading and sunning. The loop around the lake is perfect for a quiet walk. It’s paved trail is perfect for youngsters to ride their bikes along. When hunger calls the barbeques are ready to cook up some grub. Lake Tye Park also has several covered areas available for reservation. What a great place to hold family reunions, birthday parties or baby showers. There is so much to do at Lake Tye Park. Stop by and spend a day of play.
Residents of Lake Stevens real estate like to stay active, and the city’s many excellent parks make it easy to get outdoors and get moving. The 28-acre Eagle Ridge Park has many opportunities for observing the natural habitat of the area. Many miles of nature trails meander through the park, perfect for jogging or walking or just taking a stroll. The park includes the wetlands and headwaters of both Hubert Creek and Eagle Creek. Take a pair of binoculars and go birdwatching. The park gets its name from the eagle’s nest near Lundeen Parkway. Many other species are attracted to the wetlands. Eagle Ridge Park is also the Lake Stevens real estate location for the senior center. The center hosts a great variety of classes, trips, meals, and health screenings for people 55 and older.
Find some great art pieces to adorn your Snohomish property at Arts of Snohomish Gallery. This gallery prides itself on being unpretentious, supporting local artists, and encouraging the revitalization of downtown Snohomish. Stop in to view an abundance of handcrafted items including paintings, drawings, jewelry, greeting cards, pottery, wood, and mixed media works of art. Be sure to also keep an eye on the events calendar for occasions like art walks and receptions for featured artists. Classes and workshops are also available to all Snohomish property owners. Sip some wine while making a tassel necklace, or find a new hobby in painting or watercolors.
All who live in Monroe and the surrounding areas are invited to come have a blast at the Mom & Son Carnival. Taking place on Saturday, April 30th, 2016 from 5 until 7:30 p.m., fun games, yummy carnival food, face painting, and more will be available to all. Sons can challenge mothers to games like balloon darts and scooter races. Snack on traditional carnival foods such as popcorn, hot dogs, and caramel apples. Dance along with the DJ, get your faces painted, and watch the balloon artist make you and your family delightful creatures and shapes. A photographer will also be on site and every mom and son pair will get a free 5x7 portrait.
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Snohomish on the Rocks is almost here! The celebration of the distilleries of the Pacific Northwest will be held on Saturday, April 23rd. Thomas Family Farm, a lovely rural Snohomish real estate location, will be the setting for the festival. Nearly 30 local distilleries will be showcasing their finest brews. There are several ticket options for visitors. Designated driver tickets are just $10 and include a $5 voucher for a meal from any of the food trucks at the event. Two sessions will be held. The first is from 2 to 5 p.m. and the second is from 6 to 8 p.m. Tickets to either session are $35. These include eight tasting tickets, a shot glass commemorating the event, and a $5 voucher for the food trucks.
All high school athletes who call Lake Stevens home and are incoming to grades 9-12 are invited to participate in spring and summer sports camps. Girl and boy basketball players can take part in camps to get acquainted with the Lake Stevens way of playing ball. Learn core basketball principles as well as how to work well as a team. Both camps will take place in the LSHS Main Gym. The girls camp will also establish summer league and tournament teams and take place May 31st through June 2nd from 2:45 p.m. until 4:15 p.m. The camp fee is $40 and includes a t-shirt. The boys camp costs $50 and will run from May 30th through June 2nd from 6:00 p.m. until 8:00 p.m.
The Evergreen Fairgrounds keeps a full calendar for all who live in Monroe and the surrounding areas. Although the big fair is in August and September, many other special events happen throughout the year. One of these fun filled events, Celebrate Spring Weekend, will take place on April 22, 23, and 24 at the fairgrounds. All guests will enjoy free gate admission and parking for only $5. Carnival rides will be available from 4 until 10 p.m. April 22nd, 11 a.m. until 10 p.m. on April 23rd, and 11 a.m. until closing on April 24th. Act fast to purchase a wristband online for unlimited rides for only $15. This price is only good until midnight on April 21st.
