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2009 Official Aquafest Program 2 Lake Stevens Journal

The official Aquafest program is a special supplement to the Lake Stevens Journal July 22, 2009.

Information provided by the Aquafest Committee. Pictures courtesy of aquafest.org and the Lake Stevens Journal.

Publisher: Desiree Cahoon • Editor: Pam Stevens Art Director: Shane Kantzer • Graphic Designer: Kelcey Hatch

Advertising Manager: Hazel Borden Office Manager/AR: Nancy Shields

Administrative Assistant: Michelle TempletonLake Stevens Journal

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1909 Main Street • 425-334-9252www.lakestevensjournal.com

Table of Contents

Sponsor List ............................................................................3Sports Events .......................................................................4-5Carnival ...................................................................................6Movie in the Park & Beverage/Eatery .....................................7 Grand Parade .........................................................................8Children’s & Boat Parade & Fireworks ....................................9Map .......................................................................................10Animal Events ........................................................................11 Schedule of Events ..........................................................12-13Family Fun Fest ...............................................................14-15Firemen’s Pancake Breakfast ................................................16 Classic Car Show ..................................................................17Entertainment Schedule .................................................. 18-19Water Events ....................................................................20-21Miss Aquafest .......................................................................22 Vendors .................................................................................23

It wasn’t a hard choice for the Aquafest Committee to come up with the names of this year’s Aquafest 2009 Grand Marshals. Art and Karen Alessi were a natural choice to represent what Lake Stevens is all about – community service, commitment and hard work.

“The Alessi’s were chosen to be this year’s Grand Marshals because of their continued commitment to the Lake Stevens commu-nity,” Aquafest President Mike Friend said. “Karen has been instrumental in bringing many events that have resulted in national and even global recognition for our city. Art continues to support the community in his support of family based programs.”

The Alessi name is familiar to most in Lake Stevens. Karen was a City Council member and was instrumental in the creation of the Lake Stevens Rowing Club. The Rowing Club honored her last year by naming their new boat after her.

Both Art and Karen have spent count-less hours supporting this sport, which they love.

“Karen’s vision and support during her time on the Lake Stevens City Council, and since, has been fundamental to develop-ing the sport of rowing on Lake Stevens. Along with Art, they have contributed many hours over the years during regattas and other events to ensure the success of the Lake Stevens Rowing Club in fulfilling its goal of enabling the Lake Stevens com-munity to participate in this healthy activ-

ity,” Jon Brady, Lake Stevens Rowing Club said.

Karen has also served on the Arts Com-mission but her most treasured accom-plishment is the building of the existing Lake Stevens Library.

“The thing I am most proud of is that I built the library. That was a wonderful, wonderful project,” Karen said.

What is even more impressive is that not one penny came from taxpayer dollars, all of the funds were raised through commu-nity support and involvement.

“Our congressman came from Wash-ington D.C. to tell us how amazing it was that we didn’t spend one dollar that wasn’t raised for the library. The whole community chipped in,” Karen explained. “One little boy came every week and brought 10 cents for the library fund.”

The entire project was community driven including a $10,000 check from Hewlitt-Packard, a major company in Lake Stevens and Karen’s employer at the time.

The Alessis are the kind of people that make Lake Stevens the wonderful place it is. They will be honored at the Grand Parade on Saturday, July 25 at 1 p.m. Watch for them during the parade and give them a big thank you as they drive past!

“We feel blessed to have them as mem-bers of our community and proud to be recognizing their continued involvement,” Friend said.

Alessis named Grand MarshalsFriends and neighbors: Please join me as I recognize and thank

the many volunteers that have spen count-less hours preparing and planning this year’s Aquafest and to the community that supports this event. If it were not for the generosity of the sponsors and support of local organizations, we would not have such a wonderful event to host. For that, on behalf of the Aquafest committee, I say ‘Thank You’!

It has been the goal of this year’s Aquafest Committee to lay the groundwork for next year’s celebration of our community festival nearing its half century of existence as we “Rush to the Gold” this 49th year.

In keeping with the tradition of events that have stood the test of time, winning esteemed recognition as community favor-ites, our Water Ski Competition, Proud Pet Show and Grand Parade will continue to be at the core of our historic festival. Recognizing that all things change over the course of decades, and that our community has grown as has a number of families, interests and capabilities, we have added new,

fun and cost free venues sure to become annual favorites in the new era that will begin in 2010, some of which include a Celebrity Softball tournament, Car Crush, and Try Rowing.

Answering the call of a new era, our website, www.aquaf-est.org, has also been given a complete overhaul and includes a comprehensive list of events, schedules and links to our new presence on Facebook, My Space and Twitter so that you can follow your favorite event right up to the minute!

So, if you see an Aquafest Board member wearing a gold shirt, please take a moment to say ‘thanks’ for their tireless

effort. They have truly achieved “- the Gold.”

Aquafest 49 is guaranteed to be a celebra-tion worthy of closing a historic era. But is only a glimpse of greater things to come next year – our Golden Anniversary and the beginning of a new, exciting future for Aquafest and our community!

I look forward to seeing you there!Mike Friend

2009 Aquafest President

President’s Message


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Sponsor List ............................................................................3Sports Events .......................................................................4-5Carnival ...................................................................................6Movie in the Park & Beverage/Eatery .....................................7 Grand Parade .........................................................................8Children’s & Boat Parade & Fireworks ....................................9Map .......................................................................................10Animal Events ........................................................................11 Schedule of Events ..........................................................12-13Family Fun Fest ...............................................................14-15Firemen’s Pancake Breakfast ................................................16 Classic Car Show ..................................................................17Entertainment Schedule .................................................. 18-19Water Events ....................................................................20-21Miss Aquafest .......................................................................22 Vendors .................................................................................23

On Main street between the 1900 block (adjacent to the parking lot entrance to City Hall) to 16th Street NE. The entrance to Main Street Center ( Jayís Market) will remain open. You must have your residential pass visible on your dash or windshield.

North Lane to 16th St.From: Friday, July 24, 9 a.m. To: Sunday, July 26, 9 p.m.18th StreetVendors will be stationed on 18th St.

from Main St. to 125th Ave. N.E. Residents will be allowed access with their residen-tial pass. Access will be allowed from 127th Ave. N.E. You must have your residential pass visible on your dash or windshield.

From: Friday, July 24, 9 a.m. To: Sunday, July 26, 9 p.m.125th AvenueFrom the True Value entrance south to

18th St. N.E.From: Friday, July 24, 9 a.m.To: Sunday, July 26, 9 p.m.North Lakeshore DriveFrom 123rd Ave. N.E. to Mitchell Rd.,

North Lakeshore Dr. will be ONE WAY only. Local traffic will be allowed to travel Outbound (westbound) only on North Lakeshore Dr.

From: Saturday, July 25, 6 a.m. To: Saturday, July 25, 6 p.m.From: Sunday, July 26, 6 a.m. To: Sunday, July 26, 6 p.m.


The sixth annual 3-on-3 basketball tournament will be held at North Lake Middle School through-out Aquafest.

Brackets are for fifth graders and up and male and female teams will be divided by gender and age.

Adults will be divided by competi-tive level.

All teams must have registered prior to the July 17 deadline.

Each team will play a minimum of three games and each participant will receive a t-shirt. Winners will go home with t-shirt memorializing their reign as Champions.

For questions contact Mark Hein, Tournament Director at 425-218-8315.

Come join the Disc Golf fun at the Catherine Creek Park Disc Golf Course on Saturday, July 25. Regis-tration begins at 8 a.m. Event begins at 9 a.m.

Player’s packs including t-shirts and mini marker discs are given to participants.Great prizes will given including www.displayyourdisc.com first place trophies.This is an all amateur tournament played to Professional Disc Golf Association (PDGA) rules, but not a PDGA tour-nament.

The intent is to give local recre-ational players exposure to how a PDGA tournament is played and to learn from the experienced PDGA players.Sponsorship from Buzz Inn Steakhouse and Loberg Roofing.com, as well as donations from local players and businesses, help make this event possible at a low cost to the entrants.

If you are looking for a fun, but com-petitive softball tournament that is non-sanctioned, sign up for the 2009 Aquafest Tournament.

We are currently looking for competitive “E” coed to “D” coed caliber level of play.

No recreation level please.

Games will be held July 24 through July 26 and games will be played at Lake Ste-vens High School and Cavelero Mid-High School.

Street Soccer is a fast-paced, high energy, high scoring 3 on 3 short-sided soccer game.

The games are played on blacktop in a specially manufactured walled 48’ x 32’ court.

The tournament runs Friday, July 24 through Sunday, July 26 at the Lake Stevens Boys and Girls Club.

Pre-registration is required.

2009 sees the return of an old classic amongst Aquafest activities - the Aquafest Tennis Tournament.

The event runs all three days of Aquafest with matches being held at both the Lake Stevens High School and Cavelero Mid High School courts.

Entrants can choose to compete in the Open, Veterans (over 35), Junior 18 & Under and Junior 16 & Under events. In each cat-egory there are mens and womens singles, doubles and mixed doubles.

“I want to encourage people to come out and have some fun with a little competition mixed in”, said Tournament Director Jon Brady. “Most tournaments are held for the very serious competitor. This event is about giving a chance for everyone else to also have a try. Everyone should be able to find an event that suits them and hopefully we’ll see lots of family doubles teams out there as well. We’re also running a consolation draw so everybody gets at least two matches.”

Entry fees are $15 per person for each event with trophies being awarded. All prof-its from the tournament will be donated to support the Lake Stevens High School’s Boys’ and Girls’ Tennis Programs.

sports events3 - on - 3 basketball

Disc golf

Co-ed Slow Pitch SoftballNew event for 2009

Street Soccer

I want to encourage people to come out and

have some fun with a little competition mixed in

The Community Tennis Tournament

Return of an old Classic

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On Sunday, July 26 promptly at 1 p.m the highly anticipated $50 Boat Race will take place at the North Cove launch in downtown Lake Stevens.

Tow-out starts at noon.

All boats shall be constructed with ma-terials of a total fair market value below $50. Allowances shall not be made for generosity.

Boats may not be powered by means other than wind. (Energy storage mecha-nisms, motors, rockets, and nuclear power

plants are not allowed.) Paddles, oars or other hand operated propelling devices may be onboard for non race maneuver-ing, but must not be used to propel the craft during the race (unless the judges decide the wind is too light for sail.)

The $50 boat race is always a fun event for participants and spectators and all ef-forts are made by officials and participants to make it fun.

This event is sponsored by Elim Lu-theran Church.

sports events$50 Boat Race always brings a crowd

Runners and walkers of all ages are in-vited to participate in the annual Aquarun, Saturday July 25,

Day of race registration and number pickup will be at the gazebo next to City Hall on Main St. starting at 7 a.m.

10K: Starts at 8:30 a.m. sharp at the corner of Main Street and 16th St NE.

5K: Starts promptly at 9:30 a.m. one block north of 20th St. NE on 127th Avenue NE near Mount Pilchuck Elementary School.

Kids Fun Run: Kids run for ages 12 and under starts at 8:40 AM near the corner of Main Street and 18th St NE in front of Post Office.

Age Divisions: Kids Fun Run: Boys and Girls: 10-12, 9-Under. 5K: Men/Women: 14-Under,15-18, Open, 30-39, 40-49, 50-59, 60+. 10K: Men/Women: Open, 30-39, 40-49, 50-59, 60+.

Awards for 10K and 5K will immediately follow the conclusion of the 5K race at the registration area near the Gazebo.

Finishers ribbons will be given to all par-ticipants in the Kid’s race. Awards to be given immediately following the Kid’s race at the finish line area.

Feeling in shape? The Quadrathon, which is held on

Sunday, July 26 includes a 150-yard swim, five-mile bike ride, three-mile run, and

Feeling fit Aquarun or Aquawalk

Quadrathon - Run, swim, bike and paddle

The Community Tennis Tournament

one-mile paddle-boat race. Entry fee is $15 per person with regis-

tration at 9 a.m. at the city beach and the event starts at 10 a.m.

Each team needs to provide a bike and bike helmet, life jackets, oars and a human-powered, non-fixed oar watercraft (surfboard, canoe, kayak, etc.)

Awards are given in individual and team categories.

Thank you to the Boeing Employees Credit Union for this years’ sponsorship of the Quadrathon.


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await on legendary ride such as Drop Zone, the Spider, Mardi Gras and the Pharoah’s Fury.

Test skills and luck in the fairway’s games of chance, and watch the little ones enjoy the kiddie rides. you can also grab elephant ears and cotton candy at their many food booths throughout the rides.

The year’s carnival rides will be located at Lake Stevens Baptist Church across the street from the Post Office and Kiddie rides will be located at the Boys & Girls Club parking lot.

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On Thursday, July 23, the Kiwanis Beverage and Eatery, located behind Jay’s Market, will host the annual Lake Stevens High School Alumni Reunion Night.

This event will take place from 6 p.m. to 10 p.m. and will include music and a live DJ.

All proceeds from Thursday night go to the Purple & Gold Club.

Friday and Saturday night, the crowds will gather to hear Class Ac-tion play live music from 6 p.m. to 11 p.m.

All proceeds go to benefit Kiwanis club programs.

entertainmentEnjoy “Hotel for Dogs” with

your family at AquafestKiwanis Beverage and Eatery

Entertainment Schedule

Class Action

John PolkSax - Flute - Vocals

Jeremy ClementDrums - Vocals

Dan LoyolaKeyboard - Vocals

Diana RuizVocals

Dave CannalBass

Steve TrembleyGuitar - Vocals

One of the highly anticipated events of Aquafest is Family Movie Night and this year is sure to please kids of every age.

Bring your blankets to North Cove Park on Friday, July 24 at dusk, and you and your family can enjoy “Hotel for Dogs”, a family favorite.

This film features Nickelodeon’s

Emma Roberts and Jake T. Austin from “Wizards of Waverly Place.” Don Cheadle and Kyla Pratt also star in this movie made for dog lovers of every age.

Share their adventures in this hi-lariously entertaining film that took movie theaters by storm.

This event is free for everyone!


Gladiators, classic cars, marching bands, gymnasts, clowns, politicians, fire trucks,

drill teams, pirates & dancersThe Aquafest Grand Parade is open to anyone who

wants to promote their organization or business, take their show on the road or just have a great time making a spectacle of themselves – You know you want to and we do like spectacles!

You might even win one of several cool awards. To sign-up you can pick-up entry forms at the lake

Stevens Journal or go online to www.aquafest.org. The 2009 Grand Parade, sponsored by the Lake Stevens Journal, happens at 1 p.m. on Saturday July 25, in downtown Lake Stevens.

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Snohomish Valley Roofing, Inc. and SVR Construction Services are proud to sponsor the 2009 Aquafest Boat Parade on Saturday, July 25 at 6:45 p.m. off of the Wyatt Park/Davies Beach public dock.

Participants are encouraged to decorate using the 2009 Aquafest theme of “Rush To Gold”.

Bring treats to toss at the local docks as you tour Lake Stevens or participate from any private or public dock from Wyatt/Davies beach to The Cove!

It is recommended that family boats stay to the front of the parade, near the

fireboat, and “water-fun” seeking crafts stay to the rear.

All boat safety requirements will apply, and the parade will be monitored by the Lake Stevens Police Department.

If you’re not participating in the parade, pull out your lawn chairs and get a seat around the lake because after the fun and entertaining Boat Parade, the annual Fireworks display will begin.

Please call the offices of Snohomish Valley Roofing, Inc. and SVR Construction Services at 425-334-3325.

Aquafest’s annual fireworks display is the highlight of the Aquafest weekend.

Folks gather around the lake and in North Cove Park to watch the brilliant colors fill the sky.

The fireworks show begins at about 10 p.m. on Saturday night, July 25 and is al-ways a spectacular sight. Bring a blanket and lawn chairs down to North Cove Park for the best viewing, or catch the show from just about any vantage point around the lake.

Colorful explosions will light up the night sky over the lake for a 15 to 20 min-ute show.

The fireworks are set off from a dock towed out into the cove from the Lake Stevens boat launch.

You can also watch the fireworks from your boat, but for your safety and that of the fireworks technicians, please maintain a 500 foot clearance from the fireworks dock, a rule that is enforced by the Lake Stevens Police, Sheriff’s Dept. and Coast Guard.

The Children’s Parade is sponsored by BECU and is the Aquafest kick-off event on Friday night, July 24.

Each year the Children’s Parade attracts hundreds of kids and their parents.

Families, church groups, preschools, pets, bikes, scooters, wagons and small-motorized vehicles are all welcome to participate. Participants are encouraged to dress and decorate with this year’s theme - “Rush To Gold”.

Each participant will receive a carnival ticket (good for one ride), candy and a popsicle, donated by Jay’s Market.

Registration forms for the Children’s

Parade are available at City Hall, Lake Stevens Journal, Foster Press and the Lake Stevens Library.

Pre-registration is strongly recom-mended but you can also register at the parade.

Staging for the Children’s Parade begins at 5 p.m. on Friday in the triangle in front of the Fire Hall at Hartford and Grade Road.

The parade begins at 6 p.m. and pro-ceeds down Main Street to 18th Street, East on 18th to 125th, North on 125th (behind True Value Hardware) ending on 20th Street NE.

Children’s Parade Fun for the whole family

Port Gardner Fireworks Extravaganza

Boat Parade takes us into fireworks

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Gala Carriage Co. of Lake Stevens will be offering wagon rides along the scenic route of North Lakeshore Drive and there is plenty of room for the whole family.

Owner, Sandy Thomas, will be driving her red wagon pulled by two beautiful black and white horses.

Watch all of the goings on from the comfort of the wagon benches as you stroll along the beach front.

Rides will start at the City Hall parking lot, driving to Mitchell Road on scenic Lakeshore Drive and back beginning on Friday, June 24 from noon to 9 p.m. Satur-day from 2 p.m. (after the Grand Parade) to 9 p.m. and Sunday, noon to 6 p.m.

Times are subject to change.A carrot for the horses is all it costs,

otherwise it is free!

Aquafest’s Proud Pet Show promoters promise this year’s show to be the best ever! The show has been structured so that children and families will enjoy this wonderful and fun experience!

The contestants will be pets of all shapes and size who will enter with their “owner” who must be 16 years old and under.The show will be held on the evening of Friday, July 24 at approximately 7 p.m. im-mediately following Aquafest’s Children’s Parade.

The show will be held at the gazebo near City Hall. Categories include Proudest Pet, Best Trick, Largest Pet, Congeniality, Most Huggable, Most Unusual Pet, Best dressed, Smallest Pet and Most Misbehaved Pet.

Everyone is a winner! All Proud Pet Show entrants will be

awarded a ribbon and will receive a gift. In addition, special prizes and certificates will be awarded to 1st, 2nd and 3rd place winners in the above categories.

Horse Drawn Wagon RidesProud Pet ShowRover, Tinkerbell and Rascal will have the

time of thier lives


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Kids and adults alike are welcome to beautify the North Cove Park sidewalk with their masterpieces of chalk art.

Each participant is given chalk and a 6’ by 6’ slice of sidewalk canvas on the Sunday morning of Lake Stevens annual Aquafest.

With prizes to win, crowds to entertain and judges to impress, this has become a much anticipated arts event.

Organized and judged by community volunteers and members of the Arts Com-mission, it’s success is contributing to the Arts Commissions goal of develop-ing a strong community identity in Lake Stevens.

To enter, you must register at the City Booth on Sunday, after 11:30 a.m.

Families all over Lake Stevens look forward to the Aquafest Family Fun Fest each year and this year is no exception!

The Family Fun Fest will take place at North Cove Park on Sunday, July 26 starting at 11 p.m. and going until 5 p.m.

The kick-off event is Pennies in the Hay which is sponsored by Lake Stevens Albertsons.

At noon, Bingo will begin for the four to 12 year olds. Get a Bingo and win some great prizes.

Candy in the Hay, sponsored by Lake Stevens Starbucks, will start at 1 p.m. followed by the Kid’s Pizza Eating Contest at 1:30.

The Pizza Eating Contest is sponsored by Sahara Pizza and is for kids ages four through 12. Parents must sign consent and show picture I.D. Sign-ups begin at 10 a.m. and will be first come, first served.

Pennies in the Hay returns at 4 p.m. for those who missed the earlier event.

Highlights this year include a bouncy house, Mr. Twister the Balloon Artist, interactive booths and children’s activities throughout the day.

There will also be a free raffle and lots of free giveaways.

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Have a rugrat in the house? Bring the little crawler to the fifth Annual Rotary Diaper Dash to support literacy at Sunday, July 26 at 11 a.m. in North Cove Park during Sunday Family Fun Fest.

Crawling babies compete against others of the same age to “dash” to mommy or daddy for fun.

There is no entry fee.

Winners in different age categories will take home favorite children’s books and all parents leave with a free book on the importance of reading to baby.

The Diaper Dash competition is open to crawlers only - sorry toddlers, you’ll have to try the Aquarun!

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The annual children’s Pizza Eating Con-test is always a fan favorite and takes place during the Family Fun Fest on Sunday.

The Pizza Eating Contest will start at 1:30 p.m. at North Cove Park.

Age groups include 4 through 6 year-olds; 7 to 9 year-olds and 10 to 12 year-olds.

Great prizes will be given to the winners, along with that free mouth-watering pizza participants fight to inhale.

There will not be any pre-registration.

To participate the kids need to come to Family Fun Fest at 1 p.m. and bring their parent with ID to sign the permission form.

Parent ID and signature is required.

Pizza Eating Contestfamily fun fest

Aquafest announces the 1st annual Young Artists Show and Sale.

It will take place throughout Aquafest weekend in North Cover Pak.

Look for the red top canopy.

The exhibition provides a showcase for youth to express themselves through individual artistic creativity.

The exhibition will host artwork that will be judged and available for purchase during the 2009 Aquafest festival.

2009 Young Artist Show and SaleNew event this year

Kid friendly food


Start your day with an awesome firehouse breakfast both Saturday and Sunday, July 25-26, from 6 a.m. to Noon at the downtown Lake Stevens Fire Station 81 located at 12409 – 21st Street NE, Lake Stevens. Everyone is invited!

The cost for this pancake breakfast is $6 for adults, $3 for seniors (55+), and $3 for kids (12 & under). Children 4 & under eat for free. Somehow, pancakes just taste bet-ter at the firehouse!

Lake Stevens Fire joins in on Aquafest’s ‘Rush to the Gold’ with their Annual Firefighters Pancake Breakfast. It’s all the pancakes you can eat, with ham and eggs on the side.

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Enjoy the nostalgia of both old classics and new customs at this year’s Car Show! Take the shuttle or walk to North Lake Middle School’s Track Field (2202 123rd Ave NE – follow signs) on Sunday, July 26 between 9 a.m. and 4 p.m.

Awards are given by popular vote, so be sure to pick up a ballot at the Car Show’s check-in booth and choose your favorite cars in each of 12 classes. Don’t miss the awards ceremony at 3 p.m., hosted by Lance Lambert. Lance will also be filming throughout the day for an upcoming epi-

sode of The Vintage Vehicle Show. You can pre-order DVD’s at the check-in booth.

We’d like to especially thank our spon-sors: Lake Stevens Automotive, Big O Tires, NW Auto Recyclers, A-Z Transmission & Exhaust, Snohomish Valley Roofing & SVR Construction, Lakeside Promotions NW, and the Village License Agency. Please visit and thank our sponsors, we couldn’t do it without them!

If you’d like to enter your car you can still register for $20 beginning at 7 a.m. at the show. See you there!

Presented by Lake Stevens Automotive

Vintage Vehicle Show

classic car show


The Popoffs are on a mission to fill dance floors everywhere. Playing hits from the 60’s, 70’s, 80’s, 90’s, & today. The Popoffs is a very versatile band, playing clubs, festivals and corporate events. The Popoffs have entertained kids of all ages and a reunion of the class of 1960. The Popoffs also have one the premiere vocal lineups in the northwest.

Headlining Aquafest’s Friday Family Night entertainment is the internationally acclaimed magic of Trevor Watters & Lorena. They have racked up an impressive client list, numerous awards, and rave reviews in just a few short years. They are original, creative, and entertaining to watch. . Their routines include the Jukebox, Metamorphosis, Shadow Box, Circus Act and the Artist Dream. With the help of three time PCAM Magician’s Assistant winner, Lorena, Trevor will continue his dominance in his field of magic. Of course we cannot forget to mention Tequila, their highly skilled Chihuahua.

Music and performing have always been in Duncan’s blood. He began writing and performing his music as a child and hasn’t stopped since. What began as singing in church and school choirs grew into his passion for music and performing. He joined a traveling jazz choir, lead singer in a barbershop

Friday July 24

Jon Memolo- lead vocals, guitar and keyboards • Larry Lehnertz- lead vocals & bass • Chris Crumpler- lead vocals, drums

Are you ready to be entertained? Are you looking for a high-energy party band that combines great musicianship, an energetic stage show and great song selection? The Popoffs is your answer.

Saturday July 25

Young, hip and full of spectacle, Trevor Watters is leaving a mark on the magic world, Trevor dazzles with large scale Vegas style illusions and hilarious comedy magic. A guaranteed crowd pleaser!

The Popoffs • 5

Magic of Trevor Watters & Lorena • 7:45

As they are getting ready to go into the studio to do their 7th album in a series of releases, they are winding down their summer touring season making this one of the best years yet for the number of places they played at. Starting with the original three members one of which would drop out right away they went on to find a drummer and began the odyssey that has made them one of Seattle’s best working bands.

UltraViolet Uforia • 1 UltraViolet Uforia or uVu stands out among the masses as an original melodic rock band bringing out the best in sound experiences for your mind.

Shadrack • 12:30Led by Duncan Shadrack, the band has developed their own sound and continues to cultivate their personal style of Americana

quartet and was a vocalist in a funk band.Through all this, Duncan held on to his roots in country music and his love for writing

found a home when he created the band “Shadrack”. Vamping on everything from Van Halen to Van Morrison on guitar, vocals, and the rare mandolin, George’s focus has been on making music - great music – and he’s loved every minute of it. It was spring of ‘04 when a mutual acquaintance invited Tom out to audition as bassist for Shadrack.

The passion of expression and energy of the band’s music struck Tom immediately and when he was extended an invitation to join the following day, he wasted no time in accepting.

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Formed by Lynn Sorensen in 1992, this band has traveled throughout North America for 16 years performing every kind of venue and event. From the first show at the Moose Lodge in Port Angeles, WA, to the Major League Baseball All-Star Game in Cleveland, OH from stadiums to night clubs, to casinos, they’ve done it all! As the years have come and gone, the Bus has become a fun project for some of the band members who are also internationally touring musicians. Lynn Sorensen, bass player/lead vocalist/violinist tours the world as the bass player for Bad Company. Jeff Kathan, drummer, plays with Paul Rodgers solo band and has earned his place as one of the world’s most respected touring drummers. Lynn and Jeff also play in a Seattle favorite, Spike and the Impalers, with members of the KZOK radio morning show as well as some other fun projects. Lloyd DeBarr, guitar/vocals and Steve Hanna, guitar/keys/vocals, round out the group. Black lights, oil wheels, paisley, love beads, get on the Magic Bus!

This is the first Annual Celebrity Softball Team. The celebrity team is sponsored by KRKO 1380 AM Radio. The Lake Stevens team is sponsored by Progressive Fitness and will feature local area businesses and local sports team members. Don’t miss out on what promises to be a great event at Aquafest!

Magic Bus • 7 Headlining Aquafest’s Fireworks Show is Magic Bus, a Retro-Rock and Roll band based in Seattle, Washington.

Saturday July 25

The fish is at Aquafest!

Celebrity Softball Game • 3

Join us for magical and musical entertainment

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Aquafest began more than four decades ago with professional waterski competi-tions on Lake Stevens, a tradition that still continues.

Today, all ages and ability levels are en-couraged and invited to participate.

Prizes are awarded in categories from child novice to expert adult in both water-skiing and wakeboarding. The registration and competitions are all held at the Lake Stevens City Park in “The Cove.”

The tournament is held on Sat. July 25, from 6:30 a.m. until approximately 10 a.m.

for waterskiing. The wakeboard contest begins shortly after the last waterskier (approximately 10 a.m.).

Registrations start with the waterski tournament at 6 a.m. and continues through the early morning (time approxi-mate based on number of entries in each category). The waterski competition starts with the men’s expert class and continues through children’s novice combo skiing.

Wakeboard registration begins at 9:30 a.m. and continues through the beginning stages of the different categories (again, time approximate based on number of competitors). Wakeboard competi-tions start out with child novice and con-tinues through the “outlaw” class.

The Waterski and Wakeboard tourna-ment is presented by Grass Roots Out-

water eventsWaterski and Wakeboard Competition

doors and the Lake Stevens Waterski and Wakeboard Club.

Additional sponsors are: American Distributing, John and Timothy Creason, Gilbertson Construction, The Fellows, RE/Max Champions – Bob and Kat Patera, and “The Hashimoto’s and the Dog Boys,” Pro Action Physical Therapy, Bakes Marine Center, HO Sports, Connelly Skis, Liquid Force Wakeboards, CWB Wakeboards, Hyperlite Wakeboards, Oakley, Reef, Skull Candy, Spacecraft, Imperial Motion and Smith and Wired Energy Drinks.

Cub Scout Pack 43, chartered by the Lake Stevens Lions, holds thier annual Rain Gutter Regatta during Aquafest.

This event takes place on Saturday, July 25 by the public boat launch at North Cove Park.

The Scouts have built their own regatta boats to race in 10-foot water-filled rain gutters.

The boats are human wind-powered and the Scout who blows his boat to the end first wins.

Rain Gutter Regatta

Let’s get wet!


water events

The Lake Stevens Rowing Club (LSRC) is the official sponsor of Aquafest’s 2009 “Rush to the Gold” Try Rowing Rowing Events and will be offering free one hour

long Try Rowing sessions during Aquafest weekend to the general public.

This will be an exciting way to enjoy Aquafest from the water, a first time op-portunity that is open to the general pub-lic. You will have experienced rowers and coxswains in four and eight seat boats that are very stable.

The Lake Stevens Rowing Club, a 501c3 non-profit organization, has been around since 1997 and is focused on serving the City of Lake Stevens and the surrounding communities. You can easily find thier green metal boatshed, located in North

Cove Park behind the city library off of Main St.

The Try Rowing Events will be held Friday afternoon and evening, and again Sunday morning and off and on throughout the day.

LSRC will have a vendor booth setup during the entire Aquafest weekend to register for the Try Rowing events or learn more about Lake Stevens Rowing. You can also pre-register at www.LakeStevensRow-ing.com.

Groups and families are welcome to pre-register together to assure your group can be accommodated in the same session at www.LakeStevensRowing.com.

If you have any questions, you can call 1-888-ROW-LSRC and ask for Dave Schultz,

Provided by Lake Stevens Rowing Club

Free try rowing events

Emerald City Show Ski team performes

The Emerald City Show Ski Team is scheduled to perform on Sunday, July 26 from 1 p.m. till 2:30 p.m. in the North Cove.

You can see all of the action from North Cove Park or the from the swim beach on North Lakeshore Drive.Come join the crowd and watch some amazing ski talents perform some wild stunts.The ski team is rebuilding and are looking for athletic types, any age, to build this team. If you are interested contact Ivy Jo Houghton (Emerald City Show Ski Team Show Director) at 425-377-8000 or by email at [email protected].


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miss aquafestThere were 27 girls who ran for Miss

Aquafest this year and after all of their hard work a new Miss Aquafest, Miss Junior Teen Aquafest, Miss Pre-teen Aquafest, Little Miss Aquafest and Princess Aquafest were crowned.

Miss Aquafest 2008 Tana Thompson (left) was on hand to crown Miss Aquafest 2009 Laura Anderson, (right).

Other division winners include Em-ily Armstrong in the Junior Teen divi-sion; Ashley Hawkins in Pre-Teen; Grace Egelstad as Little Miss and Summer Kef-feler as the Miss Princess.

Winners in the talent portion of the

competition were able to perform at Saturday nights event in front of a full audience.

Those winners were Lindsey Walters who sang “At Last”; Lauren Stallcup, dance; Haley Downey, harp; Brielle Sydow, dance and Aimee Brotten who performed an acrobatic dance.

Judges for this year’s Miss Aquafest included Kathleen Friend, Betty Foster, Julie Blevin, Dave DeLorm, Mayor Vern Little, Police Chief Randy Celori, Aquafest President Mike Friend, Diana Ruiz, Ka-lihma Fenner and Miss Washington 2008 Michelle Font.

The crowning of the new queen


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Food Designer Studio Hand Dipped Ice Cream ConesEbenezer Lutheran Church Root beer Floats Lake Stevens Lions Club Roast Beef Sandwich, water & popWhistle Stop Kettle Corn Kettle corn, nutsFresh Kitchen Teriyaki Teriyaki chicken yaki soba noodlesSokeSteak sticks rice, oriental sandwichWicked RackPulled pork sandwichH&D Food Helixes rice corn twist Birdhouse CoffeeEspresso, CoffeeThe Whim Shrimp po boy subs, steak/ cheese, hot wings, hushpuppiesSahara Pizza Pizza , wings, salad, pastaL.S. Senior Center Strawberry shortcakeLahaina Layers

Layered fresh fruit drinksBoy Scouts Troop Cotton candy, Sno conesThe Family Dog Hot Dogs, Chips, Polish SausageElim Youth Ministries Hand Dipped Corn Dogs Joe’s Hawaiian Shaved Ice Shaved IceChopsticks HouseChinese FoodLinds Concessions Funnel Cakes, onion rings, deep fried ba-nanasLSHS CheerleadersHamburgersRotary Club of LS Corn on the Cob, nachosEuropean Style Food Gyro, Chicken ceasar Salad

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