Published: Wednesday, March 1, 2006
Benefit planned for cancer patient
A benefit for Alexandra Snell, who is battling cancer, and Camp Goodtimes, a camp for cancer patients, will be at 6 p.m. March 10 at the Flying Pig Brewing Co., 2929 Colby Ave., Everett.
Station House Blues will provide the food and entertainment. For more information, call 425-339-1393.
Mariner dance team plans gala
The Mariner High School Dance Team will hold its spring gala, a benefit celebrating artistry, athleticism and community, at 7:30 p.m. March 31 and April 1 at New Life Center, 6830 Highland Drive, Everett.
The evening's performances will include classical ballet, hip-hop, Broadway jazz, modern dance, swing dancing and even stomp.
Proceeds will be divided between the Snohomish County chapter of the American Red Cross and Mariner High School's Fine Arts Dance Program. There is no admission charge, but donations will be accepted. E-mail Anna Huber at huberan@mukilteo. wednet.edu.
Auction aids food banks
The second annual Murder Mystery Dinner and Auction will be March 11 at the Evergreen State Fairgrounds as a benefit for the Monroe and Sultan food banks.
Go back to the 1920s at the Gilded Gardenia, a hip and happening speakeasy. Come in costume. There will be a prize for the best-dressed couple and awards for individual costumes.
Some of the items to be auctioned include two tickets for the Spirit of Washington Dinner Train, two tickets to the Museum of Flight and two rounds of golf at Willow Run Golf Course.
Tickets are $20 per person, and seating is limited. To make reservations, call Bonnie Jean Hausauer at 360-805-6708 or Brenda Granstrom at 360-805-6707.
Free health tests offered
Free screenings for vision, hearing, glaucoma, diabetes and blood pressure problems will be offered Saturday at Everett Mall.
Hosted by the Everett Central Lions Club, the screenings will feature the Lions' 62-foot health screening van.
The program is a project of the Northwest Lions Foundation of Sight and Hearing.
Used eyeglasses and hearing aids will be collected. Call Art Ruben at 425-252-4400.
Group promotes home sharing
Whidbey Island Share a Home, or WISH, helps people with extra rooms and people looking for a place to live find affordable housing alternatives.
Home sharing allows homeowners with an extra bedroom or basement to safely match up with people who need a place to live. All participants in the nonprofit WISH program undergo reference and background checks to ensure safety and integrity.
Since the program began in January 2004, WISH has arranged 49 home-share matches, helping 161 men, women and children find affordable housing. For details, contact program director Julie Mae Pigott at 800-864-8783 or go to www.whidbeywish.org.
Station House Blues will provide the food and entertainment. For more information, call 425-339-1393.
Mariner dance team plans gala
The Mariner High School Dance Team will hold its spring gala, a benefit celebrating artistry, athleticism and community, at 7:30 p.m. March 31 and April 1 at New Life Center, 6830 Highland Drive, Everett.
The evening's performances will include classical ballet, hip-hop, Broadway jazz, modern dance, swing dancing and even stomp.
Proceeds will be divided between the Snohomish County chapter of the American Red Cross and Mariner High School's Fine Arts Dance Program. There is no admission charge, but donations will be accepted. E-mail Anna Huber at huberan@mukilteo. wednet.edu.
Auction aids food banks
The second annual Murder Mystery Dinner and Auction will be March 11 at the Evergreen State Fairgrounds as a benefit for the Monroe and Sultan food banks.
Go back to the 1920s at the Gilded Gardenia, a hip and happening speakeasy. Come in costume. There will be a prize for the best-dressed couple and awards for individual costumes.
Some of the items to be auctioned include two tickets for the Spirit of Washington Dinner Train, two tickets to the Museum of Flight and two rounds of golf at Willow Run Golf Course.
Tickets are $20 per person, and seating is limited. To make reservations, call Bonnie Jean Hausauer at 360-805-6708 or Brenda Granstrom at 360-805-6707.
Free health tests offered
Free screenings for vision, hearing, glaucoma, diabetes and blood pressure problems will be offered Saturday at Everett Mall.
Hosted by the Everett Central Lions Club, the screenings will feature the Lions' 62-foot health screening van.
The program is a project of the Northwest Lions Foundation of Sight and Hearing.
Used eyeglasses and hearing aids will be collected. Call Art Ruben at 425-252-4400.
Group promotes home sharing
Whidbey Island Share a Home, or WISH, helps people with extra rooms and people looking for a place to live find affordable housing alternatives.
Home sharing allows homeowners with an extra bedroom or basement to safely match up with people who need a place to live. All participants in the nonprofit WISH program undergo reference and background checks to ensure safety and integrity.
Since the program began in January 2004, WISH has arranged 49 home-share matches, helping 161 men, women and children find affordable housing. For details, contact program director Julie Mae Pigott at 800-864-8783 or go to www.whidbeywish.org.
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