Published: Thursday, September 11, 2008
Community spotlight
Free fruits and veggies for seniors
The U.S. Department of Agriculture offers a Senior Farmers Market program through various Snohomish and Island county senior centers. Income-eligible adults age 60 and up can receive $40 worth of checks redeemable at authorized farmers markets. Checks are valid until Oct. 31.
For more information, call 425-347-1229.
Medical equipment for multiple sclerosis
The Multiple Sclerosis Helping Hands Donor Closet offers a variety of recycled, durable medical and mobility equipment to people with low incomes from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. Mondays to Saturdays at 409 Howell Way, Edmonds. Items offered include recycled computers, scooters, power chairs and other equipment.
For more information, call 425-712-1807.
Volunteers needed to help clean Jetty Island
The Snohomish-Camano Nearshore Cooperative hosts a Jetty Island Day of Caring from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. Friday at Jetty Island, Everett, starting at the 10th Street boat launch and marine park. Volunteers are invited to help remove invasive plants and to help clean up garbage at the park and on the island.
For more information, call 425-252-6686 or e-mail cara@stillysnofish.org.
Dinner for veterans offered Saturday
The Take a Vet to Lunch Organization presents a dinner for veterans at 5 p.m. Saturday at Assembly of God Church, 201 N. Stillaguamish Ave., Arlington.
The evening features entertainment, a slide show and door prizes.
The cost is $15, which includes dinner for one person and a veteran or their guest. Individuals, companies and organizations may also host a table. Seating is limited to 200 people.
For more information, call 360-629-5054 or e-mail bobsoutback@verizon.net.
Kids fishing derby set for at Cama Beach
The Center for Wooden Boats and Washington State Parks play host to a Children's Fishing Derby from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. Saturday at Cama Beach State Park, 1880 SW Camano Drive, Camano Island.
For more information, call 360-387-9361 or e-mail sgosnold@cwb.org or go to www.cwb.org.
Assistance League to sell evening gowns
The Assistance League of Everett holds a formal evening gown sale from 4 to 8 p.m. Friday and from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. Saturday at 5107 Evergreen Way, Everett. Elaine Cobb of The Pickie Needle in Marysville recently donated a collection of dresses. Proceeds benefit Operation School Bell and other Assistance League programs.
For more information, call 425-252-3011.
Grandparents picnic set for Saturday
The North Creek Retirement and Assisted Living Community holds a grandparents' picnic at 4 p.m. Saturday at 1907 201st Place SE, Bothell. The picnic includes entertainment, a jester making balloon animals, face painting, games and food.
For more information, call 425-483-8927.
Blessing of Animals Day Sunday in Fall City
All Pets Go To Heaven and Heavenly Spa presents a Blessing of the Animals Day from noon to 4 p.m. Sunday at 35022 SE Fall City-Snoqualmie Road, Fall City. Blessing ceremonies are scheduled for 2 p.m. Organizers plan to provide information about healing options for pets.
For more information, go to www.heavenlyspa.info.
The U.S. Department of Agriculture offers a Senior Farmers Market program through various Snohomish and Island county senior centers. Income-eligible adults age 60 and up can receive $40 worth of checks redeemable at authorized farmers markets. Checks are valid until Oct. 31.
For more information, call 425-347-1229.
Medical equipment for multiple sclerosis
The Multiple Sclerosis Helping Hands Donor Closet offers a variety of recycled, durable medical and mobility equipment to people with low incomes from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. Mondays to Saturdays at 409 Howell Way, Edmonds. Items offered include recycled computers, scooters, power chairs and other equipment.
For more information, call 425-712-1807.
Volunteers needed to help clean Jetty Island
The Snohomish-Camano Nearshore Cooperative hosts a Jetty Island Day of Caring from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. Friday at Jetty Island, Everett, starting at the 10th Street boat launch and marine park. Volunteers are invited to help remove invasive plants and to help clean up garbage at the park and on the island.
For more information, call 425-252-6686 or e-mail cara@stillysnofish.org.
Dinner for veterans offered Saturday
The Take a Vet to Lunch Organization presents a dinner for veterans at 5 p.m. Saturday at Assembly of God Church, 201 N. Stillaguamish Ave., Arlington.
The evening features entertainment, a slide show and door prizes.
The cost is $15, which includes dinner for one person and a veteran or their guest. Individuals, companies and organizations may also host a table. Seating is limited to 200 people.
For more information, call 360-629-5054 or e-mail bobsoutback@verizon.net.
Kids fishing derby set for at Cama Beach
The Center for Wooden Boats and Washington State Parks play host to a Children's Fishing Derby from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. Saturday at Cama Beach State Park, 1880 SW Camano Drive, Camano Island.
For more information, call 360-387-9361 or e-mail sgosnold@cwb.org or go to www.cwb.org.
Assistance League to sell evening gowns
The Assistance League of Everett holds a formal evening gown sale from 4 to 8 p.m. Friday and from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. Saturday at 5107 Evergreen Way, Everett. Elaine Cobb of The Pickie Needle in Marysville recently donated a collection of dresses. Proceeds benefit Operation School Bell and other Assistance League programs.
For more information, call 425-252-3011.
Grandparents picnic set for Saturday
The North Creek Retirement and Assisted Living Community holds a grandparents' picnic at 4 p.m. Saturday at 1907 201st Place SE, Bothell. The picnic includes entertainment, a jester making balloon animals, face painting, games and food.
For more information, call 425-483-8927.
Blessing of Animals Day Sunday in Fall City
All Pets Go To Heaven and Heavenly Spa presents a Blessing of the Animals Day from noon to 4 p.m. Sunday at 35022 SE Fall City-Snoqualmie Road, Fall City. Blessing ceremonies are scheduled for 2 p.m. Organizers plan to provide information about healing options for pets.
For more information, go to www.heavenlyspa.info.
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