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<< Previous   of   Next >>   ADVERTISEMENT   CONTACT THE HERALD Robert Frank, City Editor frank@heraldnet.com   Published: Thursday, September 18, 2008 Community Spotlight Sultan holds meeting on gang activity The Governor's Juvenile Justice Advisory Committee and the Sultan Chamber of Commerce present an informational meeting on gangs with detective Stephen Halley from the Snohomish County Sheriff's Office at 6 p.m. tonight at Sultan Middle School, 301 High Ave., Sultan. For more information, call 360-421-5388 Theater for kids comes to Everett library The Everett Public Library plays host to two free early literacy events this weekend. "You and Me and ABC," a concert for young children performed by Eric Ode is scheduled for 10:30 a.m. Saturday at the Everett Public Library, Evergreen Branch, 9512 Evergreen Way, Everett. "Bayou Bugs," a live musical theater show for young children, performed by Last Leaf Theater, is set for 2 p.m. Saturday at the Main Library, 2702 Hoyt Ave, Everett. For more information, call 425-257-8030. Stanwood seniors host pancake breakfast The Stanwood Community and Senior Center hosts a pancake breakfast to kick off Harvest Jubilee from 8 to 10 a.m. Saturday at 7430 276th St. NW, Stanwood. The cost is $5 for adults, $3 for kids and includes a festival guide and map. For more information, call 360-629-7403. Arlington hosts bingo for scholarships Arlington Dollars for Scholars plays host to a Bingo Night at 5:30 p.m. Saturday at Presidents Elementary School, 505 E. Third St., Arlington. Games begin at 6 p.m. Prizes are gift certificates to Arlington-area restaurants. For more information, call 360-435-3301. Auction for Alzheimer's Saturday in Mill Creek Ciscoe Morris and Meeghan Black host a Plant-a-Head for Alzheimer's container auction at 6 p.m. Saturday at My Garden Nursery, 17414 Bothell- Everett Highway, Mill Creek. The event features wine, food and desserts. For more information, call 425-402-1842. South County seniors host barbecue dinner The South County Senior Center plays host to a barbecue chicken dinner, sponsored by QFC from 5 to 7 p.m. Monday at 220 Railroad Ave., Edmonds. The cost is $5. The center hosts Italian Night -- A Night of Love, featuring an Italian dinner and Italian music performed by the Sound Singers from 5 to 7 p.m. Sept. 26. The cost is $10 for members; $14 for non-members. For more information, call 425-774-5555. Tour historic Snohomish homes The Snohomish Historical Society presents the 37th Historic Snohomish Home Tour from noon to 5 p.m. Sunday. Tickets are $15 for adults, $12 for members of the Snohomish Historical Society, Historic Downtown Snohomish and seniors ages 62 and up. Tickets are available at Snohomish-area businesses or at http://earlysnohomish.com/tour or www.brown papertickets.com/event/ 42593. For more information, call 360-568-5235. Job fair for mature workers Wednesday WorkSource Snohomish County and the U.S. Department of Labor present a Mature Worker Employment and Resource Fair from 9:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. Wednesday at Floral Hall, Forest Park, 802 E. Mukilteo Blvd., Everett. The free event coincides with "National Employ Older Workers Week" which runs through Sept. 29. Businesses registered include ResCare and The Home Depot among others. For more information, e-mail svirgil@esd.wa.gov. READER COMMENTS Be the first to comment. You must be a registered user and verify your e-mail address to post comments to blogs or articles on HeraldNet. To register, click here. To read other terms and conditions, click here. Log out

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