Donate: Garage sale aids firefighters
The Edmonds Fire Safety Foundation, a nonprofit organization that supports the Edmonds Fire Department, is requesting donations for its annual Garage Sale, July 24 and 25 at 520 Forsyth Lane in Edmonds.
Proceeds from the sale will help pay for fire and life-safety equipment to benefit the fire department.
Because of space limitations, the foundation cannot accept large appliances, computers, TVs, clothing or exercise equipment. To have items picked up, call 425-772-8115 or go to www.EdmondsFireSafety Foundation.org.
Volunteer: Teens can be book buddies
The Mountlake Terrace Library will host a program this summer to help second and third graders who are reluctant readers gain confidence and learn to enjoy reading. Teen volunteers are needed to be Book Buddies for these kids. Book Buddies sessions are Monday nights from July 7 to Aug. 18 at 23300 58th Ave. W., Mountlake Terrace.
Teen volunteers can pick up applications at the library, and return them before June 13 to qualify. Teens are required to attend a training session at 4 p.m. June 23, and to attend at least six of the seven sessions.
Parents can also pick up applications for second and third graders at the Mountlake Terrace Library. The deadline to sign up children is June 30.
This program is supported by the Friends of the Mountlake Terrace Library and the Mountlake Terrace Police Department. Call 425-776-8722.
Join: Disability services board
Village Community Services is recruiting volunteers to sit on its board of directors.
The nonprofit agency seeks people who believe in the rights, talents and potential of people with disabilities, and want to work toward their inclusion in the work force and community.
The board meets at 6:30 p.m. the last Tuesday of the month. 360-653-752, ext. 14 or resource@villagecommunitysvcs.org.
Benefit: Foster care family dinner
Everett Community College is hosting a free dinner and college information session for high school students who are in or were in foster care, and their families at 5 p.m. May 12 at EvCC’s Parks Student Union multipurpose room.
The evening will include a catered dinner, performance by the hip-hop group Steelo, campus tours, college options, scholarship information and more.
An RSVP for dinner is required by calling 425-388-9099 or growe@everettcc.edu.
EvCC offers support and services to foster care youth and alumni in college through its EvCC Connect program, which includes enrollment services; financial aid; and school, career and life counseling.
For more information about foster care youth support services and program, go to www.everettcc.edu/foster.
Safety: Teddy bear clinic at fire station
Children are invited to bring their favorite stuffed animals to the Silver Firs Fire Station from 10 a.m. to noon Saturday for Snohomish County Fire District 1’s Teddy Bear Clinic Open House.
The teddy bears will be “patients” as firefighters show children how they use the equipment in the medic unit to help people on aid calls.
The open house will also feature engine tours and other activities for children. 425-551-1243 or go to www.firedistrict1.org.
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