Briefs: Economic Alliance to hold annual forecast in Lynnwood

Economic Alliance to hold annual forecast in Lynnwood

Join Economic Alliance Snohomish County at their 2015 Economic Forecast. The forecast features an economic overview from state economist Steve Lerch and the keynote speaker is Bill Conerly. The event is 11:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. March 19 at the Lynnwood Convention Center. Go to www.economicalliancesc.org/ for details.

Forum on ‘Equality for Women’ planned in Everett

The “Equality for Women is Progress for All” luncheon and forum is scheduled to begin at noon on March 25 at The Holiday Inn, 3105 Pine St. Everett. Doors open at 11:30 a.m. Cost for lunch is $20 per person. The keynote speaker is Kat Taylor, CEO of Beneficial State Bank. For information, email Cynthia Weaver at weaver@beneficialstate.com.

Money Management seminar planned in Arlington

Money Management International invites members of the public to become a MMI Certified Money Management Trainer. The training event is 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. on March 26 at the Boys &Girls Club, 18513 59th Ave. NE, Arlington. Cost is $20 per person. The event is sponsored by the Tulalip Tribes. Call 509-242-4205 for information.

Marysville Tulalip chamber holds business before hours event

The next Greater Marysville Tulalip Chamber of Commerce Business Before Hours event is 7:30 to 9 a.m. on March 27 at Tulalip Resort Casino’s Canoes Cabaret Room. Registration begins at 7 a.m. The sponsor is The Cottages at Marysville. Please RSVP for a catering headcount. Call 360-659-7700 or email your registration to MTCCintern98271@gmail.com. Cost is $23 to members with RSVP.

Edmonds dental clinic to donate to national, local charities

The 17th annual Smiles for Life Campaign runs now until June 30. All of the proceeds from teeth whitening procedures done at Distinctive Dentistry in Edmonds will be contributed directly to the Smiles for Life Foundation and local charity All Aboard to help seriously ill, disabled and disadvantaged children. For more information on the campaign, visit smilesforlife.org.

Future of Flight to hold exhibit on African American aviators

Presented by the Smithsonian’s National Air and Space Museum and the Smithsonian Institution Traveling Exhibition Service, “Black Wings: American Dreams of Flight” will be at the Future of Flight Aviation Center, Mukilteo, from April 3 through June 14. It examines the contributions of some of the most important African American aviators. For information, visit www.futureofflight.org/black-wings or call 425-438-8100 x 240.

PUD asks for help identifying overgrown trees

The PUD asks customers to help keep the power on by identifying problem trees in their neighborhoods. The utility can also help determine if the customer is responsible or if the PUD can assist with the trimming or removal. Call the PUD’s Vegetation Management Department with any questions at 425-783-5579.

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