YMCA of Snohomish County hires new VP
The YMCA of Snohomish County has hired Dan Powell as its new vice president of membership development and engagement. Powell, a 22-year YMCA professional, is responsible for the planning, management, coordination, supervision and administration of membership service, retention, acquisition and sales for all five facility branches, plus a sixth branch opening in 2016 in the Stanwood-Camano community.
Author, business educator to speak on leadership at UW Bothell
The University of Washington Bothell School of Business Distinguished Guest Lecture series continues this week with local author and business educator Carol Sanford discussing what leadership will look like in the 21st century. Sanford, author of “The Responsible Business and The Responsible Entrepreneur.” will speak from 7 p.m. to 8 p.m. at UW Bothell’s Discovery Hall, Room 061. To reserve tickets, click here.
Youth Sports Performance Conference planned in Everett
The Snohomish County Sports Commission presents the first Youth Sports Performance Conference from 8 a.m. to 1 p.m. Nov. 14 at the Walt Price Student Fitness Center at Everett Community College. Youth participants can measure speed, power and agility with hands-on activities. There will be vendors, speakers and athletes onsite. For more information, go www.snohomish.org or email sports@snohomish.org.
Domestic Violence Services to hold annual luncheon in Everett
Domestic Violence Services of Snohomish County is holding its annual Help Take A Bite Out of Domestic Violence luncheon from noon to 2 p.m. Nov. 19 at the Outback Steakhouse, 10121 Evergreen Way, Suite 15, off Everett Mall Way. It is also the start of their holiday gift drive. For details or reservations, go to www.dvs-snoco.org or call 425-259-2827 ext. 1013.
Gaming convention OrcaCon planned in Everett
Snohomish County geeks and gamers are joining forces to bring OrcaCon, an analog games convention, to Everett Jan. 8 through 10. The event will feature all role-playing games, card and board games, and miniatures wargames at the Downtown Everett Holiday Inn, 3105 Pine St., Everett. For more information, go to www.orcacon.org or email info@orcacon.org.
Snohomish County PUD offers rebates of energy efficiency improvements
The Snohomish County PUD is offering big incentives this fall on heat pumps, duct sealing and insulation, efficient windows, lighting and more. For example, install a ductless heat pump by Dec. 18 and get a rebate of $800, plus a $400 bonus. For program details and qualifications, visit www.snopud.com or call the PUD Energy Hotline at 425-783-1700.
Talk to us
> Give us your news tips.
> Send us a letter to the editor.
> More Herald contact information.
