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Naval Air Station Whidbey Island on Nov. 5 received a Secretary of the Navy Energy and Water Management Platinum Award. The Platinum Award came with $5,000 to further energy efficiency or quality of life improvements. Naval Station Everett received a Gold Award. In all, Navy Region Northwest commands received one-third of the Secretary of the Navy cash awards given to shore facilities.

Veterans news

The Snohomish County Music Project hosts “Veteran: An Art Exhibit and Reception” with visual artist and veteran Steven Markussen, 6-8 p.m. Nov. 20 at the Northwest Music Hall, located inside the Everett Mall. The event will also feature a veteran jam band led by the Music Project’s music therapy director Karla Hawley. Donations are welcome. The event is free and open to the public. The exhibit is on display through Nov. 30 and features paintings and sculptures on the veteran experience of returning home from war.

The Marysville Family YMCA (6420 60th Drive NE) offers a free Military Family Night, 4-7 p.m. Nov. 21. Dinner, games, crafts, family swim time, dodgeball and more. All Active Duty, Reserve and National Guard families with current military ID are invited. Register at the Member Services desk or email Allison at AHoot@ymca-snoco.org to reserve your space.

Homeless, unemployed veterans can get help through Workforce Snohomish. Help includes employment assistance, support services, help with VA benefits and housing. Call Gordon Meade at 425-921-3478 or write to gordon.meade@workforcesnohomish.org.

The Veterans of Foreign Wars posts and auxiliaries of Snohomish County are looking for new members. Needed is your last separation certification or other proof of eligibility. Auxiliary members are wives, widows, mothers, etc. For more information, call 425-337-1559.

Veterans groups

Disabled American Veterans, Martin T. Sofie Sunshine Chapter 13: 7 p.m. first Tuesdays, dinner at 6, at the Lynnwood Eagles, 19223 Highway 99. More info: 425-299-3373, davsunshine13@gmail.com.

Fleet Reserve Association Branch 170: 5 p.m. second Wednesdays, 6802 Beverly Blvd., Everett. More info: 425-353-2600.

The Military Order of the Purple Heart Chapter 12: 7 p.m. fourth Tuesdays, Lynnwood Elks Club, 6620 196th St. SW. More info: Dennis C. Adams, 206-280-0022.

Coast Guard Auxiliary: 7 p.m. second Tuesdays, Port of Everett Conference Center, 404 14th St. More info: Marie Porterfield, 425-629-3241, 509-949-6715, Marie.Porterfield64@gmail.com.

Fleet Reserve Association and Ladies Fleet Reserve Association Unit and Branch 18: Lunch noon, meeting 1 p.m. second Saturdays, 23003 56th Ave. W., Mountlake Terrace. More info: 425-771-2774.

Veterans: An unaffiliated group of veterans of wars in foreign lands meets at 1 p.m. second Wednesdays, Carl Gipson Senior Center, 3025 Lombard Ave., Everett. More info: 425-257-8780.

American Legion

Arlington Legion Post 76 and Auxiliary: Arlington Post 76 and auxiliary meetings, 7 p.m. second Tuesdays. SAL meetings 6 p.m. first Thursdays. All meetings are downstairs at 115 N. Olympic Ave. Breakfast is served from 8 to 10:30 a.m. the first Saturday of each month for $6 a plate. More info: 360-435-2492.

Arthur Kincaid Legion Post 58: 7 p.m. third Tuesdays, Odd Fellows Building, 610 Lewis St., Monroe. More info: Bob at 360-863-3544, www.americanlegionmonroe.org.

Bothell Legion Post 127: 7 p.m. second Wednesdays, 21920 Highway 9. Service officer available to help with veterans issues. More info: Cmdr. Burt Marsh, 206-999-3254.

Earl Winehart Legion Post 96: 7 p.m. second Tuesdays, Legion Hall, 1201 First St., Snohomish. More info: 360-568-5340.

Frank Freese Legion Post 66: 6 p.m. third Mondays, Post Hall, 117 S. Sixth St., Edmonds. Light meal served at 5:15 p.m. More info: Les, 206-546-6831.

Frank H. Hancock Legion Post 92 and Auxiliary: 7 p.m. second Mondays, 26921 88th Ave. NW, Stanwood. Prime rib dinner, 4:30 p.m. third Fridays. Service office open 9 a.m.-3:30 p.m. Tuesdays, Wednesdays, Thursdays. More info: 360-629-8021.

Lake Stevens Memorial Legion Post 181: 7 p.m. second and fourth Thursdays, Lake Stevens Community Center, 1812 124th Ave. NE. More info: Tom at 425-314-5865, Tony at 360-631-3242, or Vern at 425-343-9637; info@post181.org; www.post181.org.

Lynnwood Legion Post 37: 7 p.m. third Thursdays, Lynnwood Elks Club, 6620 196th St. SW. More info: 425-585-0279.

Marysville Legion Post 178 and Auxiliary: 7 p.m. third Thursdays, Post Hall, Second Street and Cedar Avenue. Social hour at 6 p.m. Service officer hours are 12-4 p.m. fourth Mondays at the Post Hall. More info: 360-653-0155, legionpost178wa@gmail.com, americanlegion178wa.cfsites.org.

S. Al Wilcox Legion Post 234: 6 p.m. social hour, 7 p.m. meeting, second Mondays, Legion Hall, 22909 56th Ave. W., Mountlake Terrace. More info: americanlegionpost234.org, americanlegionpost234@gmail.com, 425-776-5490.

Sen. Henry M. Jackson Legion Post 6: 6 p.m. second Thursdays, Fleet Reserve Association Club, 6802 Beverly Blvd., Everett. More info: Marvin, 425-923-8172.

Veterans of Foreign Wars

Arlington Boyer-Daniel VFW Post 1561: 7 p.m. first Tuesdays. More info: 425-232-8453, 360-435-6677 or vfw1561.org.

Edmonds VFW Post 8870: 6 p.m. second Tuesdays, with a light supper at 5:15 p.m., Edmonds American Legion Hall, 117 Sixth Ave. S. More info: Fred at 206-940-7502, dennisvfw8870@gmail.com, www.vfw8870.org. Ladies Auxiliary: Noon second Fridays at the Edmonds Senior Center, 220 Railroad Ave.

Everett Old Guard VFW Post 2100: 6:30 p.m. third Tuesdays, 2711 Oakes Ave. More info: Don Wischmann, 425-760-9031, www.vfwpost2100.org. Ladies Auxiliary: 6:30 p.m. second Mondays. More info: 425-337-1559.

Gold Bar Martin-Osterholtz VFW Post 9417: 6 p.m. first Thursdays, 301 Third St. More info: Doug White, 425-870-7298. Ladies Auxiliary: 3 p.m. first Thursdays. More info: Arden King, 360-793-2786.

Lynnwood Walter A. Deebach VFW Post 1040: 7 p.m. first Thursdays, Alderwood Boys and Girls Club, 19619 24th Ave. W. More info: Frank, 425-697-4102. Ladies Auxiliary: Same as Post. More info: Myra Rintamaki, 206-235-0348.

Monroe VFW Post 7511: 7 p.m. second Thursdays, IOOF Hall, 610 Lewis St. More info: Ken, 425-315-3509.

Oak Harbor Whitehead-Muzzall VFW Post 7392: 360-675-4048 or vfwpost7392.org.

Snohomish Gay Jones VFW Post 921 and Auxiliary: 1 p.m. second Saturdays, Boys &Girls Club, 402 Second St. More info: 425-397-7111.

Sultan VFW Post 2554 and Ladies Auxiliary: 7 p.m. second Thursdays, Volunteers of America Community Center, 605 First St. More info: 425-870-0235.

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