Stanwood nursery installs new solar panels
Orchards Nursery in Stanwood has a new solar power system expected to generate 7,840 kilowatt hours of electricity annually. It was paid in part with a federal USDA Rural Development grant which covered 25 percent of the cost. Fire Mountain Solar of Mount Vernon assisted with the grant application. The next deadline for applications is May 2. Businesses can call Brandon Hoffman at 360-428-4322 Extension 161.
Author Alexie to deliver commencement address to UW Bothell
Noted author, poet and screenwriter Sherman Alexie will deliver the commencement address to the 2016 graduating class of the University of Washington Bothell. The 25th Commencement Ceremony is expected to be the university’s largest to date. The ceremony will take place at 1:45 p.m. on June 12 at UW Seattle’s Alaska Airlines?Arena at Hec Edmundson Pavilion.
Cabela’s to hold free fishing seminars
Cabela’s Fishing Classic comes to Tulalip Thursday through April 24. Free fishing seminars will be presented on Saturday and Sunday. Guest appearances will include Cabela’s Pro-Staff members and local fishing experts, Jim and Jennifer Stahl, Nick Kester, Gary Krein, Don Simonson, and Doug Saint-Denis. Go to www.cabelas.com for a complete schedule of sales and events.
Small vendors Maker Market’s planned in Everett
The Everett Maker Market’s April event is scheduled from 1 to 6 p.m. April 23 at 1420 Hewitt Ave., Everett. This indoor event is a pop-up shop that features small local vendors with handmade and locally crafted products. The focus is on quality and assortment. Get more information on this unique event at this link.
Buzz Inn to host Business After Hours event
The next Economic Alliance Snohomish County Business After Hours mix and mingle is 5 to 7 p.m. April 26 at Buzz Inn Steakhouse, 3121 Broadway, Everett. Learn more about the history of Buzz Inn, make new connections, enjoy great bites and have a chance to win fun raffle prizes. This event is free to attend, RSVP at this website.
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