A dodgeball tournament is set for 6 p.m. Oct. 11 at Snohomish Sports Institute, 1820 Bickford Ave., Snohomish. Proceeds will go toward research for Usher syndrome, which affects hearing and vision. The benefit is in honor of Lake Stevens siblings Jodi Carter and Ryan Thomason, who both have the genetic disorder.
There will be a raffle with prizes courtesy of the Seattle Seahawks and Sounders FC. Enter as a “free agent” or with a team of up to 10 people. Registration is $20 per person.
For more information, go to www.aconcertinthegarden.com
Safe driving tips for teens: Sheriff’s detectives will be at Snohomish High School Saturday to talk to teen drivers and their parents about being safe on the roads. “Driving It Home” is a free collision education awareness class. The presentation includes a review of past crashes, a staged pedestrian collision and other exhibits. The event runs from 9-11:30 a.m. at the high school, 1316 Fifth St., Snohomish. Doors will open at 8:30 a.m.
For those with learning difficulties: City University of Seattle is offering a free information seminar geared for people with dyslexia, ADD and ADHD, or parents of children who have these learning difficulties.
The seminar will offer ways to understand your child’s (or your) unique learning style, and offer drug-free solutions to reading/focusing issues. The event will be held 6:30 p.m. Oct. 17 at City University of Seattle, 1000 SE Everett Mall Way, Suite 101. For more information, call Liz Bertran at 425-231-9705.
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