FYI
Published 11:09 pm Monday, September 8, 2008
Marysville plans events to honor Sept. 11 victims
The city of Marysville is sponsoring a walk in Everett on Thursday to honor those who lost their lives in the terrorist attacks on Sept. 11, 2001.
Operation Homefront Washington Freedom Walk is 6 p.m. at the Snohomish County Campus, 3000 Rockefeller Ave., Everett.
Registration begins at 5:30 p.m. Walkers will receive a T-shirt, a small American flag, patriotic pompoms and more.
In Marysville on Thursday morning, police, firefighters and elected officials plan to gather at the Marysville Library, 6120 Grove St., for a remembrance ceremony. The time for this event has not been set.
For more information, call 360-363-8000.
Council on Aging needs volunteers
Snohomish County residents interested in the issues facing older adults and people with disabilities can apply for membership on the Snohomish County Council on Aging. The council advises the county on federal, state and local funds targeted to the elderly.
Three-year terms begin Jan. 1. The Council on Aging meets on the fourth Wednesday of each month from 9:30 a.m. to noon.
For more information, call 425-388-7377.
Organized garage owners wanted
Is your garage an immaculately organized spot where you keep tools, lawn care items and vehicles?
If so, Herald reporter Andy Rathbun wants to talk with you for a story about organizing garages that accommodate the family car, and how you accomplished the feat.
Contact him at arathbun@heraldnet.com or 425-339-3455.
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