Community Extra: Opportunities
Published 10:34 pm Wednesday, April 1, 2009
Prepare: Terrace plans disaster drill
The city of Mountlake Terrace will conduct a tabletop exercise with the Emergency Service Coordinating Agency from 9 a.m. to noon April 22.
The exercise will take place in the city’s Emergency Operation Center as part of Washington State Disaster Preparedness month.
Residents, government agencies, schools and businesses are encouraged to review their own response plans and procedures in the event a disaster should occur.
For more information go to www.emd.wa.gov/ preparedness/prep_index.shtml or www.cityofmlt.com.
Learn: Women’s health conference
Join keynote speaker Pepper Schwartz, professor of sociology at the University of Washington, and learn about women’s health and wellness and the resources available from noon to 5:30 p.m. April 10 at Edmonds Community College, 20000 68th Ave. W., Lynnwood.
The fourth annual Edmonds Community College Women’s Conference will focus on wellness of mind, body and spirit.
Edmonds Community College Women’s Studies instructor Christine Greenway will also present a workshop on body image at the conference. A resource fair of community agencies will also introduce participants to local services for women. Cost is $60 and includes lunch. Go to www.edcc.edu/equity or call 425-640-1538.
Benefit: Meg Tilly at Childhaven event
Childhaven’s Centennial Celebration Luncheon will take place at 11:30 a.m. April 23 at the Washington State Convention and Trade Center in Seattle, and features Oscar-nominated actress, novelist and child abuse survivor Meg Tilly.
Tilly, the author of three novels, retired from acting in 1995. She starred in films, including “Agnes of God,” “The Big Chill” and “Valmont.”
A minimum donation of $150 is requested. Proceeds will benefit Childhaven’s efforts to break the cycle of child abuse and neglect. Call 206-957-4807 or go to www.childhaven.org.
Volunteer: Senior center needs helpers
The Stillaguamish Senior Center is looking for volunteers to help with its many programs. Contact the center at 18308 Smokey Point Blvd., Arlington, or call Karen at 360-653-4551, ext. 228.
Volunteer: Listen to senior projects
Stanwood High School is looking for adult volunteers to serve as panel members during the presentation of senior projects. The presentations are scheduled from 7:30 to 11 a.m. and 4:45 to 8 p.m. April 20 and 21. The afternoon presentations are Running Start student presentations. Volunteers are required to fill out applications at the school district or at any school.
If you are interested in being involved on the panel, call Rona Olson at 360-629-1300, ext. 5081, or e-mail rolson@stanwood.wednet.edu.
Donate: Wardrobe program needs bags
The YWCA Working Women’s Wardrobe Program needs clothing-store shopping bags for clothing that is donated to the program.
Free clothing is available to low-income women who are in need of clothing appropriate for job interviews and work. The program also needs personal care items such as shampoo, conditioner, soap, washcloths and feminine hygiene products. Take items to the YWCA, 3301 Broadway, Everett. Call 425-258-2766.
