Opportunities
Published 1:30 am Friday, September 9, 2016
Listen: Story time, for adults
Seattle Public Library reader services librarian David Wright will read short stories aloud for audience members at “Thrilling Tales: Story Time for Adults,” 2 p.m. Saturday at the Everett Public Library, 2702 Hoyt Ave.
More info: 425-257-8000
Learn: Local history on Centennial Trail
Centennial Trail History Day will lead cyclists and walkers through Snohomish County’s past, 11 a.m.-3 p.m. Saturday. The free event will include kids activities, hands-on interactive exhibits, historic artifacts and more at key trailheads along the 30-mile historic rail line and at Legion Park in Arlington.
Nakashima Trailhead, 32328 Highway 9, Arlington: Dairy farming in the greater Stanwood area in the early 1890s
Whitehorse Trailhead, via Haller Park, 1100 West Ave., Arlington: Index-area mining, rail and logging history
Bryant Trailhead, 26804 Highway 9, Arlington: Tulalip storyteller Michelle Myles
Machias Trailhead, 1624 Virginia St., Snohomish: Historical maps of Northern Pacific Railway routes
Snohomish Trailhead, Pine and Maple streets, Snohomish: Monroe-area history, and use a historic wash tub and scrub board
Legion Park, , 114 N Olympic Ave., Arlington: Art, kids activities, live music
More info: www.centennial trail.com
Donate: Clothes For Kids needs just that
Clothes For Kids, a Lynnwood nonprofit, opened Aug. 24 for the 2016-17 school year and provided clothes and shoes for 667 students in the first seven days — including nearly 700 pairs of underwear the first day alone.
The nonprofit’s biggest donation needs now are more new underwear and socks, jeans sizes 6 to 12 and plus-size clothing for teen girls. Other donations of new and gently used clothing also are welcome.
Donations can be dropped in the secure bin located near the back door of Clothes For Kids, 16725 52nd Ave. W, Suite B, Lynnwood. If you would like to organize a clothing drive, call 425-741-6500. Volunteers also are welcome.
Clothes For Kids provides more than 3,000 wardrobes each year to low-income families across Snohomish County and the Northshore School District.
More info: www.clothes forkids.org
Volunteer: Shoppe seeks help at new spot
Domestic Violence Services of Snohomish County seeks volunteers for the New and Again Thrift Shoppe, now located at 3010 Grand Ave. in Everett. Cashiers are needed, as well as volunteers to help with sorting, pricing and other tasks.
Volunteers must be able to pass a criminal background check. No experience is necessary; training is provided. Volunteers are welcome to work what hours they can, no minimum required.
More info: Stephanie Civey, stephanie@dvs-snoco.org
Perform: Ensemble welcomes newcomers
Youth and adults with developmental disabilities are invited to join the Voices of the Village performance ensemble.
The group, open to all ages and abilities, performs throughout the state at festivals, events and other community venues. Practices are held weekly with Jon Dalgarn.
There is a $50 monthly membership fee, which includes free entry to monthly Evening with the Arts dances and weekly Friday music jam sessions. Scholarships are available.
All programs are offered by Village Community Services.
