Front Porch
Published 1:30 am Thursday, June 1, 2017
EVENTS
Chow down on pancakes for a cause
Several local groups offer pancake breakfasts this weekend:
Edmonds: 8:30-9:30 a.m. Friday (and every first Friday) at the Edmonds Senior Center, 220 Railroad Ave. Pancakes, strawberry compote, eggs, ham, biscuits and sausage gravy, beverages. Cost is $5.
Bothell: 8-11 a.m. Saturday (and every first and third Saturday) at the Northshore Senior Center, 10201 E Riverside Drive. Cost is $5. More info: 425-487-2441.
Snohomish: 8:30 to 10:30 a.m. Saturday (and every first Saturday) at the Snohomish Senior Center, 506 Fourth St. Pancakes, French toast, sausage, ham, biscuits and gravy, scrambled eggs and more. Cost is $5, $3 for kids.
Monroe dedicates Lake Tye playground
A new playground is set to be dedicated at 4 p.m. Thursday at Lake Tye Park, 14964 Fryelands Blvd., Monroe. The former playground was 20 years old and replacement parts were becoming hard to find. The new playground is friendlier to children with disabilities, adds a rubber surface and includes public art.
More info: www.monroewa.gov
Free household items, clothing in Everett
Everybody’s Closet opens again Saturday from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. at the Carl Gipson Senior Center, 3025 Lombard Ave. Clothing and some household items are provided free of charge. All are welcome. Snacks are served as well.
More info: 425-257-8780
Use DNA testing to grow your family tree
DNA testing has become a common method to extend your family tree. Genetic genealogist Mary Kozy introduces the potential of autosomal DNA at a free event, 2 to 3:30 p.m. Saturday at the Everett Public Library, 2702 Hoyt Ave.
More info: 425-257-8000
WAYS TO HELP
Teens can be Book Buddies this summer
The Mukilteo Library seeks students who are entering eighth grade, up to recent high school graduates, to volunteer as Book Buddies this summer.
Teens will be trained and then work one-on-one with young children over six weekly sessions. Applications are at the information desk at the library, 4675 Harbour Pointe Blvd., and due June 19.
More info: Melleny Thomasson, 425-493-8202 ext. 3231
HEADS UP
Keep pets safe in warm weather
With summer-like temperatures upon us, Snohomish County is reminding pet owners that leaving a pet in a hot vehicle can result in a $125 fine, and animal control officers are not liable for damages that may result from removing a pet from a hot vehicle.
If the outside temperature is 70 degrees, the inside of a car can reach 89 degrees in 10 minutes and 104 degrees in 30 minutes. Pet owners are encouraged to leave pets at home with access to plenty of water, shade and air circulation to stay cool.
More info: 425-388-3440
