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Published 1:30 am Friday, June 23, 2017
EVENTS
Carnival starts today
The Smokey Point Carnival starts Friday and runs back-to-back weekends through July 4 at 172nd Street NE and 51st Avenue, next to the Arlington Municipal Airport. The carnival is sponsored by the Arlington-Smokey Point Chamber of Commerce in the run-up to Arlington’s Fourth of July Frontier Days.
More info: www.arlington-smokeypointchamber.com
Chime in on roads
A public hearing is planned Monday on Lynnwood’s six-year transportation plan. The meeting starts at 7 p.m. at City Hall. The next plan is for 2018-2023. The City Council likely will vote on it in July.
More info: www.lynn woodwa.gov
Celebrate diversity
The 44th Legislative District Democrats are hosting an event Saturday evening that focuses on success stories from diverse cultures. The gathering begins at 6 p.m. at 230 Avenue B in Snohomish.
Speakers include Ronda Metcalf, Mohamed Bughara, Rosamaria Graziani and Snohomish County Council candidate Raymond Miller.
Rummage sale
A rummage sale runs from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Friday and Saturday at Prince of Peace Lutheran Church, 9320 Meadow Way, Everett. Proceeds benefit local charities.
More info: 425-337-6663
HEADS UP
Expect bad traffic
Several construction projects and large public events both west and east of the mountains will likely make for long backups on I-5 and I-90 this weekend.
More info: www.wsdot.wa.gov/traffic
OPPORTUNITY
Island County panels
The Island County Board of Commissioners seeks applicants for the Northwest Senior Services Advisory Board and Noxious Weed Control Board. Applications are due by 4:30 p.m. Tuesday. For an application, contact Pam Dill at 360-679-7353 or pamd@co.island.wa.us.
More info: http://tinyurl.com/IslandOpenings
SUPPORT
Several local support groups exist for caregivers, to help those dealing with the challenges of unpaid caregiving. Here are some of them:
Caregivers, Marysville: A Caring for the Caregiver support group meets at 10 a.m. on third Tuesdays at the Ken Baxter Community Center, 514 Delta Ave., Marysville. More info: 360-363-8450.
Caregivers, Lynnwood: A family caregiver support group meets at 6:30 p.m. second Wednesdays at Gencare Scriber Gardens, 6024 200th St. SW, Lynnwood. Refreshments provided. More info:425-673-7111.
Alzheimer’s: The Alzheimer’s Association keeps a list of support groups in Arlington, Bothell, Edmonds, Everett, Lynnwood and Snohomish. More info: www.alzwa.org.
Mental illness: The National Alliance on Mental Illness in Snohomish County offers support groups, including for family and friends of those living with mental illness. More info: www.namisnohomishcounty.org.
