Front Porch
Published 1:30 am Monday, July 31, 2017
WAYS TO HELP
Donate new or used children’s books
During August, Providence General Children’s Association Guild 10 is partnering with University Book Store in Mill Creek to provide children’s books for the Reach out and Read program site at Providence Everett Healthcare Clinic.
Donors can purchase and donate — or simply drop off books — at the University Book Store, 15311 Main St., Mill Creek.
New or gently used children’s books (preschool through grade 2) can also be dropped off any time at the Providence Everett Healthcare Clinic, 930 N. Broadway in Everett, or at the volunteer office on the Colby Campus of Providence Everett Regional Medical Center, 1700 13th St.
Donated books are given to families during visits.
More info: Kathleen Gutierrez, kgutierrez1@comcast.net
Make blankets for at-risk children
Two local groups that make blankets for at-risk children have upcoming sewing events:
The Binky Patrol: A group of quilters, knitters and crocheters who make “binkies” for children in traumatic situations seeks volunteers and donations of fabric, yarn or thread. Meets next Aug. 6 (first Sunday) in Marysville.
More info: 360-659-7198
Project Linus: The next Project Linus event will be 12:30-2:30 p.m. Aug. 8 (second Tuesday) at the Carl Gipson Senior Center of Everett, 3025 Lombard Ave. Volunteers make quilts and blankets to donate to Snohomish County kids who have experienced traumatic events. Materials and equipment provided. Bring a sewing machine if you have one.
More info: Diane, 425-252-4524
JUST FOR YOUTH
Recyclable fun
Kids ages 5-11 can transform household recyclables into musical instruments at “Rock ‘N Recycle” events at local libraries. Remaining programs:
2 p.m. Aug. 2 at the Mukilteo Library, 4675 Harbour Pointe Blvd.
2 p.m. Aug. 10 at the Lynnwood Library, 19200 44th Ave. W
2 p.m. Aug. 15 at the Edmonds Library, 650 Main St.
More info: www.sno-isle.org/events
Find your way in the world
Meanwhile, to the north, school-age kids can explore the “Magic of Maps” — from stars, to charts, to GPS.
11 a.m. Aug. 3 at the Stanwood Library, 9701 271st St. NW
11 a.m. Aug. 7 at the Camano Island Library, 848 N Sunrise Blvd.
2 p.m. Aug. 8 at the Arlington Library, 135 N Washington Ave.
Kids can make a map of their home — or library.
More info: www.sno-isle.org/events
Salt painting
Learn how to make multi-dimensional works of art with glue, salt and water colors, 2 p.m. Aug. 3 at the Arlington Library, 135 N Washington Ave. This program is for tweens and teens.
More info: 360-435-6863
