Front Porch

Published 1:30 am Monday, September 25, 2017

EVENTS

Retirement party for dogs

Carmen and Risa have lendt listening ears to young readers at the Mukilteo Library since 2008. The two dogs are now retiring. A farewell party is set for 3:30 p.m. Tuesday at the library at 4675 Harbour Pointe Blvd. Enjoy photo opportunities, refreshments and balloons.

The popular reading program will continue with other therapy dogs.

More info: 425-493-8202

Prepare at ReadyFest

When disaster strikes, will you be ready? Learn how to prepare yourself, your family and your community at ReadyFest, a hands-on disaster preparedness open house sponsored by Snohomish County Fire District 1 on Wednesday in Edmonds. Drop by any time between 3 and 7 p.m. for the free open house at Edmonds Fire Station 17, 275 Sixth Ave. N.

Learn hands-only CPR, sample MREs, learn how to put together a “go bag” and turn off utilities, and much more.

More info: www.firedistrict1.org

Historic tree tour

An event to kick off Snohomish’s self-guided walking tour of historic trees has been scheduled for Oct. 7. A guide will lead the group through the historic district and talk about trees that have been in town for years. Walking tours are set for 11 a.m. and 2 p.m. Fred’s Rivertown Alehouse offered to serve lobster bisque at the kick-off party.

Meet at Cedar and Pearl streets near the Carnegie Building. Tour sign-up is at 10:30 a.m.

More info: Lya Badgley, 360-348-7059 or lyabadgley@comcast.net

Learn to fight invasive weeds

Washington State University Extension hosts a hands-on, day-long program to teach people how to conquer invasive weeds, such as blackberries, ivy, holly, scotch broom, reed canary grass and knotweed. The event is from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Sept. 30 at New Tree Farm in Arlington.

Registration is required by Sept. 28. The cost is $35 per person, or $45 per pair.

Lessons will include which herbicides to use and how to use them, along with how to understand labels and pesticide laws. People can practice putting on protective gear, handling equipment, cleaning and storing it. There will be hands-on demonstrations of stem injections and cut stump treatments. Organic, chemical-free options for controlling weeds will be taught, too, including using a weed wrench, cutting, mowing, digging and sheet mulching.

More info: forestry.wsu.edu/nps/events/weeds, 206-263-1128

OPPORTUNITY

Bazaar vendors wanted

Vendors are wanted for the Afton Chapter Order of Eastern Star bazaar, set for Oct. 14 in Marysville. Tables are $20. Proceeds benefit a scholarship program. More info: Helen Collins, 425-337-6493

Crafters can sell their wares at the Mukilteo School District Craft Fair on Nov. 4. Spaces are $40, which benefits a scholarship fund. More info: http://tinyurl.com/ycyydodf