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Published 1:30 am Friday, March 9, 2018
Don’t forget to spring ahead
The shift from standard to daylight saving time officially comes at 2 a.m. Sunday.
Along with changing the clocks, it’s a good time to consider installing fresh batteries in smoke detectors. Local safety groups also encourage families to review fire safety and escape plans.
Standard time returns Nov. 4.
EVENTS
Nordic Heritage Day
The Bothell Sons of Norway’s Nordic Heritage Day runs 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. Saturday at 23905 Bothell-Everett Highway. See a Viking long house, craft and cooking demonstrations, a bunad parade at 11 a.m., and more.
More info: bothellsonsofnorway.org, 425-485-9085
Intro to fungi
Fungi Perfecti gives an “Intro to Fungi: Gardening with Mushrooms,” 2:30 to 4 p.m. Saturday at the Stanwood Library, 9701 271st St. NW. Learn about gourmet and medicinal mushrooms.
More info: 360-629-3132
Free e-recycling today
Edmonds Community College offers free electronic and foam recycling, and free paper shredding from 9 a.m. to noon Saturday on campus at 20000 68th Ave. W, Lynnwood. Follow the signs at the 68th Avenue W and 200th Street SW entrance.
More info: lynnwoodwa.gov/RecycleEvent
WAYS TO HELP
Alzheimer’s group needs leader
The Alzheimer’s Association is recruiting local volunteers to facilitate Family Caregiver Support Groups in Monroe. Volunteers receive training and ongoing support.
Individuals who are often best qualified as support group facilitators include: working or retired social workers, nurse and other health care professionals, educators, clergy, counselors and former family caregivers. Commitment of at least one year is required
More info: Linda Whiteside, 206-529-3875 or lwhitesi@alzwa.org
SUPPORT
Get on a more solid financial footing
A free Solid Foundation Workshop is set for 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. weekdays, March 12 to 23, at Verdant Health Commission, 4710 196th St. SW, Lynnwood. Sessions are held monthly. The program helps participants chart a path out of poverty and includes conflict management, time and finance management, workplace strategies, and many more topics.
More info: 425-640-1451
MEETINGS
County Council to meet in Tulalip
The Snohomish County Council plans to convene for an evening meeting in Tulalip on Monday.
The council’s weekly administrative meeting is set for 6 p.m. in the Tulalip Tribes admin building, Room 162, 6406 Marine Drive.
A county charter amendment requires the council to conduct at least one evening meeting every year in each of the five council districts. The council in February met in Edmonds City Council chambers.
