Front Porch
Published 1:30 am Tuesday, March 13, 2018
EVENTS
Japanese-American hero’s story told
The Monroe Historical Society presents “Tom Haji: Hometown Hero Not Forgotten” at 6 p.m. Wednesday at the Monroe Library, 1070 Village Way. Speaker Mario Vega will share the story of Haji, a Japanese-American who lived in Monroe, attended high school there and was interned with his family in California after Pearl Harbor. Haji enlisted while interned and was killed in action.
More info: 360-217-7223, www.monroehistoricalsociety.org
Celebrate Pi Day
The Stanwood Library celebrates Pi Day from 3 to 5 p.m. Wednesday. Celebrate all things 3.14 on 3/14 with activities, games, prizes and refreshments. The library is at 9701 271st St. NW.
More info: 360-629-3132
Learn about apprenticeship
The Everett School District plans an information night about its youth apprenticeship program, 5:30 to 7:30 p.m. Tuesday in the library at Jackson High School, 1508 136th St. SE, Mil Creek, and 6:15 to 7:45 p.m. Thursday at district headquarters, 3900 Broadway, Everett.
The new program, with the Aerospace Joint Apprenticeships Committee, is geared at incoming juniors and seniors interested in local aerospace and advanced manufacturing industries.
More info: 425-385-4081, asevald@everettsd.org
Open house about Ash Way
The Maple Road and Ash Way intersection near Alderwood mall in Lynnwood floods multiple times a year. Snohomish County and Lynnwood are partnering on a construction project to help ease the flooding and will host an open house to discuss the plans, 5:30 to 7:30 p.m. Thursday at Lynnwood City Hall, 19100 44th Ave. W.
More info: snohomishcountywa.gov, lynnwoodwa.gov
Free art event for teens
The next Teen Night at Schack Art Center is 6 to 8 p.m. Thursday. This free event is for ages 13-18. Work with local artists on a mandala project.
More info: schack.org/teen-night
Car seat check-ups
Cascade Valley Hospital holds child safety seat checks by appointment, 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. Thursday.
More info: 360-618-7967
MEETINGS
Stillaguamish Valley Genealogical Society: Leland Meitzler presents “Chasing Women: Finding Your Female Ancestors,” 1 p.m. Tuesday at 6111 188th Place NE, Arlington. Regular meeting follows. Free. More info: stillygen.org.
Snohomish County Democrats: The Democratic Party has local Legislative District meetings monthly. The 1st District meets third Mondays (1stld.democrat), 10th District meets third Saturdays (ld10.wa-democrats.net), 21st District meets fourth Wednesdays (21dems.org), 32nd District meets second Wednesdays (32democrats.org), 38th District meets fourth Wednesdays (38thdems.org), 39th District meets fourth Saturdays (39thdems.org), 44th District meets second Thursdays (44thdems.org).
