Front Porch
Published 1:30 am Saturday, March 17, 2018
EVENTS
Grow a carnivorous terrarium at library
Learn about the care and feeding of a carnivorous terrarium and make your own “lethal little habitat,” 2 p.m. April 8 at the Everett Public Library, 2702 Hoyt Ave.
Supplies included.
Seating is limited and sign-up is required.
This event is for adults.
More info: 425-257-8000
Relay for Life kickoff
The American Cancer Society holds a Regional Cancer Warrior Summit for anyone interested in participating in Relay for Life fundraising events this year, 1:30 to 4:30 p.m. March 31 at Everett Community College, 2000 Tower St.
There will be door prizes, snacks, speakers and more.
Register at tinyurl.com/CancerWarriorSummit.
More info: relayforlife.org
Mosses and lichens of Camano Island
Learn how mosses, lichens and fungi contribute to the growth of our Evergreen State forests with WSU Master Gardener Deborah Smeltzer, 7 p.m. March 21 at the Camano Multipurpose Center, 141 N East Camano Drive, Camano Island.
The Camano Wildlife Habitat Project, sponsored by Friends of Camano Island Parks, hosts public presentations the third Wednesday of each month.
Then, follow up with a field trip at Four Springs Lake Preserve, 1 p.m. March 25, as retired botanist Russ Holmes points out common Camano mosses, lichens, liverworts and fungi.
Meet in the main parking lot at 585 Lewis Lane. (No dogs.)
More info: 360-387-2236, www.camanowildlifehabitat.org
English High Tea in Edmonds
An English High Tea is set for 1 to 3 p.m. March 24 at the Edmonds Senior Center, 220 Railroad Ave.
Cost is $8 for members, $10 for nonmembers.
Enjoy tea and finger foods, and wear a favorite hat. Bring your own special teacup, or use one provided.
Seating is limited and advance sign-up is required.
More info: 425-774-5555
SUPPORT
Arlington events
The Stillaguamish Senior Center, at 18308 Smokey Point Blvd. in Arlington, offers a variety of classes and support activities. Here are a few:
Resource fair: The Stilly Resource Fair is set for 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. March 28 and will offer free health screenings, information and resources for social services and health, healthy snacks, giveaways and prizes.
Senior support groups: A peer support group meets 9:50-10:50 a.m. second and fourth Wednesdays.
A caregiver support group meets 3-4 p.m. first Mondays.
A grief support group meets 3-4 p.m. Mondays.
Driving safety: A “55 Alive” defensive driving class is offered 9 a.m.-1 p.m. the second Tuesday to Wednesday of each month.
Cost is $15 AARP members, $20 non-members. Sign-up required.
More info: 360-653-4551
