Front Porch
Published 1:30 am Tuesday, March 27, 2018
EVENTS
Ladies tea coming up
The Carl Gipson Senior Center of Everett plans a Ladies Tea and Brunch, 1 to 3:30 p.m. April 21. The senior center is at 3025 Lombard Ave. Tickets are $20 and seating is limited. Enjoy entertainment, tea, sandwiches and desserts, along with a parting gift. For all ages, including daughters and granddaughters. Red Hat Society ladies get special seating.
More info: 425-257-7087
The science of Peeps
How do you make a giant Peep? Will your stomach really explode if you eat Pop Rocks and drink soda? Why does chewing gum make fruit taste weird? Kids can learn all the answers, plus make slime to take home, at “Crazy Confections Candy Science,” 2 p.m. Saturday at the Arlington Library, 135 N Washington Ave. For ages 6 and older.
More info: 360-435-3033
Coffee chats with Lovick
Rep. John Lovick, D-Mill Creek, hosts two coffee chats in different parts of the 44th District:
• 10 a.m. Saturday at the Mill Creek Community Association, 15524 Country Club Drive
• 10 a.m. April 7 at the district office in the educational annex at Fire District 4, 1525 Avenue D, Snohomish
RSVP: john.lovick@leg.wa.gov
WAYS TO HELP
Philharmonic plans benefit
The Everett Philharmonic Orchestra plans a Spring Fling gala fundraiser, 5:30 to 9:30 p.m. April 15 at the Edward D. Hansen Conference Center in downtown Everett. Reservations are required by April 7. Tickets are $100 and include dinner, wine and live music. There also will be a silent auction.
More info: everettphil.org, 206-270-9729
Donate sale items
The Carl Gipson Senior Center of Everett plans a rummage sale and welcomes donated items starting Thursday. Drop off donations at 3025 Lombard Ave. The sale will be held April 6-7.
More info: 425-257-7082
SUPPORT
Upcoming Edmonds workshops
The Edmonds Senior Center is taking registration for a variety of workshops:
• “Your Life, Your Wishes” advance care planning, 1-3 p.m. April 23
• “Living Well with Diabetes,” 12:30-3 p.m. April 24
• Diabetes talk with medial staff, 1-2:30 p.m. April 9
• Chronic pain workshop with medical staff, 1-2:30 p.m. April 10
Seating is limited.
More info: 425-774-5555
Free tax time help
AARP Foundation Tax-Aide offers free tax preparation for low- to moderate-income taxpayers, especially those age 50 and older. The program is offered at local libraries and senior centers.
More info: bit.ly/aarptaxaide
United Way of Snohomish County offers free tax preparation services to families and individuals who earn less than $66,000. Tax counselors meet one-on-one at 12 locations across Snohomish County.
More info: www.uwsc.org/taxhelp
