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Published 1:30 am Friday, March 30, 2018
EVENTS
Sensory Play Day in Arlington
The Arlington Library holds a day of story-themed sensory bins and hands-on fun that encourages early learning, 10:30 a.m. Monday. For ages 18 months to 5 years. Caregiver required. The library is at 135 N Washington Ave.
More info: 360-435-3033
How did we get here?
The University of Washington’s Osher Lifelong Learning Institute offers a free lecture, “The Long Haul: Stories of Human Migration,” at noon Tuesday at the Rosehill Community Center, 304 Lincoln Ave., Mukilteo. Scholar David Fenner will explore the push-and-pull factors that, in turn, help us better understand current headlines and the mosaic of peoples who have settled in the Pacific Northwest.
More info: 206-685-6549
Eagles host bazaar
The nonprofit Everett Eagles Club holds a spring bazaar, 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Saturday at 1216 Broadway. There will be a variety of vendors. Lunch will be available from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m.
More info: 425-361-5097
Solve a history mystery in Everett
Join Northwest Room staff and local history enthusiasts at the Everett Public Library at 6 p.m. Tuesday for an evening of “Hands on History: History Mystery.” Attendees will have the opportunity to work with scrapbooks and photo albums from the archives to identify places, people and events.
You don’t need to be an Everett history buff to help. Spot clues like the model of a car, a style of dress, or an old road sign. The library is at 2702 Hoyt Ave.
More info: 425-257-8000
Origami fun
Fold cool bracelets using old comics and candy wrappers, 3 to 5 p.m. Tuesday at the Stanwood Library, 9701 271st St. NW. Materials provided. All ages are welcome.
More info: 360-629-3132
Learn CPR
The American Red Cross and Premera Blue Cross will offer free CPR courses April 12 at Edmonds Community College. Four sessions will be held, starting at 3:30, 4:30 and 5:30 p.m., along with a Spanish-language session at 6:30 p.m. All participants go home with a free first aid kit. Registration is encouraged.
More info: tinyurl.com/EdCCCPR, 425-740-2323
OPPORTUNITY
Scholarship available
The Floretum Garden Club of Edmonds offers a $1,500 scholarship to a high school graduate, community college student, or someone planning a career in a horticultural field. Financial need is a factor. The deadline to apply is May 7.
More info: JoyceJohnson310 @comcast.net
HEADS UP
Edmonds schools look at time
The Edmonds School District seeks input from families about when to have “non-student” time, days when regular classes are not held for full or half days so staff can focus on training. A survey is available online to help gather feedback. Responses are due by April 13.
More info: tinyurl.com/ydxlurj9
