Front Porch
Published 1:30 am Monday, April 2, 2018
EVENTS
Transportation talk in Everett
U.S. Rep. Rick Larsen will hear from Snohomish County leaders at a roundtable discussion on local transportation and infrastructure issues, 8 a.m. Thursday at Economic Alliance Snohomish County, 808 134th St. SW, Suite 101, Everett.
Discussion is expected to focus on the potential impacts of the recently passed omnibus spending package, President Donald Trump’s fiscal year 2019 budget proposal and other infrastructure plans.
More info: 425-252-3188
School crisis expert visits
David Schonfeld, director of the National Center for School Crisis and Bereavement at the University of Southern California, will give a presentation for the community from 6:30 to 8 p.m. Wednesday at Kamiak High School, 10801 Harbour Pointe Blvd., Mukilteo.
Schonfeld will provide suggestions for parents and caregivers on how to identify common adjustment difficulties in children at times of crisis and to promote effective coping strategies.
The visit is arranged by the Mukilteo School District, which tapped Schonfeld to help Kamiak staff following a deadly 2016 shooting that happened off-campus.
More info: www.mukilteo.wednet.edu
Cool chemistry for kids
Kids ages 6 to 13 are invited to explore basic chemistry with everyday household items at “Cool Chemistry Concoctions,” 2 p.m. Wednesday at the Everett Public Library, 2702 Hoyt Ave. Reveal secret messages, experiment with litmus paper, put out a candle with invisible gas, measure molecular speed with a homemade thermometer and more.
Registration is required.
More info: 425-257-8030
Leftover Peeps? Diorama time
Make a diorama based on your favorite book using Peeps and upcycled materials during a “Spring Peep Dioramas” craft time, 2 to 3:30 p.m. April 10 at the Evergreen Branch Library, 9512 Evergreen Way, Everett. Recommended for ages 8 to 14.
Registration is required.
More info: 425-257-8030
MEETING
Retired state workers meet
The Retired Public Employees Council Chapter 6 meets next at 1:30 p.m. Tuesday at the Carl Gipson Senior Center of Everett, 3025 Lombard Ave. This month’s speakers will discuss Medicare issues, insurance and financials.
Meeting are open to all, but members must be retirees in the state retirement system.
More info: Jim Brandley, 425-337-0884
SUPPORT
Health insurance help
Free health insurance application assistance is offered on a drop-in basis from 1 to 4 p.m. Tuesdays in April at the Mountlake Terrace Library, 23300 58th Ave. W. Sea Mar Community Health Centers can help people enroll in Medicaid and other low-cost coverage health plans, as well as apply for food stamps and other assistance.
More info: 425-776-8722
