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Published 1:30 am Tuesday, April 10, 2018
EVENTS
Holocaust stories of survival
Holocaust survivors and their family members will speak about their stories of survival this spring at Everett Community College.
The first presentation is at 12:20 p.m. Wednesday in the Wilderness room at the Henry M. Jackson Conference Center. Ingrid Kanis Steppic will share how her family helped hide 40 Jews in Holland as part of the Dutch resistance.
Other presentations are set for April 25, May 9 and May 23.
More info: 425-388-9411, everettcc.edu/humanities
Coffee with the City
Mountlake Terrace officials host a Coffee with the City event, 6 p.m. Wednesday at the Recreation Pavilion, 5303 228th St. SW. Ask questions, give feedback or just listen.
More info: 425-744-6206
Fire station open house
South County Fire holds a Neighborhood Night Open House, 6 to 8 p.m. Thursday at Edmonds Fire Station 17, 275 Sixth Ave. N. The event includes tours, kids activities, 10-minute CPR lessons and health information.
More info: 425-551-1243
Learn about Mill Creek projects
An open house with information on 2018 construction projects that will affect Mill Creek drivers is set for 5:30 to 7:30 p.m. Thursday at City Hall North, 15720 Main St. Learn about projects that will affect travel on 35th Avenue, Seattle Hill Road, 132nd Street, Highway 527, Mill Creek Boulevard and Main Street, among other spots.
More info: cityofmillcreek.com/2018construction
WAYS TO HELP
Teen volunteer activity
Middle and high school students are invited to help make pop-up cards for hospitalized kids at a “T(w)een Make-It Thursday” event, 3 p.m. Thursday at the Arlington Library, 135 N Washington Ave. Supplies provided.
More info: 360-435-3033
Donate to book sale
The Friends of the Edmonds Library seeks donations to its ongoing book sale, including gently used books, CDs, videos, DVDs, sheet music, magazines and computer software. Proceeds benefit library programs and a scholarship fund. A drop box for donations is in the foyer of the library, at 650 Main St. Pick-up service is available for large donations.
More info: edmondslibraryfriends.org
MEETING
Port of Everett update in Mukilteo
Port of Everett Commissioner Glen Bachman will give an update on port activities at the next meeting of the Mukilteo Historical Society, 7 p.m. Thursday at the Rosehill Community Center, 304 Lincoln Ave., Mukilteo. Guests and visitors are welcome.
More info: mukilteohistorical.org
Prevent violence against women
AAUW Stanwood-Camano invites the public to its next meeting, 12:30 p.m. Thursday at the Camano Island Library, 848 N Sunrise Blvd. The topic is “Violence Against Women.” Two women who work to prevent domestic violence and abuse will speak. Bring a snack to share.
More info: aauwsc.org
