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Published 1:30 am Tuesday, April 24, 2018
EVENTS
“Aging Mastery” classes
The Stillaguamish Senior Center offers the five-session “Aging Mastery” program, 10:30 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. Wednesdays, May 2 to 30. Lunch is provided. Classes will be at the senior center at 18308 Smokey Point Blvd., Arlington. Registration is required and costs $25.
More info: 360-653-4551
Skilled trades for teens
Arlington High School hosts a Skilled Trades Event, 8:30 a.m. to 2 p.m. May 2 in the bus parking lot on the high school campus at 18821 Crown Ridge Blvd. Teens from area high schools are invited to connect with potential employers, find apprentice opportunities and learn about careers in skilled trades. More than two dozen companies will be represented.
More info: Collin Nelson, cnelson@asd.wednet.edu, 360-618-6450
Writing workshop with Bardsley
Herald columnist and YA author Jennifer Bardsley will be among the presenters at the Seattle Writing Workshop, set for Saturday in Bellevue. The event costs $169.
More info: WDWconference@gmail.com
WAYS TO HELP
Donate to Habitat stores
Habitat for Humanity stores in Everett and Lynnwood accept new and gently used appliances, furniture, building materials and more. Free donation pickup is available for large items. Find details online at habitatsnohomish.org/donate-store-items.
More info: 425-258-6289, info@habitatsnohomish.org
Donate instruments to Music4Life
Music4Life of Everett hosts an instrument donation drive and concert on May 3 at the Everett Civic Auditorium, 2415 Colby Ave. Donate used or new band and orchestra instruments from 6 to 7 p.m. Then enjoy a concert at 7 with Randy Oxford Band and nearly 200 student musicians from around the Everett School District who have benefited from the program. The concert is free but donations will be accepted.
Music4Life provides instruments to help more students participate in school music programs.
More info: music4life.org, 206-409-3275
Village gala coming up
Arlington nonprofit Village Community Services holds an “Everything’s Coming Up Roses” gala and auction fundraiser, 5:30 p.m. May 5 at the Camano Center, 606 Arrowhead Road, Camano Island. Tickets are $50.
More info: eventbrite.com, 360-653-7752
OPPORTUNITY
Scholarships for teens
The Mukilteo Schools Foundation offers scholarships to graduating seniors in the Mukilteo School District. Applications are online at mukilteoschoolsfoundation.org and are due by 5 p.m. April 30.
More info: scholarapp@mukilteoschoolsfoundation.org
The Camano Island Women’s Republican Club is accepting applications from female graduating seniors for a $400 scholarship. Applications are online at www.ciwrc.com and are due May 1.
More info: Cindy Stulken, 940-230-1525
