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Published 1:30 am Wednesday, May 9, 2018

EVENTS

Cat care on Camano

See the world from your cat’s perspective at a free Camano Animal Shelter Association program, “Enrichment and Behavior Program for Cats,” 7 p.m. May 17 at 141 E Camano Drive, Camano Island. Two local cat experts will discuss cat-related topics, such as owner sleep disruption, refusing food, senior cat comfort and much more.

More info: 360-387-1902, camanoanimalshelter.org

Flea market in Lynnwood

The Lynnwood Kiwanis plans its annual Spring Flea Market for 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. May 19 at Maplewood Presbyterian Church, 19523 84th Ave. W, Edmonds.

Free to attend. Sellers pay $40 for a booth to sell their garage sale items, crafts and merchandise. The rentals benefit programs for kids in the Edmonds School District.

More info: rbswengel@comcast.net

Pet pageant benefits K-9s

A Pets on Patrol Pet Pageant on May 19 will benefit the Arlington Police K-9 program. Owners are invited to register their pet and compete in one of three categories: best dressed, pet-parent lookalike and best talent. Each entry costs $10.

More info: stillyvalleychamber.com/apdk9

Computer bugging you?

Are you in need of computer help? Marysville Arts and Technology High School students will be available to lend a hand at an annual repair and sales day, 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. May 19. The school is at 7204 27th Ave. NE.

Get free computer repair labor and free technology lessons or advice. Sign up for a time slot at https://goo.gl/uIV19r.

Refurbished tower computers outfitted with Windows 10 Pro also will be for sale on a sliding scale. The suggested price is $50; the retail value is $150.

More info: paul_lagrange@msvl.k12.wa.us

Tall ships return

The tall ships Lady Washington and Hawaiian Chieftain return to the Port of Everett from May 25-30. The ships will be open for public tours on the weekends. Most events require tickets. There also are dockside tours for a suggested $5 donation.

More info: historicalseaport.org

Retiree seminar at Navy base

A seminar for retirees of all U.S. uniformed services will be held at Naval Station Everett, 8:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. Saturday in the commons. The seminar is free and open to all authorized military ID cardholders, including surviving spouses.

More info: 425-304-3367

OPPORTUNITY

Marysville beautification grants

Marysville offers grants for community beautification projects. New this year is an opportunity for downtown businesses to compete for funding. The deadline for applications is 5 p.m. May 25.

Grants of up to $7,500 will be awarded for community landscaping, neighborhood cleanups and other projects. Projects that are approved for funding must be completed by Oct. 1.

More info: marysvillewa.gov/cbp