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Published 1:30 am Sunday, May 27, 2018
EVENTS
Pub talk in Bothell
The next University of Washington Bothell Pub Night Talk is “Tech Tales: Storytelling through Engineering,” 7 p.m. Tuesday in Hayne’s Hall at McMenamins Anderson School, 18607 Bothell Way NE. The talk is free and open to the public, and all ages are welcome. Seating is first come, first served.
Speakers are Carrie Tzou, associate professor at the School of Educational Studies, and Megan Bang, associate professor at the College of Education. A Q-and-A follows.
More info: uwb.edu/advancement/speakers
Sign language for babies
Hearing families can use American Sign Language as a temporary means of communication with babies and toddlers. Nancy Hanauer of Hop to Signaroo will discuss how at a free program at 10:30 a.m. Tuesday at the Mukilteo Library, 4675 Harbour Pointe Blvd.
More info: 422-493-8202
WAYS TO HELP
Handbags up for bid
Domestic Violence Services of Snohomish County holds its annual Handbag Auction and Luncheon fundraiser, 11 a.m. June 7 at Angel of the Winds Events Center, 2000 Hewitt Ave., Everett. Tickets are $30.
More info: dvs-snoco.org, 425-259-2827
Blood drives coming up
Blood drives to benefit the American Red Cross this week come with a $5 Amazon gift card.
Marysville: 12 to 5 p.m. Tuesday at the Marysville Library, 6120 Grove St.
Stanwood: 12 to 6 p.m. Wednesday at North County Fire, 8117 267th St. NW
More info: redcrossblood.org, 800-733-2767
Build homes in Honduras
Habitat for Humanity plans a summer service trip to Honduras. A Honduras Cultural Night fundraiser to help cover costs is set for 6:30 p.m. June 14 at the Mountlake Terrace Senior Center, 23000 Lakeview Drive. Tickets are $20, or $25 at the door. The event features cultural cuisine and entertainment along with a raffle.
More info: habitatsnohomish.org/honduras, 425-258-6289
The trip is planned for Aug. 18-26 and volunteers are welcome to come along and help build homes in Gracias Lempira. Tasks include mixing cement by hand, digging trenches for foundations and moving cinder blocks.
More info: Katie Rickel, volunteer@habitatsnohomish.org
Walk to Cure Arthritis
The Snohomish County Walk to Cure Arthritis will be held June 9 at McCollum Park, 600 128th St. SE, Everett. Everett girl Hallee Jette, 7, is this year’s youth honoree. Donations are encouraged. The group hopes to raise $50,000.
More info: walktocurearthritis.org, ksilverman@arthritis.org
MEETING
Alaska Airlines: Alaska Airlines retirees meet 11:30 a.m. Monday (and every last Monday of the month) at Old Country Buffet, 1816 S 320th St., Federal Way. The group used to meet in Everett.
More info: Nancy Juntwait, njuntwait@gmail.com
