Front Porch
Published 1:30 am Saturday, October 13, 2018
HEADS UP
Speak up on county spending
The Snohomish County Council has scheduled a forum at 6:30 p.m. Monday to discuss next year’s budget.
County staff plan to deliver a short presentation during the meeting. Attendees will have the chance to comment afterward. The location is the Jackson Board Room on the eighth floor of the county’s Robert Drewel building at 3000 Rockefeller Ave., Everett.
The council is in the process of considering a budget plan that County Executive Dave Somers released in September. The council typically passes its own version of the budget in November.
More info: www.snohomish countywa.gov/2288/Meetings-Webcasts
Historical Society calendars
The 2019 Stanwood Area Historical Society calendar is available for $15 in limited quantities at the society, 27112 102nd Ave. NW, and local retail outlets. The calendar features historic images of Stanwood and Camano Island.
More info: SAHSrh2@aol.com, 360-629-6110
EVENTS
Water management talk scheduled
John Rose, formerly of the state Department of Ecology, will give a presentation on water management in Washington, 7 p.m. Tuesday at Holy Rosary Parish, 230 Seventh Ave. N, Edmonds. Rose will discuss the geology of groundwater, the impact of human activity on rivers and streams, the distribution of water, water loss, and water rights.
More info: 425-778-3122
When a teen loses a parent
A presentation in the Sno-Isle Libraries’ “Parenting Teens” series will discuss how losing a parent — through death, divorce or physical or emotional instability — impacts a teen’s developing sense of self. The talk, from Cocoon House staff, will be at 5:30 p.m. Tuesday at the Sno-Isle Mariner Library, 520 128th St. SW, Everett.
More info: 425-423-9017
Story time with Elephant and Piggie
Elephant and Piggie make a special appearance at a Storybook Breakfast, 8:30 to 10 a.m. Oct. 20 at the Everett Public Library, 2702 Hoyt Ave. The event is free but registration is required by Monday. For ages 3 and older.
More info: 425-257-8030
WAYS TO HELP
Chili cook-off fundraiser
The Lynnwood Kiwanis hold a Fall Festival and Chili Cook-off, 6 p.m. Oct. 20 at Trinity Lutheran Church at 6215 196th St. in Lynnwood. Tickets are $50. The event includes classic rock and roll, smoked brisket and chicken, a dessert dash and a silent auction. Tickets available in advance or at the door.
More info: Larry Merwin, 425-478-0270
Want to volunteer for Habitat?
The next volunteer orientation session for those wishing to help Habitat for Humanity is set for noon Tuesday at the Lynnwood Habitat Store. Other sessions are at 3 p.m. Oct. 24 at the Everett Habitat Store and noon Oct. 31 at the Lynnwood store. Sign-up required.
More info: habitat snohomish.org/volunteer
