Front Porch
Published 1:30 am Saturday, January 19, 2019
WAYS TO HELP
Food banks affected
Volunteers of America is asking for food bank donations amid the government shutdown. Folks can bring food to one of its pantries in Sultan and Everett, including the location at 1230 Broadway.
The organization has lost funding during the shutdown, and has gained customers as federal workers are without pay. Supplies also are low following the busy holiday season. Volunteers of America helps stock all food banks in Snohomish County.
Those who plan to use the food bank need to bring ID and a bill with a current address.
More info: www.voaww.org/foodbank or 425-259-3191
OPPORTUNITY
Own a home
Habitat for Humanity of Snohomish County is offering two seminars. A home buyer seminar for veterans is 10 a.m. Jan. 26 and a “Realizing the American Dream” seminar is 2 p.m. Jan. 26. Both are at PCS Everett Real Estate, 2809 Colby Ave.
The seminars are free, but registration is required.
More info: https://habitat snohomish.org
Practice speaking English
Adults learning to speak English as a second language are invited to practice their skills from 10 a.m. until noon on Jan. 25 at the Mountlake Terrace Library, 23300 58th Ave. W. This is a free event.
More info: www.sno-isle.org/locations/mountlaketerrace
Help design landmark
The city of Lynnwood is asking people to submit design ideas for an “I love Lynnwood” themed sculpture to be displayed outside the city’s convention center. The winner receives $2,500. Apply by Jan. 31.
More info: www.lynnwood arts.org
EVENTS
Artist’s work reflects endangered salmon
Joseph Rossano’s art exhibit, Allure of the Fish, is being displayed until Feb. 1 at the Schack Art Center in Everett, 2921 Hoyt Ave. Rossano’s work is influenced by endangered salmon habitats in the region. Entry is free.
More info: www.schack.org/exhibits
Learn renters’ rights information
Learn about tenant rights from 5 to 6 p.m. on Jan. 24 at the Arlington Library, 135 N Washington Ave. Trained counselors from the Washington Tenants’ Union will answer questions about housing. Register online for this free event.
More info: www.sno-isle.org/locations/arlington
Roll over to roller derby open house
Jet City Roller Derby hosts an open house from 9 to 11 p.m. on Jan. 24 at the Everett Skate Deck, 9700 19th Ave. SE. Watch them practice, learn what it’s like to be part of the team and put on some skates if you’d like.
More info: Search “Jet City Open House” on Facebook
Shark Tank host gives money advice
Kevin O’Leary, aka “Mr. Wonderful” of ABC’s Shark Tank, is scheduled to talk about securing wealth, from noon to 3 p.m. on Jan. 24 at Everett’s Delta Hotels, 3105 Pine St. Signup online for this free event.
More info: Search “Kevin O’Leary Everett” on Facebook
