Front Porch
Published 1:30 am Tuesday, February 5, 2019
EVENTS
Local orca update
Orca expert to speak at Everett Public Library at 2 p.m. Feb. 23. Howard Garrett of the Orca Network will introduce the animals and give a status report on the endangered Salish Sea resident population. The free program is part of the 2019 Everett Reads! event series. Orca Network co-founders are Garrett and Susan Berta.
More info: www.epls.org/reads
Coloring for grown-ups
Adults are invited to “Coloring and Conversation,” from 6 to 7:30 p.m. Wednesday at the downtown Everett Public Library, 2702 Hoyt Ave. Coloring books, crayons and other utensils are provided.
More info: www.epls.org
Housing seminar
Learn the steps of becoming a homeowner during a seminar from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. Saturday at the Everett Community College Corporate and Continuing Education Center, 2333 Seaway Blvd.
Instructors go over the entire home buying process, insurance, loans and more. Space is limited. Register online at www.eventbrite.com.
More info: Search “The Path to Homeownership at Everett” on Facebook
Celebrate the first Boeing 747
The first Boeing 747, named the “City of Everett,” took its initial flight on Feb. 9, 1969. Celebrate the 50-year anniversary with the Everett Public Library, 2702 Hoyt Ave., from 2 to 3:30 p.m. Saturday.
Steve Bertrand, a local author and expert on Paine Field history, talks about that day and the history of the plane.
More info: www.epls.org
Snohomish garden club presentation set
Join the Snohomish Garden Club for a presentation by Mark Henry, local gardening consultant and interior designer, at its 7 p.m. meeting Monday at the Snohomish Senior Center, 506 Fourth Street.
More info: www.snohomishgardenclub.com
Essential oils for Valentine’s Day
Learn to create your own scented essential oil from 6 to 7 p.m. Monday at Cafe Zippy, 1502 Rucker Ave. in Everett.
Instructors provide a lesson and materials. Cost is $15. Get 20 percent off from the cafe during the event when you mention the word “love.”
More info: Search “Essential Oils Love Potion Everett” on Facebook
Chili cook-off
Let the judges choose who has the best chili recipe. All are invited to cook or eat the dish from 11:30 a.m. until 1 p.m. Feb. 13 at the Everett YMCA, 2720 Rockefeller Ave. Donations for the YMCA are accepted.
More info: Search “Chili Feed & Cook Off Everett” on Facebook
OPPORTUNITY
Everett golf rates
The city of Everett is making changes to golf rates at both Legion Memorial and Walter Hall golf courses. The last open house to learn more or comment on the proposed changes is being held 6 p.m. Tuesday at Spruce Hall at Forest Park.
More info: www.everettgolf.com
