FYI

Published 9:00 pm Sunday, November 30, 2008

Nominate women for group’s awards

The Soroptimist International of Marysville seeks applicants or nominations for several awards including the Women’s Opportunity Award, the Soroptimist Making a Difference for Women Award and The Violet Richardson Award.

Deadline for the Women’s Opportunity Award applications is Dec. 15. For more information, call 360-659-0960.

The deadline for the Soroptimist Making a Difference for Women Award is Sunday. For more information, call 425-923-4828.

The deadline for the Violet Richardson Award, which is awarded to girls ages 14 to 17, is Sunday. For more information call 425-971-0031.

Tips for saving money on vet care

Make smart decisions about budgeting for veterinary care, thanks to tips from the American Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals.

@1. Body FYI Bullet:Keep your pet smiling by brushing teeth. Chronic dental problems can lead to heart and kidney disease and pricey procedures.

See a veterinary specialist in the early stages of a serious health problem.

Consider getting pet insurance.

Overfeeding your pet is not only a strain on your wallet, but can lead to obesity and other costly medical conditions.

Spay and neuter.

Arlington High to host Winterfest

The Arlington High School Winterfest Art Show is set for 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. Saturday in the school commons, 18821 Crown Ridge Blvd.

Food, gifts, wreaths and baked goods will be for sale.

Volunteer needed for hospice library

Providence Hospice and Home Care of Snohomish County seeks a volunteer librarian to help maintain books and tapes in its community library in downtown Everett.

The volunteer position is for two hours, twice a month.

Library experience is a plus but not a requirement; experience with Excel is helpful.

For more information, call 425-261-4815.

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