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Published 1:30 am Tuesday, September 26, 2017
EVENTS
Learn to manage alder trees
Washington State University Extension is putting on a workshop to teach people about managing red alder trees, which can quickly become diseased and fall apart. The two-day workshop is Oct. 6 and 7 at Weston High School in Arlington.
Alder is an important species near streams. The workshop includes classroom sessions and a field tour. Experts will talk about managing over-mature or dying trees, critical areas, wildlife management and more. The cost of the workshop is $60 per person or $100 per pair if registered before Sept. 29. It goes up after, and registration closes Oct. 4. The cost includes a lunch and dinner.
More info: forestry.wsu.edu/nps/events/alder, 206-263-1128
How to make peace with beavers
Beavers, and how to live with them, will be the topic of an October seminar sponsored by the Snohomish Conservation District and Beavers Northwest. Learn about the benefits of resident beavers, cost-effective devices to manage the impact of beaver flooding on your property, and the technical assistance available.
“Living Peacefully with Beavers” will be offered three times: Oct. 10 at Cabela’s in Tulalip, Oct. 12 at the Stanwood PUD, and Oct. 19 at the Monroe Library. Free.
Sign up: http://scdbeavers.eventbrite.com
Celebrate on Casino Road
September marks the sixth anniversary of the YMCA’s Casino Road Community Center. A celebration is planned from 6 to 7:30 p.m. Tuesday in Building A of the Children’s Village, 14 E. Casino Road. The keynote speaker is Marcos Martinez, of Casa Latina, a Seattle-based nonprofit.
More info: 425-493-2414
WAYS TO HELP
Art Walk boosts school docent program
Frank Wagner Elementary School offers an Art Walk from 5 to 7 p.m. Friday in downtown Monroe. Art will be available for purchase. There also will be a silent auction. All proceeds benefit the Frank Wagner Wildcat Boosters and will help pay for an art docent program at the Title 1 school.
Walkers can start at the Wellbeing Center for Health at the corner of Hill and Blakeley streets. Maps also are available at other Art Walk stops. In all, 17 local businesses are taking part.
More info:
https:// www.facebook.com/FrankWagnerWildcatBoosters/
Expo celebrates women
A “Roaring 20s”-themed Celebrating Women Expo this weekend in downtown Everett helps support Domestic Violence Services of Snohomish County.
A VIP Ladies Night Out is 6 to 10 p.m. Friday with shopping, spa services, live music, a wine tasting and swag bag for $12. The Women’s Expo is 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Saturday; admission is $5.
More info: www.poppyseedproductions.org
