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Published 1:30 am Monday, October 22, 2018
EVENTS
Learn more about EvCC
Everett Community College invites prospective students and their families to Trojan Night, 5:30-7:30 p.m. Thursday at the Henry M. Jackson Conference Center on the campus at 2000 Tower St. RSVP requested at everettcc.edu/TN. Parking on campus is free for this event.
More info: 425-388-9008
Planet science for kids
Kids ages 5 and up can explore the science of planets with a variety of hands-on activities, 3 to 5 p.m. Thursday at the Everett Public Library, 2702 Hoyt Ave. Paint with earth pigments, examine rocks and fossils, and use a seismograph.
More info: 425-257-8030
BAZAARS
Mill Creek: The annual Christmas at North Creek bazaar and boutique will be held 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. Thursday and Friday and 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Saturday at North Creek Presbyterian Church, 621 164th St. SE. Proceeds benefit St. Petersburg Children’s Hospice. More info: northcreekpres.org.
Duvall: The annual PEO Art and Craft Show will be held 10 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Friday and Saturday at the Duvall Visitor and Centennial Center, 15619 Main St. Local artists and crafters. Proceeds benefit scholarships. More info: 425-424-2583.
Monroe: A bazaar to benefit the Esprit de Corps 4-H Club is set for 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Saturday at First Baptist Church, 17922 149th St. SE. Handmade items, bake sale, raffle, silent auction and more. More info: 360-794-0870, crystal@jeffapple.com.
SUPPORT
Mobile DSHS services coming to Mill Creek
The state Department of Social and Health Services mobile services office will be at the Mill Creek Senior Center from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. Nov. 1 to help with applications, conduct reviews and answer questions.
The Mill Creek Senior Center recently moved; it is now located on the ground floor of Vintage at Mill Creek, a retirement community at 4111 133rd St. SE, located off 132nd Street SE (Highway 96) across from Penny Creek Elementary School.
More info: 425-948-7170
Groups help those affected by addiction
Cocaine Anonymous: A nonprofit recovery program for those seeking sobriety or support in staying sober from cocaine and other mind-altering substances. Has groups in Arlington, Edmonds, Everett, Lake Stevens, Lynnwood, Monroe. More info: www.caofwa.org, 425-244-1150.
Drug abuse family support: Support groups for those affected by someone else’s drug addiction meet in Arlington, Bothell, Everett and Snohomish. More info: www.nar-anon.org.
Al-anon and Alateen: A support group for friends and families who have been affected by someone else’s drinking. Multiple meeting locations in Snohomish County. Find a list on the “Meeting Directory” page at www.dist23.org. More info: 425-348-7828.
Church-based support groups are listed in The Herald’s Faith Calendar, which runs Saturdays.
