Running company purchases half marathon
Locally owned Snohomish Running Company announced that it is purchasing the Heroes Half, effective Oct. 10. The Heroes Half offers a half-marathon, 10k, 5k and kid’s fun run and features discounts for members of the nation’s armed forces. Founded in 2012 by Porter Bratten and Grant Harrington, Snohomish Running Company also owns and operates the Snohomish River Run and Snohomish Women’s Run.
Tour EdCC Veterans Resource Center
On Oct. 20, visit with Edmonds Community College president Jean Hernandez and tour the college’s Veterans Resource Center. From 2 to 3:30 p.m., cookies and coffee will be served and from 5 to 7 p.m. wine and cheese will be offered. The Veterans Resource Center is in Lynnwood Hall on the second floor at 20000 68th Ave. W., Lynnwood.
Future of Flight’s foundation to host gala, auction
The Future of Flight Foundation will hold its annual Gala &Auction, “I Believe I Can Fly,” starting at 5:30 p.m. Saturday at the Future of Flight Aviation Center, 8415 Paine Field Blvd., Mukilteo. To purchase seats, preview or donate auction items for this event, http://futureofflight.maestroweb.com or call 425-438-8100 ext. 230.
Everett Clinic Foundation gives grant to Bethany
Bethany of the Northwest, with three care homes in Everett, is the recipient of a grant of $6,868 from the Everett Clinic Foundation. These funds will be used to purchase a much-needed new recumbent cross trainer, new reclining shower chairs, and a new emergency crash cart. The nursing staff will also be ordering new blood pressure cuffs and stethoscopes to replace old equipment.
Barista training class planned in Marysville
Marysville Parks and Recreation is offering a barista training class to teach the basic fundamentals of working in the coffee industry. Cost is $90 plus a $20 material fee. The class is from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Nov. 1 at the Living Room Coffee House, 1212 State Ave. To register, go to www.marysvillewa.gov or call 360-363-8450.
Time management focus of workshop
Discover how to increase your bottom line and make effective use of your time at a workshop presented by professional organizer and productivity consultant Monika Kristofferson, who is also a Herald Business Journal columnist. The class is 6 to 7 p.m. on Nov. 4 at Lake Stevens School District Educational Service Center, Room B, 12309 22nd St. NE, Lake Stevens. Cost is $20. Register by calling 425-335-1668.
Learn about the new Costco at former Lynnwood High
The next Edmonds School District Superintendent’s Roundtable is set for noon-1 p.m. Wednesday in the board rooms at 20420 68th Ave. W., Lynnwood. Stewart Mhyre, executive director of business and operations, will give an update on bond-funded projects as well as surplus properties, such as the former Lynnwood High School campus that will be the future home of a Costco warehouse store. Join the conversation in person or send questions to www.edmonds.wednet.edu/ESDlive.
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