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Today

Labor Day. Banks and government offices, as well as some retail and manufacturing businesses, are closed.

Friday

@1. Body FYI Bullet:The Everett Area Chamber of Commerce Ambassadors meet at 7:30 a.m. at Horizon Bank, 9929 Evergreen Way in Everett. Information: 425-257-3222 or info@everettchamber.com.

South Snohomish County Chamber of Commerce members are invited to the noon to 2 p.m. grand opening of Caffe Ladro, 6314 196th St. SW, Lynnwood. Information: 425-774-0507, ext. 0, or info@s2c3.com.

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