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  • Thursday, March 31, 2011 11:06am
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Learn to restore and repair vintage airplanes

EVERETT — The Historic Flight Foundation and Everett Community College are partnering to offer classes in vintage aircraft restoration and repair starting April 16.

The Vintage AeroTech program helps capture history and preserve it

for future generations by assisting students and mid-career professionals in learning the art of restoring historically significant aircraft to flying condition.

The first class is radial aircraft engines offered 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. April 16, 23 and 30 at Paine Field. The cost is $550.

The class covers U.S.-manufactured radial aircraft engines used during the World War II and post-World War II era. Participants learn design theory and operation principals; explore engines in a hands-on lab setting; tour a radial engine overhaul facility; and participate in flight-line demonstration of the maintenance and ground running of radial engine powered aircraft.

This class is designed for vintage aviation enthusiasts, aviation mechanics and anyone who wants to learn more about vintage aircraft in a hands-on setting.

To register for the class or for more information about the Vintage AeroTech Program, go to www.everettcc.edu/VintageAeroTech or call 425-267-0150.

2011 State of Naval Station Everett luncheon April 14

Learn about the role Naval Station Everett plays as Everett’s neighbor on the waterfront and the second-largest employer in Snohomish County.

Capt. Michael Coury, who took command of Naval Station Everett in 2010, will present his first State of the Station address. An optional captain’s tour follows the event from 1:30 to 2:30 p.m.

The luncheon will be held from 11:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. April 14 in the Grand Vista Ballroom at The Commons (on Naval Station Everett), 2000 W. Marine View Drive, Everett.

The cost for Everett Area Chamber of Commerce members is $35 paid before April 5, $40 after; general admission $60; Sponsor a Sailor $35 (the Navy Affairs Committee is seeking ticket sponsors to provide a free ticket to the event to sailors and guests).

More info: Preregistration is required to the Everett Area Chamber of Commerce by 5 p.m. April 5 if you plan on attending the captain’s tour. Access to the Naval Station requires you to provide your full name, date of birth, driver’s license number and state of issue. Register online at tinyurl.com/EACCbaselunch or call 425-257-3222, ext. 0, to register.

UW Bothell expands career fair with a second day

Due to high demand from employers, University of Washington Bothell Career Services has added a second day to its spring career and internship fair. Job seekers can now meet with prospective employers April 20 and 21. The event is free and open to the public.

Employers planning to attend include AT&T, Target, First Investors Corp., ING Financial Partners and U.S. Sen. Patty Murray’s office. Hours are 3 to 6 p.m. April 20 and 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. April 21.

Applications for interested employers are still being accepted online at www.uwb.edu/careers/employers/events.

UW Bothell is at 18115 Campus Way NE, Bothell.

More info: Call 425-352-3628 or email careers@uwb.edu.

EvCC hosts Snohomish County Job Fair April 29

EVERETT — Employers from a variety of companies will be looking for new employees at the spring Snohomish County Job Fair April 29 at Everett Community College.

The fair is 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. in EvCC’s Parks Student Union multipurpose room, 2000 Tower St. For a list of companies attending, go to www.snocojobfair.com.

The job fair is the largest general employee recruiting event north of Seattle. More than 3,000 job-seekers from Snohomish, Whatcom, Skagit, King, Island and Pierce counties attended one of the three job fairs held in 2010. The job fair is free and open to the public.

Job seekers can park for free on EvCC’s campus. For a parking map, go to www.everettcc.edu/parking.

For more information about the Snohomish County Job Fair, callEvCC’s Job Center at 425-388-9229 or go to the Snohomish County Job Fair website, www.snocojobfair.com.

Crusty Tasty Bakery & Bistro sets April 21 grand opening

You are invited to an Everett Area Chamber of Commerce member ribbon cutting for Crusty Tasty Bakery & Bistro from 11:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. Thursday, April 21 at their new location at 2811 Colby Ave., Everett (between Hewitt Avenue and California Street).

Please join Everett Area Chamber Ambassadors, staff and guests for the official ribbon cutting and commemorative photo at 11:30 a.m.

Following the official ceremony, Crusty Tasty Bakery & Bistro invites guests to stay for light refreshments and an opportunity to meet business owners Michael Hegedus and Kris Edwards. Those with heartier appetites are invited to purchase lunch from their extensive menu and enjoy eating in the larger dining area inside their new location.

Members of the new Economic Alliance Snohomish County (a partnership of the Everett Area and South Snohomish County Chambers of Commerce and the Snohomish County Economic Development Council), members of the community and media and government officials are all invited to attend this event.

Crusty Tasty Bakery & Bistro features authentic European specialties at two locations with a unique selection of fresh baked products, hearty sandwiches and specialty salads. Starting April 11, their original location again welcomes customers at the corner of Seventh Avenue and Everett Mall Way in Everett. Learn more at www.crustytastybakery.net.

To attend, please RSVP before April 21 to Michael Hegedus at 425-322-4759 or CrustyTastyBakery@yahoo.com.

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