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Bothell: Sons of Norway classes

Two classes are being offered next month by the Bothell Sons of Norway — one on woodcarving and the second on sewing traditional Norwegian clothing.

The Woodcarving 101 class is offered from 9:30 a.m. to 3 p.m. April 6, 20 and 27. Supplies will be provided. Cost is $30 to Bothell Sons of Norway members and $35 to non-members. Registration required

The Every Day Bunad Sewing Class is offered from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Cost $50.00 to Bothell Sons of Norway members and $60.00 for non-members. Registration and payment is required by March 30. Some supplies will be needed. The classes will be at 23905 Bothell-Everett Highway, Bothell, WA 98021

More info: call Selma Snaring at 425-385-2144 or 425-485-9085. Website is www.bothellsonsofnorway.org.

Everett: School to perform ‘Footloose’

The Everett High School drama club presents “Footloose: The Musical,” at 7 p.m. April 12-13 and 19-20, at the Everett Civic Auditorium, 2415 Colby Ave.

Tickets are $10, $8 for students and senior citizens; cash only, at the door.

Lynnwood: Artist’s work on display

“An Intimate Portrait of the West” by landscape artist Kelly Sooter is featured through April 25 at the Lynnwood Library Gallery, 19200 44th Ave. W. Working in oil, gouache and texture, Sooter’s landscapes are described as being a marriage of classical and impressionist artforms developed through many years of studying with some of the best European artists. She is active in the local art community and was named 2012 Volunteer of the Year by the Art Council of Snohomish County.

Terrace: Comment on shoreline plan

The state Ecology Department is seeking comments until April 25 on Mountlake Terrace’s proposed shoreline master program.

The program guides future development along the city’s 1.2 miles of Lake Ballinger shoreline. Cities and counties statewide are updating their shoreline programs.

Shoreline master programs are the cornerstone of Washington’s Shoreline Management Act, approved by voters in 1972 to help protect shore areas and water quality, and manage shoreline development.

Comments and questions should be addressed to David Pater, Department of Ecology, 3190 160th Avenue SE, Bellevue, Washington 98008, or david.pater@ecy.wa.gov. Questions may be directed to the email address, or call 425-649-4253.

Snohomish: Tax help available

With the tax filing season coming to a close, AARP Tax Aide volunteers are available at the Snohomish Library. If you have a simple, personal tax return, they will be happy to help you fill it out and file it electronically.

Days vary, please call 360-568-2898 or come to make an appointment at the Snohomish Library, 311 Maple Ave., Snohomish.

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