Everett: Free HIV tests and information
The Snohomish Health District will offer prevention information and free anonymous or confidential HIV tests today and tomorrow to qualifying girls and women age 14 years and older who are at risk for HIV infection. The rapid HIV antibody test only requires a drop of blood pricked from a finger. Test results are available within 20 minutes. No appointment is necessary and no identification is required.
The tests are offered Tuesday from 9 a.m. to 7 p.m. and Wednesday from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m.* at the Snohomish Health District, 3020 Rucker Ave., Suite 106.
More info: Call the Snohomish Health District at 425-339-5298.
Kate Reardon named a CWU trustee
The state Senate today confirmed the appointment of Kate Reardon to the Board of Trustees of Central Washington University. Reardon is a graduate of the university and works as the communications director for the City of Everett. She was named to the post last year by Gov. Chris Gregoire. The Senate voted 39-0 with 10 members excused. She is married to County Executive Aaron Reardon, who also is a graduate of Central.
Granite Falls: Masons give awards, buy books
Damascus Masonic Lodge of Granite Falls hosts a dinner and awards ceremony tonight with the new Mayor of Granite Falls. They’ve invited Karen Koshak, Superintendent of the Granite Falls School District, to attend and plan to present her with a check for $770 to purchase 10 new math textbooks. They will also honor several members of the lodge for their contributions for their work with Boy Scout and Cub Scout troops and for a Bikes for Books program that awards new bicycles for yearly reading accomplishments.
Monroe: Schools leader gives address
Ken Hoover, the superintendent of the Monroe School District, will share his 2010 State of the School District update during a 7:30 p.m. Wednesday presentation.
The free event will take place at the Tualco Grange, 18933 Tualco Road.
Hoover also will discuss issues set to appear before voters during the April school election.
Refreshments will be served after his talk.
More info: 360-805-9302 or lesliewells@att.net.
Lake Stevens: Easter baskets items sought
The Lake Stevens Family Center is seeking items for Easter baskets for families with extreme financial hardship.
New or gently used Easter baskets, stuffed Easter animals, Easter grass, plastic eggs, individually wrapped candies, jelly beans, chocolate rabbits or other trinkets are needed.
Parents whose families are eligible to receive the baskets are invited to drop in at the center between 10 a.m. and noon and 1 and 4 p.m. March 22-25 and put a basket together. The Lake Stevens Family Center is located at1803 123rd Drive NE, behind City Hall.
More info: 425-397-7433.
Marysville: Teachers hoop it up for charity
Marysville-Pilchuck High School will host a charity staff basketball game at 7 Wednesday evening.
All proceeds will be placed into an account that students with special needs can access to buy medical equipment, which they might not otherwise be able to buy.
The game will be in the Marysville-Pilchuck High School gym, 5611 108th St. NE. There is a suggested donation of $5.
The event is being organized by the school’s Associated Student Body.
Correction, March 9, 2010: The first item originally contained incorrect times for the HIV testing and an incorrect phone number.
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