Everett: Workshop for small home projects
Any homeowner or contractor planning a small home-improvement project is encouraged to attend upcoming workshops from Snohomish County planners.
The advice could come in handy for building home additions, sheds, a garage, decks or for dr
iveway resurfacing.
Three Thursday-morning workshops are scheduled in the county’s east administration building, room 6A04 at 9:30 a.m.: Oct. 27, navigating stormwater permit requirements; Nov. 3, understanding small stormwater plans; and Nov. 10, understanding stormwater management best practices.
Another workshop is planned at 9:30 a.m. Nov. 17 in the county’s east administration building, room IF03 on filling out a stormwater-pollution prevention plan. Meetings are expected to last about two hours each.
More info: Alison Bridges, 425-388-3311 x 2975, alison.bridges@snoco.org or [URL]www.snoco.org;http://www.snoco.org[URL]
Fundraiser to benefit the Family Shelter
Tickets are available for “Always a Time to Bloom,” a fundraiser Thursday to benefit a family shelter in Everett sponsored by the [/URL]Interfaith Association;http://interfaithwa.org/[URL] of Northwest Washington. The Family Shelter is an emergency shelter for homeless families.
The event, which includes appetizers, a wine bar, silent auction and the music of Seattle Flair, will be held from 6:30 to 9 p.m. Thursday at Henson Hall, 2619 Cedar St. in Everett. Tickets are $20, or $150 for a table of eight.
More info: [/URL]www.interfaithwa.org;http://interfaithwa.org/[URL] or 425-252-6672.
Camano Island: Learn food foraging
The WSU Island County Camano Beach Watchers group presents “Pacific Feast: A Cook’s Guide to West Coast Foraging and Cuisine” at 7 p.m. Wednesday at the Camano Multipurpose Center, 141 N. East Camano Drive.
The free slideshow and presentation features Jennifer Hahn, a writer, wilderness guide and teacher at Fairhaven Collage, Western Washington University. Hahn plans to talk about natural history, foods gathered by Salish tribes, nutrition, sustainable foraging guidelines and samples.
More info: tskorheim@wavecable.com.
Snohomish: Apply for city panel
If the city contracts its police services with the Snohomish County Sheriff’s Office, then one person from the community can help select the next police chief.
The city is accepting applications for the community panel, which is to interview candidates for the position. The panel would be comprised of representatives from different agencies including the Chamber of Commerce and the Snohomish School District.
The requirements are residency within city limits, be at least 18 years old, and be available the date of the interview, either Nov. 21 or Nov. 22.
All applications must be submitted before 4 p.m., Nov. 4, at City Hall, 116 Union Ave.
More info: [/URL]www.ci.snohomish.wa.us;http://www.ci.snohomish.wa.us[URL][/URL]
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