Looking for a good job? There is more than one for men or women.
You must be a people person.
Learn about Everett Community College’s cosmetology program at an open house and career fair from 1 to 3 p.m. Monday at the E
verett Community College School of Cosmetology
Students can earn a certificate in cosmetology and an associate of technical arts degree. Attend full or part time.
At the open house, cosmetologists from salons will discuss their careers and answer questions about their field. EvCC instructors, enrollment coordinators and financial aid representatives will also be on hand to help those interested in the program.
According to a study conducted by the National Accrediting Commission of Cosmetology Arts and Sciences, the average salon worker’s income, including tips, ranges from $30,000 to $50,000 per year. And there is a need in the industry for new hires.
EvCC cosmetology graduates must complete at least 1,730 hours of classes, in preparation for state cosmetology licensing exams.
Clients can get services at the school, including a $28 spa package, which includes a manicure, pedicure and facial. For more information or to make a salon appointment, call 425-259-8283.
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One thinks of fruit growers as proliferating in other parts of our state.
That thought is changing.
Kate Halstead with WSU Snohomish County Extension, says a lot of backyard gardens and orchards seem to be expanding and growing into full-fledged small-scale operations around here.
To learn more, attend a workshop called “Dormant Pruning.”
“The folks showing up for these workshops are really serious about their fruit and vines,” Halstead says. “We may have a serious local fruit industry in a few years.”
A workshop by tree fruit expert Gary Moulton is planned for 10 a.m. Saturday at Ed’s Apples, 13420 339th Ave. SE in Sultan.
Moulton said a key to good tree fruit production is developing an effective pruning regimen and sticking to it. Properly pruned fruit trees are more disease resistant and produce better fruit crops. However, knowing how and when to prune is essential to success.
The cost is $65 and includes a catered box lunch that might include some fruit.
For more information, call 425-357-6039 or e-mail klchristen@cahnrs.wsu.edu.
Dress for the weather and mud. Take gloves and pruners for hands-on practice in the orchard.
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April Fox of Lake Stevens won a contest sponsored by AcousticSheep LLC, Makers of SleepPhones.
Jamie Oberdick, SleepPhones spokeswoman, says the company sells a headphone and headband combination designed to help people fall asleep with music as an aid.
“We recently had a contest to name our faithful mascot sheep,” Oberdick says.
The Pennsylvania company selected the name that Fox entered: Cirrus the Sheep.
Fox received an iPod Shuffle; SleepPhones and a plush version of Cirrus the Sheep.
Kristi O’Harran: 425-339-3451, oharran@heraldnet.com.
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