As the time change approaches on Sunday, Nov. 1, Snohomish County Fire District 7 wants to remind residents to make another change that could save their lives – changing the batteries in their smoke alarms.
Changing smoke alarm batteries at least twice a year is one of the simplest, most effective ways to reduce tragic deaths and injuries. If you have a 10 year lithium smoke alarm, it is not necessary to change the battery; but make sure it hasn’t exceeded its 10-year life span. All smoke alarms should be replaced every 10 years (always check the manufacture’s recommendation).
Communities nationwide witness tragic home fire deaths each year. According to the National Fire Protection Association, 63 percent of reported home fire deaths from 2003 to 2006 resulted from fires in homes with no smoke alarms or no working smoke alarms. The most commonly cited cause of non-working smoke alarms: dead or missing batteries.
Fire District 7 also reminds residents to create and practice a home fire escape plan. For more information on creating or practicing your plan, visit www.firedistrict7.com, or contact Public Information Officer Autumn Waite at 360-282-3956 or awaite@firedistrict7.com.
Tricks for Treats Treasure Hunt
Don’t miss out on this fun Howl-o-ween event for you and your pooch on Friday, Oct. 30 at Paddywack, located at 15415 Main Street #104, Mill Creek. Check in at Paddywack between 5:30 and 6:30 p.m. There is a $5 pre-registration fee per dog, purchased at Paddywack prior to Oct. 30. All proceeds will be donated to The Grey Muzzle Organization. With the participation of several dog-friendly businesses in the Mill Creek Town Center, Paddywack is sponsoring a treasure hunt for customers and their dogs.
Each registered canine will receive one empty treat bag with a set of clues. Owners and dogs will follow the trail of clues, sniffing out goodies at stops along the way. Have fun parading through the Town Center as your dog’s treat bag fills up.
Costumes are not required, but photos will be taken at one of the stops and posted on a Web site for the public to vote on. The best costume will win a nice prize basket, so we encourage creativity.
When all of your clues have been solved, we’ll have hot cider and donuts waiting at the last stop as a reward for your sleuthing!
Breast cancer donuts
FROST Doughnuts in Mill Creek Town Center announced that they are donating the proceeds of their “Pink Ribbon Raised” doughnuts to Fred Hutchinson Cancer Research Center for the entire month of October, which is Breast Cancer awareness month.
FROST is located at 15421 Main Street, Suite 102, Mill Creek.
FROST Doughnuts only sells doughnuts that were made that same day. Doughnuts that do not sell by end-of-day are delivered to local food banks: because everyone deserves a treat.
Voices of our community gala
John Hockenberry, host of The Takeaway and Emmy Award-winning commentator, author and journalist, will be the feature speaker at KSER Voices of our Community Gala beginning 7 p.m., Nov. 7, at the Parks Student Union Building, Everett Community College, 2000 Tower Street, Everett.
The gala event will include the presentation of the KSER Voice of the Community Award, and a special preview of Sound Living, KSER’s new local public affairs show.
Tickets are $25 and include a dessert buffet. Order online at www.kers.org or call 425-303-9070.
Swift launch celebration
Community Transit will celebrate the launch of Swift – the state’s first bus rapid transit line – with a fun-filled free public event on Sunday, Nov. 29.
The celebration will take place from 2 to 4 p.m. at the Swift station site at 196th Street and Highway 99 in Lynnwood.
The event will include guest speakers, family fun and entertainment, information booths and refreshments. And, of course, the official launch of Swift. Swift will go into operation during the launch event and as a special treat, customers will be able to ride Swift for free until midnight on Nov. 29.
If you can’t wait until Nov. 29 to check out a new Swift bus, Community Transit will host several public outreach events leading up to the launch of Swift. Community Transit staff will be handing out special promotional scratch tickets to people attending the events. People can scratch off the tickets and see if they’ve won a special ride aboard one of the Swift buses to the public launch celebration on Nov. 29. The upcoming events include:
• 8 a.m.-2 p.m. Oct. 29 at Snohomish County Campus, 3000 Rockefeller Ave., Everett
• 10 a.m.-2 p.m. Oct. 31 at McDonald’s parking lot at 176th Street and Evergreen Way
• 9 a.m.-1 p.m. Nov. 5 at Lynnwood Transit Center, 20100 48th Ave. W.
The event on Halloween at 176th Street will also celebrate the 10th birthday of Oxy Gene, Community Transit’s super hero. People are encouraged to stop by in costumes and join in the fun, celebrating with Oxy Gene and learning about Swift. Radio station WARM 106.9 FM will broadcast from the event and people are encouraged to bring a toy to donate to Christmas House, benefiting children in Snohomish County.
Town Center events
• Treats on Main Street: Trick-or-Treat safely along Main Street with all the Town Center merchants Bouncy House, Kids Area, Tractor Pictures, Candy Hay Hunt from 5 to 7 p.m. on Oct. 31. Sponsored by Mill Creek Town Center Businesses. Continue the Halloween fun at Trunk-or-Treat from 6:30 to 8 p.m. at Mill Creek City Hall. Sponsored by the City of Mill Creek
• Story time at University Book Store: Story Time every Thursday at 11 a.m. at University Book Store. Join Jessica for dramatic readings of the best in new and classic children’s books. You bring the kids; we’ll supply the activities and refreshments. Story Time is appropriate for ages 3 to 7. Call (425) 385-3530 for details.
• Main Street Book Club: Every fourth Wednesday at University Book Store Main Street Book Club meets in the University Book Store Cafe at 6:30 p.m. Join bookseller Amanda Corr to discuss the very best in contemporary fiction. Save 20 percent when you purchase the book club selection at our Mill Creek store. Call 425-385-3530 for additional details.
Bothell Sons of Norway
The Bothell Sons of Norway are hosting a bazaar, luncheon and bake sale from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. on Saturday, Nov. 7 at 23905 Bothell Everett Highway.
Lunch options include pea soup, rommegrot, traditional Norwegian open-faced sandwiches, lefse, krumkae, rosettes, cake donuts and fattigman.
The bake sale will include many of the above mentioned items plus many non-Norwegian goodies.
For more information contact Marlene Bisselle at 425-337-4007 or aevt@comcast.net
Holiday craft fair
The St. Brendan Parish School PTO is pleased to announce its 30th annual holiday craft fair from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. on Nov. 7 and from noon to 4 p.m. on Nov. 8.
The fair will be held at: St. Brendan Parish School, 10049 NE 195th St., Bothell, 98011. Located near downtown Bothell just off Interstate 405 and Highway 522.
Better than ever, this year’s fair features the work of more than 100 returning and new craft vendors, the holiday gift raffle, kids craft room and a wonderful assortment of soups, refreshments and baked goods at our bake sale table. That perfect holiday gift is waiting for you at the St. Brendan holiday craft fair. Free admission.
Rhododendron Society speaker
The American Rhododendron Society is hosting a free presentation on “Lepidote Rhododendrons-The small leaved Rhododendrons” at 7 p.m. on Nov. 10.
Bill Hicks, chairman of the Rhododendron Park at Point Defiance, will talk about the plants becoming popular due to trends of growing smaller gardens.
The presentation will take place at First Presbyterian Church, 1717 Bellevue Way NE, Bellevue (six blocks north of Bellevue Mall). Fertilizing, propagation, pruning and other questions will also be addressed.
Parks, open space open house
City staff will be hosting an open house on Wednesday, Nov. 18 5 to 7 p.m. at City Hall.
This informal gathering will have displays showing current parks and open space facilities, information on issues regarding development of new facilities, copies of the survey will also be available to fill out in person, and refreshments will be provided.
The Parks and Recreation Board and staff will be on hand to answer questions and visit with you to get your ideas.
Take this opportunity to find out about the city’s current plan, make your desires known, and ensure that the city’s plan addresses your priorities.
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