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EVENTS

Reflections School of Dance performance

Youth United presents “Celebrate Life” at 7:30 p.m. May 11 at Glacier Peak High School, 7401 144th Place SE, Snohomish. The 14th annual charity benefit show features performances by Reflections School of Dance teams. Proceeds go toward Dancers Against Cancer, as well as Youth Unlimited dance scholarships. Tickets are $10 in advance, $12 online or $15 at the door.

More info: 425-338-9056 or reflectionsschoolofdance.com.

LEGO Block Party

The Sno-Isle Mariner Library is hosting a LEGO party 4 to 5 p.m. Friday at 520 128th St. SW, Everett. The free event is aimed at school-aged kids. LEGOs will be provided.

More info: Call 425-423-9017

Celebrate trains

There’s a free open house in Edmonds from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Saturday to celebrate National Train Day. The public is invited to the event hosted by the Swamp Creek & Western Railroad Association, 210 Railroad St., alongside the rails in Edmonds.

The railroad association will be operating its model trains across an expansive layout, which has been in the Edmonds Amtrak Depot since the mid 1970s. It features 400 feet of tracks that pass through miniature towns and detailed scenery. Parents and guardians must watch their children while there. Visitors are encouraged to ask questions but are reminded not to touch the model trains or the layout.

More info: scwrra.org

OPPORTUNITY

Help applying for SNAP and more

Community Health Center will be on-hand to help connect people with social services, health insurance and other assistance programs. The free event will take place from 1 to 3 p.m. Monday at the Sno-Isle Mariner Library, 520 128th St. SW, Everett.

Everybody’s Closet open Saturday

Everybody’s Closet opens from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Saturday at Advent Lutheran Church, 4306 132nd St. SE, Mill Creek. The event offers free clothing to all members of the community in a party-like setting. Visitors also can get a cup of coffee and treats. The Carl Gipson Senior Center of Everett, the Senior Center Foundation and Advent Lutheran Church are sponsoring the event.

HEADS UP

Marysville Fourth of July fireworks

The City of Marysville reminds residents that they don’t have to leave town to see fireworks this Fourth of July — a show is planned for 7 p.m. July 4 at Marysville Pilchuck High School, 5611 108th St. NE.

Voters banned the explosives a few years ago. Since then, there has been nowhere in the city to watch fireworks. The City Council has only approved this year’s event so far.

The night is set to start with games and music, until the fireworks begin around 9:45 p.m. Admission is free. Bring lawn chairs and blankets, and cash for snacks.

More info: marysvillewa.gov

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