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HEADS UP

Trunk sale

Register now to become a seller at the Camano Center’s Community Trunk Sale, from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. on July 13. Each space costs $20 for members and $25 for those who aren’t. Sign up at the Camano Center, 606 Arrowhead Road, Camano Island.

The event will be in the center’s parking lot. There’s no entry fee for shoppers. There will be pancakes for breakfast from 8 to 10 a.m. for $7, to benefit the island’s Meals on Wheels program.

More info: 360-387-0222

MEETINGS

Mukilteo meeting

The Mukilteo City Council could decide at Monday’s meeting whether to pursue a measure on the November ballot for voters to transform how the city is run.

The measure could change the city from its current mayor-council form of government, with an independently elected city leader, to a manager-council structure in which the City Council chooses one of its own to serve as mayor.

The meeting is at 7 p.m. at City Council Chambers, 11930 Cyrus Way.

Opioid education session

The Everett Public Library is holding a a free public training session on using Naloxone, an opioid reversal medication. It is set for 6 p.m. Wednesday at the library at 2702 Hoyt Ave., Everett. The session will provide an overview of what opioids and opiates are, how they affect our bodies, who is at risk for overdose, what an opioid overdose looks like, and how to reverse an overdose using naloxone. Registration is required; call 425-257-8000 to reserve a spot.

More info: www.epls.org

Lowell Park renovation input

Everett Parks and Community Services is holding a final meeting to seek ideas for the upcoming renovations of Lowell Park from 7 to 8:30 p.m. Monday. Location: Everett Foursquare Lowell, 5218 Second Ave.

More info: Cory Rettenmier, 425-257-7314 or CRettenmier@everettwa.gov

OPPORTUNITIES

Health insurance application assistance

Sea Mar Community Health Centers will offer assistance enrolling in Medicaid and food stamps from 2 to 5 p.m. Tuesdays starting May 21 at the Mountlake Terrace Library, 23300 58th Ave. W. Drop in anytime from 1 to 4 p.m. to meet with an advisor who will help free of charge.

More info: Ruth Griffith, rgriffith@sno-isle.org

Scholarship green stuff

The Mukilteo Way Garden Club is taking applications for a $1,000 scholarship. It is open to graduating high school seniors, college students and those working in, or interested in working in, the horticulture, landscaping, environment, or related fields.

Applicants must use the money for classes, books and fees for those fields of study during the 2019-2020 school year at an accredited Washington college, university or trade school.

The application deadline is May 31.

More info: www.mwgc.org

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