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Edmonds concerts and performances

Three free outdoor performances will be presented by the Edmonds Arts Commission.

Ballard Sedentary Sousa Band will perform in City Park, Third Avenue S. and Pine Street, from 3 to 4 p.m. Sunday. The unique marching band that does not march will play a repertoire of all the greatest hits of band music, like John Philip Sousa, Henry Fillmore and more.

The Imagination Band will bring their talents to Hazel Miller Plaza, Fifth Avenue S. and Maple Street, from 12:30 to 1:30 p.m. on Tuesday. Perfect for the youngsters, the Imagination Band features puppetry, a variety of musical instruments, live guitar, ukulele, flute, singing and dancing.

The Santa Poco Country Band will perform from 5 to 6:30 p.m. Aug. 8 at Hazel Miller Plaza. Songwriter and pedal steel player Pat McHenry, guitarist Kevin Redlich, drummer Bruce Weitz, bassist Jordan Binkiewicz and frontman Andy Shofner released their first album this year on the heels of the band’s first two singles, “The Way It Goes” and “Captain Jack’s.”

The series hosted by the Edmonds Art Commission will offer music for all ages and tastes through Aug. 25.

More info: www.edmondswa.gov/summer-concerts

Sultan schoolmates reunion

The annual potluck for Sultan schoolmates will be held from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. on Aug. 24 at Sultan Middle School, 301 High Ave.

Bring your favorite dish to share and reconnect with former schoolmates. Lunch begins at 11:30 a.m.

More info: Contact Joyce Wolter at 360-793-0524 or jaliyla4@frontier.com

TALK

Explore your roots

A beginning genealogy class is set for 10 a.m. Aug. 3 by the Sno-Isle Genealogical Society at its research library at 19827 Poplar Way, Heritage Park, Lynnwood.

The free, one-hour drop-in class gets you started doing your research in an orderly way.

This library is open from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. on Tuesday, Thursday and Saturday.

More info: 425-775-6267

SAVE THE DATE

End Alzheimer’s

Snohomish County Walk to End Alzheimer’s will be held Sept. 7 at Boxcar Park, 1200 Millwright Loop E., Everett.

Times are: 9 a.m. registration; 10 a.m. opening ceremony; and 10:30 a.m. walk begins.

Last year, this event raised $136,578 to fight Alzheimer’s disease and provide care and support programs for local families. Participants honor their loved ones and those in our community who’ve been impacted by Alzheimer’s during a Promise Garden Ceremony, followed by a 2-mile walk. This is a family and pet friendly event, and the walk route is fully accessible.

It is free to attend. Those who donate or raise $100 or more will receive a “Walk to End Alzheimer’s” T-shirt.

More info: Register at alz.org/walk or 800-272-3900

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