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EVENTS

Community folk dance

Oktoberfest, a community folk dance with music from the Allspice Band, will be presented by Sno-King dancers and Northwest Folkdancers, Inc. from 7 to 10 p.m. Oct. 12. It’s at Cedar Valley Grange, 20526 52nd Ave. W., Lynnwood.

The event features members from several international folk dance clubs. There will be couple, set and no-partner dances from many countries. No need to bring a partner. Potluck foods and costumes encouraged. Donation of $8.

More info: www.sno-king.org, dancesnoking@gmail.com or 425-610-9393

Berlin Airlift Fly Day

The Historic Flight Foundation hosts a special Berlin Airlift fly day from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Saturday at 10719 Bernie Webber Drive, Mukilteo. Tour a Douglas DC-3 to commemorate the 75th anniversary of D-Day and the 70th anniversary of the Berlin Airlift in Germany. There will be a special midday presentation about the Berlin Airlift. Barbecue lunch available for purchase. Foundation members can experience flights throughout the day. The event is free for members; $15 for adults; $12 for military and seniors age 65 and up; and $10 for kids under age 10.

More info: historicflight.org

HEADS UP

Beekeeping

Snohomish Youth Beekeeping Education meets from 6 to 7:30 p.m. second Mondays at the Snohomish Library, 311 Maple Ave. Free community service group for ages 5 to 19 with hands-on educational activities about pollinators. Underserved and special needs groups encouraged. RSVP required one week before meeting.

More info: snohoybe@gmail.com

OPPORTUNITY

Assist programs for elderly

Snohomish County’s Council on Aging, an advisory group in place since 1985, is accepting applications for membership. Established by the Older Americans Act of 1965, the group reviews, evaluates and advises programs funded by the federal, state and county governments on behalf of both older citizens and people with disabilities.

More info: www.snohomishcountywa.gov/961/Council-on-Aging or 425-388-7317

Art board vacancies

The City of Mill Creek is looking for two volunteers to fill vacancies on the Art & Beautification Board. Meetings are the second Wednesday of each month at 4 p.m.

The committee is an advisory board to the City Council. They help with ideas for city landscaping, special events and projects, ways to use the art fund, selecting city art and some construction planning.

Terms expire on Oct. 31, 2022. Forms are due by 5 p.m. Oct. 1.

More info: 425-921-57 or meredithc@cityofmillcreek.com

SUPPORT

Lost a loved one to suicide?

A Survivors of Suicide Loss support group meets 6 to 8 p.m. fourth Thursdays at the Stanwood Library, 9701 271st St. NW. The group is hosted by the SC Community Action for those who have lost someone from suicide.

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