HEADS UP
Navy drills
Security drills are happening at Naval Station Everett on the waterfront from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. Tuesday. Those nearby may notice an increased number of emergency vehicles with flashing lights, and hear alarms, yelling and loudspeaker announcements.
These kinds of exercises help to improve coordination between the Navy and local agencies. They also keep the base prepared in the case of an actual emergency.
EVENTS
Prevent falls, enjoy pancakes
To educate people on fall prevention, South County Fire is inviting families to a free Senior Stroll and Pancake Breakfast with Firefighters Thursday morning at Fire Station 15 in Lynnwood.
Falls top the list of 911 calls for older adults in South Snohomish County. Firefighters responded to 1,845 fall-related calls in 2018 alone. But such incidents are preventable, and South County Fire offers home visits to identify ways to improve safety.
Strolls will start at 9:45 a.m. and 10:15 a.m. Breakfast begins at 10 a.m. and goes until noon. The station is located at the Lynnwood Civic Center, 18800 44th Ave W.
More info: To attend the event, RSVP to CommunityOutreach@southsnofire.org or 425-320-5800.
HEADS UP
Passes for fourth-graders and friends
Fourth graders can get a free annual pass to more than 2,000 federal recreation areas with their families, classmates and friends.
To obtain the free pass, fourth-grade students\, go to the Every Kid Outdoors website, participate in a short educational activity and download a voucher. The voucher is valid for multiple uses until Aug. 31, 2020.
It may be exchanged for a keepsake pass at participating federal lands. The voucher or pass grants free entry for fourth-graders, all children under 16 in the group and up to three accompanying adults (or an entire car for drive-in parks) to most federally managed lands and waters. The pass does not cover camping or boat rides.
SUPPORT
Head injury support groups
Support groups for brain-incident survivors and their caregivers meet regularly across Snohomish County.
An Edmonds group meets from 6:30 to 8:30 p.m. first Tuesdays on the second floor of Swedish Edmonds Medical Center, 21601 76th Ave. W. Contact: Lou Nash, 425-776-7264 or lou_nash@frontier.com.
An Everett group meets from 6:30 to 8 p.m. third Thursdays in the Padovan Room at Providence Medical Center Pacific Campus, 916 Pacific Ave. Contact: Janet Mott, 206-972-9305 or janetm@biawa.org.
A Stanwood-Camano group meets from 6:30 to 8 p.m. third Mondays in the library at the Stanwood Community and Senior Center, 7430 276th St. NW. Contact: Karen Furney, 425-268-2934.
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