Pitfalls of hearing loss
Imagine dealing with the police when you are deaf or hard of hearing.
That topic will be discussed at a Hearing Loss Association of Snohomish County meeting planned for 11 a.m. Saturday at Providence Regional Medical Center, 916 Pacific Ave. in Everett.
Sgt. Robert Goetz with the Everett police is scheduled to speak. Captioning and Assistive Listening Devices will be available. For more information, call 425-353-7515, 360-387-8187 or e-mail rondustymuriel@msn.com.
Wardrobe program needs bags: The YWCA Working Women’s Wardrobe Program needs clothing-store shopping bags for clothing that is donated to the program.
Free clothing is available to low-income women who are in need of clothing appropriate for job interviews and work. The program also needs personal care items such as shampoo, conditioner, soap, washcloths and feminine hygiene products. Take items to the YWCA, 3301 Broadway, Everett. Call 425-258-2766.
It’s a week to salute police: Today, the Mountlake Terrace Police Department will celebrate National Law Enforcement Appreciation Week and Peace Officer’s Memorial Day with a ceremony at 9:30 this morning near the flagpole in front of the Police Department, 5906 232nd Street SW.
The celebration will include recognition of Washington state officers killed in the line of duty, music performed by city staff, and a lowering of the flag to half-staff.
The week was established by proclamation of President John F. Kennedy in 1962. Since then, it has been observed every year during the week of May 15.
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