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EVENTS

Summer fundraiser at the equine ranch

All Breed Equine Rez-Q holds a “Welcome to Summer” open house and fundraiser from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. Sunday at 2415 116th St. NE, Marysville.

Meet horses and ponies available for adoption, pet rabbits, tour the farm, feed treats to the ponies and horses, and enjoy lunch by donation to benefit the all-volunteer rescue group.

More info: 425-263-6390

Benefit garage sale

A garage sale is set for 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Friday and Saturday at Zion Lutheran Church, 330 Union Ave., Snohomish. Proceeds help purchase supplies to make caps for chemotherapy patients.

Harp players are invited to join circle

Harp players are invited to participate in the Puget Sound Folk Harp Circle, 2 to 4:45 p.m. Sunday at the Mountlake Terrace Library, 23300 58th Ave. W. All levels are welcome, and everyone is invited to listen.

More info: 425-776-8722

Walk back in time at cemetery

The Edmonds Cemetery Board holds its annual Walk Back in Time tour at 1 p.m. July 20. This year’s event highlights selected veterans’ grave sites with stories from the city’s past.

The Edmonds Memorial Cemetery and Columbarium is at 820 15th St. SW.

More info: 425-771-4741

Books into planters

Children ages 9 and older can learn to turn an old book into a unique planter for succulents at a workshop set for 2 p.m. July 20 at the Arlington Library, 135 N Washington Ave. Supplies are limited, so registration is required by Tuesday.

More info: www.sno-isle.org/events, 360-435-3033

WAYS TO HELP

Be a foster parent to new pet moms

Learn how to provide a haven in your home for canine and feline moms until their litters are old enough to be adopted at a PAWS “Mommy and Me Foster Class,” 2-4 p.m. Saturday at the Lynnwood Library, 19200 44th Ave. W. Several spots are open. Apply at https://goo.gl/Y3iAHH, then follow the sign-up instructions sent to you.

More info: paws.org

Graffiti clean-up

Volunteers are needed for a graffiti clean-up project at Eagle Falls near Index. It is scheduled for 1 to 5 p.m. Aug. 5. Eagle Falls is off U.S. 2 near milepost 39.

A celebration is planned for 5:30 p.m. at the Outdoor Adventure Center, 444 Avenue A. There will be live music and a raffle. Volunteers can RSVP online.

More info: christianknightvil.wixsite.com/eaglefalls

Donate used glasses and hearing aids

Lions Clubs collect used eyeglasses and hearing aids. Donations may be made at Everett Public Library branches, the PUD main office and at most opticians and eye doctors.

More info: Art Ruben, since1965@aol.com or 425-387-9256.

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