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True crime show explores local murder

The 1995 murder of Patti Berry near Everett and the “cold case” investigation that led to her killer’s conviction 19 years later will be explored in the next episode of “On the Case with Paula Zahn.” “Unanswered Questions” is scheduled to air at 10 p.m. Sunday on Investigation Discovery.

More info: www.facebook.com/OnTheCase

Seahawks bingo

The Snohomish Senior Center is holding a Seahawks-themed bingo night Saturday at 506 Fourth St. Play blackout for a chance to win three Seahawks game tickets. Doors open at 4 p.m. An early bird game is set for 5:15 p.m. The regular session is at 5:30 p.m.

More info: 360-568-0934

Quick CERT training

Want to take a Community Emergency Response Team (CERT) basic training class but can’t spare eight weeks during the fall or spring? The CERT Eastside Regional Leadership Team offers a three-day summer class in Bellevue. Attendance is required for all days, 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. Wednesday, Aug. 12 and Aug. 13 at the Bellevue Public Safety Training Center. Cost is $35. Participants must first complete an online FEMA course by Tuesday.

More info: www.kirklandcert.com/event-2591829

Annual carport sale at mobile home park

The Fairway Estates 55-plus residence community holds its annual carport sale from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Friday and Saturday at 1427 100th St. SW, Everett. Proceeds from vendor fees benefit the community, including its charitable causes.

More info: 425-353-9444

Learn origami

Tweens and teens are invited to learn to make 3D origami sculptures at 11 a.m. Tuesday at the Mariner Library, 520 128th St. SW. Create animals, sky scrapers and whatever else you can imagine.

More info: 425-423-9017

OPPORTUNITIES

Commission seats open in Lake Stevens

Lake Stevens seeks to fill two vacancies on its Arts Commission. A completed questionnaire is required to be considered for an interview by the mayor. Applications, due Aug. 18, are available at City Hall, 1812 Main St., or online. For questions, contact deputy city clerk Kathy Pugh at 425-377-3225 or deputyclerk@lakestevenswa.gov.

The city also is seeking to fill a vacancy on the Police Civil Service Commission. Volunteers must be U.S. citizens and a city resident for at least three years. For questions, contact Teri Smith, Civil Service chief examiner, at 425-377-3227 or tsmith@lakestevenswa.gov.

More info: www.lakestevenswa.gov

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