Guns ‘n’ Hoses charity softball game Tuesday
The annual Lake Stevens Guns ‘n’ Hoses Softball Challenge that pits police against firefighters to bring in donations for the Lake Stevens Food Bank is set for Tuesday. The event starts with a scheduled visit at 5 p.m. by an Airlift Northwest helicopter, calls permitting. A $5 barbecue dinner is at 5:30 p.m., followed by the game at 6. Events are at the Lake Stevens High School ball field at 2908 113th Ave. NE.
Admission is free. Donations of rice and dried beans are encouraged.
More info: 425-334-3034
Celebrate knitting
The North Sound Knitter’s Guild celebrates its 10th anniversary. All past and present members are invited to a potluck picnic from 6 to 8:30 p.m. Aug. 14 at the Stanwood Community and Senior Center, 7430 276th St. NW, Stanwood. Refreshments will be served.
RSVP: Milly at 360-387-9611 or Clara at 360-572-4108
Bothell Youth Court seeks volunteers
The Bothell Youth Court provides community service and self-reflection alternatives for first-time traffic offenders. The Bothell Youth Court meets once a month, presided over by a youth judge, witnessed by an all-youth jury, with cases presented by youth attorneys. Young people interested in learning more about the court system are invited to volunteer.
More info: Bothell youthcourt@gmail.com, bothellyouthcourt.weebly.com
Volunteer at gift shop
Gift shops at local hospitals raise money for local causes and rely on volunteers.
Monroe: The gift shop at EvergreenHealth Monroe needs reliable volunteers to work three-hour shifts. The gift shop is open from 10 a.m.-4 p.m. weekdays. More info: Janie, vghgiftshop@gmail.com.
Everett: The nonprofit Providence General Children’s Association needs volunteers at the Providence Regional Medical Center Pacific and Colby campus gift shops for four-hour shifts, day or evening, two or more times per month.
Gift shop proceeds benefit Northwest children in need. Must complete hospital volunteer forms, TB test, background check and training. More info: www.providence.org/volunteereverett, nanlt42@msn.com.
Tutors needed
Everett Community College’s Volunteer Literacy Program seeks volunteers to tutor adults learning basic reading, writing and math skills and students learning English.
An informal interview and a training workshop are required.
More info: cbeattie@ everettcc.edu, 425-388-9085
Help for job seekers
The Employment Network meets from 10 a.m. to noon Fridays at the North Creek Presbyterian Church, 621 164th St. SE., Mill Creek. Get free help with job searches, resume writing and interviewing.
More info: Chuck Popik, lrpopik52@comcast.net
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