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Dig up family roots in Arlington

The annual Northwest Genealogy Conference in Arlington kicks off with a free day Wednesday. People can learn about genealogy for beginners at 1 p.m. at the Byrnes Performing Arts Center, 18821 Crown Ridge Blvd. Conference events continue Thursday through Saturday. Registration is accepted the day of the events. The conference is put on by the Stillaguamish Valley Genealogical Society and features nationally known speakers on topics such as DNA, record finding and where to start with family research.

More info: www.NwGC.org

Welcome WSU

Washington State University plans a grand opening open house at its new North Puget Sound campus, 11 a.m. to 6 p.m. Tuesday. Learn about the university’s local programs and tour the new building at 915 N Broadway, Everett.

More info: 425-405-1600, everett.wsu.edu

Those birds sure are angry

School-age kids are invited to an Angry Birds Structure Challenge, 2 p.m. Monday at the Mariner Library (520 128th St. SW) or 2 p.m. Aug. 16 at the Brier Library (23303 Brier Road). Learn how to build stable structures, then test them under an “Angry Birds” game-like attack. For ages 5-11.

More info: www.sno-isle.org/events

Safe boating class

The Everett Sail and Power Squadron offers “America’s Boating Course,” a seven-week class in the fundamentals of safe boating, 6:30 to 8:30 p.m. Mondays, Sept. 11 to Oct. 30, at the Corporate and Continuing Education Center of Everett Community College, 2333 Seaway Blvd.

Students who take the class and pass a final exam qualify for the Washington State Boater Education card. Class cost is $120. Register online at everettcc.edu/ccec.

More info: Jim West, 425-778-0283 or phnx789@msn.com

WAYS TO HELP

Give blood in Lynnwood

A blood drive is planned Aug. 17 at the Lynnwood Convention Center. Bloodworks Northwest will have a donation site open from 1:30 to 4:30 p.m.

More info: 425-640-7615

SUPPORT

Cocaine Anonymous: A nonprofit recovery program for those seeking sobriety or support in staying sober from cocaine and other mind-altering substances. More info: www.caofwa.org, 425-244-1150

Drug abuse family support: Support groups for those affected by someone else’s drug addiction meet in Arlington, Bothell, Everett and Snohomish. More info: www.nar-anon.org

Al-anon and Alateen: A support group for friends and families who have been affected by someone else’s drinking. Multiple locations in Snohomish County. Find a list on the “Meeting Directory” page at www.dist23.org. More info: 425-348-7828

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