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Arts and crafts for adults

Make silhouettes in India ink against a watercolor sunset sky at a free “Create at the Library” session, 2 to 4 p.m. Thursday at the Everett Public Library Evergreen Branch, 9512 Evergreen Way. Registration is required. All supplies are provided. The arts and crafts activities are aimed at adults; hildren age 12 and older are welcome with a participating grown-up.

More info: 425-257-8250

Speaking of silhouettes…

Teens can come to the Arlington Library at 3 p.m. Thursday to make silhouette collages, a “Teen Make-It Thursday” event. Show your artistic wild side by creating animal silhouettes out of magazine pages. The library is at 135 N Washington Ave.

More info: 360-435-3033

Open house date moves

A monthly open house held at Everett Parks and Recreation’s Floral Hall venue is rescheduled this month for 5:30 to 8 p.m. Sept. 12, at 802 E Mukilteo Blvd. Normally the open house is held the first Tuesday of each month.

More info: 425-257-8300

Healthy Living Fair for seniors

A Healthy Living Fair is set for 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. Sept. 15 at the Northshore Senior Center, 10201 East Riverside Dr., Bothell. The event for seniors will feature vendors, entertainment, shingle and flu shots, and presentations on topics such as fighting fraud, medical marijuana, and getting legal affairs in order. There also will be “A Taste of Retirement” in the dining room.

The event is free.

More info: www.northshoreseniorcenter.org, 425-487-2441

WAYS TO HELP

Give blood in Stanwood

The North County Regional Fire Authority based in Stanwood plans a blood drive from 1 p.m. to 6 p.m. Sept. 29. The location is 8117 267th St. NW. Register through www.redcrossblood.org. Appointments are required.

More info: Go to North County Fire/EMS on Facebook

Teen service hours

Middle school students (grades 6-8) can earn community service credit by helping out at the Mukilteo Library, 4675 Harbour Pointe Blvd., the first Saturday morning of every month during the school year. The next volunteer hour is 10:30 to 11:30 a.m. Saturday. Help prepare crafts for library programs, pick up and clean up, sort books and more. No need to sign up. Meet in the teen area.

More info: https://goo.gl/wYotgu

SUPPORT

Share and care in Bothell

Domestic Violence Services of Snohomish County offers a Women’s Share and Care Group, 6 to 7:30 p.m. Wednesdays in Bothell.

The moderated group aims to offer a safe space for people who have experienced domestic violence to share with others who have faced similar situations. Child care is available upon request. There are no fees to participate.

More info: 425-252- 2873

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