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EVENTS

Raptors in the library

Come see live raptors — eagles, hawks, falcons, and owls — from Sarvey Wildlife Care Center at an all-ages program set for 11 a.m. Saturday at the Mukilteo Library, 4675 Harbour Pointe Blvd.

More info: 425-493-8202

Get your zen from doodling

Zentangle is an artistic form of meditation that supports relaxation, focus and creativity. Learn about it Saturday from teacher Sara Harlan at a program set for 2 to 4 p.m. at the Arlington Library, 135 N Washington Ave. Space is limited; registration is required.

More info: 360-435-3033

See manufacturing in action

Everett Community College celebrates National Manufacturing Day with public tours of its Advanced Manufacturing Training & Education Center, or AMTEC, 9 a.m. to noon Oct. 6.

AMTEC is located on EvCC’s north Everett campus at 909 N. Broadway. Visitors are asked to wear closed-toed shoes. Safety glasses will be provided.

The event also includes a panel discussion at noon.

In addition, EvCC’s Women in Advanced Manufacturing student club will discuss promoting the success of women in advanced manufacturing careers, 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Oct. 6 in EvCC’s Henry M. Jackson Center, Room 101.

More info: http://everettcc.edu/AMTEC

Veterans resources in Monroe

A Veteran Resource and Service event is set for 1 to 3 p.m. Oct. 7 at the Monroe Library, 1070 Village Way. The Snohomish County Veterans Assistance Program, state Department of Veterans Affairs, and WAServes will be on hand. A panel discussion starts the event, with coffee hour following at 2 p.m.

More info: 360-794-7851

WAYS TO HELP

Make blankets for kids

The Binky Patrol, a group of quilters, knitters and crocheters who make “binkies” for children in traumatic situations, seeks volunteers and donations of fabric, yarn or thread. The group meets next Oct. 1 (first Sunday, second Sunday if a holiday) in Marysville.

More info: 360-659-7198

Project Linus also makes quilts and blankets to donate to Snohomish County kids who have experienced traumatic life events. The next Project Linus event is set for 12:30-2:30 p.m. Oct. 10 (second Tuesday) at the Carl Gipson Senior Center of Everett, 3025 Lombard Ave. Materials and equipment are provided. Bring a sewing machine if you have one.

More info: Diane, 425-252-4524

HEADS UP

Walk to School Day

National Walk to School Day is Oct. 4. It’s been 20 years since the first Walk to School Day was held. Is your family participating? Does your group make a point of walking every day — even when it rains? Or do you desire to walk, but find barriers along the way, like distance, lack of sidewalks — or sleepyheads?

Reach out to Street Smarts reporter Melissa Slager at streetsmarts@heraldnet.com or 425-339-3432.

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