EVENTS
Learn about that “V” formation
The University of Washington’s Osher Lifelong Learning Institute offers a free presentation on “How Birds Migrate” with birder Connie Sidles, 11 a.m. to noon Oct. 3 at Rosehill Community Center, 304 Lincoln Ave., Mukilteo. Bring a sack lunch, if desired.
More info: Deanna Dunkin Smith, 425-513-8704
Home-built aircraft talk
Eileen Bjorkman offers a personal take on the history of building an aircraft in your garage that you can legally fly at “Propeller Under the Bed,” 2 to 3:30 p.m. Sunday at the Everett Public Library, 2702 Hoyt Ave. Bjorkman will discuss how the home-built aircraft movement has contributed to aviation and innovation in America.
More info: 425-257-8000
Bus jobs up for grabs
Community Transit is expanding bus service and is looking to hire new drivers, mechanics and other positions. A job fair is set for 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Tuesday at the Community Transit Merrill Creek Operating Base, 7100 Hardeson Road, Everett.
More info: www.communitytransit.org/jobs
Pet microchips at CASA
The Camano Animal Shelter Association plans a free microchip clinic from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. Oct. 7 at 198 Can Ku Road, Camano Island. Microchips will be added to cats and dogs only. Cats must arrive in a carrier; dogs must be leashed.
More info: 360-387-1902
Make a carnivorous terrarium
Kids in grades 4-8 can make their own carnivorous terrarium, and learn how to care for their bug-eating plant, at an event set for 3 p.m. Oct. 5 at the Stanwood Library, 9701 271st St. NW. Registration is required.
More info: https://tinyurl.com/ydexnqzh, 360-629-3132
WAYS TO HELP
Donation drive for Chase Lake school
Instead of bringing your donation pile to Goodwill, take it to Edmonds Lutheran Church on Oct. 8. Donations will end up at Goodwill, but the nonprofit will donate $600 to the Chase Lake Safety Net program if donors fill a 28-foot truck. The donation drive runs noon to 4 p.m. at 23525 84th Ave. W, Edmonds.
More info: 425-744-8090
Walk to support disease research
Local families are helping organize a Walk Strong to Cure JM fundraiser on Oct. 7 at Marymoor Park in Redmond. Proceeds benefit the Cure JM Foundation, a nonprofit focused on juvenile myositis. Registration opens at 9 a.m. Besides the one-mile family fun walk, there will be entertainment, food trucks, an inflatable obstacle course, games and prizes.
More info: www.crowdrise.com/WalkStrongSeattle2017
MEETING
Retired Public Employees: Rep. Mark Harmsworth speaks at the next meeting of the Retired Public Employees Council Chapter 6, 1:30 p.m. Tuesday at the Carl Gipson Senior Center, 3025 Lombard Ave., Everett. More info: Jim Brandley, 425-337-0884
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