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EVENTS

Entry to apprenticeship

An “Entry to Apprenticeship” workshop is set for 4 p.m. Nov. 8 at the Marysville Library, 6120 Grove St. The Workforce Snohomish program will discuss benefits, minimum requirements, the application and selection process and more.

Registration is required.

More info: 360-568-5000

New kindergarten

Pathfinder Kindergarten Center, a new school in the Mukilteo School District, holds an open house from 10 a.m. to noon Saturday. The school is behind Fairmount Elementary, 11401 Beverly Park Road, Everett.

More info: 425-366-3800

EvCC open house

High school students and their families can check out Everett Community College at Trojan Night, 5:30 to 8:30 p.m. Nov. 2 in the Henry M. Jackson Conference Center. The campus is at 2000 Tower St.

More info: everettcc.edu/tn

Historical home tour

The Monroe Historical Society is holding a tour of six historic homes, 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. Nov. 4. Tickets are $10. Proceeds help maintain the museum and keep it operating as a free community resource. The self-guided tour begins at the museum, housed in the 1908 City Hall building, at 207 E Main St.

More info: 360-217-7223, www.monroehistorical society.org

WAYS TO HELP

Have computer skills?

The Sno-Isle Genealogical Research Library in Lynnwood seeks a volunteer with computer skills to serve as an intern. Students are eligible.

More info: 425-775-6267

Paws for the Cure

Paws for the Cure is an American Cat Fanciers Association championship event and household pet cat show hosted by the North Cascades Cat Fanciers, running 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Saturday and Sunday at the Evergreen State Fairgrounds in Monroe. Admission is $4. A portion of proceeds benefit Relay for Life.

More info: www.acfanw.com

OPPORTUNITY

Design Review Board

Applicants are sought to fill a vacancy on the city of Snohomish Design Review Board starting in January. Applications are due by 4 p.m. Nov. 13 at City Hall, 116 Union Ave. The board considers and reviews rehabilitation and restoration of historic structures. Darcy Mertz Krewson resigned and the appointee will complete her term, which runs through Nov. 1, 2018.

More info: www.snoho mishwa.gov

SUPPORT

Survive holiday blues

Two local churches hold a “Surviving the Holidays” event, part of the GriefShare support group curriculum.

Marysville: 10 a.m.-noon Nov. 4 at Mountain View Presbyterian Church, 5115 100th St. NE. Workbooks are $5 at the door. More info: 360-659-7777, office@mtvpc.org.

Everett: 9 a.m.-noon Nov. 18 at Northshore Christian Church, 5700 23rd Drive W. More info: 425-407-1119, northshorechristian.org.

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