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EVENTS

Little Science for little ones

The Imagine Children’s Museum offers 30-minute science, technology, engineering and math programs for preschool-age children at local Sno-Isle Libraries branches. This week’s sessions:

10:30 a.m. Monday at the Monroe Library, 1070 Village Way

11 a.m. Wednesday at the Sultan Library, 319 Main St.

11:15 a.m. Wednesday at the Mariner Library, 520 128th St., Everett

11:30 a.m. Thursday at the Lake Stevens Library, 1804 Main St. (registration required)

10 a.m. Friday at the Granite Falls Library, 815 E Galena St. (registration required)

10:30 a.m. Friday at the Lakewood-Smokey Point Library, 3411 169th Place NE, Arlington

Space is limited to the first 30 children. The program is designed for ages 3-5.

More info: sno-isle.org/events

WAYS TO HELP

Be a child’s advocate

The Court Appointed Special Advocates program of Snohomish County seeks adults, 21 years and older, to volunteer to serve as advocates for children who have been removed from their homes due to alleged abuse, neglect or abandonment. Qualified individuals from all backgrounds are encouraged to apply and begin the interviewing process for the next training scheduled for March.

More info: snohomishcountywa.gov/casa, 425-388-7854

Everett Chorale benefit

The Everett Chorale holds its annual gala at 3 p.m. March 3 at Rosehill Community Center in Mukilteo. The theme this year is “Club New York” and features a piano bar-style singalong. There will be a dessert dash, live auction, appetizers and entertainment. Tickets are $30.

More info: everettchorale.org

Donate items for Silvana Fair auction

The Silvana Fair Board Auction is set for March 10. Donations of auction items are welcome.

The auction is the main source of funding for the free Silvana Fair held each July. The fundraiser will start at 5:30 p.m. March 10 with a silent auction, followed by the live auction at 6 p.m.

More info: 360-652-8682

Fabric needed for sale

The Clothing and Textile Advisors of Snohomish County seeks donations of fabric, notions, trims, patterns, yarn, needlework items and related books for its annual fabric sale, set for June 19. Proceeds from the sale support a scholarship, Camp Stitch-a-Lot and other community sewing programs.

More info: Arlene at 425-743-0118 or Julie at 425-835-0391

OPPORTUNITY

Serve with Conservation District

The Snohomish Conservation District seeks a volunteer board supervisor. An election will be held March 20. Interested candidates must apply by noon Feb. 20. Forms are at the district offices, 528 91st Ave. NE, Suite A, in Lake Stevens.

More info: 425-335-5634, snohomishcd.org

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