EVENTS
Orca Month is here
June is Orca Month in Washington, and a variety of local events are planned.
Everett: “Our Toxic Orcas” is presented 5:30 to 8 p.m. Thursday at Ocean Research College Academy (ORCA), 1205 Craftsman Way. The event looks at the threat of pollution on Southern Resident orcas. This is a kid-friendly event. Cost is $5. Free for students and military. More info: ourtoxicorcas2018.brownpapertickets.com.
Jetty Island: A beach clean-up at Everett’s Jetty Island is 9 a.m. to noon Saturday. Meet at 9 a.m. at the Fisherman’s Tribute Plaza, 1205 Craftsman Way, Everett. Bring gloves. More info: portofeverett.com, 425-259-6001.
Stanwood: A “Sound the Alarm for Southern Resident Orcas” presentation is at 11 a.m. June 16 at the Stanwood Library, 9701 271st St. NW. More info: 360-629-3132.
Expo celebrates education innovation
Everett Public Schools will host its annual Innovation Expo from 5 to 8 p.m. Wednesday at Angel of the Winds Arena. Booths from every school will showcase what students are learning, and interactive booths will highlight science, technology, engineering and math. Admission is free.
More info: everettsd.org/expo
Help break in new playground
Edmonds will celebrate a grand opening of a new playground at 3 p.m. Tuesday at Frances Anderson Center, 700 Main St. The $150,000 structure includes a spinner with a back brace to accommodate children with disabilities, a play zone for younger children, and a larger footprint than the old playground area.
More info: facplayground.edmondswa.gov
Safety seat checks
Make an appointment to have your child’s car seat checked by a safety technician Friday at Cascade Valley Hospital, 330 S Stillaguamish Ave., Arlington.
More info: 360-618-7967
WAYS TO HELP:
Drive cancer patients to appointments
The local American Cancer Society seeks volunteers to drive cancer patients to their medical appointments. Volunteer posts offer flexible hours.
More info: 425-404-2199, Jerri.Wood@cancer.org
Become a Waste Warrior
Like to see waste get put in the correct bins? Volunteer as a Waste Warrior. A training session will run from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Saturdays, June 23 to July 7, at the Washington State University Snohomish County Extension campus, at McCollum Park, 600 128th St. SE, Everett. Learn about recycling, composting and other topics, get hands-on training, and take local field trips. Then share what you know at local events. Deadline to apply is June 18. A $35 fee is charged for the cost of materials.
More info: 425-357-6027 or tinyurl.com/wsu-scs, heather.teegarden@wsu.edu
MEETING
EvergreenHealth Monroe: The Alliance Governance Board of Snohomish County Public Hospital District 1 will meet at 3 p.m. Wednesday in the Godard Room at EvergreenHealth Monroe, 14701 179th Ave. SE. More info: evergreenhealthmonroe.com.
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