EVENTS
Orca stories in Everett
Hear some Killer Whale Tales, 1 p.m. Saturday at the Northwest Stream Center at McCollum Park, 600 128th St. SE, Everett. Cost is $5 for Adopt A Stream Foundation members, $7 non-members, benefiting Streamkeeper Academy. Registration required. Come early to see a trout stream exhibit and stroll the nature trail.
More info: 425-316-8592
… And in Stanwood
“Sound the Alarm for Southern Resident Orcas” is set for 11 a.m. Saturday at the Stanwood Library, 9701 271st St. NW. Learn more about one of our region’s most iconic wildlife species.
More info: 360-629-3132
Fabric sale this weekend
The Snohomish County Clothing and Textile Advisors holds its annual fabric sale, 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Saturday at Valley View Bible Church, 9717 31st Ave. SE, Everett. Fabric and yarn for $1 a pound. Boutique table with specialty items. Cross stitch supplies, irons, sewing machines, lighting, thread, notions and more.
More info: facebook.com/SnohomishCTA
Free paper shredding
McKeon Financial holds its annual shredding truck event, 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. Saturday in front of the office at 1507 172nd St. NE, Suite 201, Marysville. Bring up to six boxes for secure disposal. Food donations welcome for Faith Lutheran Church’s pantry.
More info: 360-652-4244
WAYS TO HELP
Humane Society volunteers
The Humane Society at HappyPaws Farm seeks volunteers to help walk large dogs on afternoons at the shelter. Volunteers should be at least 18 years old and experienced with dogs, 19933 Old Burn Road in Arlington. Other volunteers are needed to cut grass, raise funds for dog and cat food for an animal food bank and vet expenses, and other tasks.
More info: 360-652-5844, dogscats.org
Hoofstock! for horses
Hoofstock! is the Northwest Equine Stewardship Center’s annual Summer Solstice Music Festival to support both humans and horses in need. The family-friendly event is set for 2 to 8 p.m. June 23 at Cedarbrook Farms, 9812 215th Ave. SE, Snohomish. Live music, tours, activities and more. Cost is $20, $35 per couple, or $50 per family at the door, with discounts available for pre-purchased tickets.
The nonprofit is a horse rescue center that offers educational and therapeutic programs.
More info: nwesc.org
HEADS UP
Spada Lake recreation closures
Construction-related closures continue at Spada Lake north of Sultan. Culmback Dam Road is closed to the public, including pedestrians, at Olney Pass, through mid-July. The Diversion Dam Road is closed potentially through July 1.
The South Shore Road and associated sites are open.
The construction involves the city of Everett and the Snohomish County Public Utility District. The city owns the lake, which provides drinking water to much of the county. The PUD runs the Jackson hydropower station.
More info: 425-257-7125
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