HEADS UP
Local trail vies for national recognition
The Centennial Trail is one of five former rail lines nominated for induction this year into the Rails-to-Trails Conservancy’s Hall of Fame.
Snohomish County officials are encouraging the public to vote online to support the bid for the Centennial, which runs 30 miles from Snohomish to the Skagit County line. Voting is open through Friday.
Nominees are selected based on qualities such as scenic value, use and historical significance. Other contenders are: the Cardinal Greenway in Indiana, the Raccoon River Valley Trail in Iowa, the Tunnel Hill State Park Trail in Illinois and the Wood River Trail in Idaho. Rails to Trails magazine intends to announce the winner this summer.
More info: www.railstotrails.org/our-work/trail-promotion/rail-trail-hall-of-fame
EVENTS
Free flicks for kids
Kids ages 3 to 8 can watch an animated short film, “Cactus Swing,” followed by the animated feature “Maya the Bee,” 1:30 to 3:30 p.m. Friday at the Evergreen Branch Library, 9512 Evergreen Way, Everett. The free event is sponsored by the Everett Film Festival.
More info: 425-257-8030
History, heritage — and a shrunken head
The next History & Heritage Day in Lynnwood is set for 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. Saturday at Heritage Park, 19921 Poplar Way. New this year is a Museum of Curious Things. Also tour Interurban Car 55 with a free conductor’s hat, participate in Lynnwood Rocks and learn more about local history and genealogy resources.
More info: lynnwoodwa.gov
OPPORTUNITIES
Get your fire extinguisher checked
Get your fire extinguishers checked while learning more about a fire district tax measure in Lake Stevens at a special event set for 9 a.m. Saturday at Fire Station 82, 9811 Chapel Hill Road. AAA of Everett service technicians will offer free fire extinguisher inspections, half-priced maintenance and training.
More info: www.lsfire.org
Learn home maintenance
A free “Home Buyer Seminar: Home Maintenance” is set for 10 to 11:30 a.m. Saturday at Calvary Tabernacle UPC, 16824 44th Ave. W, Lynnwood. The Habitat for Humanity of Snohomish County class will go over home inspections; electrical, plumbing and HVAC systems; and handling home emergencies. Registration is required.
More info: eventbrite.com
Emotional resilience is class topic
A free workshop about emotional resiliency is set for 5 to 9 p.m. July 16 to 27 in the Housing Hope classroom at 5910 Evergreen Way, Everett. Dinner and daycare are provided; RSVP is required. Break unhealthy cycles, boost self-confidence, learn conflict, time and financial management, and more.
More info: 425-640-1451, penny.robins@email.edcc.edu
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