EVENTS
Community forum on asylum seekers
Edmonds Lutheran Church and Refugees Northwest hold a community forum on “How can I help refugees and asylees in my neighborhood?” at 6:30 p.m. July 26 at the church, at 23525 84th Ave. W, Edmonds. Refugees Northwest is a service of Lutheran Community Services.
More info: 425-744-8090
Meet police dogs, more
The Edmonds Police Department and Edmonds Police Foundation hold an open house 6 to 8 p.m. Thursday at the Edmonds Police Station, 250 Fifth Ave. N. Meet the newest K-9 officer, Ace, and his colleague, Hobbs. There’s also a kids coloring contest, emergency vehicles to check out, educational displays, guided tours and raffles.
More info: Matt Smith, 253-209-1564 or marisin61@gmail.com
Fiddle along with old-timey music
Enjoy an evening of old-time music with fiddle, guitar, banjo and more with the Washington Old Time Fiddlers, 5 p.m. Friday, and every second and fourth Friday, at the Sisco Heights Community Club, 13527 99th Ave. NE, Arlington. There’s a Celtic jam at 5 p.m., workshop at 6 and circle jam at 7. Musicians are welcome, or just come and enjoy the music.
More info: Noel Lareau, 360-691-5907
Nubian Jam coming up
The Snohomish County Black Heritage Committee and NAACP of Snohomish County invite the public to the annual Nubian Jam community festival, set for 10 a.m. to 7 p.m. Saturday at Forest Park, 802 Mukilteo Blvd., Everett. The celebration of black culture includes live music, vendors, an art contest, raffle and more. Registration is required for the youth area. Admission is free.
More info: nubianjam everett.org, 425-583-7739
Girls’ self-defense workshops
Teen girls can learn the basics of self-defense at free two-hour beginner classes, 6:30 p.m. Aug. 3 at the Mariner Library in south Everett or 1 p.m. Aug. 8 at the Monroe Library. Aimed at ages 11 to 18. Space is limited and registration is required.
More info: 425-423-9017 (Mariner), 360-794-7851 (Monroe)
SUPPORT
Help for caregivers
The Alzheimer’s Association keeps a list of local support groups. Groups for caregivers are available in Arlington, Bothell, Edmonds, Everett, Lynnwood and Snohomish.
More info: www.alzwa.org, 800-272-3900
A Caring for the Caregiver support group, to help those who are dealing with the challenges of unpaid caregiving, meets 10 a.m. third Tuesdays at the Ken Baxter Community Center, 514 Delta Ave., Marysville.
More info: 360-363-8450
MEETING
Sno-Isle Libraries: The Board of Trustees meets in a special session at 2:30 p.m. Monday to discuss its search for a new executive director, followed by a regular meeting at 5 p.m., at the Mountlake Terrace Library, 23300 58th Ave. W. More info: www.sno-isle.org/board/trustees, 360-651-7002.
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