HEADS UP
Naval Station Everett drill
People near the Everett waterfront might hear gunshots, loudspeaker announcements and emergency sirens from 10 a.m. until noon Wednesday.
Naval Station Everett will be practicing safety exercises during that time. There also might be more security in the area than usual. These sorts of drills are scheduled regularly for the next few months.
More parking for Sounder commuters
A new parking option for Sound Transit Sounder riders opens Wednesday at the lot at Edmonds United Methodist Church, 828 Caspers St. Community Transit Route 196 stops every half-hour on Caspers Street. Edmonds Station is one mile from the church lot.
More info: 888-889-6368
WAYS TO HELP
Purses for a higher purpose
The American Association of University Women Stanwood-Camano Branch hosts a social event about Purses with a Purpose, 10 a.m. to noon Nov. 3 at the Stanwood Senior Center, 7430 276th St. NW. Bring a friend and donate purses. There will be door prizes, refreshments and presentations about the program that aims to fund scholarships and youth STEM programs. Purses should be new with tags on.
More info: 206-550-4409, www.aauwsc.org
Dance team benefit
The Kamiak High School Dulcineas dance team will hold a fundraiser from 5 to 9 p.m. Thursday at the Old Spaghetti Factory, 2509 196th St. SW in Lynnwood. The restaurant will donate 15 percent of purchases made by customers who present a printed Dulcineas flyer. On Nov. 15, the dance team will serve an Italian dinner at the high school commons. Tickets are $18 or two for $30; $12 for children and seniors. Desserts and Italian sodas also will be available for purchase. Take-out will be available beginning at 4 p.m.
More info: danceliaison@kamiakarts.org
School foundation breakfast
The annual fundraising breakfast for the Mukilteo Schools Foundation will be held at 7:30 a.m. Nov. 12 at Kamiak High School, 10801 Harbour Pointe Blvd. The featured speaker will be Gerry Ebalaroza-Tunnell, the co-author of the book “Beautiful You Are” and a doctoral candidate in the department of transformative studies and consciousness at the California Institute of Integral Studies. Tickets are $50.
More info: tinyurl.com/ydz5yhzj
Boating seminars
Everett Sail and Power Squadron offers two upcoming seminars: “Tides and Currents of Puget Sound and Beyond,” 6:30 to 8:30 p.m. Nov. 13, and “VHF Radio and Digital Selective Calling,” 6:30 to 8:30 p.m. Dec. 11. Both will be held in the Snohomish County PUD building, 2320 California St., Everett. Cost is $30 per person or $45 per couple, per seminar, if paid in advance; $5 more at the door.
More info: everettsailandpowersquadron.com, 425-422-4721
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