EVENTS
Know your Arlington schools
The Arlington School District hosts a “Know Our Schools” event for families and residents, 8:30 to 11:30 a.m. Nov. 15 at the Byrnes Performing Arts Center, 18821 Crown Ridge Blvd. The event includes breakfast, an information session and a tour of a few schools. Registration required by Nov. 13.
More info: Gary Sabol, 360-618-6217 or gsabol@asd.wednet.edu
Lessons for all ages in children’s books
University of Washington senior lecturer Anu Taranath gives a free Humanities Washington presentation on “Not Just for Kids: How Children’s Literature Inspires Bold Conversations,” 10:30 a.m. Saturday at Third Place Commons, 17171 Bothell Way NE, Lake Forest Park. The event is hosted by the American Association of University of Women Edmonds SnoKing Branch.
More info: humanities.org
Rock and gem show
The Maplewood Rock and Gem Club of Edmonds holds its annual fall show, 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Saturday and 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Sunday at 8802 196th St. SW. Admission is free. Displays, demonstrations and fundraising sale.
More info: www.maplewoodrockclub.com
Staying safe on the internet
A free class will introduce key concepts about personal safety and privacy on the internet, noon to 1:30 p.m. Nov. 15 at the Everett Public Library, 2702 Hoyt Ave. Registration is required.
More info: 425-257-8000
OPPORTUNITY
Nominate a Heritage Tree
Monroe aims to become designated a Tree City USA, and as part of the goal it is holding a contest to find and recognize Monroe’s biggest and most interesting trees.
The Heritage Tree Program encourages residents to seek out significant trees within city limits and nominate them for recognition. One already has been identified. The large coast redwood at U.S. 2 and East Main Street in Traveler’s Park is adorned in lights each year as a Christmas tree. The deadline for tree nominations is Dec. 31. Find forms at City Hall, the Parks Department or online at www.monroewa.gov.
The city also plans a living Christmas tree program this year. The trees can be donated back for planting in local parks.
More info: Mike Farrell, 360-863-4557
WAYS TO HELP
Forest work parties
There are a few upcoming Green Everett work parties scheduled for local parks. Each is from 9 a.m. to noon.
Saturday: Thornton. A Sullivan Park, 11405 Silver Lake Road (Silver Lake neighborhood);
Saturday: Johnston-Kelly Park, 49th Street SW and Forest Drive (View Ridge-Madison neighborhood);
Nov. 17: Hannabrook Park, 5815 Brookridge Blvd. (View Ridge-Madison neighborhood).
All tools provided. RSVP requested.
More info: greeneverett@forterra.org, 425-238-0065
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