HEADS UP
The city of Everett is increasing property taxes by 1 percent in 2019. Councilmembers unanimously approved the change Nov. 7. State law allows for an annual 1 percent hike.
WAYS TO HELP
Haul stuff to Habitat store
Habitat for Humanity Snohomish County seeks volunteers to help move store fixtures from Bartell Drugs Silver Lake in Everett on Thursday, Friday and Saturday. Volunteers will take apart shelving and load it on a truck to be moved to the Smokey Point Habitat Store. Shifts start at 9:30 a.m. Thursday and Friday, with a possible 9:30 a.m. shift Saturday if work still remains. Work as long as you are available.
More info: Katie, krickel@habitatsnohomish.org or 425-405-7156
Assist cancer patients
The Cancer Resource Center at the Providence Regional Cancer Partnership seeks volunteers to work weekly four-hour shifts meeting with cancer patients and caregivers to provide support. Drivers also are needed to get cancer patients to treatments and appointments.
More info: Jerri Wood, 425-404-2199 or jerri.wood@cancer.org
Y leads coat drive
The Everett Family YMCA holds a coat drive through Dec. 31 to assist its community partners who help the homeless. Drop off coats, hats, gloves, backpacks, purses and non-perishable food items in the lobby at 2720 Rockefeller Ave.
More info: 425-258-9211
BAZAARS
Monroe: Monroe Congregational Church hosts a Holiday Bazaar, 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. Saturday at 301 S Lewis St. Homemade crafts, bake sale and gently used holiday decor. Proceeds benefit local food banks and the Women’s Fellowship.
Arlington: Arlington Garden Club’s Holiday Garden Arts & Crafts event is from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Saturday at the Gleneagle Country Club, 7619 E Country Club Drive.
Marysville: The North Snohomish County Relay For Life holds The Hope Holiday Bazaar, 9 a.m.-3 p.m. Saturday at Totem Middle School, 1605 Seventh St. Proceeds benefit Relay For Life events in Stanwood-Camano and Arlington, Marysville and Tulalip, and Lake Stevens and Granite Falls.
Snohomish: Holiday Bazaar, 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Saturday at the Snohomish Senior Center, 506 Fourth St. More than 40 vendors and a bake sale. Cafe open.
Camano Island: The Camano Center’s annual Holiday Craft and Gift Bazaar is from 9 a.m.-4 p.m. Saturday at 606 Arrowhead Road. Locally handmade crafts and gifts, lunch and bake sale.
Snohomish: GroWashington’s annual Holiday Market is set for 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Saturday at Thomas Family Farm, 9010 Marsh Road. More than 60 local artisans. Handmade crafts, food, music and Santa. Free admission and parking.
Everett: New Life Church’s MOPS Holiday Boutique is from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Saturday at 6830 Highland Drive. The Mothers of Preschoolers (MOPS) group benefit includes more than 50 vendors, Santa, face painting, raffle, food truck and more.
Edmonds: The Puget Sound Artists’ Gift Show runs from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. Saturday at ArtWorks, 201 Second Ave. S. Local professional artisans. Free admission and parking.
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