EVENTS
Make pixel art with fuse beads
Children and families are invited to make fuse bead pixel art inspired by classic video and computer games, from 2 to 3:30 p.m. Thursday at the Arlington Library, 135 N Washington Ave. Borrow a design, or dream up your own. For ages 6 and up.
More info: 360-435-3033
Fan Frenzy Bingo in Monroe
The Monroe Community Senior Center plans “Fan Frenzy Bingo” from 6 to 9 p.m. Jan. 26. Cost is $25 per person and includes a nacho bar dinner, dessert and bingo. Represent your favorite sports team to win prizes. Alcohol available for purchase.
“Gather your family and friends, get ready to laugh until your sides hurt!”
More info: www.mcsc.org, 360-794-6359
Attend a book reading
Local writer and poet Richard Porter plans a public reading from “Smokestackers!”, his new zine-style book of Everett history. The free event is set for 2 to 3:30 p.m. Jan 12 at the Everett Public Library, 2702 Hoyt Ave. Copies of the book will be available for $10.
Porter was featured in Julie Muhlstein’s column in October in The Daily Herald.
More info: 425-257-8000, libref@everettwa.gov
OPPORTUNITY
Snohomish parks board seat
Snohomish is seeking applicants to fill a vacancy on the Park and Recreation Board. Applications are due to the city clerk by 4 p.m. Jan. 4 at City Hall, 116 Union Ave.
Preference includes expertise in one or more of the fields of parks, sports, recreation programs or environmental preservation. Members must live within the city’s urban growth area. This is a volunteer position.
Apply online at www.snohomishwa.gov/409, or pick up an application at City Hall.
MEETINGS
The city of Lynnwood’s Human Services Commission meets at 6:30 p.m. Thursday in the City Council chambers. The commission focuses on meeting the needs of people described as low-income, homeless, seniors, veterans, crime victims and others who are underserved. Topics at the December meeting included homeless housing and a work plan for 2019. More info: 425-670-5406.
The Granite Falls City Council resumes meeting at 7 p.m. Wednesday. More info: 360-691-6441
HEADS UPS
Everett Transit fares increase in 2019
Starting Jan. 1, adult fares and paratransit rides will rise to $1.50. Fares for youth, seniors and people with disabilities will increase to $0.50.
Costs for adult and paratransit riders are set to rise again in July.
Several routes are being reconfigured next year, including the elimination of Route 17. Those changes are coming in March.
More info: everetttransit.org
Get a flu shot
It’s not too late to get a flu shot, according to the Snohomish Health District.
Flu-related hospitalizations continue to be reported here. Symptoms include body aches, cough, fatigue, fever, headache, runny or stuffy nose, sore throat, vomiting and diarrhea.
More info: www.snohd.org/154/The-Flu.
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