EVENT
Hear poetry
Oregon poet Clemens Starck will read poems at the Unitarian Universalist Congregation of Whidbey Island as part of this Sunday’s service at 10 a.m.
The church is at 20103 Highway 525 in Freeland.
— South Whidbey Record
Welcome engines
The Bothell Fire Department plans a ceremony Feb. 9 to welcome two new fire engines in a tradition known as a “push-in” ceremony. The origin of the ceremony dates back to horse-drawn equipment, when firefighters would unhitch the horses and “push in” the fire engine.
The public is invited to the event, which begins at 11 a.m. at the downtown Bothell fire station, 10726 Beardslee Blvd. Light refreshments will be served.
More info: 425-486-1678
SUPPORT
Help for MS
Self-help groups for those living with multiple sclerosis are available in Snohomish County.
Edmonds: The MS Sno-Flakes meets 1-2:30 p.m. fourth Thursdays at Edmonds United Methodist Church, 828 Caspers St. For people with multiple sclerosis and their family, caregivers and friends. More info: Bill Brayer, 206-718-0894, wbrayer@comcast.net.
Marysville: A National Multiple Sclerosis Society
Nonprofit focused on weight loss
Several local chapters of Take Off Pounds Sensibly (TOPS), a nonprofit weight-loss club, meet at different days and times across Snohomish County. Meetings include a private weigh-in, peer support, information and awards for progress. First meeting is free.
More info: www.tops.org, or area captain Darlene Wascher at darlenechuc@gmail.com or 360-658-1311
Employment Network offers job help
The Employment Network meets 10 a.m.-noon Fridays at the North Creek Presbyterian Church, 621 164th St. SE., Mill Creek. Free help with job searches, resume writing and interviewing.
More info: Chuck Popik, lrpopik52@comcast.net
Groups help those affected by addiction
Cocaine Anonymous: A nonprofit recovery program for those seeking sobriety or support in staying sober from cocaine and other mind-altering substances. Has groups in Arlington, Edmonds, Everett, Lake Stevens, Lynnwood, Monroe. More info: www.caofwa.org, 425-244-1150.
Drug abuse family support: Support groups for those affected by someone else’s drug addiction meet in Arlington, Bothell, Everett and Snohomish. More info: www.nar-anon.org.
Al-anon and Alateen: A support group for friends and families who have been affected by someone else’s drinking. Multiple meeting locations in Snohomish County. Find a list on the “Meeting Directory” page at www.dist23.org. More info: 425-348-7828.
Church-based support groups are listed in The Herald’s Faith Calendar, which runs Saturdays.
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