EVENT
Plant trees
Volunteers are helping to plant 2,428 bare-root trees next to Quilceda Creek at Strawberry Field Park in Marysville from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Saturday.
The event is part of Adopt a Stream Foundation’s effort to restore eight acres of the Quilceda Creek riparian zone with support from the Tulalip Tribes, the state Department of Ecology, the state Department of Fish and Wildlife, the Snohomish Conservation District, the city of Marysville and several hundred volunteers. Over time, the trees will provide shade for fish at the park at 6100 152nd St. NE. More info: 425-316-8592.
— The Marysville Globe
GET INVOLVED
Volunteer at a hospital gift shop
Gift shops at local hospitals raise money for local causes and rely on volunteers.
Monroe: The gift shop at EvergreenHealth Monroe needs reliable volunteers to work three-hour shifts. The gift shop is open from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. weekdays. More info: Janie, vghgiftshop@gmail.com.
Everett: The nonprofit Providence General Children’s Association needs volunteers at the Providence Regional Medical Center Pacific and Colby campus gift shops for four-hour shifts, day or evening, two or more times per month. Gift shop proceeds benefit Northwest children in need. Must complete hospital volunteer forms, TB test, background check and training.
More info: www.providence.org/volunteereverett, nanlt42@msn.com.
MEETINGS
Beekeeping: Snohomish Youth Beekeeping Education meets from 6 to 7:30 p.m. second Mondays (except December) at the Snohomish Library, 311 Maple Ave. Free community service group for ages 5 to 19 with hands-on educational activities about pollinators. Underserved and special needs groups are encouraged to participate. RSVP required.
Dogs, Marysville: M-DOG (Marysville Dog Owners Group) meets 6:30 p.m. third Wednesdays (except July and December) at Haggen Food and Pharmacy, 3711 88th St. NE. More info: Leslie Buell at 425-268-5285 or labuell@frontier.com, m-dog.org.
Sisco Heights Community Club: Meets first Fridays (except December) at the Club House, 13527 99th Ave. NE, Arlington. Potluck dinner at 6 p.m.; regular meeting, 7:15 p.m. Games and music follow. More info: Don King, 360-658-8107.
Toastmasters: There are local chapters of this nonprofit club that helps members improve speaking and leadership skills. More info: www.toastmasters.org.
Willow Place: Activities for adults with developmental disabilities are offered from 9 a.m. to noon and 1 to 4 p.m. Mondays through Fridays at Quilceda Community Services, 9610 48th Drive NE, Marysville. Exercise, crafts, games and music. Cost is $15. First visit is free. Scholarships available. More info: 360-653-2324.
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