Front Porch: Decorate Ukrainian Easter eggs

Decorate Easter eggs

Learn the traditional art of decorating eggs for Easter at a Ukrainian egg decorating class. Find out the symbolic meaning of colors and designs, use dyes and bees wax techniques to create at least two eggs.

The class is planned for 10 a.m. Saturday at Edmonds Parks and Recreation, 700 Main St. It costs $25, plus a $10 supply fee. Register in advance by calling 425-771-0230 or go to www.reczone.org.

Sale benefits the Farm: A garage sale called “Help Save The Farm Sale” is planned to benefit The Farm Youth Outreach. The hours are 10 a.m. to 7 p.m. Friday and Saturday at 206 Avenue C in Snohomish. They need volunteers to help with the sale, too.

For more information, call 425 750-5613.

Fourth of July parade applications: The city of Everett is now accepting applications for parade entries for its Colors of Freedom Fourth of July parade. Entries should represent your heritage and culture or symbolize what America means to you, according to a city release.

Parade entries also must have “real entertainment value.” Applications are reviewed by the parade committee and will be selected based on the following criteria: creativity, enhancement of the parade theme and incorporation of music and or sound.

Applications are due May 16 and should be sent to Colors of Freedom Fourth of July Parade, 2930 Wetmore Ave, Suite 10A, Everett, WA 98201.

Accepted vendors will be notified by June 1 and will receive additional information at that time.

For more information, call Kate Reardon at 425-257-8687.

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