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The 2015 Lynnwood State of the City Address is set for 8 to 9:30 a.m. June 2 at the Lynnwood Convention Center

The free event features multiple speeches by local leaders, including Mayor Nicola Smith. Registration is encouraged.

For more information, go to www.economicalliancesc.org.

GOP women to meet: Snohomish County Republican Women’s Club is meeting on May 14 at Shawn O’Donnell’s Restaurant in Everett, 122 128th St. SE, Everett.

The speaker will be Russell Wiita, who received the Young Republican of the Year Award. Doors open at 10:45 a.m.; lunch costs $13. RSVP by contacting Victoria Hanson at 425-583-1497.

Free civil legal clinic: A free civil legal clinic will be held 11 a.m.-3 p.m. May 9 at the Stillaguamish Senior Center, 18308 Smokey Point Blvd., Arlington. Representatives and lawyers from Northwest Justice Project and Snohomish County Legal Services will help with answers to questions about foreclosure, family law, housing, bankruptcy and more. Financial eligibility and other restrictions apply.

To confirm eligibility, contact Karly Stevens with the Northwest Justice Project at 206-464-1519. Walk-ins are welcome.

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