Aircraft evolution
Aeronautical engineer Jim Larsen is scheduled to discuss the evolution of aircraft design over the years in a talk tonight at the Flying Heritage Collection.
The event is scheduled for 7 to 8 p.m. at the World War II aircraft museum, 3407 109th St. SW at Paine Field. Visitors will be treated to a discussion of how airplane designs have evolved over the years through numerous innovations. Using the museum’s warbirds as examples, Larsen will explain how technology progressed through the 20th century and beyond. Larsen also is an aviation photographer and takes most of the photos for the museum.
Admission is $15 for museum members, $20 for nonmembers. For more information call 206-342-4242 or go to www.flyingheritage.com.
A sweet story: Take a mouth- watering journey through the history and meaning of sweets across the state at “A World of Sweets” lecture presented by the Snohomish County Arts Commission. Anthropologist Julia Harrison will lead the free lecture at 7 tonight at the Fog Dog Gallery, 223 N. Olympic Ave., Arlington.
Learn to breathe: The public is invited to learn more about respiratory care and how lungs function at the Healthy Lung Day Mini Health Fair set for 11 a.m.-3 p.m. Nov. 22 at Providence Regional Medical Center, 1700 13th St., Everett.
The event will include free screenings and interactive displays. Learn from the expert as Kimberly Costas, a thoracic surgeon, will give a short presentation on lung health. For more information, call 425-404-6776.
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