Life-changing advances in personalized preventive medicine could be less than 10 years away thanks to new techniques and technologies, according to Dr. Leroy Hood, co-founder and president of the Institute for Systems Biology in Seattle.
On Thursday, Hood will discuss the future of medicine at the Linda M. Byrnes Performing Arts Center at Arlington High School, 18821 Crown Ridge Blvd.
The free presentation at 7 p.m. is sponsored by the medical staff of Cascade Valley Hospital. The lecture is open to the public.
For more information, call 360-618-7849.
Marco Cortes entertains at library: Family Night at the Library at 7 tonight features Across Latin America with Marco Cortes.
It’s planned at the Mountlake Terrace Library, 23300 58th Ave. W., Mountlake Terrace. His music is geared toward children.
Two planning commissioners needed: The Island County Board of Commissioners is seeking volunteers to serve in two spots on the Island County Planning Commission.
One position represents Camano Island and north Whidbey Island. The other open position represents south and central Whidbey Island.
The deadline to apply is Dec. 28.
For more information, call 360-679-7353 or e-mail ingrids@co.island.wa.us.
Toy donations needed: The Lynnwood Police Department has joined with the South Snohomish County Toy Shop to help local families in need for the holidays.
Drop off new, unwrapped toys at the Holiday Toy Shop bin in the Lynnwood Police Department lobby, 19321 44th Ave. W., by Friday.
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