Has your family cut back on TV viewing? There’s a strong link between hours spent in front of the tube and childhood obesity.

We’d like to talk to some families who have cut back so both kids and their parents can be more active. How hard was it? What did you do instead? We’d also like to hear from families who would be willing to cut back TV viewing for a week and tell us about their experience.

Please contact Herald reporter Sharon Salyer at salyer@ heraldnet.com or call 425-339-3486.

World AIDS Day is Dec. 1

The public is invited to hear about the growing impact of HIV and AIDS on women during a free program hosted by the Snohomish Health District 6-8 p.m. Dec. 1.

It will be in the atrium of the Rucker Building, 3020 Rucker Ave. in Everett.

The event includes speakers, information tables staffed by HIV/AIDS service organizations, and an awards ceremony honoring volunteers.

Featured speakers are Jim Musslewhite of PositiveVOICE Washington, a group that recruits and trains HIV/AIDS volunteers; and Mary Ruth Mulhern-Sawyer, who will talk about women and AIDS in Snohomish County.

There are 88 women living with HIV/AIDS in Snohomish County.

Holiday causes some closures

Thursday is Thanksgiving. Here are some resulting changes:

Government: Federal, state and most local offices will be closed.

Schools: Closed.

Post offices: Closed, although Express Mail service continues.

Commerce: Most businesses and banks will be closed. Some retail stores will be open but malls are closed.

Transportation: Community Transit and Dial-A-Ride are on Sunday schedules. Some commuter trips are cancelled Friday. Everett Transit buses aren’t running.

Ferries: Wednesday: Anacortes-San Juan routes are on a Saturday schedule; Mukilteo-Clinton, extra sailing at 8:55 p.m. from Clinton and 9:25 p.m. from Mukilteo. Thursday: Edmonds-Kingston route on a Saturday schedule; Seattle-Bainbridge Island and Mukilteo-Clinton are on holiday schedules. The Seattle-Vashon passenger-only ferry won’t operate.

The Herald: Classified and the reception area will be closed. Customer service (delivery) will be available between 7:30 and 11:30 a.m. at 425-339-3200.

Call in news tips to 425-339-3428.