Learn to help during a disaster
No one wants to think about the eventuality of a disaster, but it won’t hurt to be ready, just in case. Snohomish County Fire District 1 offers Community Emergency Response Team, or CERT, training for those interested in learning how they can help their community during a disaster.
During an emergency such as an earthquake, firefighters and other first responders may not be able to meet the heavy demand for their services. We will have to rely on each other.
CERT classes cover readiness, basic disaster first aid, search-and-rescue operations, how to put out small fires and the psychological effect of disasters.
Classes begin Monday and meet at 6 p.m. every Monday and Thursday through Oct. 11 at the Mariner Fire Station, 12310 Meridian Ave., Everett.
For more information, go to www.firedistrict1.org or contact Kristen Thorstenson, 425-551-1250 or kthorstenson@firedistrict1.org.
Doggie play dates in Stanwood area
The Northwest Organization for Animal Help has scheduled “doggie play dates” from 2 to 4 p.m. each Saturday through Sept. 29. Dog trainer Stacie Wyant plans to be on hand to monitor the dogs and answer behavioral questions.
Doggie play dates will be held in a fenced-in area at the NOAH Center, 31300 Brandstrom Road, north of Stanwood. Make sure your pooch is friendly with other dogs, at least 6 months old and current on vaccinations.
Play dates cost $5 per day.
For more information, call the NOAH Animal Adoption Center at 360-629-7055.
Discover city at Lynnwood University
Lynnwood folks will be learning about how their city works during a free, 10-week program called Lynnwood University, scheduled from 7 to 9:30 p.m. Thursdays through Nov. 15. Classes will be held at City Hall.
Classes include tours, activities and demonstrations led by city employees, City Council members and the mayor. Some of the planned activities include voting on a mock city budget and wearing bunker gear at the fire station.
Correction
Warner Blake will sign copies of his book, “Early Snohomish,” from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. Sunday at the Waltz Building, 116 Ave. B, Snohomish. A story on Page D1 in Tuesday’s Living section had the signing day wrong. The book sells for $19.99; proceeds benefit the Snohomish Historical Society. The signing coincides with the annual tour of historic Snohomish homes. Tickets for the tour will be sold at the Waltz Building.
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