FYI

A volunteer orientation meeting is planned for 7 tonight at Fire Station No. 43, 1525 Ave. D, Snohomish.

Learn about volunteering as a firefighter and emergency medical technician for Snohomish Fire and Rescue District 4.

There is a great need for volunteers.

With cold weather forecast this week, take extra care of your pets. When temperatures fall, pets need extra care to keep them comfy, cozy, healthy and safe. Here are some tips:

Dogs and cats can get frostbitten ears, noses and feet if left outside. Bring pets indoors during cold weather and take them out only when necessary.

Pets love the smell and taste of antifreeze and even a small amount can kill them. Clean up spills at once and be alert for anti-freeze on the ground.

If your dog must remain outside, provide an elevated dog house with clean, dry bedding and a flap over the opening to keep out drafts. The door should face away from the west or north to avoid cold winds.

Consider installing a doggie door so your pet can seek protection from cold weather in your garage.

Check water bowls to make sure they are not frozen, and avoid using metal bowls as your pets tongue could stick to the frozen metal.

Gently towel or blow-dry your dog or cat if he or she gets wet from rain or snow. It is important to dry and clean paws as well.

Cats often nap on warm car engines and hoods. If your car was recently used, knock on the hood or honk the car horn before starting the engine.

High school juniors are invited to apply to the Washington Aerospace Scholars program. The online NASA-designed curriculum will prepare teens for a six-day residential summer internship at the Museum of Flight in Seattle, where they will plan a human mission to Mars.

State lawmakers sponsor students and will be involved in final selections. For information, go to www. museumofflight.org.

If you have an item for FYI, call Kristi O’Harran at 425-339-3451. If you have a news tip or an idea for a local story, call the city desk at 425-339-3428, or e-mail newstips@ heraldnet.com.

Other numbers to call:

Delivery:

Everett, 425-339-3200

Sports:

425-339-3470, after 4 p.m.