The Stanwood Community and Senior Center will host a free seminar on strokes, their causes and their treatment from 6 to 7 p.m. Tuesday.
The seminar includes an educational video featuring Dr. Mark Alberts.
The video defines what a stroke is and addresses what causes a stroke, when an individual is at an increased risk of having a stroke or heart attack, recommended lifestyle changes and medications, and how they work.
Services Coordinator Barbara Riffle will lead the seminar in the center’s conference room.
For more information, call 360-629-7403, ext. 110.
Thinking of adding a pet to your household? Progressive Animal Welfare Society, the nonprofit animal shelter in Lynnwood, has hundreds of cats and dogs to choose from as well as adoption gift certificates. Find out how to adopt a pet at www.paws.org. PAWS is at 15305 44th Ave. W., Lynnwood.
The State Productivity Board is asking people to recognize public employees who have gone the extra mile.
The Extra Mile Award is given to an individual or group of public employees who surpass expectations for exemplary public service by demonstrating at least one of the following attributes:
Approximately 10 to 15 people statewide will be selected and honored with this award. Winners are recognized by their agency for their outstanding qualities.
Nomination forms may be downloaded at www.secstate.wa.gov/productivityboard.
Nominations are due by March 2. Submit nomination forms to:
The Washington State Productivity Board, P.O. Box 40244, Olympia, WA 98504-0244, by phone at 360-704-5203 or by e-mail at innovate@ secstate.wa.gov
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