FYI

A workshop titled “Got Storm-Damaged Trees and Shrubs?” is scheduled for 10 to 11:30 a.m. Saturday at the Arlington Boys &Girls Club, 18513 59th Ave. NE.

The originally scheduled workshop was “How to Turn Your Thumb Green.”

Participants are expected to learn how to prune and repair damaged ornamental trees, fruit trees and shrubs.

The Arlington Garden Club is sponsoring the workshop. A $2 donation is requested.

For more information, call Linda Follett at 360-403-7769.

Prepare homes for cold temperatures

Here are some tips from the Northwest Insurance Council for protecting your house from freezing temperatures:

Keep the house heated to a minimum of 65 degrees. The temperature inside the walls where the pipes are located is substantially colder than the walls themselves. A temperature lower than 65 degrees will not keep the inside walls from freezing.

Both plastic (PVC) and copper pipes are susceptible to bursting in freezing temperatures. Insulate pipes in your home’s garage, crawl spaces and attic.

Wrap pipes with approved heat tape or thermostatically controlled heat cables.

Seal air leaks that allow cold air inside near where pipes are located. Use caulk or insulation to keep the cold out and the heat in.

Disconnect garden hoses. Use indoor valves to shut off and drain water from pipes leading to outside faucets.

Keep sidewalks and entrances to your home free from snow and ice.

Watch for ice dams near gutter downspouts. Keep gutters free of leaves and debris so melting snow and ice can flow freely. Ice dams can cause water to build up and seep into your house.

Program tonight about bike trip

In 2004, Randall and Barb Angell rode their tandem bicycle from the Arctic Circle in Alaska to Key West, Fla. Join BIKES Club of Snohomish County for a presentation about the adventure at 7 tonight at Alfy’s Pizza, 2317 Broadway, Everett. Go early for free pizza.

Call us

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Other numbers to call:

Delivery: Everett, 425-339-3200

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