Everett Public Library gets grant
The Bill &Melinda Gates Foundation announced Tuesday that $8.1 million in grants were awarded to libraries in 11 states to keep free computers on hand and up to date.
Libraries must pony up matching funds to get all the money.
According to the Foundation, a national survey showed that four out of five public libraries say they don’t have enough computers to meet their community’s needs. Roughly 60 percent say that they have no plans to add public computers in the coming year due to limited funding and a lack of available space.
The downtown Everett branch will receive $21,450 in year one (end of 2008 or 2009) and $13,000 in year two. It must contribute $7.150 in matching funds the first year and $13,000 the second.
The Evergreen branch will receive $11,700 in year one and $6,500 in year two. It must contribute $3,900 in year one and $6,500 in year two.
Skate competition looking for sponsors
The organizers of the Skate America competition in Everett are inviting businesses to a meeting today at 11:30 a.m. at Tailgater Joes, 1805 Hewitt Ave.
Steve Baker, co-owner of Production Sports of Mountlake Terrace, said his nonprofit organization still needs help with the event. He said the meeting is intended to educate the city about Skate America and to enlist help to make it a successful event.
Skate America is a three-day, Olympic-style competition at Comcast Arena at the Everett Events Center. Competition is scheduled to begin Oct. 24.
Do you live in a historic house?
Do you live in a historic home or work in a historic building?
Learn about these places at a Historic Register Workshop by Historic Everett and the Everett Historical Commission at 6:30 p.m. Wednesday at Everett Library, 2702 Hoyt Ave. in Everett.
The workshop deals with uncovering a home or building’s history and how to get listed on the Everett Historic Register.
Bring photos of your property.
Historic Everett board member David Chrisman said home-owners will find that there is a lot of great history in even a modest home.
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