Get your heart checked today

Heart disease and strokes are two of the leading killers of women, but only half of women surveyed are aware of that and even fewer think they are at risk.

Provided by the American Heart Association, the Go Red Heart CheckUp will offer a series of tests — blood pressure, body mass index, blood glucose and family history evaluation — from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. today at the Everett Mall.

Screenings will be provided in conjunction with Everett Community College School of Nursing.

Women attending the event will also have a chance to get beauty makeovers, win a $200 gift card from Macy’s and other prizes, and receive seated massages. No advance registration is necessary.

Explosion offers game-day jobs

Snohomish County Explosion needs a few workers for home basketball games at Monroe High School.

Bright, friendly, outgoing people are encouraged to apply for ticketing, customer service and a variety of game operation positions.

For more information, call general manager Brad Sturlaugson at 425-339-2255.

The Explosion Office is at 333 W. Main St. in Monroe. You can print out an Explosion application at www. explosionbasketball.net.

Take precautions against toxic gas

Lingering cold weather has state officials again warning people about the dangers of carbon monoxide poisoning.

Never use charcoal grills or run generators indoors or in attached garages, officials said. The gas is odorless and can build up quickly. People can become sick before they know what’s happening.

The best way to protect yourself against the gas is to install a carbon monoxide detector, state Secretary of Health Mary Selecky said.

The detectors cost about $30 and are available at many retail stores.

Avril Lavigne coming to Everett

Avril Lavigne and Boys Like Girls perform at 7 p.m. May 10 at the Comcast Arena at the Everett Events Center.

Maybe she’ll sing her hit single “Sk8r Boi.”

Tickets are $35 to $225 at the usual outlets.

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