EVERETT — More than 660 people have signed up to attend Snohomish County’s third annual Youth Methamphetamine Summit on Thursday, and organizers hope to attract hundreds more.
The free all-day presentation at the Everett Events Center will feature a 9:45 a.m. speech by Ret. Gen. Barry McCaffrey, drug czar during the Clinton administration.
The event was organized by middle and high school students, the Snohomish County Sheriff’s Office and community members, and is expected to draw hundreds of students from the area. About 650 people attended last year.
"We’re hoping for 1,000 this year," said volunteer Deborah McSwain, adding that most of those who have signed up are students.
There will be a mock drug bust and a demonstration on how the human body is affected by drugs. The event starts at 9 a.m. and is open to the public.
To register, go to the Youth Meth Summit Web site, www.methsummit.com, or show up at the Everett Events Center, 2000 Hewitt Ave.
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