Sit: Learn to protect harbor seal pups
The Edmonds Seal Sitters plans a volunteer training session at 11 a.m. Aug. 30 in Room 206 of the Frances Anderson Center, 700 Main St., Edmonds. Volunteers will spend 1.5 hours in the classroom, followed by a drill on the Edmonds waterfront. Cost is $5 and includes an I.D. badge.
All ages are welcome, but children must be accompanied by a guardian. Volunteers also should be comfortable talking to the public and be prepared to spend time outdoors in a variety of weather.
The Edmonds Seal Sitter group is part of the NOAA Marine Mammal Stranding Network and works to protect marine mammals that haul-out on the Edmonds shoreline. Most of the animals the group works with are baby harbor seals.
More info: Susan Morrow at 206-390-1004 or susan.morrow@mac.com; edmondssealsitters.org
Volunteer: Drivers needed for food bank
Concern for Neighbors Food Bank in Mountlake Terrace seeks volunteer drivers and riders with good driving records to go out on food bank trucks Monday and Tuesday mornings.
More info: 425-778-7227 or concern4neighborsfoodbank@yahoo.com
Bid: Gala auction aids Camano Center
The Camano Center’s annual Gala Auction and Dinner will be held Sept. 6, with doors opening at 5 p.m. This year’s theme is “Glitz, Glitter and Glam.” The major fundraiser will include both silent and live auctions, a raffle, wine frenzy, gourmet dinner, drinks and much more.
Cost is $75 per person, $480 for a table of six, or $640 for a table of eight. Glamorous attire encouraged.
The Camano Center is at 606 Arrowhead Road on Camano Island.
More info: Karen Conway at 360-387-0222; camanocenter.org/auction
Enroll: LiveStrong classes starting at the Y
The popular LiveStrong classes for adult cancer survivors returns to the Everett, Mill Creek, Monroe and Mukilteo YMCA branches in September. The free, 12-week program will meet twice a week for 90 minutes, using traditional exercise methods to ease participants back into fitness and help them maintain a healthy weight.
Space is limited. To enroll, contact your local Y:
Everett: 1-2:30 p.m. Tuesdays and Thursdays starting Sept. 23; call Jill Losik at 425-374-5703
Mill Creek: 5:30-7 p.m. Tuesdays and Fridays starting Sept. 23; call Gael Thomson at 425-357-3033
Monroe: 6-7:30 p.m. Tuesdays and Thursdays starting Sept. 30; call Lynnette Monpas at 360-453-2190
Mukilteo: 1-2:30 p.m. Mondays and Wednesdays starting Sept. 15; call Stephanie Whipple at 425-493-2407
More info: www.ymca-snoco.org/laf
Serve: Conservation Futures opening
The Island County Board of Commissioners seeks applicants to fill two positions on the Conservation Futures Citizens Advisory Board. The openings are for one representative each who live in Oak Harbor and Langley city boundaries. Volunteer committee members serve three-year terms.
Application materials are due by 4:30 p.m. Sept. 3.
More info: Pam Dill at 360-679-7353 or pamd@co.island.wa.us
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