Feire: Nordic heritage in Bothell
Nordic Heritage Day is set for 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. March 12 at the Bothell Sons of Norway, 23905 Bothell-Everett Highway.
The event will include a bunad parade of Norwegian dress at 11 a.m. and a presentation about “Nidaros Pilgrimage in the Past” at 1 p.m. All-day events include exhibits on the Viking long house, fjord horses and Sami people, genealogy information, “Norway in a Nutshell” and demonstrations on weaving, rosemaling and other crafts.
Lunch will be available for purchase (pea soup, open face sandwiches, rommegrot and desserts). Admission and parking are free.
More info: 425-485-9085, www.bothellsonsofnorway.org
Spot: Scammers that target seniors
Sally Shinstrom of Snohomish County Senior Services will hold an informal discussion on current and common scams aimed at Snohomish County seniors, 6:30-7:45 p.m. March 15 at the Everett Public Library, 2702 Hoyt Ave. All adults are welcome. Free.
More info: 425-257-7640
Volunteer: Multiple sclerosis group needs help
The MS Helping Hands Donor Closet is in urgent need of volunteers, especially those with retail experience or who can drive to make deliveries and pickups of donations.
The all-volunteer Edmonds nonprofit aids people with limited finances who suffer multiple sclerosis by providing refurbished equipment and financial aid.
More info: www.mshh-donorcloset.com, or Richard at 425-778-3762
Donate: Blood supplies critical
Bloodworks Northwest’s blood supplies are at critical levels as local banks are tapped to help combat the Zika virus outbreak. Particularly needed are O-negative and A-negative.
Unaffected regions have been sending blood supplies to areas impacted by the virus. Local donations already were lower than normal.
Donations can be made at donation centers in Everett (2703 Oakes Ave.) and Lynnwood (19723 Highway 99, Suite F). Or join a blood drive. Several local blood drives are planned in the coming days around Snohomish County, including Edmonds, Everett, Lynnwood, Mill Creek, Mountlake Terrace, Marysville, Mukilteo and Stanwood.
More info: www.bloodworks nw.org
Apply: Leadership camp for teens
Applications are now being accepted for the 2016 session of Evergreen Boys State and Evergreen Girls State. These are national programs of the American Legion and American Legion Auxiliary to promote hands-on learning of the U.S. democratic form of government.
Students ending their junior year of high school in 2016 are eligible to attend the week-long simulations (June 19-25 in Stanwood for boys, and June 12-18 in Ellensburg for girls) after being selected — and funded — by local American Legion and Auxiliary Posts.
More info: www.evergreenboysstate.org, www.walegion-aux.org/girlsstate.html
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