Community Briefs

A walk to benefit teen shelter

To help celebrate its 20th anniversary, Sound Styles is hosting a fund-and-fun-raising walk from 8 – 9:30 a.m. Saturday, Oct. 8 to benefit TeenHope shelter for homeless teens.

The 3-mile walk begins at the downtown Edmonds shop and follows the foot path along the city’s waterfront. Entry fee is $20, which includes a “Walk” t-shirt and water bottle. Participants are asked to register before Wednesday, Oct. 5, at Sound Styles, 100 Fifth Ave. N. in Edmonds.

TeenHope is one of only four non-profit, emergency overnight shelters in the Northwest for troubled youth between the ages of 13 and 17, according to Jenny Murphy, a co-owner of women’s clothing-and-accessories store.

“Since 1985 our community and customers have supported our business and our 20th anniversary is one of those opportunities for us to give back and complete the circle of thanks”, Murphy said.

For more information call 425-771-4111 or visit www.soundstyles.com.

Battered-women

shelter classes

The Snohomish County Center for Battered Women Domestic Violence Awareness training class will take place Saturday, Oct., 29, Nov. 5 and Nov. 19.

The training, which takes place twice yearly, is open to the community. Volunteers can attend for free. Non-volunteers, human services professionals and counselors can fulfill up to 21 hours of their annual state- required Domestic Violence Awareness training and attend for a small fee.

Completing this training allows volunteers to save lives by working directly with women and children in crisis due to domestic violence. Volunteers are asked to commit to 25 hours of volunteer time within the six months of their training.

To request a volunteer application or information packet call Kae at 425-259-2827 ext. 12 or e-mail kaefries@snococbw.org. Completed applications and registrations must be received by Friday, Oct. 21, in order to participate in this session.

Gas work affects

160th St. SW

Installation of residential gas service has prompted a shoulder closure of 160th Street Southwest at 53rd Place West.

The work will take place from 7 a.m. – 4 p.m. through Friday, Oct. 14.

Teen enters

state pageant

Corinne Emerson of Lynnwood has been accepted as a state finalist in the Miss Washington USA/Miss Washington Teen USA event.

Emerson, 15 and a student at Meadowdale High School, will have the opportunity to win cash and prizes and the chance to compete in the Miss Teen USA and Miss USA events. Miss USA goes on to the Miss Universe contest.

Emerson is now raising sponsorship fee from local businesses, friends, family, organizations, etc. to cover her expenses for the three day event, Nov. 11-13.