Community Focus

Veterans Day flag ceremony

Lynnwood Veterans of Foreign Wars Post 1040 will host a Veterans Day ceremony at 11 a.m. Friday, Nov. 11, at Veterans Park, located at 44th Avenue West and Veterans Way (194th Street Southwest).

During the ceremony, Martin Spani, VFW Post 1040 commander and District One commander of the Department of Washington, will present an American flag to Boy Scout Venture Crew 23. Jan Beam, past president of the Ladies Auxiliary of the VFW Department of Washington, will discuss the importance of Veterans Day.

Wreaths will be placed at the Korea and Veterans Park memorials. A flag salute, bag pipes by piper Ray Colby, taps and a volley fire will be included.

County Agricultural Board members

Executive Reardon is seeking residents participating in agriculture to apply for nomination to the Snohomish County’s Agricultural Advisory Board. The County has recently expanded opportunities for farmers to serve on this important board and qualified candidates are being sought for all 11 Board positions.

The Board will advise the County Executive, County Council, Planning Commission and Hearing Examiner on the County Comprehensive Plan, impacts of agriculture regulation and other agricultural policy matters.  Nominees must be engaged in the dairy, nursery, livestock, commodity crop, direct marketing or equine industries; or represent diking, drainage or flood control districts in the Snohomish or Stillaguamish River basins; or represent the Snohomish County Farm Bureau; or reside in the Stillaguamish or Snohomish River basins

Board appointments are nominated by Executive Reardon and confirmed by the County Council. For application packets, contact Tom Niemann at (425) 388-3311, ext. 2214, or Ryan Hembree at (425) 388-3311, ext. 2267. 

Drive seniors

to doctor, errands

Catholic Community Services seeks drivers for transporting clients to and from doctor’s appointments and the like. Clients are able to get in and out by themselves. Help your neighbor maintain an independent lifestyle. Drive every day or schedule to fit your free time.

Mileage reimbursement provided. You must be over 21, have insurance, a valid driver’s license and a safe running vehicle. This is a volunteer position.

Interested? Call John McAlpine at (425) 257-2111 ext 3374 today or email JohnM@ccsww.org

SmileMobile: Dental services provided by Washington Dental Service Foundation for ages 13 and younger and those with limited income, Nov. 7 through 16, appointment required. Cedar Valley Community School, 19200 56th Ave. W., Lynnwood; 425-670-7390.

MS group

looks for help

MS Helping Hands is collecting dolls and stuffed animal donations to send to the children of the hurricane survivors for Christmas. The group currently have about 100. Donors can drop off gifts on Tuesdays, Wednesdays, or Thursdays from 10 a.m.-3 p.m. at the MSHH Donor Closet, 409 Howell Way, Edmonds, Wash. 98020, located behind Petosa’s Family Grocer and under the Pancake Haus. The group intend to ship the donations during the first week of December. For information, call (206) 718-0894.Dental checkups available for youth

Drivers wanted

in senior program

The Retired and Senior Volunteer Program of Snohomish County is seeking drivers for driving its clients to and from doctor’s appointments. Help your neighbor maintain an independent lifestyle.

Mileage reimbursement provided. Drivers must be at least 21, have insurance, a valid driver’s license and a safe, running vehicle. Contact 425-257-2111, ext. 3374 or JohnM@ccsww.org for more information.

Assist elderly with home, yard work

Catholic Community Services needs volunteers to help the elderly and disabled with yard work or light housework in Snohomish County throughout the year. Group leader or the individual will need to fill out an application, which requires a background check and three references. For more information call 425-257-2111, ext. 3359.

Girls Scouts look

for a few helpers

Girl Scouts need volunteers. If you’re a young professional between the ages of 18 and 29, an adult, parent or grandparent, you could be an adviser. For more information contact 800-767-6845 or visit www.girlscoutstotem.org/ Volunteer/volops.htm.

Food needed for homeless families

Pathways for Women YWCA is experiencing a shortage of non-perishable food items to fill emergency food boxes for homeless families. They are seeking hearty soups, canned meats, box dinners, Jell-O gelatin and pudding, canned chili, dried or flaked potatoes, cereal, honey, bake mixes, peanut butter, jams and jellies, dry beverages (i.e., hot chocolate, instant coffee), popcorn, candy, snack foods and gift cards to local grocery stores for purchasing perishable food. All donations are tax deductible.

Drop off items at Pathways for Women YWCA, 6027 – 208th Street SW, Lynnwood, or call 425-774-9843, ext. 245, or 425-258-2766, ext. 150, for information.

Pathways for Women YWCA is a non-profit, multi-service agency providing shelter, employment and counseling services to women, children and families throughout Snohomish County.

Holiday Toy Shop needs more helpers

The Holiday Toy Shop collected and distributed toys to about 800 children last year.

South County food banks and YWCA Pathways for Woman, which organizes the annual event, needs volunteers, monetary donations and donated gifts for this year’s Holiday Toy Shop, which is set for Dec. 9 at the Mountlake Terrace Church of Christ.

In particular, they are seeking volunteers, new/unwrapped gifts for infants, kids and teens, gift cards or cash donations for postage, storage and other expenses.

For information, contact Luanne Kunz, Pathways for Women, by e-mail at lkunz@ywcaworks.org or by phone at (425) 774-9843.

Register for parks classes online

Anyone wishing to register for city of Lynnwood parks and recreation classes can now do so online. A new Web page, recconnect.ci.lynnwood.wa.us, allows customers to browse and search for classes, sign up and pay with a Visa or MasterCard. For information, go to the Web site or call 425-771-4030.