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STAFF CHOICE: Help for homelessness
United Way of Snohomish County is looking for volunteers to help with its second annual Project Homeless Connect from 9 a.m.-3 p.m. June 29 at Everett’s Cascade High School, 801 E. Casino Road. The one-day event will deliver immediate vital services to 700 homeless individuals and families while trying to improve long-term access to services. To volunteer, contact 425-374-5500 or info@uwsc.org.
— Lauren Thompson, Enterprise copy editor
SEMINARS AND EDUCATION
Gardens as habitat: how to get started
Learn to think like a bird or a butterfly and how to invite them to your garden. The workshop is from 9:30-11 a.m. June 26 at the Wildlife Habitat and Native Plant Demonstration Garden in downtown Edmonds at the Willow Creek Hatchery, 95 Pine St.
For more information, contact Susie Schaefer at Susie.Schaefer@pilchuckaudubon.org or call 425-771-8165. Beginning and experienced gardeners are welcome.
Rick Steves travel classes
Presented by Rick Steves Europe through the Back Door, 130 Fourth Ave. N, Edmonds. Cost is free but reservations are required: online at www.ricksteves.com or call 425-771-8303, ext. 298.
• “Venice, Florence and Rome,” 10-11:30 a.m. June 31, Edmonds Theater, 415 Main St.
• “Beginning Italian for Travelers,” 12-1:30 p.m. June 31, Travel Center Classroom
• “Istanbul: Where East Meets West,” 6-7 p.m. July 1, Travel Center Classroom
• “Germany, Austria and Switzerland,” 10-11:30 a.m. July 3, Edmonds Theater
• “Beginning German for Travelers,” noon-1:30 p.m. July 3, Travel Center Classroom
WSU series on garden tool maintenance
Learn about tool care at the WSU Garden Tools workshop from 6:30-8:30 p.m. June 29 at the Washington State University Snohomish County Extension in the Education Center at McCollum Park, 600 128th St. SE, Everett.
Gloria Burgess workshop
Gloria Burgess presents “Create the Life You Want” from 3-5 p.m. June 28 at the Fabric of Life Fair Trade Boutique, 523 Main St., Edmonds. Cost is $40. Mail checks made out to Gloria Burgess to: Fabric of Life, P.O. Box 547, Edmonds, WA 98020. For questions, e-mail Gloria at gloria@jazz-inc.com. Also bring a non-perishable food item for the Edmonds Food Bank.
COMMUNITY EVENTS
Centennial Campfire event
Founded in 1910, the national Camp Fire USA organization has led youth development programs for multiple generations. The community is invited to visit camp between 3-9 p.m. July 31 at Camp Kiloqua. Enjoy tours and other activities, stop by the barbecue for dinner from 5-6:30 p.m. and take part in a large campfire gathering at 7:30 p.m. as Camp Fire councils across the nation light fires at the same hour. For more information, visit www.campfireusasnohomish.org/eventregfree.asp?ID=7.
Rally for the Cure in Mill Creek
The Mill Creek Tennis Club is hosting a Rally for the Cure with Cardio Tennis and Cardio Tennis for Kids from 10:30 a.m.-1:30 p.m. June 26. Rally for the Cure is a grassroots program to spread awareness about breast health and breast cancer in support of Susan G. Komen for the Cure through volunteer-organized golf, tennis and social events.
The Tennis Club invites the public to take part in a class and “Burn Calories to Save Lives.” The day’s activities will include a special “pink” lunch. Participants may register for classes at 10:30 a.m., 11:30 a.m. and 12:30 p.m. For more information, call 425-224-4167 or e-mail millcreektennisclub@gmail.com.
Poetry and music in the MLT Library
Join the MLT Library at 1 p.m. June 26 when local poet Kwami Nyamidie will read from his book, “Ready for Your Love,” and other works. Nyamidie will be accompanied by musician Paul Nyenhuis performing on a variety of hand-crafted Native American flutes. The Mountlake Terrace Library is located at 23300 58th Ave. W, next to City Hall. For more information, call 425-776-8722.
Doggie date night
Starting at 6:30 p.m. June 25 at Firdale Village, the Phoenix Theatre, the Dining Dog and Peanut’s Pals Doggie Daycare will team to provide their patrons with the ultimate doggie date night. Begin with dinner at the Dining Dog Café and Bakery, where dogs will be served a four-course meal and owners will be served pizza and salad. It’s then playtime at Peanut’s Pals Doggie Daycare, where the dogs will snack on PupCorn and watch a movie specially selected for their viewing pleasure, while their humans enjoy a play at the Phoenix Theatre. Cost: $42, with additional humans $32 and $15 per extra dog. Doggie Date Night tickets can be reserved by calling Peanut’s Pals Doggie Daycare at 206-661-4623.
Airborne seeks veterans
The 82nd Airborne Division is looking for veterans who have passed through the division in the past 66 years. The 82nd Airborne Division has served in Afghanistan and Iraq for the past few years and will return for another tour of duty. The division has 100 civilian chapters across the country. The 34,000 members hold regular meetings, picnics, dances, reunions, parades and an annual convention. Combat is not a requirement. The 64th annual convention is scheduled for Aug. 18-21 in Charleston, W.Va. Contact srgabn@aol.com or 937-898-5977.
Lynnwood Rotary rummage sale
The Lynnwood Rotary is hosting a rummage sale from 8 a.m.-2 p.m. June 26 at Meadowdale High School, 6002 168th St. SW.
Lynnwood Rotarians will also be at Meadowdale High School from 9 a.m.-7 p.m. on June 24 and 25 to accept donations or used items for the sale.
All donations are tax-deductible and receipts will be provided.
CIVIC SERVICE
Cities look to fill positions
• The Edmonds City Council is accepting applications from Edmonds residents for the position of mayor. Applications are available in the Office of the City Clerk, 121 Fifth Ave. N, and at www.ci.edmonds.wa.us. Submission deadline is 4:30 p.m. July 7.
• Lynnwood Tourism Advisory Committee seeks a volunteer involved in the restaurant industry in Lynnwood to fill Position 6, Restaurant Representative, for a term that expires Dec. 31. For more information, contact Mary Monroe, tourism manager, at mmonroe@ci.lynnwood.wa.us or 425-670-5043.
• Lynnwood Historical Commission is looking for members for the advisory body. For more information, call Gloria Rivera at 425-670-6652.
• Edmonds’ Lodging Tax Advisory Committee seeks a member familiar with Edmonds and local business. Application deadline is 4:30 p.m July 23. For more information, or for an application, visit City Hall at 121 Fifth Ave. N, or www.ci.edmonds.wa.us under “City Government/Boards &Commissions,” or call 425-771-0247.
• The Greater Edmonds Chamber of Commerce has positions open for volunteers at the Log Cabin Visitor’s Bureau in downtown Edmonds. For more information, call 425-776-6711.
YOUTH ACTIVITIES
Leadership Challenge program
Leadership Snohomish County is accepting applications for its Leadership Challenge Program for Young Adults. This program is designed for young adults, age 21-27, who live or work in Snohomish County and who want to make a difference and develop their abilities as leaders.
The hands-on immersion program will last six months, starting Oct. 1. Participants will spend 50-60 hours in a leadership project for a local nonprofit organization. The group also will meet one evening a month to discuss a leadership topic and how it applies to participants’ projects. There also will be a four-hour community board training to learn more about boards and how to serve on boards effectively.
This is a highly selective program. Deadline is July 31. Applications are available at www.leadershipsc.org. For more information, contact Sarri Gilman at 425-512-5244 or sarrig@leadershipsc.org.
Summer reading at MLT Library
Make a splash with Rodney the Shark. Sign up for summer reading and enjoy an undersea puppet adventure featuring Rodney and his friends at 7 p.m. June 28 at the Mountlake Terrace Library, 23300 58th Ave. W. For more information, call 425-776-8722 or go to www.sno-isle.org.
Mill Creek library summer reading
The Teen Summer Reading Program is running now until Aug. 27. Teen ages 12-18 are encouraged to submit online reviews of their summer reads for a chance to win a $10 gift card to a local business. The end-of-summer grand prize is a new 8GB Apple iPod nano. The grand prize drawing is limited to those who have submitted five or more reviews during the program. Entry forms can be found at www.sno-isle.org/cr/teensummerreading. For more information, call the Mill Creek Public Library at 425-337-4822.
SENIOR ACTIVITIES
Mill Creek Senior Center Waffle Breakfast
The Mill Creek Senior Center is having a breakfast to raise funds for their new center location from 8:30-11 a.m. July 8 at the Merrill Gardens Retirement Community, 14905 Bothell-Everett Highway, Mill Creek. There will be real waffles, scrambled eggs, bacon, sausage, coffee, tea and juice. The suggested donation is $10.
For more information, contact the Senior Center at 425-948-7170.
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