EVERETT — “Holiday Mail For Heroes” will give visitors to the Everett Mall on Veterans Day an opportunity to express their appreciation to members of America’s military for their service to their country.
Participants can design and write holiday cards that the American Red Cross’ Snohomish County Chapter will make sure get safely delivered. Cards collected on Nov. 11 will be distributed during the holidays to veterans, active-duty military members and their families.
ARLINGTON — Downtown Arlington can once again expect a main street parade and a hearty meal for its former and current service members on Veterans Day.
The members of Arlington American Legion Post 76 will be lining up entrants at 10 a.m. Nov. 11 for their veterans’ parade starting at 11 a.m.
LAKEWOOD — The Lakewood School District Board of Directors approved two resolutions at their Nov. 2 meeting, authorizing two levy measures both slated for the Feb. 14 ballot next year.
Daylight Saving Time ends Sunday, Nov. 6, and marks the 24th anniversary of the Change Your Clock Change Your Battery® program, sponsored by Energizer and the International Association of Fire Chiefs, which reminds us to change and test the batteries in our smoke alarms and carbon monoxide detectors. This message is simple and the habit can be lifesaving.
They served unselfishly, and now thousands of local veterans are looking for work in a civilian world wracked by the worst economy since the Great Depression. But WorkSource is their new weapon for hope.
ARLINGTON — At approximately 12:40 a.m. on Oct. 31, Arlington police received a call from a Gleneagle resident reporting two suspicious males walking the neighborhoods near the Gleneagle Clubhouse. A subsequent check revealed that several unlocked vehicles had been entered and numerous items stolen.
Rep. Barbara Bailey is inviting residents of the 10th District to her telephone town hall meeting on Tuesday, Nov. 15. The event, which is like a call-in radio show, will begin at 6:30 p.m. and last an hour.
Pirates and zombies made their debut at Arlington’s “Hometown Halloween” this year, but they were joined by plenty of familiar favorites.
When the clock struck 11:30 a.m. on Oct. 29, downtown Arlington proceeded to “Rock Around the Clock” to commemorate the completion of a project that’s been on the Downtown Arlington Business Association’s to-do list for years.
SMOKEY POINT — The Marysville and Arlington Haggen Food & Pharmacy stores are among those taking part in a month-long food drive to restock the shelves of local food banks in time for the holiday season.
Nonperishable food and cash donations will be collected through Nov. 30 for distribution to local food banks by Northwest Harvest, the only nonprofit food bank distributor operating statewide in Washington, with a network of more than 325 food banks, meal programs and high-need elementary schools.
LAKEWOOD — Lakewood High School will be hosting a “Veterans Day” breakfast and assembly on Wednesday, Nov. 9.
The breakfast for all veterans starts at 7:30 a.m. and will be followed by the assembly at 8:15 a.m. All veterans and their families are welcome.
ARLINGTON — Sound Salmon Solutions and the city of Arlington are teaming up to plant native trees and shrubs at the community’s new stormwater wetland on Nov. 12.
Between 80-100 volunteers of all ages will be needed between 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. that day. While they should dress for the weather, event organizers will provide tools, water and lunch.
SMOKEY POINT — The Stillaguamish Senior Center is offering limited dental care for seniors.
The “Senior Smile For Life” dental access program is now operational and accepting appointments. It’s a way for seniors to obtain important dental screenings, cleanings and preventive services. It’s not free, but costs are low and discounts and payment plans are available.
