Everett
Free vaccinations for pertussis Feb. 25
The Snohomish Health District is hosting another free clinic for adults to get vaccinated for pertussis, commonly known as whooping cough, 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. Saturday, Feb. 25 at Group Health Everett Medical Center, 2930 Maple St. Appointments are recommended. The call center will be open 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. Tuesday through Friday, Feb. 21-24.
Newborn babies are at most risk of serious illness because they are too young to be immunized. The only way to keep them safe is to immunize the people around them.
The highest risk groups for spreading the disease are:
• Pregnant women in their third trimester
• Parents, grandparents and others who have close contact with babies
• Child care and health care staff who work with children and pregnant women
So far this year, Snohomish Health District has confirmed 105 cases of whooping cough. The number of reports in Snohomish County began to climb upward in 2011, hitting a total of 225 confirmed cases, including an infant who died last August.
Auditions set for country/folk music series
Country, folk and bluegrass singers and musicians are invited to audition for The Hometown Hootenany, a monthly live music series at the Historic Everett Theatre. Auditions are set for 6:30 p.m. to 9 p.m. Sunday, Feb. 26 at the Historic Everett Theatre, 2911 Colby Ave. Vocalists may self-accompany on an instrument, sing acapella or use recorded accompaniment for auditions. Solo artists as well as duos and groups are welcome to audition.
Audition appointments are required, and musical resumes and head shots are recommended. For information and appointments, contact producer Beckye Randall at brandallrcf@gmail.com or call 425-308-4176.
Learn about bears
Bears will be the feature Streamkeeper Academy event at 1 p.m. Saturday, Feb. 25 at the Adopt A Stream Foundation’s NW Stream Center in Snohomish County’s McCollum Park, 600 128th Street SE.
Advance reservations are required by calling 425-316-8592; $5 Adopt A Stream Foundation members, $7 non-members. For more information visit www.streamkeeper.org.
Breathing and meditation class
Roy Holman, yoga instructor, author and radio host on KSER, is leading a free breathing and medication class 3 p.m. to 4:30 p.m. Saturday, Feb. 25 at the Sno-Isle Natural Foods Co-op, 2804 Grand Ave.
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Monroe
Monroe Concert Band performance
The Monroe Concert Band presents “Musically Speaking ... The Global Language” at 2 p.m. Sunday, March 18 at the Monroe High School Performing Arts Center, 17001 Tester Road. The concert is free and features music from England to central Mexico to the Caribbean.
For more information, volunteer, or to donate, visit the website at www.monroeconcertband.org.
Volunteers, donations needed for Egg Hunt
Organizers of the 16th annual Monroe Community Egg Hunt held in April is asking for your help to make this fun, family-oriented event a success. You can support this event in several ways. Financial donations are needed to purchase eggs, candy, prizes and activities. Donate a prize for the special prize eggs. Host an activity booth. Or, you can volunteer to help with set-up.
If you’d like to help, make a donation, or have any questions, contact Denise Jacobsen at 360 863 4559 or e-mail djacobsen@ci.monroe.wa.us.
Deputy chief leaves for other job
The Monroe Police Department announced last week that Deputy Chief Cherie Harris is resigning from the department Wednesday, Feb. 29 after 16 years of service for a job with the Kirkland Police Department.
Snohomish
Rotary Club crab feed dinner
Snohomish Rotary is hosting its fourth annual crab feed 6:30 p.m. to 8 p.m. Saturday, Feb. 25 at the Snohomish Senior Center, 506 Fourth St. Social hour begins at 5:30 p.m. At this event, Arts of Snohomish will be having a silent auction of their beautiful and exciting art works produced by local artists, including works in fused glass, original paintings, stained glass, photography, cards and prints, gifts, jewelry, basketry and lots more. Live entertainment will be provided by local comedian Joe Vespaziani. There also will be a fun Dessert Dash.
Cost is $40 for a delicious dinner of fresh crab, homemade bread from the Snohomish Bakery and refreshments. Tickets can be purchased at: Arts of Snohomish Gallery & Gifts, 1024 First St. No. 104; Kusler’s Pharmacy, 700 Ave. D; the Snohomish Senior Center, 506 Fourth St.; the Boys & Girls Club, 402 Second St.; and online at www.snohomishrotary.org.
Benefit concert, silent auction
The Snohomish Education Foundation’s Patrick Castro Excellence in Vocal Music award fundraising event “From Showboat to Shamrocks” is 7 p.m. Saturday, March 17 at the Performing Arts Center at Snohomish High School. The event will feature a wide variety of vocal styles. Doors open at 6 p.m. for a silent auction.
The benefit raises money for seniors who want to continue their studies in singing. Castro is a former choral director at Snohomish High.
Tickets will be sold at the door. Admission for adults will be $10, seniors/students $5 and family $25. |
