Current Public Service Announcements
Snohomish County has released a draft affordable housing/community development plan that proposes spending more than 5 million dollars to improve housing options for those in need in the County. A public hearing on the draft plan will be held in Everett at 3 p.m. on Tuesday, April 12th, in Public Meeting Room on the first floor of the Robert Drewel Building. Paper copies of the plan are available at the downtown Everett Public Library, at the Snohomish County branches of the Sno-Isle libraries, at city and town halls, and on line at www.snohomishcounty.wa.gov
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Here’s a community reminder from KSER/KXIR. Professional organizer Cindy Jobs conducts a workshop on organizing your time and belongings. On Saturday, April 16th, at 2:00 p.m., she presents “Simple Time Management Tricks to Keep You on Track and On Time”. Learn how to identify unproductive tasks and create a manageable schedule. She speaks in the auditorium of the Everett Public Library. Everyone is welcome.
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Here’s a community reminder from KSER/KXIR. Professional organizer Cindy Jobs conducts a workshop on organizing your time and belongings. On Wednesday, April 6th, at 6:30 p.m., she presents “Decluttering: Why We Keep What We Keep (and how to get rid of it)”. Learn a simple system to identify what needs to be kept and what can be discarded. She speaks in the auditorium of the Everett Public Library. Everyone is welcome.
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Here’s a community reminder from KSER/KXIR. All About Bears is the next Streamkeeper Academy event at the Northwest Stream Center in Mc Collum Park. On Saturday, March 26th, at 1p.m., two Washington State Department of Fish and Wildlife Officers will conduct a lively and entertaining presentation about bears in Washington State. Their assistants are two Karelian bear dogs who help resolve bear/people conflicts. There is a small fee to attend. Reservations are required by calling 425-316-8592.
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The annual Puget Sound Conference on Race is Saturday, April 9th in Discovery Hall on the UW/Bothell campus. The keynote speaker is Dr. Fania Davis, co-founder and Executive Director of Restorative Justice for Oakland Youth, and noted advocate for indigenous rights and social justice. Everyone is welcome.
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Here’s a community reminder from KSER/KXIR. The Veterans One-Stop Resource Center is open in Lynnwood to assist veterans and their families. The center offers medical and employment assistance, career transitions and referrals to Veterans Affairs. They are open every Tuesday and the 1st Wednesday of the month from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. at the Verdant Community Wellness Center. For more information, call 425-670-5004.
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Here’s a community reminder from KSER/KXIR. The Snohomish County NAACP’s annual Freedom Fund Gala is Saturday, March 19th, from 6:30 to 8:30 p.m. The event is at the Edward Hansen Conference Center in Everett. For tickets and more information, go to www.naacp-snoco.org
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Here’s a community reminder from KSER/KXIR. On Thursday, March 10th, at 7 p.m., the Adopt A Stream Foundation presents the IMAX film “All About Beavers” at the Northwest Stream Center in McCollum Park. The film follows a family of beavers in their natural surroundings in the Canadian Rocky Mountains. There is a small fee and seating is limited. To reserve a space, call (425) 316-8592.
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Here’s a community reminder from KSER/KXIR. The Monroe Concert Band’s Winter Concert is Sunday, March 20th at 2 p.m. at the Wagner Performing Arts Center in Monroe. Hear traditional concert music such as American’s We, Sheppard’s Hey, and the English Folk Song Suite. For more information check the website at www.monroeconcertband.org.
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Here’s a community reminder from KSER/KXIR. Lynnwood’s team of first responders and disaster experts host a town hall on emergency preparedness on Tuesday, March 15th. The meeting will be from 6:30 to 8:30 p.m. in Woodway Hall on the campus of Edmonds Community College. Find out what you need to know, and how to best prepare for a disaster or emergency. Everyone is welcome.
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Here’s a community reminder from KSER/KXIR. The Snohomish County Charter Review Committee has scheduled a public hearing for 5:30 p.m. on Thursday, March 3rd, in the Human Resources Training Room on the 5th floor of the Wall Street Building, 2930 Wetmore Ave.. Anyone with ideas about how the County Charter should be amended, or who have an interest in County government is welcome.
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Here’s a community reminder from KSER/KXIR. On Saturday, February 27th, at 11:00 am, the Edmonds Center for the Arts and the Edmonds Senior Center presents a special performance by the Hawaiian music troupe HAPA. The performance is at the Edmonds Senior Center, 220 Railroad Ave, and is open to community members of all ages. Please RSVP in person at Edmonds Senior Center, or by phone at
(425) 774-5555.
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Community members are invited to join Everett Mayor Ray Stephanson for an informal lunchtime discussion on Monday, February 22nd from 12:30 to 1:30 p.m.. “Share with Your Mayor” will be at the downtown branch of the Everett Public Library. Mayor Stephanson will talk about city projects, community developments and take questions. Everyone is welcome. For more information check the city of Everett’s website at www.everetwa.gov.
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Here’s a community reminder from KSER/KXIR The Edmonds Senior Center hosts a Community Healthy Living Fair on Friday, April 29th, from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Find out how to live and eat healthy, talk with health care providers and get basic health screenings. For more information, call (425) 774-5555. Everyone is welcome.
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Here’s a community reminder from KSER/KXIR. Everett’s Office of Emergency Management offers a series of presentations on earthquake hazards and preparation. The Wednesday, March 23rd, program covers preparing for earthquakes, developing a family plan, and stocking emergency supplies. The talk begins at 6:30 p.m. in the auditorium of the Everett Public Library, 2702 Hoyt. Everyone is welcome.
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Here’s a community reminder from KSER/KXIR. Everett’s Office of Emergency Management offers a series of presentations on earthquake hazards and preparation. On Wednesday, March 16th, you can hear about recent and historical quakes, and about possible future events. The talk begins at 6:30 p.m. in the auditorium of the Everett Public Library, 2702 Hoyt. Everyone is welcome.
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Here’s a community reminder from KSER/KXIR. Everett’s Office of Emergency Management offers a series of presentations on earthquake hazards and preparation. On Wednesday, March 9th, you can hear newly discovered information on the area’s vulnerability to earthquakes. The talk begins at 6:30 p.m. in the auditorium of the Everett Public Library, 2702 Hoyt. Everyone is welcome.
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Here’s a community reminder from KSER/KXIR. In honor of National Youth Art Month, North Middle School holds its third annual Evening of the Arts on Wednesday, March 23rd from 6 to 8 p.m. Visitors will enjoy live musical and dramatic performances, plus a gallery display of visual arts created by the students. North Middle School is located at 2514 Rainier in Everett.
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Here’s a community reminder from KSER/KXIR. The Washington Department of Ecology is looking for public comment on a proposed amendment to Everett’s Shoreline Master Program. The amendment corrects shoreline environment designation mapping errors near the Port of Everett South Terminal facilities. Copies of the proposed amendment are at the Everett Planning Department, 2930 Wetmore. The deadline to comment is Thursday, March 17th.
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Sharing Wheels Community Bike Shop offers a basic bike maintenance class from 6 to 9:30 p.m. on Wednesday, March 2nd. Learn how to repair flat tires, adjust brakes and do similar maintenance. You can use your own bike, or one of theirs, and tools will be provided. Class size is limited and there is a small fee to cover costs. To register, call (425) 252-6952 or email sharingwheels@gmail.com.
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Here’s a community reminder from KSER/KXIR. Registrations are now being accepted for the Everett Public Schools Foundation’s annual breakfast and fundraiser. The event will be at 7 a.m. at the Edward D. Hansen Conference Center in Everett. To register, or for more information, go to www.everettsd.org.
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Here’s a community reminder from KSER/KXIR. The Port of Everett is offering a bus tour of its facilities on Friday, March 11th. There are three tour times available: 9 a.m., 3:30 p.m. and 5:30 p.m. The tour takes approximately 90 minutes. A valid government-issued photo ID is required and riders under 16 must be accompanied by an adult. Reservations are required by calling (425) 259-3164.
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The Association of Washington Cities has scholarships available for students in Mill Creek, Stanwood and Bothell who are actively engaged in their city government or community. The deadline to apply for the Quality Communities Scholarship is Tuesday, March 1st. Interested students should contact their local city for more information.
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Here’s a community reminder from KSER/KXIR. The Association of Washington Cities has scholarships available for Mukilteo students actively engaged in their city government or community. The deadline to apply for the Quality Communities Scholarship is Friday, February 26th. Interested students should contact their local city for more information.
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Here’s a community reminder from KSER/KXIR. The WSU Beach Watchers program is looking for volunteers. Participants receive 80 hours of training on environmental issues from native plants to ocean acidification in exchange for a commitment to share the information with others. Classes begin in March. The deadline to apply is Friday, February 26th. There is a small fee to cover materials. For more information, call (425) 357-6029.
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Here’s a community reminder from KSER/KXIR. The City of Marysville’s Community Emergency Response Team training course begins in March. CERT is an eight-week program that teaches disaster preparedness, along with basic response and recovery skills. The registration deadline is Tuesday, February 23rd. To learn more, or register, call (360) 363-8096.
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Here’s a community reminder from KSER/KXIR. Author Cornell Clayton talks about his book “Political Incivility and Polarization in America” at 11 a.m. on Wednesday, February 17th at the Freeland Library. Cornell is the director of the Thomas S. Foley Institute for Public Policy and Public Service at Washington State University.
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Here’s a community reminder from KSER/KXIR. The Washington State Democratic Party holds its 2016 Presidential Caucuses on Saturday, March 26th from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. For information on the location of your precinct caucus, go to www.wa-democrats.org.
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Here’s a community reminder from KSER/KXIR. The Washington State Republican Party holds its 2016 Presidential Caucuses on Saturday, February 20th. Registration begins at 9 a.m. and the meeting starts at 10 a.m. For information on the location of your precinct caucus, call (360) 653-1100.
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Here’s a community reminder from KSER/KXIR. The Alpha Alpha Chapter of Alpha Delta Kappa is offering a 1-thousand dollar scholarship for a graduate of Glacier Peak, Lake Stevens or Snohomish High Schools. The scholarship is for a junior or senior, planning to become a teacher. The deadline to apply is Friday, April 15th. More information is available by calling (360) 568-7875.
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Here’s a community reminder from KSER/KXIR. VFW Post # 8870 is offering scholarships to high school seniors in the Edmonds and Mukilteo school districts. The four, $1000 scholarships, are for public, private, or homeschool students who live within the school districts’ boundaries. Applications are available at high school career centers. The deadline to apply is Friday, April 15th.
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