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Free educational movie

The Northshore School District will host a free screening of the documentary “Intelligent Lives” from 6:30 to 8:30 p.m. Nov. 19 at Woodinville High School, 19819 136th Ave. NE. Better understand the history of systematic segregation and the challenges faced by students with intellectual disabilities. Discussion will follow. Ages 8 and up. Seating is limited. For tickets, register at www.nsd.org/intelligentlives.

More info: 425-408-7631

Give thanks with Everett Fire

Seniors are invited to enjoy a Thanksgiving dinner and some entertainment with the Everett Firefighters Association at the annual Senior Center Thanksgiving Dinner on Nov. 18 at the Carl Gipson Senior Center, 3025 Lombard Ave. There are three dining opportunities: noon, 1:30 p.m., and 3 p.m.

Reservations: 425-257-8780

WAYS TO HELP

Breakfast benefits crash victim

A Norwegian Pancake Breakfast will be served from 7:30-10:30 a.m. Saturday at Ebenezer Lutheran Church, 2111 117th Ave. NE, Lake Stevens. Proceeds will benefit a family affected by a recent crash. Breakfast costs $6; children under age 5 are free.

More info: 425-334-0421

Monroe food bank holiday hours

The Sky Valley Food Bank will distribute turkey dinners to about 350 families this year. Monetary donations can be mailed to P.O. Box 724, Monroe, WA 98272. Food donations can be dropped off at 233 Sky River Parkway from 8 to 11:30 a.m. Mondays, Wednesdays and Fridays or 5:30 to 7 p.m. Mondays. Food will be distributed 9 to 11:30 a.m. Nov. 19 and 20 and 5:30 to 7 p.m. Nov. 19.

More info: 360-794-7959

Youth Commission volunteers sought

Edmonds has created a Youth Commission and seeks teen volunteers to help shape the new advisory group. Participants should live in the city and attend a local high school, Running Start program or home school. The deadline to apply is Nov. 20. The group will meet from 6 to 7:30 p.m. third Wednesdays starting in December and help advise the City Council on issues important to youth.

More info: edmondswa.gov

Island County openings

The Island County Board of Commissioners seeks applicants for the Planning Commission (deadline to apply is 4:30 p.m. Nov. 19) and the Civil Service Commission (deadline is 4:30 p.m. Nov. 20).

More info: tinyurl.com/IslandOpenings

County to host trail update

A meeting about improving Snohomish County’s recreational trail system is scheduled from 5:30 to 7:30 p.m. Thursday at Willis Tucker Community Park. The address is 6705 Puget Park Drive, Snohomish. Anybody is welcome.

More info: principal planner Sharon Swan at 425-388-6616 or trail consultant Tom Eksten at 425-388-6606.

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