Briefs: Puppy Putt motorcycle ride raises money for Guide Dogs of America

  • Tuesday, September 2, 2014 9:17am

Machinist union raises $3,500 for charity

It was announced that the July 12 Puppy Putt motorcycle ride, sponsored by Machinists Union District Lodge 751, raised close to $3,500 for Guide Dogs of America. District 751 is Guide Dogs of America’s top fundraiser. Over the past five years, the union has raised close to $1.5 million for the charity, including a record $384,000 in 2013.

Real estate agent joins Edmonds firm

RE/MAX Direct Realty has announced that Simon Pedersen has joined the office located at 110 4th Ave. in Edmonds. Pedersen, who is also licensed in Florida and speaks four Scandinavian languages, lives full-time in Edmonds. He will be working as a full-time associate, specializing in residential single- and multi-family homes and condominium properties.

After-hours networking meeting scheduled

The next Economic Alliance Snohomish County Business After Hours networking event will be hosted by Sno-Isle Libraries in Lynnwood. Tickets are free, but you are asked to RSVP. The event is 5 to 7 p.m. Sept. 18 at 19200 44th Ave. W. in Lynnwood. Register here: http://tinyurl.com/SnoIsleAfterHours.

Learn the benefits of solar power

A free public education workshop on “Solar Electricity for Your Home” is 10 to 11:30 a.m. Sept. 6 at the Kellogg-Marsh Grange Hall located at 10005 67th Ave. NE in Marysville. Learn how a solar power system may pay for itself in as little as five to seven years. RSVP to Joan@FMSolar.com.

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