Briefs: Musicians to talk about their livelihood at EvCC

  • Sunday, October 26, 2014 10:29am
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Musicians to talk about profession at EvCC

Pianist Lisa Bergman and violinist Svend Ronning will perform their music and talk about how they make a living as professional musicians from 12:20 to 1:50 p.m. Nov. 6 at Everett Community College’s Baker Hall, room 120. The event is free and open to the public. No reservations are required. The discussion is sponsored by EvCC’s Humanities Alliance.

Networking event planned at Silvertips

Economic Alliance Snohomish County ambassadors, investors, and community members plan to cheer on the Silvertips as they play against the Spokane Chiefs from 6 to 9 p.m. Dec. 3 at Xfinity Arena in Everett. Tickets include pre-game networking in Silvertips box suites, food and a drink ticket. Investor price is $10, non-investors are $15. Register at www.economicalliancesc.org.

Business networking meeting planned in Clearview

Clearview Community Association’s business networking lunch kick off meeting is noon to 1 p.m. on Nov. 6 at Nana’s Num Nums, 18122 Highway 9, Snohomish. Find the menu on their Facebook page and call ahead to order at 360-863-2946. Bring business cards, brochures or other literature to promote your business. For questions, contact Trina Eddy at 360-668-0350 or trina@acanine.com

Clinics offer health screenings on Camano Island

Cholesterol/diabetes screening for $15, vitamin D screening for $39 and bone density screening for $10 are available without an appointment from 7:30 to 8:30 a.m. on Nov. 5 at Skagit Regional Clinics, 127 N. East Camano Drive, Camano Island. Checks or cash only. All results are mailed. For more information, call Skagit Regional Health at 360-629-6481 or 360-814-2424.

Elder care workshop planned in Mount Vernon

Caregivers for elders can learn more about resources, opportunities and funding options at a free workshop from 5:30 to 8:30 p.m. Nov. 6 at Skagit Valley Hospital’s Cascade Room. Instructor Debbie Gann has more than 25 years of healthcare experience. Registration required. Call Skagit Regional Health at 360-814-2424 or 360-629-6481.

Women encouraged to chart their financial future

Women are being challenged to spend an hour this weekend at the end of Daylight Saving Time to engage in their finances. Fidelity is asking women to the hour to engage on their financial future and share how they will spend the hour by posting on Twitter or Facebook with the hashtag #TakeAnHour. Follow Fidelity on Twitter at @Fidelity or on Facebook. To take a Fidelity quiz click here or read an infographic click here.

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