Briefs: McClain Insurance ups referral donations to charities

McClain Insurance ups referral donations to charities

Local independent insurance agency, McClain Insurance Services, was honored over the summer to receive the Herald’s Readers’ Choice Award for the second consecutive year. To celebrate, principal Claudia McClain has decided to pay it forward. In 2015, charities benefitting from the company’s structured giving program will receive an additional $250 donation over and above the referral-driven donation.

Transportation secretary to speak in Everett

Next Wednesday, Washington State’s Secretary of Transportation Lynn Peterson will speak to a meeting of Snohomish County Tomorrow about tying land use policy decisions to transportation infrastructure more effectively. The event is scheduled from 5:30 to 8 p.m. on Sept. 30 on the first floor of the Robert J. Drewel Building, 3000 Rockefeller Ave., Everett. The public may attend.

Solar energy workshop planned on Camano Island

A free public workshop on Solar Energy for Your Farm, Home or Rural Business is scheduled for 7 p.m. Wednesday at Camano Center, 606 Arrowhead Road, Camano Island. The event co-sponsored by Camano Center and Fire Mountain Solar will discuss basics as well as how to apply for federal, state and utility cost-recovery incentives.

Gatsby-inspired Night of Hope Gala planned in Mukilteo

The American Cancer Society and Caliber Home Loans will host the Gatsby-inspired Night of Hope Gala Nov. 7 at the Future of Flight Aviation Center, 8415 Paine Field Blvd., Mukilteo. Businesses and individuals who would like to attend, sponsor, volunteer or donate to the Night of Hope Gala, can visit www.nightofhopegala.org or contact Elise.Daly@cancer.org for more details.

Bartell Drugs offers flu vaccination in pharmacies, off-site

Bartell Drugs has launched a flu vaccination program at 64 store locations as well as an off-site flu clinic program serving area businesses and retirement communities. In-store flu shots are available any time, without an appointment, during pharmacy hours. Call for more information on the off-site clinic program or visit www.bartelldrugs.com.

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