Weekly Goodness: July 9, 2020
IT’S AFTER JULY 4 AND SUMMER IS OFFICIALLY HERE! OR IS IT? 🌦
THROWBACK VIDEO: Grocery Outlet’s Independence From Hunger Food Drive is a month-long event with donations going to local organizations including Hand in Hand. Remember when they opened their Claremont Village location? 🍎
STEP UP: Leadership Snohomish County is going virtual with its Step Up Moving Racial Equity Forward Conference Friday, July 24 at 8 a.m. This annual event is designed for participants to gain a deeper understanding and new perspectives about racial equity and social justice.
LOW DONOR TURNOUT: Bloodworks Northwest is bracing for a summer blood shortage due to a shortfall of 6,000 donations through the beginning of July. They have taken measures to allow for social distancing including appointment only donations and spreading appointment times out. Consider donating.
A WINDOW SEAT PLEASE: Dine in @ Basil Authentic Vietnamese
Live in Everett Member Basil is open for dine-in service 10:30 a.m. to 8:30 p.m. If you aren’t ready to dine-in the restaurant, you can order takeout online with DoorDash, Uber Eats or just give them a call.
EEW, GROSS: Slugs and Snails Class @ WSU Master Gardeners
Go online and learn from the Master Gardener experts on how to keep these beasts at bay tonight at 7 p.m.
MOBILE GRUB: Food Truck Fridays @ Port of Everett
Order and pay online then head to the Riverside of the Port for some street-style food every Friday at 11 a.m.
FRESH GOODNESS: Everett Farmers Market @ Downtown Everett
Order ahead or walk in (with a face cover) and pick up some flowers, meat pies, jam or fresh vegetables Sunday at 11 a.m.
COOKIE MONSTER: Monster Cookies on Sale @ Diedrich Espresso
Live in Everett Member Diedrich Espresso’s half-pound cookies are $0.50 off every Monday Treat yourself to some yum!
BINGE-WATCH: Tiger King Taproom Trivia @ Crucible Brewing
Finally put your Joe Exotic and Carole Baskin knowledge to use Monday at 7:45 p.m.
COMMUNITY CONNECTION: Coffee Happy Hour @ ChildStrive and Diedrich Espresso
ChildStrive and Diedrich Espresso are celebrating a successful fundraiser and want to connect with you and talk about staying engaged with community from home. Grab a coffee or connect with these great community organizations on Zoom Tuesday at 4:30 p.m. Make a donation to ChildStrive.
PUT DOWN THE BUG SPRAY: Beneficial Insects in the Garden @ WSU Master Gardeners
Join this Zoom class and let the experts help you sort out pest insects from beneficial ones Tuesday at 7 p.m.