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Hey Everett, hope your week’s off to a good start!

In today’s wallet-friendly edition: World Cup watch parties, the 26th Annual Transition Resource Fair, and a major USPS upgrade + lots of fun things to do for free.

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📰 In the news

Tools for the next chapter: Tomorrow, March 10, Snohomish County Human Services will host the 26th Annual Transition Resource Fair at Lynnwood Event Center, offering workshops for individuals with developmental disabilities, families, caregivers, and educators — get all the details.

Marina views, summer energy: Everett will host four World Cup watch parties at Boxcar Park with screens, food and beer. Fan zones open two hours before kickoff and stay open after the whistle — get all the details.

Largest USPS investment ever: Postal Service officials showcased Everett’s upgraded Sorting and Delivery Center in February, part of a $21 billion modernization improving reliability, adding electric vehicles, and serving 122,000 customers on 188 routes — get all the details.

Nothing prepares you for a pet emergency: I learned that the hard way after charging $10k to a credit card for life-saving surgery on my cat, Miss Stache. As soon as we got home, I signed up for Spot. It’s super affordable – and reimburses up to 90% of the bill.

Highlights this week:

• Join a monthly herbal gardening club
• Dinner and dancing for dads and daughters
• Join our free monthly book club

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Fresh, fast, feel-good: Downtown staple The Valley Organic Deli keeps lunch simple and seriously tasty. Think crisp salads, hearty sandwiches and wraps, plus coffee and smoothies for a boost. Online ordering keeps things quick, with easy pickup to skip the wait and get back to your day feeling efficient.

Where to reset outdoors: Forest Park blends shady ravine trails, a neighborhood playground, and WPA-era stonework into an easy Everett escape. Slip in a midweek loop, breathe cedar-rich air, and let the climbs quietly reset you. Simple, close, and green… the kind of therapy your legs handle while your mind unwinds.

Pop! yourself this week: If you haven’t wandered the giant pop-culture dioramas at Funko HQ lately, here’s your gentle shove… snap silly photos, build a custom Pop! at the Pop! Yourself station, and let the kids burn energy. It’s a quick, candy-for-collectors pit stop tucked into downtown Everett.

Why your last diet didn’t work: Sustained weight loss is nearly impossible with diet alone. Your body literally fights back by making you hungrier the moment you start restricting calories. That’s why more doctors are recommending GLP-1s. The best part? Getting them has never been easier. We compared three programs to help you find the right fit. See which ones stood out →

Your data is for sale right now: There are over 400 websites selling your info to marketers, political campaigns, and scammers. They’ve got your phone number, home address, relatives’ names… you name it. That’s how robocallers seem to know everything about you before you pick up. You can remove your info one site at a time, or pay a service to do it for you. Here’s what we recommend →

📆 Free events worth checking out

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🍔 Kids Eat Free Tuesday @ Boston’s Restaurant & Sports Bar (Marysville) | Tuesday (3/10) at 12:00 PM – Give your kitchen the night off this Tuesday, and let the little critics dine on your good decisions. With an adult entrée purchase, kids 12 and under get a free $6.99 meal, or upgrade the $8.99 one for $5. Cheaper than bribery, and no dishes.

🍄 Talk About Mushrooms @ YouMushroom | Tuesday (3/10) at 4:00 PM – Whether you can tell a chanterelle from a traffic cone or you just like saying the word fungi, this weekly tea time hangout is your scene. Every Tuesday, sip free tea, coffee, and more, swap foraging tales, and meet fellow spore-curious locals.

🏃 Everett Running Group – Weekly Run or Walk @ U-Neek and Crucible Brewing | Wednesday (3/11) at 6:00 PM – Lace up and meet at U-Neek and Crucible’s taproom for a weekly run or walk around South Everett, then earn your beer the old-fashioned way. New to ERG? Swing by a bit early for a route buddy. All paces, and four-legged pals, are welcome, free.

🎶 Jam Night Deluxe @ Lucky Dime | Wednesday (3/11) at 7:00 PM – Lucky Dime’s Jam Night goes Deluxe, an open jam with drums, mics, and amps, and you bringing pedals, cords, and a little restraint. Free, open to players who can keep a groove, plus spectators who prefer a beverage and a listen. No egos, just riffs.

🧠 Trivia Night @ The Ten-01 Pub | Thursday (3/12) at 7:00 PM – Round up the crew and hit Everett’s Ten-01 Pub for Thursday trivia at 7, free to play and surprisingly competitive. Flex all those facts you’ve hoarded since dial-up, sip something decent, and chase bragging rights, prizes, and a night that ends at a reasonable hour.

🚲 Sharing Wheels @ The Everett Farmers Market | Sunday (3/15) at 10:00 AM – Everett Farmers Market Sundays call for berries, bouquets, and a chat with the Sharing Wheels crew. They pop up every third Sunday, May through October, with info on the bike shop, programs, and volunteer gigs. Tune your karma, not just your derailleur.

🌲 Tree Talk Series: Conifers @ Evergreen Arboretum & Gardens | Sunday (3/15) at 12:00 PM – This free, one-hour stroll through Evergreen Arboretum is all about conifers, led by tree pros Libbie Soden and Lee Borgatta. Learn the difference between pine, fir, and that pointy thing by your driveway, then ask questions, dress for weather, and feel smugly outdoorsy.

Wanna see more? Browse our full events calendar →

📻 Everett report

Weather forecast

Today – High: 44°F – Low: 39°F – Precip: 99%

A chance of rain and snow between 8am and 11am, then rain and snow. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 44. South southeast wind 7 to 13 mph, with gusts as high as 22 mph. Chance of precipitation is 100%. New rainfall amounts less than a tenth of an inch possible. Later: Rain. Cloudy, with a low around 39. South wind 7 to 12 mph. Chance of precipitation is 100%. New rainfall amounts between a tenth and quarter of an inch possible.

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Tomorrow – High: 48°F – Low: 40°F – Precip: 100%

Rain. Cloudy, with a high near 48. South southeast wind 7 to 21 mph. Chance of precipitation is 100%. New rainfall amounts between a half and three quarters of an inch possible. Later: Rain. Cloudy, with a low around 40. Chance of precipitation is 100%. New rainfall amounts between a half and three quarters of an inch possible.

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