Published September 2005

Calendar of Events

Fund-raiser for EquiFriends — Sept. 1-30
Arts of Snohomish Gallery and Dayville Hay and Grain will present a month of “Horses & Hounds.” The fund-raising event is for EquiFriends (www.equifriends.org), an area riding facility for children and adults with disabilities. The gallery, at 105 Cedar in Snohomish, will have original artwork, prints and cards for sale. A reception, where people can meet artists and the riders who participate in the EquiFriends program, will be 2-5 p.m. on Sept. 11. Throughout the month, the gallery will sell “Dayville Dollars” that will be deposited at Dayville Hay & Grain for EquiFriends to use for purchasing feed and supplies. The gallery is open 10 a.m to 5 p.m. Tuesdays through Saturdays and noon to 5 p.m. Sundays. For more information, call 360-568-8648 or go online to www.artsofsnohomish.org.

Zonta Club meetings — Sept. 1 and 15
Zonta Club of Everett will hold its monthly breakfast meeting at 7:30 a.m. on Sept. 1 at the Everett Golf and Country Club, 1500 52nd St. SE, Everett. The business meeting will be at noon on Sept. 15, at the same location. The public is invited to attend.

Snohomish Chamber
After Hours — Sept. 6
The topic for this month’s Snohomish After Hours is “Rally For Reasonable Signs.” The event is 5:30-7 p.m., Sept. 6, at Collector’s Choice Restaurant. The discussion will be about sign regulations appropriate to business areas of Snohomish. Complimentary appetizers will be served.

LeTip meets, shares tips — Sept. 7-28
The Everett Downtown LeTip will meet 11:35 a.m. on Sept. 7, 14, 21 and 28 at The Flying Pig Restaurant, 2929 Colby Ave., Everett. The organization meets to network and share industry tips. First-time visitors get a free lunch. For more information, contact Dan Bliven at 425-348-1884 or by e-mail at dbliven@mortgageadvisorygroup.net.

Arts council hosts exhibit — Sept. 8
Arts Council of Snohomish County will present artwork by members of the Seattle Co-Arts Sept. 8-Oct. 27, with an opening reception at 5-8 p.m. on Sept. 8. Membership in Seattle Co-Arts, which was founded in 1949, is made up of 150 artists from a wide area that includes Snohomish County. The organization gives back to communities through annual scholdarships to students continuing their art education. The gallery, located at 1507 Wall St., is open 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Monday through Friday and 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. on Saturday. For more information, call 425-257-8380.

Small-business fair — Sept. 10
The ninth annual Washington Small Business Fair will be 8 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. on Sept. 10 at Renton Technical College, 3000 NE Fourth St., Renton. Business representatives will conduct seminars and provide information on topics that include taxes, business planning, marketing and Web sites. The Department of Revenue will provide an overview of business taxes. For a list of exhibitors, seminar topics and directions to the event, go to www.bizfair.org.

Marketing seminar — Sept. 13
Andrew Ballard, of Marketing Solutions, will host a marketing seminar on Sept. 13 at the Snohomish Library, 311 Maple Ave., Snohomish. Registration and a continental breakfast will begin at 7:30 a.m. and the seminar will be 8-9:30 a.m. Ballard, who has more than 20 years of experience in marketing, communications and management, will discuss strategies to increase sales revenue and market share and build customer retention. He will also show how to do market research, implement an action plan and increase the return from advertising dollars. Cost for the seminar is $25 per business if registered by Sept. 9, and $35 per business if registered on the day of the conference. For more information and to register, contact Genna at 360-862-9609.

South Snohomish Chamber
orientation — Sept. 13
An informational meeting will be held 4-5:15 p.m. at the South Snohomish Chamber office, 3815 196th St. SW, Suite 136, in Lynnwood. The free event is open to all new, current and prospective members. Call 425-774-0507 to register.

Area chambers network — Sept. 14
Chamber members from around Puget Sound will have an opportunity to meet at the All Chambers Business After Hours on Sept. 14. Cost to attend is $8 for registration before Sept. 12 and $10 thereafter. The networking event will be 5:30-7:30 p.m. at Shilshole Bay Beach Club, 6413 Seaview Ave. NW, Seattle. For additional information, call 206-389-7215 or send an e-mail to info@seattlechamber.com.

Free tax workshop — Sept. 14
The Everett office of the Washington State Department of Revenue will host a free workshop to help business owners understand their tax reporting responsibilities. The workshop will be 1:30-4:30 p.m. on Sept. 14 at the Everett Public Library, 2707 Hoyt Ave. Revenue staff members will demonstrate the department’s electronic filing system and explain excise taxes, reporting classifications, deductions and sales tax collection, and record-keeping requirements. Participants will receive a workbook with answers to most commonly asked questions and copies of Department of Revenue rules and regulations. To register, or for information, go online to http://dor.wa.gov or call 425-356-2911.

Monroe Toastmasters — Tuesdays
Monroe Vocal Project Toastmasters meets at 7:30 p.m. every Tuesday night at Petosa’s restaurant in Monroe on SR 2. Toastmasters helps members improve public speaking skills, overcome fear of public speaking and become better leaders. For more information, contact Ross Wigney at 360-563-9244.

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