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<< Previous   of   Next >>   ADVERTISEMENT   CONTACT THE HERALD Robert Frank, City Editor frank@heraldnet.com   Published: Wednesday, October 8, 2008 FYI Fashion show helps kids' dance school Whether you're a fashionista or a fan of supporting creative programs for kids, you'll enjoy the Art Divas Fashion Show. See the latest in fall fashions, enjoy tasty treats, possibly win a prize and support The Dance School, a nonprofit group committed to helping kids learn the art of dance. The show starts at 6 p.m. Thursday at The Dance School, 2821 Rockefeller Ave., Everett. Cost is $30 per person. Reserve your space by stopping by at Burkett's clothing, 2617 Colby Ave., Everett. Expect to see some local divas on the runway: Carol Thomas, Everett's cultural arts manager; artist Merilee Moore; and Everett Councilwoman Brenda Stonecipher. For more information, call Burkett's at 425-252-2389. Learn about UW Bothell Learn how to transfer to the University of Washington's Bothell campus at an informational fair. The event is noon to 3 p.m. Thursday at the North Creek Events Center, 18115 Campus Way NE in Bothell. Prospective students and their families are invited to: @1. Body FYI Bullet:Receive an admissions review Meet with advisers and students Gather information on financial aid, student life and academic support services Receive a transcript evaluation Tour the campus Volunteer training for social services Domestic Violence Services of Snohomish County offers a six-week community education and volunteer training class on Wednesdays from 6 to 9:30 p.m. beginning Oct. 15. The classes take place in Everett. Classes are free to volunteers willing to volunteer 10 hours within six months of training. For more information, call Conni Riley at 425-259-2827, ext. 12, or by e-mail at conni@dvs-snoco.org. New HeraldNet blog is a scream It's all horror movies all the time on the Scream Queen blog on The Herald's Web site during the month of October. Herald copy editor Jacqueline McCartney tosses out a different horror-movie topic for discussion each day, starting with her favorite horror flicks. Go to www.heraldnet.com/screamqueen. Contact us If you have an item for FYI, a news tip or a local story idea, call 425-339-3451 or e-mail newstips@heraldnet.com. READER COMMENTS Be the first to comment. You must be a registered user and verify your e-mail address to post comments to blogs or articles on HeraldNet. To register, click here. To read other terms and conditions, click here. Log out

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