Good morning, Everett.

Everett Public Schools Foundation needs 250 volunteers for its annual Stuff the Bus campaign starting August 14.

Volunteers will help sort school supplies at Monroe Elementary’s gym and at Fred Meyer and QFC to pack over 3600 backpacks for students.

Councilmember Nate Nehring praised nearly 100 volunteers for the Meadowdale Beach Cleanup on July 9.

The group collected 130 pounds of trash from the beach, with local organizations and youth actively working to protect the environment—an event that demonstrates local commitment to community service.

Everett residents can attend the annual Nubian Jam at Forest Park on Saturday from 10 a.m. to 7 p.m.; the free event offers music, food, games, kids and family activities (including a ceremony honoring local high school educators and graduates) hosted by the Snohomish County Black Heritage Committee.

After contract talks broke down Tuesday with Albertsons+Safeway+Haggen, the local bakers union launched a petition asking for living wage increases amid rising costs.

The union, having met 12 to 13 times with company representatives in the past year, has gathered about 700 signatures so far.

Everett AquaSox saw three debut players, including Korbyn Dickerson who hit his first home run at the higher level, and Mariners infielder Brendan Donovan made his rehab appearance as the team lost 13 to 8 to Eugene on Tuesday at Everett Memorial Stadium.

The new-look lineup showed promise despite the setback.

Former Everett Community College pitcher Wyatt Queen, a Lake Stevens High graduate, was drafted by the Mariners as the 340th overall pick; he faces a decision until July 27 - to join the pro system or return to college eligibility at Oregon State.

wedi Table Top Event

8:00 a.m. — T & A Supply Company Inc — Free entry — Discover wedi's waterproof shower systems and meet the Technical Sales Manager for demonstrations.

Shawn O'Donnell's Aquasox Night

4:05 – 6:05 PM — Shawn O'Donnell's American Grill and Irish Pub — Complimentary tickets available — Enjoy a night of baseball with the Everett Aquasox as part of Founder's Week celebration.

Los Lobos & Los Lonely Boys Concert

7-8:30 p.m. — Kings Hall Everett — Tickets on sale May 1st — Experience a night of rock and blues with Grammy-winning legends and soulful performances.