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30+ Free Programs for Adults in October: See What You Can Do!

Posted in News on September 16, 2025 at 6:00 am

October brings a bounty of free programs for adults including author talks, informative and useful sessions, crafts and hobbies, financial, career, and business workshops, as well as programs focusing on health, wellness, and support. See what you can do this fall! […]

Unique Nerdy & Geek-Inspired Workouts, Plus Books & DVDs to Get You Moving

Posted in Explore and Discover on June 20, 2023 at 6:00 am

It’s National Hike with a Geek Day (annually on June 20)! When I found out about this day, I started thinking of all the nerdy and geeky types of exercise I’ve tried or heard about over the years. Some mainstays include LARPing and geocaching. Recently, activities combined with apps can get you moving, like ... […]

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Civic Lab Online: What is monkeypox?

Posted in Explore and Discover, News on September 1, 2022 at 6:00 am

About Civic Lab Online Civic Lab Online provides information on issues facing our community for you to explore. Take a look at thought-provoking materials for teens and adults that allow us to engage in open conversation and grow together as a community. You’ll find all past topics on the Civic Lab Online web page. Monkeypox: Fast […]

Are You Smoke Ready? Helpful Information to Get Ready & Reduce Your Smoke Exposure

Posted in Explore and Discover on June 13, 2022 at 6:00 am

By Lisa Woodard, guest blogger Smoke Ready Week With the arrival of summer comes the concern about wildfires and the potential for another summer with smoke-filled days. The threat of wildfires is real, and work is underway by many federal, state, and local agencies to reduce this threat. We also know that the threat of […]

Civic Lab Online: Invisible Illnesses & Disabilities

Posted in Explore and Discover, News on October 1, 2021 at 6:00 am

An increasing number of Americans have been and continue to be diagnosed with conditions that can’t be seen by the naked eye. How do we create a society that provides access to people with debilitating medical conditions? […]

Health questions and related online resources

Posted in Explore and Discover, News on May 7, 2020 at 6:00 am

By Corinne Wilson DISCLAIMER: This blog containing health resources is not, nor is it intended as, a replacement or substitution for medical consultation with a healthcare professional. If you are experiencing a medical emergency: Dial 911. I was coming down with something right as the first COVID-19 cases appeared in Seattle. Fortunately, I knew e […]

The art of saving seeds

Posted in Explore and Discover on July 31, 2018 at 6:00 am

by Abra Cole In a remote vault located halfway between mainland Norway and the North Pole, nearly one million seed varieties are stored. The purpose of this immense storage facility is to ensure the genetic future of these seed varieties, should any of the gene banks located around the world suffer catastrophic disaster. One hundred […]

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