The East Lake Washington Audubon has recognized John Schmied as one of its 2007 Environmentalists of the Year.
Family Fun Run: 9 a.m. April 12. Registration opens at 8 a.m. All are welcome to run, walk or jog the 5K route. Held in conjunction with Healthy Kids Day events. Northshore YMCA, 11811 N.E. 195th St., Bothell. 425-485-9797 or www.ymcanorthshore.org.
The Northshore School District is accepting nominations for its 2008-2009 Teacher of the Year award. Nominations may be submitted by administrators, parents, students or co-workers. To be eligible, the nominee must be employed full time as a teacher and plan to continue in an active teaching status during the 2008-2009 school year. Official nomination sheets will be accepted until 4 p.m. April 14. They forms be sent to Northshore Administration Center, Attention: Human Resources, 3330 Monte Villa Parkway, Bothell, WA 98021
Prince is fond of the color purple. Jimi Hendrix belted out “Purple Haze” on his Fender Stratocaster.