Herald writer Andy Rathbun wants to hear about the most surprising or wonderful Christmas present you ever received or gave away for a holiday story he’s working on. E-mails arathbun@ heraldnet.com or call 425-339-3455.
Judge chili on Camano Island: The 14th annual Chili Chowder Cook Off is offered from 3 to 7 p.m. Saturday at the Camano Senior & Community Center, 606 Arrowhead Rd.
Admission is $10 per person.
Send us your Ways to Give: The Herald will publish its annual Ways to Give list Nov. 22 so readers know about charitable groups that need help.
Send the name of your organization; services you provide; hours and address; a phone number to be published and one for confirmation; and what items, services or volunteer help you need.
Submit information by Wednesday to Herald reporter Gale Fiege, P.O. Box 930, Everett, WA 98206, or e-mail gfiege@heraldnet.com.
Flags honor soldier: To honor U.S. Army Chief Warrant Officer Michael Montgomery of Redmond, Gov. Chris Gregoire says flags at state buildings should be lowered to half-staff today.
Montgomery was killed in a helicopter crash in Afghanistan.