Local upcoming book events

Dan Raley

7 p.m. Sept. 28, Mill Creek U Bookstore

Formerly with the Seattle Post-Intelligencer, Raley is a local sportswriter whose new book “How Seattle Became a Big League Sports Town” covers Seattle’s sports history, heroes and scandal-makers — just in time for football fever. Learn from someone who saw it all happen how Seattle evolved from an isolated outpost to a mecca for internationally-known athletes and fans. University Bookstore at Mill Creek Town Center is located at 15311 Main St.

Tom Angleberger

7 p.m. Sept. 30, Third Place Books

“McToad Mows Tiny Island” is the new book from master children’s storyteller Tom Angleberger and celebrated illustrator John Hendrix. The playful narrative treasures the journey over the destination, with lots of planes, trains and automobiles.

Kevin Craft

6 p.m. Oct. 1, Hibulb Center

An Everett Community College creative writing instructor, Craft is the author of the book “Solar Prominence” and is a winner of the Gorsline Prize from Cloudbank Books. His poems, reviews and essays have appeared in such publications as Poetry, AGNI, Verse, Alaska Quarterly Review, The Stranger and Poetry Northwest. He will read from his work as part of the First Thursday Poetry Program at the Tulalip Tribes’ Hibulb Cultural Center, 6410 23rd Ave NE, Tulalip. At 7 p.m., audience members will be encouraged to share their original poetry.

Basics of Historical Research

9 a.m. to noon Oct. 10, Floyd Norgaard Cultural Center

This free workshop for authors, teachers, students, genealogists, historians is presented by an archivist with the regional office of the state archives. The cultural center is at 27130 102nd Ave, NW, Stanwood. Seating is limited. Register at www.sos.wa.gov/archives/RecordsManagement/TrainingSignup.aspx .

Chris Spencer

7:30 p.m. Oct. 28, Zech Hall, WICA

The author and the Whidbey Island Center for the Arts in Langley are planning this 100-Word Short Story Smash, a popular ode to concise editing. Deadline to submit a short story is Oct. 21. To receive a list of rules and tips from Spencer, email cspencer@whidbey.com.

Talk to us

> Give us your news tips.

> Send us a letter to the editor.

> More Herald contact information.

More in Life

Camp Fire attendees pose after playing in the water. (Photo courtesy by Camp Fire)
The best childcare in Snohomish County

You voted, we tallied. Here are the results.

Mukilteo Police Chief Andy Illyn and the graphic he created. He is currently attending the 10-week FBI National Academy in Quantico, Virginia. (Photo provided by Andy Illyn)
Help wanted: Unicorns for ‘pure magic’ career with Mukilteo police

“There’s a whole population who would be amazing police officers” but never considered it, the police chief said.

To most, tiles are utilitarian. To some, they’re a sought-after art form.

Collectors particularly prize tiles made by early 20th century art potteries. This Wheatley piece sold for $216 at auction.

Spring plant sales in Snohomish County

Find perennials, vegetable starts, shrubs and more at these sales, which raise money for horticulture scholarships.

beautiful colors of rhododendron flowers
With its big, bright blooms, Washington’s state flower is wowing once again

Whether dwarf or absolutely ginormous, rhodies put on a grand show each spring. Plus, they love the Pacific Northwest.

Whidbey duo uses fencing to teach self-discipline, sportsmanship to youth

Bob Tearse and Joseph Kleinman are sharing their sword-fighting expertise with young people on south Whidbey Island.

Craig Chambers takes orders while working behind the bar at Obsidian Beer Hall on Friday, April 12, 2024, in downtown Everett, Washington. (Ryan Berry / The Herald)
Obsidian Beer Hall takes over former Toggle’s space in downtown Everett

Beyond beer, the Black-owned taphouse boasts a chill vibe with plush sofas, art on the walls and hip-hop on the speakers.

Glimpse the ancient past in northeast England

Hadrian’s Wall stretches 73 miles across the isle. It’s still one of England’s most thought-provoking sights.

I accidentally paid twice for my hotel. Can I get a refund?

Why did Valeska Wehr pay twice for her stay at a Marriott property in Boston? And why won’t Booking.com help her?

How do you want your kids to remember you when they grow up?

Childhood flies by, especially for parents. So how should we approach this limited time while our kids are still kids?

Dalton Dover performs during the 2023 CMA Fest on Friday, June 9, 2023, at the Spotify House in Nashville, Tenn. (Photo by Amy Harris/Invision/AP)
Music, theater and more: What’s happening in Snohomish County

The Red Hot Chili Pipers come to Edmonds, and country artist Dalton Dover performs Friday as part of the Everett Stampede.

Lily Gladstone poses at the premiere of the Hulu miniseries "Under the Bridge" at the DGA Theatre, Monday, April 15, 2024, in Los Angeles. (AP Photo/Chris Pizzello)
Mountlake Terrace’s Lily Gladstone plays cop in Hulu’s ‘Under the Bridge’

The true-crime drama started streaming Wednesday. It’s Gladstone’s first part since her star turn in “Killers of the Flower Moon.”

Support local journalism

If you value local news, make a gift now to support the trusted journalism you get in The Daily Herald. Donations processed in this system are not tax deductible.