Community festivals
Cruise back in time
Sights and scenes from Cruzin' to Colby (photo gallery)
Date: 05/29/2012 | Local News
Penn Cove fest features NW tribe canoe races
Canoe races have always been the centerpiece of the Penn Cove Water Festival and Saturday's event is no exception.
Date: 05/18/2012 | Entertainment
'Lola Versus' to open SIFF in Everett
A twisting romantic comedy set in New York City, "Lola Versus," will open Everett's third year as a participating city in the Seattle International Film Festival.
Date: 05/11/2012 | Entertainment
Bainbridge Island holds zany Scotch broom festival
BAINBRIDGE ISLAND -- Erin Ayriss was on her way to work Wednesday afternoon when she came upon a group of island old-timers waving yellow-flowered Scotch broom branches and cheering on a game of sidewalk bench tiddlywinks.
Date: 05/03/2012 | Northwest
Everett art center celebrates 1st birthday
Slice up the cake. Blow up the balloons. Schack Art Center is having a birthday.Schack is turning a year old and is sending out an invitation to everyone to help it celebrate May 6.There will be cake and balloons and party favors in the form of artwork that you, the guests, create.
Date: 04/23/2012 | Life
Celebrate Earth Day on Whidbey
Whidbey Island's sixth annual Earth Day festival celebrates the planet through dance, drama and a huge human peace symbol on Sunday.The Earth Day Festival begins at noon in Langley with Dances of Universal Peace, in which audience members can take part.Other events:
Date: 04/20/2012 | Entertainment
In Skagit Valley, Tulip Festival now in full bloom
It's Friday the 13th and hopefully your luck is good and the tulips are blooming.The Skagit Valley Tulip Festival continues through April. Early varieties are up and more tulips are predicted to be popping through April 22.
Date: 04/13/2012 | Entertainment
Where to find egg hunts
Choose from events planned all around the county
Date: 04/06/2012 | Entertainment
What's up at Tulip Fest
Blooms predicted, plus other fun for this weekend
Date: 04/05/2012 | Entertainment
Where to find egg hunts
Choose from events planned all around the county
Date: 04/04/2012 | Entertainment
Heavy traffic expected for tulip festival
Troopers are reminding drivers to mind their manners if they plan to visit the Skagit County Tulip Festival.There will be lots of traffic and distractions, said trooper Keith Leary with the Washington State Patrol.
Date: 03/30/2012 | Local News
It's almost tulip time
Plan your trip to the Skagit Valley for all the festival events
Date: 03/24/2012 | Life
Celebrate, and eat, mussels in Coupeville this weekend
Head to Coupeville this weekend to celebrate Penn Cove's bountiful bivalve.The Penn Cove MusselFest runs from 5:30 to 8:30 p.m. tonight, 10:30 a.m. to 9 p.m. Saturday and 10:30 a.m. to 5 p.m. Sunday.
Date: 03/02/2012 | Entertainment
Wine festival shows off Snohomish
SNOHOMISH -- Wine tasting, live music and appetizers are the main ingredients for the Snohomish Chamber of Commerce's first fundraiser of the year.
Date: 02/27/2012 | Local News
Go behind the scenes at your favorite breweries
Here's a reason to raise your glass.Saturday* is the second annual Washington Beer Open House.That means 44 breweries around the region, including six in Snohomish County, are offering behind-the-scenes tours.
Date: 02/24/2012 | Life
Inspiration for gardeners
Northwest Flower & Garden Show returns Feb. 8
Date: 02/02/2012 | Home and Garden
Adoptive parents of Asian children celebrate culture with Lunar New Year
With its fireworks, family reunions and feasts, Lunar New Year is the longest and most important celebration for millions around the world.For kids adopted from China, it holds special meaning. Lunar New Year makes them mini-ambassadors of a culture they know little about firsthand.
Date: 01/23/2012 | Life
Seniors' charitable work ends up in thief's pocket
When you think you've heard it all, regarding thefts from Boy Scouts, soccer clubs and the like, along comes a thief who steals from a bunch of senior citizens.Some creep stole the receipts from the Snohomish Senior Center's Dec. 3 Saturday breakfast.
Date: 12/13/2011 | Local News
Christmas ships set sail
Depart from Edmonds marina and see lights from the Sound
Date: 11/26/2011 | Life
Time for Yulefest, you betcha
If you want a Scandinavian flavor to start your holidays, the Nordic Heritage Museum in Seattle invites everyone to its Yulefest from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Saturday and Sunday.
Date: 11/14/2011 | Life
Load a pirate ship with booty to help Arlington food bank, Kids Kloset
ARLINGTON -- A fun day in this town that likes to celebrate takes on a serious tone this year as people gather donations to help others.Arlington's Hometown Halloween happens throughout Saturday in the downtown area.
Date: 10/28/2011 | Local News
Faith and religion calendar
EVENTSCarmelite Institute of Spirituality Days of Recollection: 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Oct. 29 at 27008 78th Ave NW, Stanwood.
Date: 10/15/2011 | Local News
A patch of glass pumpkins
Everett arts center's glassblowers to harvest fall colors
Date: 10/07/2011 | Local News
'Project Runway' purse and more available at Darrington dinner auction
Wyonne Perrault says they would love to have a big crowd at a benefit Saturday night in Darrington.
Date: 10/07/2011 | Local News
Warm Beach looking for volunteers for Lights of Christmas display
WARM BEACH -- A free sneak peek Sunday at this year's Lights of Christmas display also doubles as a plea for volunteer help.
Date: 10/07/2011 | Local News
Add the kraut ... and fun
Fill up on food, music at this weekend's Everett Sausage Fest
Date: 10/06/2011 | Entertainment
Front Porch: Granite Falls celebrates Railroad and Reunion Days
Party in Granite FallsThe annual Railroad and Reunion Days celebration in Granite Falls today is set to feature a children's parade and a grand parade along S. Granite Avenue.
Date: 10/01/2011 | Local News
Hop over to Leavenworth for Oktoberfest
Leavenworth's annual festival celebrating Oktoberfest begins today and continues on the next two Fridays and Saturdays, Oct. 7 and 8, and Oct. 14 and 15.
Date: 10/01/2011 | Life
Celebrate all things cranberry
The television commercials for Ocean Spray cranberry juice would have you think that the tart red fruit only grows in New England's bogs.Think again.Cranberry bogs are plentiful enough on the Washington Coast. The area from Westport through Grayland is known as the Cranberry Coast.
Date: 09/24/2011 | Life
Potatoes au gratin or au gratin potatoes, it might to be 16,000-pound world record
Do you like to eat au gratin potatoes?How much do you like to eat potatoes au gratin?Get your fill at "Spirit of the Spud" planned for noon to 6 p.m. Saturday along the riverfront in downtown Mount Vernon.
Date: 09/23/2011 | Local News
Potatoes au gratin, 80 feet by 8 feet, could mash old record
All eyes will be on Mount Vernon on Saturday.That's when a spirited group of potato devotees attempts to produce the largest potatoes au gratin during the "Spirit of the Spud" event in downtown Mount Vernon.
Date: 09/19/2011 | Life
Camano author’s book helping veterans with memory loss reconnect
Dan Koffman, 61, an artist, designer and marketer who lives on Camano Island, was featured in a story by Gale Fiege Aug. 24, "Picture book can jog veterans' memories."
Date: 09/16/2011 | Local News
Head to Eastern Washington for harvest fun
Take a road trip to Eastern Washington for some harvest festivities in the Tri-Cities and Wenatchee areas. Food, beverages, crafts and entertainment will be offered at several venues from late summer into fall.Tri-Cities
Date: 09/13/2011 | Life
Busy weekend ahead in Arlington
ARLINGTON -- People in this city are planning for a busy weekend, with events that include a car show, an art show, book sale, farmers market, a walk by Operation Homefront, a Sept. 11 memorial presentation, the dedication of downtown's rebuilt firehouse, music, food and a fundraiser golf...
Date: 09/09/2011 | Local News
Evergreen State Fair results
OC BEEFJunior Other Breeds Show, Fitting and Showing Senior Division: 1st Toria Morcom; 2nd Danielle Durem; 3rd Shana Morcom; Junior Division 1st Zach Wilson; 2nd Austin O'Neil; 3rd Gen McKenzieType OC Beef
Date: 09/05/2011 | Local News
Group's Mexican-techno fusion typifies Bumbershoot diversity
When the Nortec Collective takes the stage at Bumbershoot this weekend, they'll bring a bevy of electronics.
Date: 09/02/2011 | Entertainment
See classic airplanes and much more at Vintage Aircraft Weekend
The words "Vintage Aircraft Weekend" should really sum it up for you.But if you need more details, how about military vehicles, World War II re-enactors, aircraft fly-bys, antique vehicles, a big band dinner dance, history lessons and hands-on demonstrations.
Date: 09/02/2011 | Entertainment
Live streaming piglets' birth from the fair
The Evergreen State Fair may be rooted in 100-year-old traditions, but modern-day technology is helping bring those traditions to more people.
Date: 08/30/2011 | Good News
Share your fair photos
I don't need to tell you once again that the Evergreen State Fair is here. If you are going, send your snapshots of fair fun to be included in an online photo gallery on www.heraldnet.com.
Date: 08/29/2011 | Good News
Evergreen State Fair Results
FFA HORSE SHOWFITTING AND SHOWINGNovice Champion: Kerry Kane, Snohomish FFANovice Reserve Champion: Raeha Karls, Stanwood FFAJunior Champion: Jessica Davidson, Monroe FFAJunior Reserve Champion: Ashley Shepard, Snohomish FFA
Date: 08/27/2011 | Local News
Put your mutt on the catwalk
Bring your dog — or even your cat — to Saturday's Mutt Strutt
Date: 08/26/2011 | Local News
Evergreen State Fair results
OC Needle ArtsGrand Champion: Stefanie Stadnicki, LynnwoodBest of Division: Stefanie Stadnicki, Lynnwood; Renée Pietsch, Snohomish; Jean McGuire, Lynnwood
Date: 08/26/2011 | Local News
Fair days are almost here
Your guide to fun and games at the Evergreen State Fair
Date: 08/24/2011 | Local News
Free creative fun at Island County Fair
The focus of the Island County Fair is farm education with lots of exhibits where visitors can learn about farm life: livestock and crops, baking and canning.That doesn't mean life on the farm can't be fun. Or free.
Date: 08/19/2011 | Entertainment
Food, music rocks at Snohomish festival
Enjoy live music today through Sunday in Snohomish on three stages downtown at the Snohomish Taste of Music.
Date: 08/19/2011 | Entertainment
Music calendar
Concerts Snohomish, Island counties The Marlin James Band with special guest Dakota Neuman: 8 p.m. Aug. 19 at the Historic Everett Theatre. Tickets are $10 at 425-258-6766.
Date: 08/19/2011 | Entertainment
Where you can remember 9/11
Though it happened many thousands of miles away, local residents have a chance to remember and honor those who died in the terrorists attack of Sept. 11.
Date: 08/19/2011 | Entertainment
Just add color
Artists show their stuff this weekend on Everett's waterfront
Date: 08/18/2011 | Entertainment
Fun by the ton at the fair
How many hogs, horses and blue ribbons to expect in Monroe
Date: 08/18/2011 | Need to Know
A chain saw wedding
Carvers marry with a chain saw salute, wooden wedding cake
Date: 08/13/2011 | Local News
Marysville fest showcases artists
MARYSVILLE -- Artists are planning to show their work this weekend at Comeford Park.
Date: 08/12/2011 | Local News
Ben takes over for Harley at Camano farm stand
There's been a changing of the guard on Camano Island.Jon Stephens at Open Gate Farm has said farewell to a member of the crew that greets customers at a farm stand at 269 Russell Road.
Date: 08/12/2011 | Local News
A Taste of Edmonds
Food may be the star, but there's a lot more at annual event
Date: 08/11/2011 | Entertainment
Beauty of nature, artists converge at Index Arts Festival
The Index Arts Festival has come to be known as a blend of natural beauty and artist-created beauty.Artists will display their eclectic mix of paintings, photographs, ceramics and crafts against a backdrop of mountains, river and trees Saturday in the tiny hamlet.
Date: 08/05/2011 | Entertainment
Night Out brings neighbors together
ARLINGTON -- Lacey Stickles opted out of climbing on the Arlington Fire Department's ladder truck."It's too scary," said Lacey, 7.Lacey was with her mom, Jesica Stickles, at Arlington's National Night Out.
Date: 08/04/2011 | Local News
Must-sees at Seafair
Four events you don't want to miss this weekend
Date: 08/04/2011 | Entertainment
Mountlake Terrace seniors collecting a mile of quarters
By Kristi O'HarranHerald ColumnistMountlake Terrace measured the quarters, and it's a go. They discovered a dozen quarters laid side-by-side measures a foot. So they are trying to gather 63,360 quarters to build a mile of quarters.
Date: 08/02/2011 | Local News
National Night Out goal: Crime prevention
Mayors, police officers and firefighters will be out and about Tuesday night to mingle with their neighbors.
Date: 08/01/2011 | Local News
Carnival ride oversight mostly left to private sector
SALEM, Ore. -- It's the height of festival season and for many kids that means thrills -- as in the Zipper, the Sizzler or the Tilt-A-Whirl.But who's making sure those traveling rides are properly maintained, set up and operated?In Oregon, the answer is no one.
Date: 07/25/2011 | Northwest
No room for rain at Kla Ha Ya
SNOHOMISH -- The rain cleared just in time to convince Allison and Josh Weide to bring their two children, 1-year old Liam and 2-year old Davanee, to the Frogstastic Kid's Festival at the Snohomish Station Village. "We came because it wasn't raining," said Josh Weide, 26.
Date: 07/22/2011 | Local News
Time to plan for Lake Stevens' Aquafest
LAKE STEVENS -- Kids can register now to be part of this year's Aquafest Children's Parade.The annual parade for children of all ages is scheduled on July 29, the first day of the three-day festival.
Date: 07/20/2011 | Local News
Community Calendar
Bazaars•Mill Creek Lions Club 8th Annual Holiday Bazaar, 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Nov. 19, Penny Creek Elementary School, 4117 132nd St. SE, Everett. Tables, $50-$60. Linda Holz, 206-528-2525, MillCreekLionsClub@yahoo.com,
Date: 07/17/2011 | Local News
Sculpture, bandshell to be dedicated Saturday at Lighthouse Park in Mukilteo
MUKILTEO -- The community is invited to celebrate new artwork and the opening of the bandshell seating area at the city's Lighthouse Park.An opening ceremony is planned for 10:30 a.m. Saturday at the park, 601 Front St., Mukilteo.
Date: 07/15/2011 | Local News
Motorcycle and car shows in Marysville to benefit Navy, Marine relief society
MARYSVILLE -- Car and motorcycle enthusiasts can help the Navy-Marine Corps Relief Society during a two-day event.
Date: 07/15/2011 | Local News
Mingle in Mill Creek; get Frogtastic in Snohomish
It's summertime and sometimes you just have to pick and choose among the many fairs, festivals and other family fun events going on throughout Snohomish County.Here are a couple of suggestions for this weekend:
Date: 07/15/2011 | Entertainment
Community Calendar
BazaarsSnohomish Senior Center Flea Market, 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Saturday, 506 Fourth St., Snohomish. Tables: 360-568-0934.Stillaguamish Senior Center annual Harvest and Holiday Bazaar, 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Oct. 22, 18308 Smokey Point Blvd., Arlington. Tables: 360-653-4551.
Date: 07/10/2011 | Local News
Community Extra: Opportunities
Skate: YMCA hosts skating competitionSkaters are invited to show off their skills at the Mukilteo YMCA skate park during the Subway Washington Games skateboarding competition.
Date: 07/07/2011 | Local News
Sultan Shindig honors veteran, volunteer
SULTAN -- Charles "Ole" Carlson served his country during the Vietnam and Korean wars. He's been a banker, a business owner and even an actor in commercials for Ivar's and Bartell Drugs.This weekend he will be obtain another title: 2011 Shindig grand marshal.
Date: 07/04/2011 | Local News
Sand and Sawdust Festival this weekend at Ocean Shores
OCEAN SHORES -- Most sand sculptures at the beach don't require a backhoe, a gas-fired compacting machine or a bucket brigade just to create a foundation to begin the enterprise.
Date: 06/24/2011 | Northwest
Tent approved for Oregon Shakespeare Festival
ASHLAND, Ore. -- The Oregon Shakespeare Festival has been given approval for setting up a stage and 600-seat tent in an Ashland city park while an indoor theater is repaired.
Date: 06/23/2011 | Northwest
Peter and Paul from ‘60s folk trio to headline Evergreen State Fair lineup
MONROE -- Even though Mary Travers died in September 2009, Peter and Paul of Peter, Paul and Mary continue to delight audiences.
Date: 06/10/2011 | Local News
Sorticulture returns to Everett
Bothell artist among vendors at free garden arts festival
Date: 06/09/2011 | Life
Plenty to do in Arlington on Saturday
ARLINGTON -- Saturday is one of those days in this city during which a lot is scheduled. Call it a super Saturday.•The Arlington Farmers Market season begins with a market from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. in Legion Park along Olympic Avenue. Local bands are scheduled to perform at lunchtime.
Date: 06/08/2011 | Local News
Fun on the waterfront
Eat, drink, climb or go fishing at Edmonds festival
Date: 06/03/2011 | Entertainment
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