Front Porch: Help The Farm help needy kids

Published 12:01 am Friday, December 4, 2009

The sixth annual Homeless Shelter Children’s Christmas Celebration is planned for Sunday at The Farm in Snohomish.

They need more toys for the party and winter clothing.

For more information, call 425-772-1387.

Elks remember members who died this year: Everett Elks No. 479 offers an annual memorial service at 1 p.m. Sunday at 2802 Hoyt Ave., Everett.

Elks members who died this year will be honored.

Bazaar and open house Saturday in Stanwood: Merrill Gardens at Stanwood offers a bazaar and open house Saturday.

It’s planned for 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. at 7212 265th St. NW.

Find gift items, a bake sale and music by Gary Hood.

Benefit holiday sale planned in Everett: Big Brothers Big Sisters plans a holiday sale to support the organization’s mentoring programs.

The sale is offered from noon to 7 p.m. today and from noon to 5 p.m. Saturday at the Big Brothers Big Sisters office, 1420 Hewitt Ave., Everett.

For more information, call Janice Howson at 425-304-1571.

Send us your Christmas plans: We would love to hear what’s happening at your house for the holidays. Are you expecting guests from China? Is your tree decorated in an unusual theme? Perhaps you choose to ignore the holiday. Maybe it’s all about a huge New Year’s Eve party? Let us know what’s up by e-mailing newstips@heraldnet.com.