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Published 6:36 pm Friday, May 21, 2010

Tall ships: Look for the Lady Washington and the Hawaiian Chieftain at the Port of Everett and Cama Beach areas. Tours are $3; battle sails are $40 to $60. Ticket details at 800-200-5239. See www.historicalseaport.org for all the tall ship ports of call.

  • Lady Washington and Hawaiian Chieftain arrive at Port of Everett, 1720 W. Marine View Drive, on May 25; tours available 4 to 5 p.m. May 26, 27, 28, June 1 and 2, and 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. May 29 and 30.

  • Battle sails at 2 p.m. at Cama Beach, May 24; Everett, May 29 through 31; Edmonds June 5, 6, 12 and 13; and Seattle, July 3, 4 and 11, and 3 p.m. July 10.

    Lynnwood Parks and Recreation: 5800 198th St. SW, Lynnwood; 425-670-5050; www.ci.lynnwood.wa.us. Hiking and kayaking trips, various lengths and elevations, for ages 55 and older; meet at the Lynnwood Senior Center, 5800 198th St. SW; most cost $16 for members, $21 for nonmembers, call for details.

    Milltown Sailing Association: Meets 7 p.m. second Wednesdays, 410 14th St., Everett; 425-710-9175.

    Mount Baker-Snoqualmie National Forest: 2930 Wetmore Ave., Suite 3A (Everett office); 425-783-6000; www.fs.fed.us/R6/mbs.

  • Seeking volunteers to teach visitors about the natural and historic beauty of the Monte Cristo area this summer; duties include cabin, camp area, information board, registration box and trail maintenance. Training date is 8:30 a.m. to noon June 5, Verlot Public Service Center on the Mountain Loop Highway; get details from Matt at 360-436-2333 or by e-mailing mriggen@fs.fed.us.

  • Seeking Mountain Stewards volunteers, ages 18 and older with hiking and outdoor recreation skills; commit to two July training days and weekend days between July and September; get applications from www.fs.fed.us/r6/mbs/volunteering/ mtn_steward and return them by June 25 by e-mailing to brichey@fs.fed.us or mailing to Mount Baker Ranger District, Mountain Stewards, 810 Highway 20, Sedro-Woolley, WA 98284. Get more details at 360-854-2615.

    Mukilteo Yacht Club: Meets 6:30 p.m. fourth Tuesdays, year-round, Old Garage, 807 Second St., Mukilteo; new members welcome, subject to space availability; 425-315-0535.

    North Cascades Institute: 810 Highway 20, Sedro-Woolley; 360-856-5700, ext. 209; www.ncascades.org. Listed prices for overnight events include meals and lodging. Detailed event times and locations given at registration.

    North Sound Sea Kayaking Association: 425-423-0883; www.nsska.homestead.com. Free meetings take place at 7 p.m., Legion Park, 145 Alverson Blvd., Everett.

    Penn Cove Water Festival: Storytelling, children’s activities and entertainers, 11 a.m. to 6 p.m. May 22, along Coupeville waterfront; free; 360-678-5239; www.penncovewaterfestival.com.

    Pilchuck Audubon Society: Details at 360-563-0181, 360-435-3750; www.pilchuckaudubon.org.

  • Meet at 6:30 a.m. May 25, Monroe park-and-ride on U.S. 2, west of fairgrounds, for Leavenworth area trip; pack a lunch.
  • To submit an item for the Outdoors calendar, e-mail features@heraldnet.com or send it to “Outdoors Calendar,” The Herald, P.O. Box 930, Everett, WA 98206.