FYI

Published 9:00 pm Wednesday, December 1, 2004

Once a year, Washington State University folks cross the mountains to sell jerseys and key chains.

And cheese.

The Cougar Holiday Experience returns for the fourth year 10 a.m.-2 p.m. Saturday at Embassy Suites Hotel, 20610 44th Ave. W. in Lynnwood.

The event features a selection of Cougar merchandise distributed by Students Book Corp. and limited supplies of Cougar Gold cheese.

WSU’s mascot, Butch the Cougar, will don a Santa suit and let you take photos.

Get there early. In years past, the sale has been jammed.

Meet Silvana folks over dinner

The Silvana Community Association offers a Christmas potluck dinner at 7 p.m. Saturday at Viking Hall, 1371 Pioneer Highway in Silvana.

You do not have to be a member to attend. The association will provide turkey and ham, but bring a side dish or dessert to round out the menu. Meet neighbors and make new friends.

Also, the association would appreciate donations for the senior food bank.

Tip a firefighter and help kids

Firefighters from Fire District 8 in Lake Stevens will work as table hosts collecting donations for Christmas gifts for children 5-9:30 p.m. Saturday at Ixtapa Restaurant at Lake Stevens Market Place, 303 91st Ave. NE.

Bring unwrapped gifts, if you like, or make a donation.

Think of all those happy faces on Christmas Eve when a firefighter drops by with a gift.

Monroe seniors could use help

The East County Senior Center will have a holiday decorating party at 9 a.m. Friday at the center, 824 Village Way. The seniors would appreciate help with decorating the building for the holiday season.

For more information, call 360-794-6359.

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