Eric Lancaster of Everett is participating in National Novel Writing Month in November. Lancaster spends much of his writing time at the Everett Public Library, which is also hosting the local chapter event. (Kevin Clark / The Herald)

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Write a book in 30 days: Writers prepare for novel challenge

National Novel Writing Month dares you to write a 50,000-word book in just a month.

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The season of giving: donate socks, toys for good causes

Also, paint your personal masterpiece at Schack Art Center.

Acoustic roots rock duo favorite returns to Snohomish venue

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Acoustic roots rock duo favorite returns to Snohomish venue

Gypsy Soul loves playing in the intimate setting of Tim Noah Thumbnail Theater.

BodyVox, a dance company from Portland, Oregon, puts a fun spin on Halloween and classic horror tropes in “BloodyVox: Deadline October” coming Oct. 27 to the Edmonds Center for the Arts. The opening act, “Victorian Secrets,” is a family friendly twist on the 1973 horror film “The Exorcist.” (Jingzi Zhao)

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Halloween, horror genre reimagined in ‘BloodyVox’

The spooky dance theater experience stages Oct. 27 at the Edmonds Center for the Arts.

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Your kids will thank you later for giving them household chores

1. Spooky stories.

Seattle Home Show to feature more than 20 local exhibitors

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Seattle Home Show to feature more than 20 local exhibitors

A Marysville shop’s backyard “she cave” will be in the spotlight this weekend.

Kaki King’s guitar takes center stage in multimedia show

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Kaki King’s guitar takes center stage in multimedia show

The renowned guitarist will perform “The Neck Is a Bridge to the Body” on Oct. 18 in Edmonds.

Rare modernist posters on display at EvCC gallery

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Rare modernist posters on display at EvCC gallery

See Everett graphic designer Sean Wolcott’s collection of posters from 1950-80 through Oct. 26.

The power of words: Poetry helped her through tough time

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The power of words: Poetry helped her through tough time

Young poets find an outlet for their thoughts and feelings at local cafes and bookstores.

 Bellingham resident Dave Mauro has a tattoo, of representing each of the highest peak on every continent that he has summited, on his shin. At his office on Tuesday, Oct. 2, 2018 in Bellingham, Wa. (Andy Bronson / The Herald)

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He climbed from the depths of despair to the top of the world

Hear from Dave Mauro about his journey to the Seven Summits at the Marysville Opera House on Oct.…

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Make your own scarecrow for Edmonds festival and contest

1. Help a veteran.

The pizza sauce is crafted like wine at the Eight Ball Cafe

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The pizza sauce is crafted like wine at the Eight Ball Cafe

The crust is good, too, at the newly opened Everett restaurant, which also serves sandwiches.

Godsmack, Shinedown reunite to rock the house in Everett

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Godsmack, Shinedown reunite to rock the house in Everett

The bands first toured together in 2004. Since then, they’ve enjoyed commercial success.

Wild Coyote Country and Americana Festival new to Everett

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Wild Coyote Country and Americana Festival new to Everett

The Everett Music Initiative is hosting the inaugural roots music festival this weekend.

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Historic Everett Theatre looking for weekend volunteers

1. Operation Christmas.

Gothic-arch barn built in 1925 featured on Snohomish tour

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Gothic-arch barn built in 1925 featured on Snohomish tour

Elizabeth and Michael Blalock’s barn has a milk house that once supported a 40-acre dairy farm.

Fill up on German grub at Everett Sausage Fest this weekend

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Fill up on German grub at Everett Sausage Fest this weekend

The Bavarian-themed festival is Sept. 28-30 on the Our Lady of Perpetual Help Church grounds.

Do a double take: She looks and sounds just like Tina Turner

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Do a double take: She looks and sounds just like Tina Turner

Luisa Marshall performs as Tina Turner on Friday at the Northwest Music Hall in the Everett Mall.

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Help your neighbors: Volunteer at Habitat for Humanity stores

1. Days of Caring.

Rich Schliefer and daughter Hinako at one of the new geocache sites put up by the City of Mill Creek on Tuesday, Sept. 18, 2018 in Mill Creek, Wa. (Andy Bronson / The Herald)

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Geocaching: A treasure hunt for the turn of the century

Mill Creek is the latest city to hide five geocaches, just in time for Geocoinfest 2018 in Issaquah.