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He’ll teach you to play ‘Over the Rainbow’ by IZ in an afternoon

He’ll teach you to play ‘Over the Rainbow’ by IZ in an afternoon

Aaron Canwell of the band Micah and Me will teach two free ukulele classes Jan. 25 at the Everett Public Library.

He’ll teach you to play ‘Over the Rainbow’ by IZ in an afternoon

Home and garden events and resources around Snohomish County

Birds and windows: As many as 1 billion birds are killed by window collisions in the United States each year. Kim Nelson, of the Skagit… Continue reading

Kindred Kitchen’s menu includes all-day breakfast in Everett

Kindred Kitchen’s menu includes all-day breakfast in Everett

The new cafe on Broadway is an arm of Housing Hope, a nonprofit working to break the cycle of poverty.

Kindred Kitchen’s menu includes all-day breakfast in Everett
Rory’s bartender loves his regulars — especially his in-laws

Rory’s bartender loves his regulars — especially his in-laws

Chris Madsen has a wife and two kids, thanks to his job at this Edmonds watering hole.

Rory’s bartender loves his regulars — especially his in-laws
Wait is over for new Mexican restaurant in downtown Edmonds

Wait is over for new Mexican restaurant in downtown Edmonds

Santa Fe Mexican Grill & Cantina has sibling eateries in Shoreline, Totem Lake and Renton Highlands.

Wait is over for new Mexican restaurant in downtown Edmonds
Agent M (Tessa Thompson) and Agent H (Chris Hemsworth) in “Men in Black: International.” See the film at a Teen Movie Matinee at the Mukilteo Library on Jan. 2. (Columbia Pictures)

Schedule of special film screenings in Snohomish County

Teen Movie Matinee: Showing at 2 p.m. Jan. 2 is “MIB: International,” the newest of the Men in Black films, at the Mukilteo Library, 4675… Continue reading

Agent M (Tessa Thompson) and Agent H (Chris Hemsworth) in “Men in Black: International.” See the film at a Teen Movie Matinee at the Mukilteo Library on Jan. 2. (Columbia Pictures)
Yes, it’s winter, but it’s time to think about the garden

Yes, it’s winter, but it’s time to think about the garden

The Snohomish County Master Gardener’s Winter Speaker Series runs from Jan. 10 to April 3.

Yes, it’s winter, but it’s time to think about the garden
Serving up a heaping helping of kindness in Granite Falls

Serving up a heaping helping of kindness in Granite Falls

Local businesses team with a nonprofit to provide monthly meals for children.

Serving up a heaping helping of kindness in Granite Falls
Art events, galleries and exhibits around Snohomish County

Art events, galleries and exhibits around Snohomish County

MUSEUMS/EVENTS Schack Art Center: 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. Monday through Friday, 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Saturday and noon to 5 p.m. Sunday; 2921… Continue reading

Art events, galleries and exhibits around Snohomish County
Hazelnuts plus cranberries equals one pretty pie in Silvana

Hazelnuts plus cranberries equals one pretty pie in Silvana

The special Christmastime treat was a hit at Hazel Blue Acres’ cooking demonstration.

Hazelnuts plus cranberries equals one pretty pie in Silvana
New 14-foot-tall sculpture in Monroe inspired by mountain goats

New 14-foot-tall sculpture in Monroe inspired by mountain goats

Titled “Guardian of the Mountain Pass,” it captures the city’s history and surroundings.

New 14-foot-tall sculpture in Monroe inspired by mountain goats
Seattle Men’s Chorus to perform Christmas concert in Everett

Seattle Men’s Chorus to perform Christmas concert in Everett

The annual concert includes choral music, traditional holiday favorites and “zany hilarity.”

Seattle Men’s Chorus to perform Christmas concert in Everett
Everett’s master French baker shares his Yule log secrets

Everett’s master French baker shares his Yule log secrets

Jacky Lichtenthaler gets about 300 “buche de Noel” orders at L’Artisan French Bakery in Everett.

Everett’s master French baker shares his Yule log secrets
When Christmas goes haywire, it’s grist for this writer’s mill

When Christmas goes haywire, it’s grist for this writer’s mill

Whidbey resident Sara Ohlin’s essay about an exploding turkey is published in a holiday anthology.

When Christmas goes haywire, it’s grist for this writer’s mill
Brier man honored for his music about farmworkers’ struggle

Brier man honored for his music about farmworkers’ struggle

Lifelong musician Juan Manuel Barco’s songs in the corrido style focus on land rights, immigration and more.

Brier man honored for his music about farmworkers’ struggle
Pamela Alt and Archibald at Yost Park in Edmonds are part of a University of Washington study. (Kevin Clark / The Herald)

Sign your pooch up to help with national study on dog aging

The goal of University of Washington’s Dog Aging Project is to help dogs live longer, healthier lives.

Pamela Alt and Archibald at Yost Park in Edmonds are part of a University of Washington study. (Kevin Clark / The Herald)
This play promises to be the ‘Best Christmas Pageant Ever’

This play promises to be the ‘Best Christmas Pageant Ever’

The Red Curtain theater in Marysville says the show could be your new family holiday tradition.

This play promises to be the ‘Best Christmas Pageant Ever’
Find comfort in cabins and yurts when camping in the cold

Find comfort in cabins and yurts when camping in the cold

You don’t have to camp in a tent. There are more comfortable ways to enjoy the quiet joys of winter.

Find comfort in cabins and yurts when camping in the cold
Marysville sports fan turns his garage into a game room

Marysville sports fan turns his garage into a game room

With its pool table, shuffle board and soda fountain, Josh Whall’s room is the family’s gathering place.

Marysville sports fan turns his garage into a game room

Home and garden events and resources around Snohomish County

Bellevue Botanical Garden: The garden’s 25th annual winter wonderland called Garden d’Lights is displayed 4:30 to 9 p.m. Nov. 30 through Dec. 31, 12001 Main… Continue reading