1. Birds and clouds
Marysville’s Outdoor Adventure Speakers Series is kicking into gear.
Marie Mudd Ruth, author of natural history books, will talk about things appealing to birders as well as folks who are curious about weather and atmospheric-type things from 6 to 8 p.m. Sept. 26, at the Marysville Opera House, 1225 Third St. She’ll show slides and read from two of her books. Cost is $3. Doors open at 5:30 p.m. Topics of the series, held on the fourth Tuesday of each month, include hiking, snowshoeing, biking, photography and birding.
More at http://marysvillewa.gov.
2. Paddleboard star
Standup paddle boarder Karl Kruger is the keynote speaker at the Everett Mountaineers banquet on Nov. 4 at Embassy Suites, 20610 44th Ave. W, Lynnwood. Kruger will share his experiences in the 2017 Race to Alaska, a two-week, 750-mile journey from Port Townsend to Ketchikan, Alaska, involving non-motorized watercraft of all kinds. He is the first to complete this race on a standup paddle board. His presentation will include photographs and video footage of his adventure through gale force winds, strong currents and peaceful moments. A social hour begins at 5 p.m. with the program at 6 p.m. Registration ends Oct. 31. Tickets, $39, must be purchased in advance.
More at www.mountaineers.org.
3. Cute ciders
Like your hard ciders in small doses?
Strongbow has a limited edition four-pack of 5.1-ounce cans. Flavors of the Belgium-produced ciders are Gold Apple, Orange Blossom, Cherry Blossom and Artisanal Blend. Alcohol varies from 4.5 to 6 percent. The cute, little foursome was recently on sale at QFC for $1.
More at www.strongbow.com.
— Andrea Brown, The Herald
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