1. Be British in spirit.
The British are coming… to dance.
The Mossyback Morris Men will perform an English folk dance called the Morris at 2 p.m. Jan. 13 at the main branch of the Everett Public Library, 2702 Hoyt Ave., Everett.
The Seattle dance group, which includes British and American dancers, will clash large sticks together, wave handkerchiefs and step rhythmically. This is the group’s seventh year performing at the library. The event is free.
Call 425-257-8000.
2. Best kid reads.
Red Tricycle has released its pick of best kids books of 2018.
Each year the national parenting website lists the editors’ favorite new children’s books, from infants to grade-schoolers. Here are a few recommendations.
For babies and toddlers, consider “Love, Mama” by Jeanette Bradley about polar bears and the strength of a mother’s love.
Preschoolers might like “Tomorrow I’ll Be Brave” by Jessica Hische. It offers a chance to reflect on the day, learn self-forgiveness and realize tomorrow is a new beginning.
Kids ages 4-8 can explore the bottom of the sea with Pete the mouse in “Edison: The Mystery of the Missing Mouse Treasure” by Torben Kuhlmann.
More at www.redtri.com/best-new-kids-books-of-the-year.
3. Chain up or pay up.
Ski trips are great. But a ticket for not having tire chains on while driving to the slopes? Not so much.
The state patrol warns: Ignore state tire-chain requirements, and you could get a $500 fine on your way up to Snoqualmie Pass this winter.
More than half of the closures on I-90 Snoqualmie Pass the past several years were caused by vehicles without chains getting into collisions and blocking lanes.
Chains are required during winter storms or inclement weather. Cars with smaller wheel wells can use approved alternatives in place of chains.
More at www.wsdot.com/Traffic/passes/default.aspx.
— Evan Thompson, Herald writer
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