Take charge: Life coach Debbie Lacy will help you start the new year right and “Design Your Best Year Yet.” Lacy will offer her tips at 7 p.m. Wednesday at the Mill Creek Library.

Sign up in advance by calling 425-337-4822 or go to www.sno-isle.org. The library is at 15429 Bothell-Everett Highway, Mill Creek.

For more on Debbie Lacy you can go to her Web site, www.theinspiredcoach.com.

Love life: Charles LeWarne talks about his book on the history of the Arlington Love Israel family, “Love Israel Family: Urban Commune, Rural Commune,” at 2 p.m. Saturday at the Everett Public Library.

Paul Erdmann started the religious commune in 1968, changing his name to Love Israel. After more than a decade in Seattle, the family members still with the group moved to an Arlington ranch.

LeWarne’s book will be available for signing following his talk. It lists at $24.95.

The main library is at 2702 Hoyt Ave., Everett. Call 425-257-8000 or go to www.epls.org for more information.

Flying high: Do you recall Richard Bach? Here’s a clue: “Jonathan Livingston Seagull.” The author, a longtime pilot, will speak at Out of the Blue Aviation in Arlington at 1 p.m. Jan. 10 about his books on aviation, including his latest, “Hypnotizing Maria.”

Bach’s books will be for sale. The event is free, but space is limited so reservations must be made. Call 360-474-1060 or go online to www.outof theblueaviation.com.

Out of the Blue is at 18306 59th Drive NE, Arlington.

Herald staff