Upcoming special film showings in the area

Whidbey Reads Film Festival

The Whidbey Reads Film Festival will be showing a number of sports-themed films during the month of March at the Oak Harbor and Freeland branches of the Sno-Isle Libraries. March 4: “Chariots of Fire,” Oak Harbor, 2 p.m. March 8: “When the Game Stands Tall,” Oak Harbor, 2 p.m. March 11: “The Rookie,” Freeland, 1:30 p.m., “The Natural,” Oak Harbor, 2 p.m. March 25: “Cool Runnings,” Freeland, 1:30 p.m., “Miracle,” Oak Harbor, 2 p.m.

Movies at the HET

Here’s the schedule for upcoming films at the Historic Everett Theatre. All showtimes are at 1 p.m. March 3: “Great Guy,” starring James Cagney. March 10: “Blood on the Sun,” starring James Cagney and Sylvia Sidney. March 17: “The Time of Your Life,” starring James Cagney and William Bendix.

‘Return of the River’

The Monroe Library is screening the documentary, “Return of the River,” 6:30 p.m. March 26 in the Monroe Meeting Room. The film is about the removal of the dam on the Elwha River on the Olympic Peninsula. Refreshments will be provided. After the film, a Sierra Club representative will lead a discussion about ongoing opportunities to protect rivers and wild lands on the Peninsula and across Washington State. For more information, call 360-794-7851.

Movies at the library

Bring your friends, have some popcorn and enjoy a movie at a branch of the Sno-Isle library system. Here’s a look at the upcoming schedule. Feb. 27: “Maleficent,” Mukilteo, 1 p.m. March 17: “The Hitchhiker’s Guide to the Galaxy,” Granite Falls, 3:30 p.m. March 18: “Hoosiers,” Oak Harbor, 2 p.m. March 20: “Divergent,” Freeland, 2 p.m.

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