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EVENTS

Tulalip storyteller

Honor Our Water Ancestors by Tulalip storyteller Lois Landgrebe is 2 p.m. Nov. 2 at the Mukilteo Library, 4675 Harbour Pointe Blvd.

Landgrebe will tell historic stories such as “The Seal-Hunting Brothers” and Tulalip’s Priest Point story to honor the connection between indigenous villages and the urgency to protect our local orca families. There will be crafts for youth. This program was made possible by funding from Sno-Isle Libraries. For all ages.

Medicare info

The Retired Public Employees Council Chapter 6 will meet at 1 p.m. Nov. 5 at Carl Gipson Senior Center, 3025 Lombard Ave. This month’s speaker is Jesse Haugh on Medicare Advantage plans available.

Meeting are open to all but to join you must be a retiree in the Washington Retirement System.

More info: 425-337-0884

Holiday luncheon

A Domestic Violence Services of Snohomish County luncheon to help kick off the Holiday Gift Drive for D.V.S. clients and their children is Nov. 13 at the New Life Church, 6830 Highland Drive, Everett. This is a new location for this event.

Bring an unwrapped gift or gift card for either parent or child. All gifts go to clients and their children to help brighten their holiday season. Cost for lunch is $15.

More info: 425-259-2827, ext. 1013

Float your boat

Mukilteo Yacht Club’s “Why Cruise Alone?” is 6 p.m. Nov. 21 at Milltown Sailing Association Clubhouse, 410 14th St. at the Port of Everett.

The club offers several cruises each month, plus monthly meetings and social events. Both power boaters and sail boaters are welcome.

More info: www.mukilteoyachtclub.com; email myc@mukilteoyachtclub.com; 425-636-3310

OPPORTUNITY

Holiday card design contest

The Lynnwood Convention Center is seeking creative middle and high school students to help design the artwork for its 2019 holiday greeting card. The contest is open to all private or public middle and high school students enrolled in a school located in the Edmonds School District. The winner gets $150 and 25 greeting cards. Deadline is Nov. 4.

More info: marketing@lynnwoodcc.com

SAVE THE DATE

Speaker series

Outdoor Adventure Speaker Series is 6:30 to 8 p.m. the second Tuesday of the month at the Marysville Opera House, 1225 Third St.

Local authors, outdoor enthusiasts and naturalists share their adventures and expertise on topics including hiking, kayaking, nature photography, boating and more. Each presentation will finish with a Q & A.

Admission is $5. Refreshments available by donation. Doors open at 6 p.m.

On Nov. 12: Paul Souders, “Arctic Solitaire: A Boat, A Bay the Quest of the Perfect Bear.”

More info: www.marysville wa.gov, 360-363-8400

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