EVENTS
Jane Austen’s world
Actress and historian Tames Alan shows us how a lady lived in the Regency period of British history at “By A Lady: A Look at Jane Austen’s World,” 2 to 3:30 p.m. Saturday at the Everett Public Library, 2702 Hoyt Ave. Dressed in historical costume, Alan will discuss food, entailment of estates, and how a girl was ranked based on her fortune. Alan will then change into an evening dress and talk about how the assemblies and balls were more about husband-hunting than dancing.
More info: 425-257-8000
Last chicken dinner until new year
A family chicken dinner is offered 12-2 p.m. Sunday at the Stillaguamish Senior Center, 18308 Smokey Point Blvd., Arlington. Roasted chicken, mashed potatoes with gravy, coleslaw, vegetables, roll, drink and dessert for $9, $8 seniors, $5 children under age 12. Proceeds benefit senior center programs and services. Bring canned goods for the food bank, too. The Ramblers provide live entertainment.
Note that this is the last chicken dinner until the new year. The monthly event will not be held in November and December.
More info: 360-653-4551
Turkey dinner on Camano Island
Utsalady Ladies Aid will serve up the annual Old Fashioned Thanksgiving Dinner, 11:30 a.m. to 3 p.m. Sunday at 78 Utsalady Road, Camano Island. Dinner includes all the trimmings, including homemade pie. Cost is $15; free for kids under age 10.
More info: Ginny, 360-387-7616
WAYS TO HELP
Volunteer at a hospital gift shop
Gift shops at local hospitals raise money for local causes and rely on volunteers.
Monroe: The gift shop at EvergreenHealth Monroe needs reliable volunteers to work three-hour shifts. The gift shop is open 10 a.m.-4 p.m. weekdays. More info: Janie, vghgiftshop@gmail.com.
Everett: The nonprofit Providence General Children’s Association needs volunteers at the Providence Regional Medical Center Pacific and Colby campus gift shops for four-hour shifts, day or evening, two or more times per month. Gift shop proceeds benefit Northwest children in need. Must complete hospital volunteer forms, TB test, background check and training. More info: www.providence.org/volunteereverett, nanlt42@msn.com.
Humane Society seeks volunteers
The Humane Society at HappyPaws Farm seeks volunteers to help with fundraising to finish a new building that will house post-op surgeries and feral cats on 18 acres of donated land in Stanwood. Also needed are grass cutters, maintenance people who can keep lawnmowers going, and drivers who can transport the dogs of low-income owners to the vet. Groups interested in holding pet food drives for the animal food bank also are welcome.
More info: 360-652-5844, hmnsoc@aol.com, www.dogscats.org
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