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Do you have any fun stories from a time you used a short-term rental service, such as Airbnb or VRBO, to rent out your Snohomish County space? Or maybe it was not so fun, and someone trashed your extra room. How about tales from your trips to other people’s homes in the area?

Let us know for an upcoming story. Email sdavey@heraldnet.com, or call 425-339-3192.

EVENTS

Future of the festival

There will be a meeting at 7 p.m. Thursday by the Mukilteo Lighthouse Festival Association to decide if there will be a Mukilteo Lighthouse Festival this year. The meeting is at Mukilteo Chamber of Commerce Tourism Center, 4902 76th St. SW.

Family time at the pub

Join children’s performer Caspar Babypants from 1 to 3 p.m. Saturday at the Scuttlebutt Taproom, 3314 Cedar St., Everett.

The musician, whose real name is Chris Ballew, is known for his work with the former alternative rock band, The Presidents of the United States of America.

This is part of the business’ new family day every Saturday. Get free tickets at the taproom.

More info: Search “Caspar Babypants at Scuttlebutt” on Facebook

Live theater for those with sensory processing disorders

Enjoy a sensory-friendly performance of the StoryBook Theater’s rendition of the “Little Engine That Could,” at 3:30 p.m. Sunday at the Everett PUD Auditorium, 2320 California St. Tickets are $5 online.

More info: www.storybooktheater.org/sensory

Recycle electronics, foam

Responsibly recycle the old electronics and packing foam you’ve stashed away from 9 a.m. to noon March 9 at Edmonds Community College, 20000 68th Ave. W., Lynnwood. Follow the signs at the 68th Avenue W and 200th Street SW entrance.

There also will be a station to shred and recycle paper. Packing peanuts are not allowed. This event is free.

More info: For a complete list of what can be collected, go to www.lynnwoodwa.gov

Study your past

“Organized Research From Cradle To Grave” is the topic of a meeting at 1 p.m. March 12 at Stillaguamish Valley Genealogical Society Library, 6111 188th Place NE, Arlington.

Lori Lee Sauber will talk about how to organize research. This lecture provides A-to-Z guidance for managing a genealogical research project. Free and open to the public.

More info: www.stillygen.org

Show time

A free movie night in celebration of World Water Day will be held at 7 p.m. March 21 at Holy Rosary Parish Center, 230 7th Ave. N., Edmonds.

“Return of the River” follows the efforts of tribal leaders and activists as they work to remove two dams and restore the Elwha River in the Olympic National Park. Discussion by local experts after the film.

More info: 425-774-9777

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