Front Porch: Benefit aids macaw shelter

Zazu’s House benefit

A benefit is planned for Zazu’s House at 6:30 p.m. Wednesday at Tailgators, 1805 Hewitt Ave. in Everett. It costs $14 per person for the silent auction and steak dinner.

Herald Columnist Kristi O’Harran wrote about the macaw sanctuary March 7. Almost 100 birds live at the Maltby flights.

For benefit tickets, visit Apollo’s Bird Store, 1917 Hewitt Ave. in Everett.

Meadowdale history: A Heritage Cottage Chat is planned about Meadowdale by Ray Pennock. It’s planned for 2 p.m. Sunday at Heritage Cottage,19903 Poplar Way in Lynnwood.

Pennock will talk about Meadowdale during the 1920s and ’30s. At one time Meadowdale was expected to be the commercial center of the area. Pennock recalls what it was like growing up close to the waters of Puget Sound.

For more information, call 425-775-4694.

Bowl for Sherwood: Strikes for Sherwood bowl-a-thon is planned for 8:30 or 11:30 a.m. Sunday at Evergreen Lanes, 5111 Claremont Way, Everett.

For more information, call 425-334-4071.

Volunteer soccer coaches needed: Marysville Parks and Recreation is seeking volunteer coaches for its youth soccer league.

For more information, call 360-363-8400 or e-mail dhall@marysvillewa.gov.