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The Lake Stevens Park Board will meet at 6 p.m. Monday at Cavelero Mid High School, 8220 24th St. SE, to talk about the development of Cavelero Park. The city and Snohomish County are working on plans to build out the park, including the addition of a skate park, BMX track, playgrounds and an expanded dog park. The meeting is open to the public to listen to an update and discussion about the park. There will be a chance for public comments.

Raffle: The Edmonds Lions Club is selling raffle tickets to benefit the Edmonds Food Bank. They will be at the Edmonds Summer Market, held Saturday downtown. A variety of local merchants have donated to the cause. More info: www.edmondslions.org.

Sand castles: The city of Everett holds a Sand Castle Contest, noon-3 p.m. Saturday at Jetty Island. A ferry to the island leaves from the 10th Street boat launch. Bring your own buckets, scoops and other tools to compete in different categories by age. Groups and individuals welcome, the novice to the experienced. More info: everettwa.gov.

Memoir talk: Gisela Wicks discusses her memoir, “Born in Hitler’s War,” 1 p.m. Saturday at the Sno-Isle Genealogical Society Research Library, 19827 Poplar Way in Lynnwood’s Heritage Park. Wicks grew up in eastern Germany until her escape at age 18. More info: 425-775-626.

Silvana reunion: An all-classmates reunion of Silvana School is set for noon Aug. 11 in the fellowship hall at Peace Lutheran Church, 1717 Ole Larson Road. More info: 360-652-7220.

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