Front Porch: Extend pinky, sip tea, enjoy movie

A showing of “The Queen,” a movie starring Helen Mirren and Michael Sheen in a profile of Great Britain’s Queen Elizabeth II following the death of Princess Diana, is planned for 10:30 a.m. Saturday at the Mukilteo Library.

The library is at 4675 Harbour Pointe Blvd. in Mukilteo.

There will be free tea and scones.

Arts of SnohomishSee the exhibit at 105 Cedar Ave., Snohomish.

Painter and instructor Ted Pankowski of Arts Umbrella in Bothell organized the show.

Author Tom Trimbath shares his year photographing Cultus Bay, a Whidbey Island tidal estuary with many moods, at 3 p.m. Thursday at the Oak Harbor Library, 1000 SE Regatta Drive.

The program is Sponsored by Whidbey Reads 2009 and Friends of the Oak Harbor Library.

Learn how to make healthy choices when dining out by attending a free discussion with dietitian Megan Warner.

The program is at 6 tonight at the ­Monroe-Sky Valley Family YMCA, 14033 Fryelands Blvd.

Everyone is welcome.

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