FYI

Cancer benefit raises $70,000

A total of 391 rowers, including American Indian canoe paddlers from Western Washington tribes, raised $70,000 for breast cancer research Sunday at Seattle’s annual Row for the Cure regatta on Lake Union.

The 3,500-meter benefit regatta, which brought rowing crews to Lake Union from 18 area clubs, the U.S. Rowing training center in Princeton, N.J., and paddlers from the Tulalip and Snohomish tribes, is among the top three third-party fundraisers for the Puget Sound affiliate of Susan G. Komen for the Cure.

Rowers and paddlers were each encouraged to raise a minimum of $150 each — the equivalent cost of a mammogram.

Dragons coming to Everett library

Enjoy snacks and hear about some great new fantasy books on Wednesday at the main library, 2702 Hoyt Ave., Everett.

The first 30 kids who come will get a free paperback copy of the new book “Dragon’s Keep” by Seattle fantasy writer Janet Lee Carey.

The books were purchased by Everett Elks Lodge No. 479 with a special grant.

In addition, the Everett Elks have arranged for the Seattle author to do dramatic readings of “Dragon’s Keep” at 2 p.m. Oct. 6 in the auditorium at the main library. The students who receive the free books are especially encouraged to attend the event, ask questions and have their books signed.

Conference set for area writers

The 22nd annual Write on the Sound Writers’ Conference is scheduled for October.

The conference, sponsored by the Edmonds Arts Commission, is expected to feature more than 30 writing workshops during the daytime hours of Oct. 6 and 7. The event is set to be held at the Frances Anderson Center, 700 Main St.

Authors, educators and trade professionals are planning to lead the workshops. A schedule of events and times can be found online at www.ci.edmonds.wa.us/ArtsCommission/ wots.stm.

The early cost for registration for the two-day event is $108. After Wednesday, the cost increases to $130. The cost of attending just one day of the conference is $68.

For information about the conference, call 425-771-0228 or e-mail wots@ci.edmonds.wa.us.

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