As columnist Kristi O’Harran wrote in 1990, Michal Miles started kindergarten at Presidents Elementary School in Arlington.
The emotional moment was sweetened by an old German tradition.
Miles’ grandmother, Gisela Hinchcliffe of Lake Stevens, gave her a Schultuete filled with presents before she left for her first day of school. Schultuetes, decorated paper cones filled with gifts, are given to German youngsters on their first day of school.
O’Harran again wrote about the family tradition on June 10, 2003, as Miles graduated from high school.
Saturday she graduates with honors from Columbia College, and her mother, Joan Miles, said the Schultuete will be at the party, as will her grandmother, who got her Schultuete in 1935 in Berlin.
Mukilteo church marks milestone
Mukilteo Presbyterian Church’s Centennial Celebration is planned for 11:30 a.m. to 3 p.m. Saturday at 4514 84th St. SW. The event features fashion shows scheduled for noon and 1:30 p.m.
Donations of $10 are requested for the luncheon and fashion show, which will feature old-time dresses and more recent styles.
The celebration includes a salad luncheon, a historical display, an art exhibit and a potluck dinner.
Head to hangar for hotcakes
Firefighters with the Paine Field Fire Department man the stove, beginning at 8 a.m. Saturday, to serve a pancake breakfast during General Aviation Days at the Paine Field Airport.
Eat for $5 until the batter is gone at Skycorp Hangar, 9724 32nd Place W., Everett.
The event benefits Northwest Burn Foundation.
Youth arts festival planned Saturday
The Youth Arts Festival is scheduled for 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. Saturday at Stanwood Middle School, 9405 271st St. NW.
The free event features art displays, door prizes and activities for kids. For information, call the Stanwood Camano Community Resource Center at 360-629-5257.
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