The family of Matt Rubio, an Arlington man killed by a drunken driver, plans a charity event each year near Rubio’s birthday. Donors are asked to bring new toys or gently used coats and cold-weather clothing for Christmas House, an organization providing holiday gifts for low-income families.
The event is planned for 2 p.m. Sunday at Alfy’s Pizza, 3405 173rd Place NE, Arlington. For more information about Christmas House, go to www. christmas-house.org.
Cougs still winning license plate game
Today is the big Apple Cup game, pitting the University of Washington Huskies against the Washington State University Cougars in Pullman.
The Huskies may have won more games over the years, but in one way, the Cougs lead.
Since 1999, the state has tracked the purchase of Cougar and Husky specialty license plates. Each year, Cougar fans buy twice as many plates as Husky fans.
Savor a free meal on Thanksgiving
Here are locations serving free meals Thursday for Thanksgiving:
* Community Thanksgiving dinner, 11 a.m., 1:30 and 3:30 p.m., Westgate Chapel, 22901 Edmonds Way, Edmonds. Family photos, children’s crafts and gifts, food and clothing bank, transportation. 425-775-2776.
* Granite Falls Community Coalition community Thanksgiving dinner, 1 p.m., Granite Falls Eagles, 402 N. Granite Ave., Granite Falls. The group needs food, money and volunteers. 360-691-1121.
* Stanwood Community and Senior Center Thanksgiving dinner, 2 to 5 p.m., 7430 276th St. NW. Reservations encouraged, but drop-ins welcome. For transportation, call 360-629-7403, ext. 102.
Cultural tourism grants available
The Edmonds Arts Commission is accepting applications for grants from arts-related nonprofits to promote cultural tourism.
Up to $9,000 could be available in early 2007. The money comes from lodging taxes received by the city.
The application deadline is Monday. For information, drop by the Frances Anderson Center, 700 Main St., or call the city arts office at 425-771-0228.
Correction
If President Bush approves a federal disaster declaration, the maximum amount qualifying households would receive is $28,200, said Rob Harper, a spokesman for Washington State Emergency Management Division. A front page story Friday attributed part of this information to the wrong person.
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