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Historian David Dilgard recounts some early political shenanigans in Snohomish County at 7 p.m. Wednesday at Waltz Building, 116 Ave. B, Snohomish.

Admission is free and refreshments will be served by the Snohomish Historical Society, who will also hold their annual election. “River Reflections” books of Snohomish city history will be for sale at the event.

Rotary has grant money available

The Rotary Club of Lynnwood offers grants of up to $2,500 each to nonprofit or government organizations.

The deadline to submit an application is Wednesday. Those chosen to receive grants will be awarded at the Dec. 7 regular Lynnwood Rotary Club lunch meeting. For more information or to apply, call Tim Ryan at 425-744-6801.

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