FYI

The second annual Historic Everett calendars are available with a chronology of historic dates and a special guide map of local historic places.

It also showcases the 100th anniversary of the Rucker Mansion, shown on the cover.

They are on sale at Pilchuck Books, 2821 Wetmore Ave., Everett, for $16.50 for the larger 8×10 size or order online at HistoricEverett.org.

Last year, the 2005 Historic Everett calendar earned the Malstrom Award commendation from the League of Snohomish County Heritage Organizations. The annual fundraiser supports preservation programs and projects for 2006.

Help Helping Hands with toy donations

MS Helping Hands, a Multiple Sclerosis foundation, shipped eight cases of stuffed animals and toys to Louisiana for Katrina victims.

They still want donations for local agencies.

Donate items in good condition from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. Tuesday-Thursday at the MSHH Donor Closet, 409 Howell Way, Edmonds.

Dirty Feet book on sale in Marysville

The Herald wrote about “Dirty Feet and Hungry Hearts” in March, a book by Marysville author Jeanette Gardner. Signed copies are now available at Bookworks, 1510 Third in Marysville. Her book tells about growing up in dirt-floored Wyoming shacks, being shunned at school for wearing filthy clothing and never knowing when she could expect a meal.

Artist sought for $30,000 project

Artists are invited to apply to help create a new gathering space at the Evergreen Arboretum and Gardens. The budget for the project is $30,000.

The gathering space will include seating and a water feature as a focal point of the garden.

For more information or to apply, call cultural arts coordinator Wendy Becker at 425-257-6309.

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