Policy wonk turns Willy Wonka
Gov. Christine Gregoire and her husband Mike Gregoire are inviting children to a Willy Wonka-themed gathering at their executive mansion on Halloween.
From 6 to 8 p.m., the governor’s mansion, decorated to look like Roald Dahl’s fictional chocolate factory, will be open to trick-or-treaters. Each child will receive a chocolate bar, and hidden in five of the bars will be a golden ticket. Golden ticket winners will get to visit the mansion on Dec. 2 with two guests for a sneak preview of the mansion’s holiday decorations.
The governor will dress up like Willy Wonka and her husband will portray the candy store owner from the original version of the movie “Willy Wonka and the Chocolate Factory.”
For more information, call 360-902-8880.
Sultan visitor center dedication
A dedication of the Sky Valley Visitor Information Center is planned for 1:30 p.m. Tuesday at 320 Main St. in Sultan. Refreshments will be served.
EvCC grad shares his Congo memoir
Former Everett Community College student body president Ted-David Mizingou will sign copies of his book, “Darkened by the Sun: A Story of Love, Faith, Hope and Miracles,” from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. today at the Everett Community College bookstore, 2000 Tower St., Everett.
Born and raised in the Republic of Congo, Mizingou came to the United States at age 24. He graduated from EvCC in 1995 and now lives in New York.
Steps to prepare home for fire safety
October is Fire Safety Month. The American Red Cross offers safety tips:
* Talk to your kids about fires and the dangers of matches.
* Make sure your house number can be seen from the street.
* Avoid overloading electrical outlets or extension cords.
* Determine at least two ways to escape from every room of your home.
* Consider escape ladders for sleeping areas on the second and third floors. Learn how to use them and store them near the windows.
* Select a meeting location outside your home. Practice the plan.
* In the event of a fire, call 911 from a neighbor’s house.
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