There is a call out in Stanwood for volunteers.
It seems winter weather has slowed down progress on Housing Hope homes, and the people who work on them, who include the owners, could use some help.
Usually it takes a year to build each home. But families are falling behind and could use help with roofing, siding, painting and flooring, said Steve Peck, who is helping a friend build a new house in the Copper Station neighborhood.
The house he’s working on is at 28536 74th Drive NW, but help is needed on many of the neighboring projects, he said. Volunteers should check in with the site supervisor.
They grew a nice profit selling Christmas trees in Granite Falls.
Even though weather cancelled the final weekend of sales, the Granite Falls Lions Club took in almost $4,000 for their charity projects.
Dixie Riggle, club secretary, said money goes to a good cause, to help the hard of hearing. It was the first attempt by the club to sell fir trees.
Eleven members put in more than 165 hours and sold 491 trees. Two members made wreaths and swags and sold quite a few, Riggle said.
“We had coffee, hot chocolate and a burn barrel for people to get warm. We had a lot of fun doing it and the trees were really nice for the money.”
I wrote about Jeffrey Zigulis on Dec. 17. He lives on Camano Island and makes fabulous “Dream Mask” wall hangings.
See a selection of his masks at “Start with Art” from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. today through Sunday at Meydenbauer Center, 11100 NE Sixth St., Bellevue.
Masks may also be seen at Gallery by the Bay, 8700 271st St. NW, Stanwood. Owner Gayle Picken said each mask tells a story.
“It’s so much fun to see the reactions from people,” Picken said. “The masks are intriguing, vibrant, unique and make a statement.”
It isn’t all about dropping money at Angel of the Winds Casino in Arlington.
The new addition is open, including the Watershed Restaurant and Lounge, the casino’s second restaurant.
Though Katie’s Kitchen is closed for remodeling, 99-cent specials are available in the Watershed, including salmon and chips, strawberry shortcake, shrimp cocktail, corn dogs and fries, and chili cheese fries.
Eric Larsen, director of marketing and house services, said customers are enjoying the new open space, a pit with new tables and being able to put cash into slot machines rather than first buying a ticket.
And there is a new fireplace.
“Guests love being seated in the full-service restaurant and having our wait staff bring their breakfast, lunch or dinner to them,” Larsen said.
I recommend you tip 101 percent for the 99-cent corn dog.
Columnist Kristi O’Harran: 425-339-3451 or oharran@heraldnet.com.
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