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Photo Courtesy of Sarvey Wildlife Center
Get up close and personal with Freedom the eagle Freedom is no doubt the most famous bald eagle in Snohomish County. She will make an appearance at an Adopt-A-Stream Foundation Streamkeeper Academy program at 11 a.m. Saturday at the Northwest Stream Center, 600 128th St. SE, Everett. [More] November 6
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Wood artists inspired by what they find They should bronze Marvin Nehring of Arlington. He is the perfect example of why folks should check out activities at senior and community centers. [More] November 4
Stillaguamish Senior Center knitters outfit those in need of warmth To keep motivated about losing weight, members of TOPS Arlington No. 433, which meets once a week, decided to get together more often at the Stillaguamish Senior Center in Arlington. The idea is a boon to the down and out. [More] October 30
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They seek dead people Members of Research Investigations of the Paranormal Northwest won’t hang out together on Saturday night. They aren’t silly in a Halloween costume or haunted house sort of way. [More] October 28 Marysville mural a nod to food donors Some folks appreciate getting thanked for charitable donations. The Marysville Community Food Bank is all about serving those in need — and giving a nod to those who give. [More] October 23
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Pet stories that will give you the warm fuzzies An editor pointed out that my last two animal stories were about dead dogs. Let's rectify that dreary situation. Here are some fun pet stories — except there is one dead fish — but, all in all, a very upbeat offering. [More] October 21
Matthew House director takes photos for calendar Matthew House in Monroe offers a 2010 calendar. Nothing unusual about that type of fundraiser, but the photographer deserves a mention: executive director Linda Paz snapped the photographs. [More] October 20