[Loscho_Enews] Malstrom Heritage Award luncheon March 18

[Tom Thorleifson]

The 2017 Annual Malstrom Heritage Award potluck luncheon is Saturday, March 18, starting at noon. The League of Snohomish County Heritage Organization (LOSCHO) members, non-members, and the general public are all invited to hear about the very unique contributions to preserving Snohomish County heritage during 2016.

Saturday, March 18, 2017
noon - potluck
12:45 pm - Dr. Kennedy’s presentation, “The Way we Played, 75 years of recreation in the mountains of the North Cascades
1:15 pm - Malstrom Heritage Award presentation

Floyd Norgaard Cultural Center
27130 - 102nd Ave NW
Stanwood, WA 98292

Nominees are:

-  Sawdust Empire, an historical fiction book on the Everett Massacre by J.D. Howard
-  “Heritage Park Coloring/Activity Book” created by artist Brenda Sanchez and members of the Sno-Isle Genealogical Society (Lynnwood/Alderwood Manor)
-  “Everett Massacre Centennial Series” by Cameron Johnson, Everett Public Library
-  “We Are The Salmon People: Bernie Gobin’s Story” a video documentary by the Tulalip History Project, Hibulb Cultural Center, and Tulalip Tribes
-  “Everett Massacre” a graphic novel by Deborah A. Fox
-  “Verona: The Story of the Everett Massacre” a documentary video by Denise Ohio and Holy Toledo Productions

LOSCHO’s Women’s Legacy Project will be on display. There will also be a promotional display table for heritage organization pamphlets, brochures, business cards, and/or flyers. Artifacts that support Dr. Kennedy’s presentation about historical recreation in the North Cascades are requested from the heritage organizations for a third table.

The LOSCHO Board will be bringing main dishes. Coffee, tea, and water will be provided. Guests can bring a salad, desert, or something else of their choosing.

We anticipate another great gathering. This will be a wonderful opportunity to find out about other heritage organizations in Snohomish County and to meet new people who also have an interest in history and genealogy.

For more information, email Karen at info.snocoheritage.org or call Tom at 425.314.5965.

Best regards, and looking forward to seeing everyone next Saturday.

Tom Thorleifson
President
League of Snohomish Heritage Organizations
425.314.5865