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The crowd at the 2018 Midsummer Festival. (Michael Grace-Dacosta photo)

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At a glance | August 2021 events

Rodeo, car shows and more

PHOTOS BY KEVIN HANSON Every Tuesday at 11 a.m., Aubree Axelson can be found at Enumclaw’s Flensted Park, reading stories to kids and their parents. It’s a volunteer effort by Axelson, who spends most of the year in front of youngsters while serving as a kindergarten teacher at Elk Ridge Elementary in Buckley. The Tuesday events are a drop-in affair, no cost and no need to register.

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At a glance | July 2021 events

The Courier-Herald is excited to bring back our monthly “At A Glance” event calendar.

Rajiv Nagaich is an elder law attorney, author, adjunct law school professor, and retirement planning visionary who has achieved national recognition for his cutting-edge work with retirees and his contributions to the practice of elder law. He is the founder of two firms based in Federal Way: Life Point Law, an elder law and estate planning firm, and AgingOptions, a firm that provides retirement-related education to consumers and professionals.

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You probably won’t die in your sleep | Senior Lifestyles

Traditional estate planning is based on notions that are out of sync with today’s realities.

2021 Lexus IS350 AWD F-Sport

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Car review: 2021 Lexus IS350 AWD F-Sport

By Larry Lark, contributor

2021 Mercedes-AMG E 63 S

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Car review: 2021 Mercedes AMG E63 S sedan

By Larry Lark, contributor

2021 Mazda3 Premium Plus

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Car review: 2021 Mazda3 Premium Plus

By Larry Lark, contributor

2021 Toyota 4Runner 4x4 Trail Special Edition

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Car review: 2021 Toyota 4Runner 4×4 Trail Special Edition

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Taking an upstream approach to preventing LGBTQ youth cannabis use | Public Health Insider

LGBTQ youth report the highest rates of marijuana use in King County.

Kathie Nguyen embraces Eileen & Callie's Place founder Dr. Natalie Ellington. Celebrate 18!, hosted on July 13, 2019, was also the day of Ellington's birthday. Olivia Sullivan/staff photo

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Nonprofit to host birthday party for girls aging out of the foster care system

Eileen & Callie’s Place is hosting Celebrate 18!, a celebration and resource event, Saturday, July 17.

The Blues Brothers was one of the acts to grace the Buckley Concert Series in 2019. The 2020 concert series was canceled due to the pandemic. This year, the Blues Brothers will not be making an appearance during the series. Photo by Kevin Hanson

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Free and outdoors, summer concerts set for Enumclaw, Buckley

Rock n’ roll, blues, jazz and more coming July, August

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Supporting survivors of domestic violence during COVID-19 | Public Health Insider

DV-related homicides in King County nearly doubled in 2020, as compared to 2018 and 2019.

This scooter, along with other prizes, could be yours if you donate to Bloodworks Northwest this summer.

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Donate blood, win an electric scooter, sports memorabilia

Regional non-profit Bloodworks Northwest faces a shortage of blood donations

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Small artwork wanted for juried art exhibit at county fair

Deadline to submit your art is June 25.