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Imagination extravaganza

For nearly a generation in South Sound, Arts Walk and Procession of the Species have been part of the fabric of the community.

Getting rid of old toys can be quite a hassle

This is a traditional time of the year to clean, throw out clutter and get organized.

Literary events for Sunday, April 19

Happening around South Sound:

Planner for the week beginning Sunday, April 19

Lots going on this week in South Sound.

Books take different looks at environmentalism

In recognition of Earth Day, I'd like to bring two new books to your attention. They range from a macro view to micro actions.

National best-sellers for Sunday, April 19

Popular books.

Local best-sellers for Sunday, April 19

The books South Sounders are buying.

What's new on the shelves for Sunday, April 19

"The Winner Stands Alone," "When Skateboards Will Be Free," "The Housekeeper and the Professor" and "Yojokun: Life Lessons from a Samurai"

Author became immersed in Columbine attack

Dave Cullen intimately understands the emotional rollercoaster onto which he lures readers of his comprehensive history of the Columbine shootings. He knows because he's been riding it ever since he started covering the attack on April 20, 1999, when Eric Harris and Dylan Klebold opened fire at their suburban Colorado high school, killed 13 and injured 24, and then committed suicide.

Second choice Crowe was right man for 'State of Play'

"It's funny with this film," says Kevin Macdonald about his taut conspiracy thriller "State of Play," starring Russell Crowe and Ben Affleck, and opened Friday, "because I find myself spending a disproportionate amount of time talking about a film that might have been, that wasn't."

Kauai town was model for 'Lilo & Stitch'

HANAPEPE, Hawaii — Hanapepe is the Roswell, N.M., of the tropics. A place portrayed as secretly inhabited by dozens of alien beings who have crash-landed on Earth and call Kauai their home.

Bonaire: Diver's paradise

All is still. Where the sky meets the land, it has turned to indigo. A few crimson clouds are scraped against the horizon.

Volunteer opportunities for Sunday, April 19

There are lots of ways to help out around South Sound.

Getting involved, April 19

The weekly guide for events around South Sound:

Family events for Sunday, April 19

Lots of events for families in and around South Sound this week: