Crane festival registration looms

OTHELLO — Registration for Sandhill Crane Festival lectures open Feb. 6.

The “silver anniversary” festival is set for March 24-26 at Othello Nazarene Church, 835 S. 10th Ave.

Keynote speakers are:

Kaeli Swift — 7:30 p.m., March 24, about crows. Masks required.

Cathy Nowak — 7:30 p.m., March 25, “Sandhill Crane Nests — Experience Matters.”

The festival includes children’s projects, vendors and an art display at McFarland Middle School, 790 S 10th Ave.

Rotarians will also offer breakfast March 25.