The Guide 
Items for The Guide should be submitted in writing to Polly Greer, Arts & Entertainment, third floor newsroom, The State Journal-Register, by noon Monday for Thursday publication. These listings are for live entertainment only. Information for The Guide also can be e-mailed to polly.greer@sj-r.com.

THE BURLINGTON FREE PRESS FIRST ANNUAL PETIDOL CONTEST 
NO PURCHASE NECESSARY TO ENTER OR TO WIN. A PURCHASE WILL NOT INCREASE YOUR ODDS OF WINNING. ALL FEDERAL, STATE, LOCAL AND MUNICIPAL LAWS AND REGULATIONS APPLY. VOID WHERE PROHIBITED.

Online sales to rise 20 percent in 2006: report 
Online sales are expected to rise 20 percent this year to $211 billion, with pet supplies and cosmetics experiencing leading growth, according to a report to be published on Tuesday.

Regional farmers markets 
Spring marks the return of farmers markets. Here are South Sound market locations, hours and other vital details.