MARYSVILLE – A 64-year-old Marysville man was found dead off Mountain Loop Highway by the sheriff’s office Search and Rescue team.
He was found in a wooded area near Beaver Lake.
Just after 8 a.m. SAR received a report of an abandoned vehicle near milepost 43. Deputies checked the residence of the vehicle’s registered owner, and he was not home. A SAR K9 team and trackers began a ground search.
Just before 9 a.m. SAR located the man about half a mile from his vehicle. It is believed the man became disoriented, walked off trail and fell down a steep embankment.
M-P performs parody on Harry Potter
MARYSVILLE – Harry Potter is so popular it is expensive to put on one of his plays.
So, the Marysville-Pilchuck Drama Club is putting on a parody of one. It’s “Back to the Future” meets “Dr Who” meets “Dracula” meets “Hamilton” in the Harry Potter “Wizarding” World. The show runs about 90 minutes now and cost about $67,999,000 less to produce, director Roy Klementsen says.
The parody follows the characters and plot of the 8th Adventure… but not exactly. This version picks up at the end of the seventh book/eighth movie and focuses on Potter and Draco Malfoy’s sons and the troubles they face when they mess with time travel. The plays title is “Harry Potter and the Cursed Parody.” It is a parody of Potter’s 8th adventure playing on Broadway and in London called “Harry Potter and the Cursed Child: Parts 1 and 2.” The performances are Nov. 13-17 at 7 each night, along with a matinee performance on the last day at 1:30 p.m. Cost is $7 per person.
For details, email Klementsen at roy_klementensen@msd25.org.
Festival of Trees features events for all pocketbooks
TULALIP – Another week of fun activities will take place at the 33rd annual Festival of Trees Nov. 27 through Dec. 1 at the Tulalip Resort.
All four events feature beautifully designed holiday trees that are at the forefront for the fundraiser for Providence General Foundation.
Opening night from 6-9 also will feature dancing and live music by Apollo Trio, an extensive silent auction, festival champagne cocktails, a no-host bar and buffet dinner. Tickets are $65; registration required. Mel Sheldon is the emcee.
Nov. 28 from 1-6 p.m. is the free open house. Community members are invited to enjoy music by local choirs, free cookies and beverages, crafts for children from 3-6 p.m., visits with Santa and a Teddy Bear Store. The Gala Dinner is Nov. 30 from 6-10 p.m. The elegant evening starts with a cocktail reception, appetizers and silent wine auction. After cocktail hour, guests dine on dinner and enjoy fine wine while bidding in the live auction. Tom Lane is emcee. Tickets are $275; registration required.
The Teddy Bear Breakfast ends the activities Dec. 1 from 8:30-10:30 a.m. Along with breakfast there will be live entertainment by children’s favorite Tim Noah, visits with Santa, tree-viewing, raffles and a Teddy Bear Store. Tickets are $30. For details, call 425-317-9825 or email TeddyBearBreakfast@gmail.com.)
The festival is the largest holiday event in Snohomish County and has raised more than $11 million for Children’s Services at Providence Regional Medical Center Everett.
As part of this event, the third annual Spirit of Festival award will be presented to Tulalip Tribes. The award goes to those who have invested time, treasure and talent to help Festival of Trees grow to become the regional event it is today. Contributions made by the tribes since 2002 total more than $700,000. For festival details, visit providencegeneralfoundation.org or call 425-258-7999.
Tour of Lights to feature new displays
MARYSVILLE – The annual Tour of Lights will take place at Cedarcrest Golf Course Dec. 7-8, 12-15 and 19-22 from 5:30 to 9:30 p.m.
The Rotary Train meanders through the golf course, which is lit up with Christmas decorations and lights. While you wait, you can keep warm by a bonfire or with hot cocoa.
Suggested donation is $20 per family.
For details call 360-363-8400 or email lwoodmansee@marysvillewa.gov.
Parks director Jim Ballew said Wednesday that thanks to some sponsors there will be some new displays.
Electric Lights Parade coming Dec. 1
MARYSVILLE – The Electric Lights Parade and Merrysville for the Holidays celebration will take place Dec. 1 starting at 5 p.m.
A Winter Wonderland will be set up at Comeford Park, 514 Delta Ave. Holiday displays will be set up for photos, and food will be sold.
At 5:30 there will be a holiday concert featuring Holiday Harmony Pop.
The parade starts at 6:30 featuring a procession of vehicles, floats and walking groups decked out in holiday lights. Santa and Mrs. Claus will arrive by fire truck, as usual.
For parade watchers, the event runs along State Avenue from the Municipal Court Building at 1015 to the park. After the parade, the water tower will light up. A bonfire will keep folks warm.
Donations of non-perishable food items and new, unwrapped toys and gifts for the Marysville Food Bank will be accepted. For details call 360-363-8400 or go online to www.marysvillewa.gov.
