As National Breast Cancer Awareness Month returns this October, various health agencies throughout North Snohomish County are reminding women of their diagnosis and treatment options, to help them identify and respond to cases of breast cancer in time to save lives.
MARYSVILLE — The city of Marysville invites the public to an open house on Wednesday, Oct. 24, to discuss a federal grant for cleaning up the Geddes Marina property, on the Ebey waterfront, that the city bought in July of 2010.
The Plant Farm at Smokey Point is again covered in pumpkins as the Rotary Club of Marysville’s annual “Pumpkins for Literacy” program gears up to kick off on Saturday, Oct. 6, and run from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m., seven days a week, through Halloween on Wednesday, Oct. 31.
When the Knolla family stopped by the Tulalip Cabela’s store on the afternoon of Wednesday, Sept. 26, they weren’t expecting to be greeted by members of the Arlington Veterans of Foreign Wars Post 1561 and given applause by the surrounding crowds, but those who attended that day’s brief ceremony wanted to show their support for the family through its struggles and sacrifices.
Charter schools were the topic of debate at the Greater Marysville Tulalip Chamber of Commerce’s Business Before Hours on Friday, Sept. 28, as Ken Mortland and Shannon Campion hashed out Initiative 1240, a November ballot measure that, if approved by the voters, would allow a limited number of public charter schools in Washington state.
Pinewood Elementary, the Tulalip Boys & Girls Club and Allen Creek were just a few local focal points of the United Way of Snohomish County’s 19th annual “Days of Caring” volunteer event on Friday, Sept. 21, and Saturday, Sept. 22.
While Windermere Real Estate at 801 State Ave. is a regular contributor to the Marysville Community Food Bank, they tried a new tack to raise funds and generate food donations on Saturday, Sept. 22.
MARYSVILLE — The Marysville Arts Coalition and the Downtown Marysville Merchants Association drew an estimated total of more than 100 attendees to Third Street and its surrounding environs on the evening of Thursday, Sept. 13, by showcasing 10 area artists in their shops for Marysville’s first “Art Walk.”
The Ken Baxter Community Center is moving to the rhythm from 9-10 a.m. on Tuesdays and Thursdays, as instructor Tamara Robbins leads the Zumba Gold class, courtesy of the city of Marysville’s Parks and Recreation Department, for those who want to take part in Zumba at a slightly slower pace.
The Jennings Park Barn has become the site for a new workout program, courtesy of the city of Marysville’s Parks and Recreation Department, that’s already yielded measurable results according to a number of participants.
A park project begun last year has continued to benefit from the annual National Day of Service and Remembrance.
MARYSVILLE — Although the building already bore his name, there was no marker on the Ken Baxter Senior and Community Center to explain who Baxter himself had been before his passing earlier this year.
TULALIP — The United Way of Snohomish County’s annual Spirit Awards breakfast at the Tulalip Resort on Thursday, Sept. 6, showcased individuals and organizations who were judged to have improved the lives of others, and the quality of life of the community, through their service.
