According to the National Cancer Institute, one in eight women born today will be diagnosed with breast cancer in her lifetime. October is Breast Cancer Awareness month — a time when women are encouraged to take charge of their health and complete self breast exams for early detection. Marysville’s Jen Uhler knows from personal experience why early detection is so important.
MARYSVILLE — The Attic Secrets tea room and the city of Marysville Parks & Recreation Department invite families to bring their children to a “Teddy Bear Tea Party” from 2-3:30 p.m. on Sunday, Oct. 6.
EVERETT — The Marysville-based Quilceda Community Services’ annual fall fundraiser, “Diamonds in the Fall,” is returning on Saturday, Oct. 12, from 5-9:30 p.m. at the Blue Heron Room in Everett.
Marysville Parks and Recreation invites you to attend a super grocery savings workshop brought to by the couponing and savings experts at Thrifty Northwest Mom.
MARYSVILLE — The Women’s Relief Society of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints is sponsoring an evening of “Dinner Theater, Chocolate and Inspiration” on Saturday, Sept. 28.
LAKEWOOD — The Snohomish County Sheriff’s Office is joining police officers and fellow sheriff’s deputies from across Washington state in taking part in “Cops on Sundaes” to benefit Special Olympics Washington.
The Cascade Valley Hospital and Clinics’ third annual Community Health and Safety Fair certainly didn’t fail to catch the attention of passersby, given that two of its more prominent exhibits included a giant brain and heart, courtesy of the Pacific Science Center’s “Blood & Guts” exhibit.
Close to 300 motorcycles took to the roads of Arlington, Lake Stevens and Marysville to honor the men and women of law enforcement, the fire service and the armed forces, as well as those who lost their lives on 9/11, as part of this year’s area “Patriot Ride.”
The 10th annual Drag Strip Reunion and Car Show at the Arlington Airport yielded no shortage of hot rodders and classic car enthusiasts alike, but it also benefitted area charities above and beyond the community groups that are the ultimate recipients of its annual proceeds.
TULALIP — The second annual “Run From the Law 5K” on Sunday, Sept. 22, aims to recruit both cops and runners of all ages to help raise funds for the Make-A-Wish Foundation.
Students from the Marysville/Tulalip area have been named to the Dean’s List at the University of Washington for Spring 2013 Quarter.
TULALIP — Cabela’s Waterfowl Classic is set to be celebrated at the hunting, fishing and outdoor gear retailer’s Tulalip location on Sept. 14-15.
MARYSVILLE — The city of Marysville’s Parks and Recreation Department is offering classes and workshops for kids heading into cheerleading and college, as well as adults looking to save money while they shop and stay safe on the roads.
