For nearly a decade, Fridays on Third Street have meant free entertainment and cheap eats during the summer months, and this past Independence Day weekend was no exception. “The Outer Court” returned to the parking lot of the Carabinieri Bar drive-through and walk-up stand for the ninth consecutive year on July 1, with Snohomish County classic pop rock band “The Dean’s List” kicking things off at 7 p.m. as spectators pulled up chairs, sat or the grass or danced along to the music.
More than 30 bikers took to the road to support the fight against a type of cancer that event organizers say needs more attention. Sound Harley-Davidson teamed up with the Smokey Point Safeway store to offer the “Ride Today, Live Tomorrow” round-trip fundraiser which started at, and returned to, Sound Harley on June 11, collecting at least $25 from each rider to combat prostate cancer.
With a number of statewide ballot measures seeking to put the issue of marijuana legalization up to a vote in Washington, the city of Marysville is weighing whether it should take action of its own.
Marysville Parks and Recreation and exclusive sponsor Waste Management NW invite families and film-lovers to the 2011 Popcorn in the Park outdoor movie series, five consecutive Saturday nights of movie magic that open on July 9 featuring “How to Train Your Dragon.”
Mayor Jon Nehring at the June 27 City Council meeting proclaimed July as Parks and Recreation Month in Marysville. The proclamation emphasizes the City’s ongoing commitment to provide access to parks and recreational opportunities in Marysville, and encourages citizens to celebrate the month by setting out on their favorite fun and pleasurable activities.
MARYSVILLE — Sunnyside Elementary music students and their families made their voices heard in support of the program that’s made a difference in their lives.
Brenda Ehrhardt led her Sunnyside music students in a “sing-in” protest in front of the Marysville School District’s offices on the morning of June 30, performing familiar standards for passing motorists and school district staff to show not only what they’ve learned from Ehrhardt, but also how much she means to them.
Marysville residents are invited to meet with Mayor Jon Nehring for coffee and conversation from 10-11:30 a.m. on Thursday, July 14.
MARYSVILLE — An early morning fire forced two Marysville residents to evacuate their home, but left no one injured.
At approximately 1:16 a.m. on June 29, the Marysville Fire District was dispatched to a residential fire in the 6400 block of 71st Street NE. Firefighters arrived at 1:23 a.m. to find a fire in a single-story residential structure.
A total of two occupants, one adult and one child, were inside the structure at the time the fire broke out, and were alerted by the smoke alarm. Both occupants escaped without injury and were evaluated at the scene by firefighters.
Area protestors once again took to the streets and sidewalks in front of a Marysville branch of a bank chain to object to tax practices that they believe unfairly benefit such banks. Members of “OUR Marysville” — with “OUR” standing for “Organization United for Reform” — marched in front of the closed doors of the Marysville branch of the JPMorgan Chase Bank on June 24, calling for Chase to use part of a $1.4 billion tax refund to help fund the Marysville School District.
The Marysville School District’s commitment to energy efficiency has reaped dividends from the Snohomish County Public Utility District. PUD Commissioner Dave Aldrich attended the Marysville School Board’s June 20 meeting to present the school district with an oversized check for $82,659, an incentive for the energy efficiency features that were incorporated into the design of the Marysville Getchell High School campus.
While the cities of Arlington and Marysville encourage their citizens to celebrate the upcoming Fourth of July holiday in a festive manner, the cities’ police officers and firefighters want to make sure that those who choose to use fireworks do so in a safe and legal fashion.
t wasn’t exactly work as usual this past week for Lakewood’s Purrfect Pals cat sanctuary.
Teamed with Pasados Safe Haven and the Northwest Organization for Animal Help, Purrfect Pals helped rescue more than 100 cats from an undisclosed residence in rural Washington.
As the 164 members of the Lakewood High School Class of 2011 assembled forthe last time before becoming graduates on June 13, they received a three-part series of helpful tips for the future from their peers.
