Frolic: Old-timey fun for Marysville’s 125th
Enjoy old-fashioned fun as Marysville marks its 125th birthday with an all-day Celebrate Marysville event, 1 to 7:30 p.m. Saturday at Ebey Waterfront Park, 1404 First St.
The event will take on plenty of 1890s flavor. See demonstrations of blacksmithing and soap-making. Watch a log-rolling show. Kids can enjoy vintage games and activities, including a pie-eating contest. Shop turn-of-the-century wares, such as natural dyed wool, Victorian jewelry and spices.
There will be music by Tiller’s Folly and Conner Worley, a raffle, and a fireworks show, too.
More info: www.marysvillewa.gov, 360-363-8400
Appreciate: A night of arts at North Middle
North Middle School holds its annual Evening of the Arts, a free community event featuring music, drama and art, 6 to 8 p.m. March 23. The school is at 2514 Rainier Ave., Everett.
This year’s show features the school’s National Scholastic Arts and Writing award winners and entries in the 2015 PTA Reflections contest.
Along with a gallery of various artwork, there will be live music by the school’s jazz band and jazz choir, and students in an after-school drama club will perform “In Search of a Life.”
Following the performances, attendees can vote for a “People’s Choice” winner.
More info: 425-385-4800
Apply: Edmonds, Mukilteo scholarships
Veterans of Foreign Wars Post 8870 will award $1,000 Freedom Scholarships to two graduating seniors each in the Edmonds and Mukilteo school districts.
Students can attend public, private or home schools but must live within one of the school district’s boundaries.
Among the application requirements is an essay on the meaning of freedom and how the U.S. Constitution establishes and maintains a culture of freedom. Applications are at local career centers or online. Deadline is April 15.
More info: vfw8870.org/scholarships
Learn: Boating safety class in Everett
The Everett Sail and Power Squadron offers a seven-week class, “America’s Boating Course,” on the fundamentals of safe boating, 6:30 to 8:30 p.m. Mondays starting April 11 in the Orca room of the Everett Yacht Club, 404 14th St. After passing a final test, students qualify for the Washington State Boater Education card.
Cost is $50, or $35 for Squadron members. A second person sharing supplies is $20. Register at www.usps.org/localusps/everett.
More info: James West, 425-778-0283 or phnx789@msn.com
Feed: Summer meals for kids need hosts
The state Office of Superintendent of Public Instruction seeks sponsors for the 2016 Summer Food Service Program, a federally funded child nutrition program that helps children in lower-income areas continue to receive nutritious meals during long school vacations, when they do not have access to school meals. Required training is in April and May.
More info: tinyurl.com/h8e3zts, 360-725-6202
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