Articles published Wed, Nov 30, 2011
arts
The Ho-Ho-Hometown Hootenanny lands in Arlington
The popular live music show's holiday production moves north to the Byrnes Performing Arts Center on Dec. 10.
Sci-fi in the wild west almost delivers
'Cowboys & Aliens' is enjoyable, but not as good as it could have been.
Grammy-winner comes to Comcast Arena
Michael W. Smith's "It's a Wonderful Christmas" Symphony Tour plays in Everett on Dec. 5.
More than just lights at Warm Beach
Entertainment offered on five stages during the holiday light show display.
Scrooge's story on the Everett stage
Adagio Players present an adaptation of the classic Christmas story at the Historic Everett Theatre Dec. 8 through 18.
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Remember to notice the small things during holidays
Good friends-even feline friends-and interesting books can make staying home a pleasure.
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Chores to tackle on the next 'nice day'
Gardening in winter can be a challenge, but nature waits for no season.
communities
Candy collection posts another success
Bourne Orthodontics has donated nearly $13,000 to the community since the program began.
Student's earnings dedicated to helping others
Nick Novy, a sophomore at M-PHS, has spent the past year raising money for the Marysville Community Food Bank.
Stuff the Bus
Student is community's Volunteer of the Month
Mayor Nehring honors Octavio Dias, a YMCA Minority Achievers Program student, as community Volunteer of the Month for October.
Kiwanis Club adds monthly night meeting
The Marysville Kiwanians hope to attract new members who may not be early risers.
Library screens hate crime film
See "Not In Our Town: Light in the Darkness" at the Arlington Library on Dec. 6.
Artisans invite shoppers to Handmade Holiday gift show
The all-day event is set for Saturday, Dec. 3, during Arlington's Hometown Holidays celebration.
Help stock the food bank and toy shelves
The Marysville Community Food Bank and Toy Store seek food and toy donations for the needy in our community.
Festive fun in Marysville
The holiday celebrations begin with the opening of Cedarcrest Golf Course's new light display on Dec. 1.
news
Arlington fills vacant council seat
Debora Nelson, local business owner and president of the Downtown Arlington Business Association, has been appointed to fill the seat vacated by Scott Solla's death.
Keep the wreath green
Marysville firefighters post visible safety reminders at local stations.
Shoppers enjoy Small Biz Saturday
Local retailers noticed an uptick in buyers the day after Black Friday.
Native students gain construction skills
The Tulalip Tribes partner with Edmonds Community College to provide hands-on training in various construction trades.
Help available for winter energy bills
The Snohomish County Energy Assistance Program helps local families in need.
Hospitals agree to collaborate, not merge
Cascade Valley, Island and Skagit Valley hospitals have signed an interlocal agreement.
Balanced budget to be presented at public hearing Dec. 5
Arlington's council trims their own benefits to reach an agreement.
schools
Auction planned for Life Skills van
AHS earns prestigious School of Distinction award
The local high school is one of 99 statewide to be named a School of Distinction.
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M-P students have lofty goals
Melanie Shelton and Corey Coombs were selected as Students of the Month for November.
School boards earn recognition
Marysville and Lakewood boards were named Boards of Distinction by the Washington State School Directors Association in November.
District meets with legislators to discuss budget cuts
The Marysville School District invited local legislators to discuss the impact of further funding cuts before the special session convened.
voices
Safety reminders for winter
Letter to the Editor
Puzzles, contests a fun family activity
Letter to the Editor
Coal train forum informative
Letter to the Editor
