Out towns: North county

Published 9:35 pm Tuesday, March 3, 2009

Marysville: Food bank donations match

The Marysville Food Bank has received a pledge for matching donations in March and April from an East Coast philanthropic organization.

The Feinstein Foundation of Rhode Island has pledged to match every dollar or pound of food collected by the food bank from March 1 through April 30, up to $40,000.

The foundation, run by Alan Shawn Feinstein, has pledged to divide $1 million among food banks nationwide in March and April.

The food bank, at 4150 88th Street NE, is open for donations from 8 to 11 a.m. every day except Sunday and Wednesday. It’s also open from 2 to 6 p.m. Tuesdays.

Anyone donating cash in the next two months is asked to specify that the donation is part of the Feinstein Campaign. Donations may be sent to P.O. Box 917, Marysville, WA 98270.

More info: 360-658-1054.

Summer camp registration begins

Registration begins this month for city of Marysville summer camp programs.

The city parks-and-recreation department has organized several activities for children between 4 and 14. The camps cover a variety of interests, including sports, creative activities and safety training. Camps begin in June.

For information about the camps and registration, see the Summer Camp Guide at www.ci.marysville.wa.us or call 360-363-8400.

Easter Egg Hunt is set for April 11

The city of Marysville is planning its annual Easter Egg Hunt for April 11.

The event is scheduled for 10 to 11 a.m. at the Jennings Memorial Park Barn, 6915 Armar Road.

Thousands of plastic eggs will be filled with prizes and candy, and hidden in and around the Rotary Ranch at the park.

The egg hunt is for children up to 8 years of age, with an eight-egg limit per participant. Participants are asked to bring a can of food for the food bank and to leave pets at home.

More info: 360-363-8400.