Front Porch: Christmas cruise

Published 1:30 am Tuesday, December 13, 2016

Christmas cruise

The public is invited to participate in the annual Freestyle Christmas Lights Cruise, 6-7 p.m. Saturday along First and Second streets in downtown Snohomish.

Any street-legal vehicle that’s decorated and lighted can join. Car clubs, truck groups, motorcycle clubs and individuals welcome. Cruise for a few laps or the whole hour. Or simply come watch. The loop is from First Street to Avenue D to Second Street to Union Avenue in a clockwise direction.

The event is hosted by Historic Downtown Snohomish. More info: www.facebook.com/events/204184866689188.

Beautification grants available: Marysville has renewed its Community Beautification Grant program for 2017. Applications are being accepted until Jan. 20 from residents who want to work together to beautify their neighborhoods. Grant funds of up to $7,500 are available for community landscaping, neighborhood cleanup of common or publicly visible areas, or other projects that enhance the quality of life for the community.

Neighborhoods that previously received grant funding can apply for funding up to $5,000. Funded projects must be completed by Oct. 1, 2017.

For details and to download an application, go to http://wa-marysville2.civicplus.com/761/Community-Beautification-Program.