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Published 1:30 am Monday, December 3, 2018
EVENTS
Photos with Santa in Marysville
Santa Claus is scheduled to pose for photos in the museum at the Marysville Historical Society from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. Dec. 8. The organization also plans to sell baked goods to raise money for the museum, which is located at 6805 Armar Road.
More info: info@marysvillehistory.org
Free lectures on Tuesday
The University of Washington’s Osher Lifelong Learning Institute offers two free lectures on Tuesday, but at different locations and at different times.
Birder and author Connie Sidles explains “How Birds Winterize,” 10 a.m. at the Mill Creek Senior Center, 4111 133rd St. SE.
John Jensen presents on new information about “The Legacy of Pearl Harbor,” noon at Rosehill Community Center, 304 Lincoln Ave., Mukilteo.
More info: 206-685-6549
Glitz for the stocking
The Camano Center’s 2nd Chance Thrift Shop has saved the best donations of jewelry for its Give the Gift of Glitz Sale, 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. Tuesday. The sale will be held at the Camano Center, 606 Arrowhead Road, Camano Island. Find gold, silver, pearls and other pieces.
More info: 360-387-0222
How to treat feral cats
The Community Cat Coalition offers its free “Basic TNR: Trap, Neuter, Return” class, 3:30 to 5:30 p.m. Dec. 8. Registration required. An orientation to the nonprofit group precedes at 2:30 p.m.
More info: CCCofWaTNRclass@gmail.com
Origami birds
December’s Origami Cool Zone program shows how to fold some festive birds, like a swan or crane, for holiday decorations, 3 to 5 p.m. Tuesday at the Stanwood Library, 9701 271st St. NW. All ages.
More info: 360-629-3132
WAYS TO HELP
A chance to help
To honor his memory and help others, Debbie Howell has been collecting donations every winter since she lost her son, Cameron, to cancer in 2004. A donation box for new lap blankets, hats, activity books, stationary and pens, coloring books, toys and other small activities is set up at Magic Shears, her salon at 306 N. Olympic Ave in downtown Arlington. The items are donated to Cascade Valley Hospital for oncology and other departments where patients and their families spend hours at a time in the hospital. The drop-box will be open through Dec. 22.
More info: 360-435-3833
Santa’s elves need help
The Marysville Community Food Bank and Toy Store is in particular need of toys for ages 10-17 and infants. Stocking stuffers for all ages also are needed.
Drop off toys, gift cards, books and coats through Friday at local businesses or any city government building.
Volunteers also are still needed for the toy store Dec. 10-13.
More info: fbtoystore@gmail.com
