1. Roll up your sleeves.
Every two seconds, someone in the U.S. needs a blood transfusion.
Now’s your chance to help save lives.
The city of Marysville is hosting a blood drive from 7:30 to 11 a.m. Sept. 5 at Public Works, 80 Columbia Ave., and 11:30 a.m. to 2 p.m. at City Hall, 1049 State Ave.
Schedule an appointment to donate in the Bloodworks mobile bus at schedule.bloodworksnw.org.
Contact schedule@bloodworks.org with questions.
2. Join the county’s youth chorus.
The Snohomish County Youth Chorus is accepting new members for the 2018-19 season.
Don’t worry — there are no auditions. All youth between the ages of 5 and 20 are welcome to join.
The group is divided into three choirs by age: Angelissimo (kindergarten to second grade), Intermezzo (grades three to six) and Bella Coro (grades seven to college).
Members sing all kinds of music, from rock and pop to jazz and Broadway tunes. A homeschool fine arts credit is available.
Sign up at www.snocoyouthchorus.org or call 425-422-8077.
3. Beware of back-to-school sales.
Don’t let back-to-school shopping empty your pockets.
Here are some tips from behavioral experts on how to spend wisely on school items without falling prey to marketing techniques.
First, beware of sales. If an item that originally cost $100 is 35 percent off, you’re not saving $35 — you’re spending $65. Compare the price you’re paying to the option of not buying it at all.
Avoid getting caught up in the percent you’re spending and focus on how many dollars are leaving your wallet. Think in absolutes.
Finally, don’t sweat every purchase — only the big stuff. An extra 10 cents won’t break the bank, but an extra $300 for a tablet or $400 on clothing could.
More at www.peoplescience.com.
— Evan Thompson, Herald writer
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