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Published 1:30 am Saturday, November 30, 2019

Annual survey

An anonymous survey from the Marysville Together Coalition looks at risky behaviors in youth, including drug and alcohol use. The group asks all parents, guardians and other community members in Marysville and Tulalip to participate.

Survey results help the coalition set goals and receive funding for programs and training. The questionnaire is available in both English and Spanish. It’s open through the fall. Take the survey at www.marysvilletogether.org/healthy-community-survey.

More info: www.marysvilletogether.org

EVENTS

Holiday tour

The Holiday Home Tour of north Everett homes decorated for the holidays is held from noon to 6 p.m. Monday. Hosted by the Assistance League of Everett, the tour has tastings from local chefs, raffle baskets and a gift boutique. Tickets are $30 in advance; $35 on tour day. Tickets may be purchased at the Assistance League Thrift Shop, 5107 Evergreen Way, Everett, and other stores.

More info: www.assistanceleagueofeverett.org

High school play

Join the Marysville Pilchuck High School drama club for “A Christmas Story: Live,” 7 p.m. Dec. 4 to 7, and 1 p.m. Dec. 7, at the high school’s auditorium, 5611 108th St. NE.

“A Christmas Story” is based on the 1983 film with the same name, about a boy named Ralphie who tries to convince his teacher, parents and Santa to get him a Red Ryder BB gun for Christmas.

Tickets are $8 for adults and $7 for students with an ASB card, children and senior citizens. Cast and crew are from Marysville Pilchuck and Marysville Getchell high schools.

More info: roy_klementsen@msd25.org

Navy band concert

Navy Band Northwest is set to play a free show at 7 p.m. Dec. 10, at the Everett Performing Arts Center’s Village Theatre, 2710 Wetmore Ave.

The group will play holiday songs, along with funk and rock music. All are welcome, no tickets necessary.

The band is under command of Rear Adm. Christopher Gray, commander Navy Region Northwest. Lt. Christopher Cornette directs the band’s 35 musicians who perform more than 400 military and civilian events each year.

More info: Facebook.com/NavyBandNorthwest

WAYS TO HELP

Marysville toy drive

Drop off toys, books, cash or non-perishable food for families who are stuggling this holiday season. Donation points are around Marysville.

• Stop by to visit Marysville firefighters and Santa from 3 to 7 p.m. Tuesday, at Safeway, 1258 State Ave.
• Bring toys from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Dec. 7 to Keller Williams, 1027 State Ave. They’ve partnered with Goodwill to fill an entire truck with new toys.

Food bank and toy store donations are also accepted at all Marysville government buildings and fire stations. Families who need services are asked to sign up by Tuesday at the food bank, 4150 88th St. NE. Phone and online registration is not available.

Volunteers also are needed for the food bank and toy store. For the food bank, email marysvillefoodbank@frontier.com or call 360-658-1054. For the toy store, email fbtoystore@gmail.com or call 360-363-8507.