Memorial planned for Monroe artist Genevieve Tuck
Longtime and well-known Monroe artist Genevieve Tuck, who at the age of 87 was named Artist of the Year by the Arts Council of Snohomish County, will be remembered for her passion for oil painting and how she’d spend hours and hours capturing the world as an outdoor or “plein air” artist.
Tuck died Aug. 26 at 100 years old.
A memorial service is planned for 2 p.m. today at SnohoÂmish United Methodist Church, 2400 Lake Ave. SE, Snohomish, where she celebrated her 100th birthday. A reception is scheduled to follow in the fellowship hall.
Donations can be made in Tuck’s name to the Snohomish County Arts Council.
Share a ride to work, win a trip to Hawaii
Community Transit, the Washington State Ridesharing Organization and Commuteride are sponsoring a contest that includes a grand prize trip for two people to Hawaii.
To be eligible, people must share a ride by carpooling or van-Âpooling for at least two days a week before Sept. 12.
Register at www.rideshareonline.com or call 888-814-1300.
The grand prize trip to Hawaii includes airfare and seven days and six nights at the Hilton Hawaiian Village on Waikiki in Honolulu.
For more information, call 425-348-2397.
Teach Marysville kids basketball
The Marysville Parks and Recreation Department needs coaches for its youth basketball league for kids in first through eighth grades.
Practices begin the first week of December and the league runs through March.
The program focuses on developing fundamentals, teamwork and good sportsmanship.
Volunteer packets are available from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. weekdays at the Marysville Parks and Recreation Office, in Jennings Memorial Park at 6915 Armar Road.
Fore more information, call 360-363-8400.
Correction
Everett City Councilman Paul Roberts took office Jan. 1, 2006. A story on a debate over a children’s theater that ran on Page B1 Aug. 14 incorrectly reported when he first started as a councilman.
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