North County Update

Marysville: Free swim at high school

Tonight is the next in a series of free swims in Marysville.

The swim is planned for 7 to 9 p.m. at Marysville-Pilchuck High School, 5611 108th St. NE.

The first 200 people swim for free. A swim was held last month and another is scheduled for the same time April 9 at the same location.

The series is sponsored by The Venture Church, a supporter of the Marysville Healthy Communities Project. The project is a collaboration by the Snohomish Health District and the city of Marysville to reduce obesity and encourage healthier lifestyles.

Those who attend the free swims are asked to support the Marysville Community Food Bank by donating a nutritious canned food item to the swims.

Hotel-motel tax grants available to nonprofits

Marysville is accepting applications for its 2010 hotel-motel tax grant program.

The program provides money from the city’s hotel-motel tax to nonprofit groups for specific projects.

Groups could include historical societies, arts groups, chambers of commerce, museums and galleries, youth organizations, service clubs, and other groups. Applicants must demonstrate evidence of nonprofit status and their projects must comply with state law governing the use of hotel-motel tax funds.

The deadline to apply is 5 p.m. March 24.

More info: www.marysvillewa. gov, then click on the City Information &Records tab, or contact the City Clerk’s Office at 1049 State Ave., 360-363-8000.

Silvana: Swap meet to benefit septic fix

The Viking Hall Spring Swap Meet is set for 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. March 19 and 20 at the hall on Pioneer Highway in Silvana. Lunch is available from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m.

Doors open from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. each day. Lunch available from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m.

A $1 admission charge benefits the Viking Hall Septic Project, to replace the hall’s septic system.

More info: 360-652-9081.

Stanwood: Musical play opens Friday

Stanwood High School presents the musical comedy, “The Wedding Singer,” at 7 p.m. March 12, 13, 18, 19 and 20 in the performing arts center at the school, 7400 272nd St. NW.

Tickets are $9 or $8 for students. Parental guidance is suggested for younger children.

High School students are encouraged to dress up in fashions from the 1980s to promote opening night today.

More info: 360-629-1300.

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