‘Over 50’ cooking classes at Senior Community Center
MARYSVILLE — The Ken Baxter Senior Community Center is hosting a series of four one-day cooking classes, for people ages 50 and over, starting May 6, with garden-fresh soups and salads.
This class will feature a menu of spinach soup and a composed salad with a surprise dessert, and is designed to serve those dining by themselves and those cooking for groups alike.
Taught by Michael Aspen, chef and owner of “A Taste of the Good Life” personal chef services, the class takes place from noon to 1:30 p.m., and its cost is $20, with pre-registration required 48 hours in advance.
For more information, call the Ken Baxter Senior Community Center at 360-363-8450.
Students invite community to celebrate Cinco de Mayo
MARYSVILLE — The community is invited to Marysville’s third annual Cinco de Mayo celebration, May 8, from 5-8 p.m., at the Totem Middle School cafeteria on 1605 Seventh St.
The evening is intended to celebrate Latin culture, and the rich diversity of the community, through food, music, dancing and fun for all ages, for free.
For more information, contact Jim Strickland at 425-870-1631 or jim_strickland@msvl.k12.wa.us, Marjie Serge at 425-350-2064 or marjorie_serge@msvl.k12.wa.us, or Jessica Tapia at lanopalita@hotmail.com.
Letter carriers set annual food drive for May 9
MARYSVILLE — The Marysville Community Food Bank has raised “40,000 in food pounds and dollars” through the Feinstein Campaign, according to MCFB Director Joyce Zeigen, but donors have another opportunity to support those in need.
May 9 is the annual letter carriers’ food drive, during which Marysville residents who leave donations by their mailbox will be giving directly to the Marysville Community Food Bank. Dozens of food bank volunteers at the Marysville Post Office, the Smokey Point annex and the Food Bank will weigh, count and deliver the donations to the Food Bank, to be distributed to its clients over the next two to three months.
Zeigen also encouraged community members to support the Food Bank by planting a “Giving Garden” this year.
“Plant an extra row for the hungry and give your extra fresh produce to the food bank,” said Zeigen, who added that the Food Bank has vegetable seeds available to anyone who wants to make their garden a “Giving Garden.” “The food and monetary donations will go directly toward feeding the hungry. If anyone missed the Feinstein Campaign, they can still give to the Food Bank year round.”
The Marysville Community Food Bank is located at 4150 88th St. NE and can be reached by phone at 360-658-1054.
Snohomish County Career
Summit in Smokey Point May 13
SMOKEY POINT — All area middle and high school students, as well as their parents, are invited to attend the free Snohomish County Career Summit at the Medallion Hotel, located at 16710 Smokey Point Blvd., May 13 from 5-8 p.m.
Food will also be provided for free, and students will be able to meet with leaders in the apprenticeship trades and learn more about non-traditional employment opportunities.
The event is being sponsored by the Marysville School District, and for more information you can call David Carpenter at 360-657-0965.
