MARYSVILLE – A Silent Auction-Benefit Dinner to raise money for Marysville-Pilchuck High School will take place Saturday, Dec. 20, from 5 to 9 p.m.
Also on Dec. 20, the Marysville School District and Tulalip Tribes are putting on the first Christmas Powwow and Coastal Jam for community healing from 4 to 6:30 p.m.
The auction-dinner will be at the Word of Life Lutheran Brethren, 98028 51st Ave. NE. Cost for the turkey-ham-dessert and all the trimmings meal is $25. Cost is $40 if you also want to get in on the raffle.
About 200 tickets are available for dinner, but people also are invited to come in to bid on items. Proceeds will go to the Rotary Education Foundation.
The powwow-jam will be at the Francis Sheldon gym, 7204 27th Ave. NE, Tulalip. Activities include a free dinner, raffle, photos and a cake walk. A traditional powwow will follow, starting at 7 p.m.
Students are out of school until Monday, Jan. 5, so the school district has worked with others to set up events to keep them busy.
Kids in grades seven through 10 receive priority, but those in sixth, 11th and 12th grades can get in based on space available, first-come, first-served.
• Dec. 22: Bowling from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. at Strawberry Lanes, free.
• Dec. 23: Cookie decorating from 1 to 3 p.m. at 1212 D. State St., free.
• Dec. 29: Absolute Air Park in Arlington from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m., $5.
• Dec. 30: Red Robin on Twin Lakes Blvd from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m., $5.
• Jan. 2: YMCA pool party, 3 to 5 p.m. with an open gym from 1 to 5 p.m., free.
Also, a Marysville Community Candlelight Remembrance will take place at 7 p.m. Dec. 22 at Comeford Park.
And a Safe Talk Suicide Alertness Workshop will take place from 9 a.m. to noon Dec. 23 at 6406 Marine Drive.
RESOURCES
National Suicide Prevention Lifeline: 1-800-273-8255
24-Hour Care Crisis Line: 1-800-584-3578
Victim Support Services: 24-Hour Crisis Line: 1-800-346-7555, Counseling Services, 425-953-6222
Care Crisis Line: 425-258-4357
Community Services: Dial 211
