MARYSVILLE — The Marysville Soroptimists’ latest Bunco night let them raise funds for community projects even as they handed out checks to Arlington and Marysville charities devoted to keeping schoolchildren clothed.

Ardyce Johnson of Kloz 4 Kidz in Marysville received $1,500, while Penny Peeters of Arlington Kids’ Kloset received $750 from Soroptimist co-president Teresa Trivett on Feb. 12.

Johnson explained that Kloz 4 Kidz will supply new shoes, socks and underwear to families in need. The group has been running for six years, and its 12-member board is very busy, having served three families earlier that same day.

Peeters added that Kids’ Kloset has been serving thousands of needy schoolchildren in Arlington, Lakewood and Darrington for 10 years, by supplying them with complete outfits twice a year.

The evening’s Bunco games drew 56 players and generated a profit of $1,183. Soroptimist board member Elaine Hanson clarified this money goes into its Community Services fund.

“We use it for our awards to women in March, our community giving all year and our scholarships to graduating senior girls,” Hanson said.

Hanson noted that the Living Room Coffee House was a new venue for the group.

“February has always been a good month for our Bunco,” Hanson said. “The number of guests exceeded any we’ve had before.”

Hanson elaborated that the Soroptimists’ March 17 award dinner will include cash awards to a woman in the community whose work has been judged to have made the community better, and to a young lady who’s trying to better herself in school. The group is also giving out cash awards to two high school girls who have contributed to their community through volunteer efforts.

For details, call Hanson at 360-659-9202 or log onto www.facebook.com/SIMarysville.