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<< Previous   of   Next >>   ADVERTISEMENT   CONTACT THE HERALD Robert Frank, City Editor frank@heraldnet.com   Published: Monday, June 29, 2009 Around the county Edmonds: Transit plan to be discussed Edmonds is hosting a public open house from 5:30 to 7:30 p.m. Tuesday in the Brackett Room on the third floor of City Hall, 121 Fifth Ave. N. The city is updating the transportation element of its Comprehensive Plan, which identifies all future transportation projects. An overview of the plan and potential future strategies are expected to be presented. This is the third and final open house about this subject, and city staff and consultants are scheduled to attend. The presentation will begin at 6 p.m. For more information, call Bertrand Hauss, 425-771-0220. Snohomish: Farm dinner a fundraiser Dinner in the Field, a fundraiser for Sherwood Community Services, is scheduled for 5 p.m. July 26 at Swan's Trail Farm, 7301 Rivershore Road, Snohomish. It features fresh local food in a restaurant without walls. Tickets are $100 each and benefit an organization that provides services for children and adults with disabilities. For reservations call 425-334-4071. Island County: Burn ban starts Wednesday The summer outdoor burning ban begins Wednesday on Camano and Whidbey islands. The exceptions to the ban are outdoor recreational cooking fires contained within established fire pits and cooking fires in barbecues. More info: 360-679-7343. Oak Harbor: Parade to close station gate To assist in the staging of the Oak Harbor Independence Day Parade, the Maui Avenue gate at Naval Air Station Whidbey Island seaplane base is set to be closed from 8 a.m. to 1 p.m. Saturday. The gate is located near the Oak Harbor Marina and Yacht Club. Drivers are asked to use the Torpedo Road entrance instead. READER COMMENTS Be the first to comment. You must be a registered user and verify your e-mail address to post comments to blogs or articles on HeraldNet. To register, click here. To read other terms and conditions, click here. Log out

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