Arlington: Hometown Holidays event Saturday
Arlington’s annual Santa Parade, Christmas tree lighting and other festivities are planned for Saturday on Olympic Avenue near City Hall.
The Santa Parade begins at noon followed by the tree lighting ceremony in Legion Park.
Kids can visit with Santa until 3 p.m., free wagon rides are offered, handmade crafts and bake goods are to be for sale and musical performances are planned.
More info: www.arlingtonwa.gov
Edmonds: Board OKs purchase of Google laptops
The Edmonds School Board on Nov. 27 authorized the purchase of 800 Google Chromebook laptop computers with funds from the voter-approved 2008 technology and capital levy.
The computers will better support online testing and be used in other parts of the curriculum to support student learning.
“These are more cost effective and likely easier to manage than traditional laptops,” Technology Director Cynthia Nelson said.
Plans call for field testing the computers spring semester 2014, then implementing pilot projects in the fall.
Lynnwood: Concert admission is toy donation
The Jones Family Christmas Show to benefit Toys for Tots is set for 9 p.m. Saturday at Old Village Pub, 7500 196th St., Lynnwood. Admission is one new, unwrapped toy, or a $10 donation.
The blues concert features the Stacy Jones Band, Chester Dennis Jones Band, and special guest Dennis Jones Band.
More info: 425-778-1230.
Marysville: Celebrate: holidays in ‘Merrysville’
The Marysville community gathers for a Merrysville for the Holidays Winter Celebration on Saturday.
An electric light parade starts at 6:30 p.m. on State Avenue. One of the event’s founders, active volunteer Carol Kapua, will be Grand Marshal.
There also will be family activities, Santa photos, craft bazaar, the lighting of the water tower, a concert, and a fireworks show in honor of the celebration’s 25th year.
More info: go to marysvillewa.gov
Snohomish: Public safety commissioners needed
The city of Snohomish is seeking applicants for the Public Safety Commission.
Commissioners advise the police chief and other community leaders on safety matters such as Neighborhood Watch and liquor-license applications.
Applicants must live or work in city limits. The position is unpaid.
Applications are available at City Hall or at www.ci.snohomish.wa.us. They are due to City Hall, 116 Union Ave., by 4 p.m. Dec. 13.
Stanwood: Authors release new history book
Ken and Vida Martin of Stanwood are the authors of a new history book, “The Ballards: Architects of Pioneer Towns, Roads, and Major Gold Mines.” They also wrote “Gold Mining in Washington State.”
The Martins books are available at Snow Goose Bookstore, 8616 271st St. NW, Stanwood.
“The Ballards” is about several brothers who moved from Ohio and later developed a series of mines in the state.
More info: email kenandvida@ hotmail.com
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