Our Towns

Published 9:00 pm Monday, September 6, 2004

Arlington

Genealogy group to meet

The Stillaguamish Genealogical Society will have its monthly meeting at 7 p.m. Monday at the society’s library, 135 N. Olympic Ave.

For more information, call 360-435-4838.

Darrington

‘School is Cool’ theme at library

“School is Cool” is the theme for the first preschool story time in the Darrington Library’s fall series. Stories, songs and activities will introduce kids ages 2 to 5 to the challenges of starting school.

Story time is at 11 a.m. Friday at the library, 1005 Cascade St. Registration is not required.

For more information, call 360-436-1600.

Edmonds

New labyrinth to be dedicated

Edmonds Christian Church will dedicate its new outdoor labyrinth at 3 p.m. Sunday at the church, 23010 84th Ave. W.

“Walking a labyrinth is meant to be an inward journey and is believed to be metaphor for life’s journey,” according to a church statement.

For more information, call the church at 425-775-5212.

Everett

Get update on new health clinic

Lisa Carroll, clinic manager at the Providence Everett Healthcare Clinic, will speak at the September meeting of the American Association of University Women.

The meeting begins at 11a.m. Saturday at the Everett Senior Center, 3025 Lombard Ave. The public is welcome to attend.

The clinic, which opened earlier this year, provides basic health care to anyone who doesn’t have insurance or can’t get in to see a doctor, including Medicare and Medicaid patients.

Lake Stevens

Home vacation checks available

The Lake Stevens Police Department offers home checks to city residents who are on vacation.

Those who would like their homes checked while they’re gone should stop by the police department before leaving and fill out a brief form. Bring photo identification. The police station is at 1806 Main St.

Lynnwood

Seniors offered watercolor class

A class in watercolor painting begins Sept. 16 at the Lynnwood Senior Center.

The class will meet 10:30 a.m.-12:30 p.m. Thursdays Sept. 16 through Nov. 11. Local artist Glenn Oberg is the instructor. The fee is $40 for residents and $42 for nonresidents.

The Lynnwood Senior Center is at 5800 198th St. SW. For more information, call 425-744-6464.

Marysville

Tai chi class registration

Registration is open for a new tai chi class offered by the city’s Parks and Recreation Department.

The classes will be 7-9 p.m. Mondays and Wednesdays Sept. 20 through Nov. 10 at the Marysville Community Campus, 7431 64th Drive NE .

Tai chi is a noncompetitive form of exercise combining relaxation of mind and body. It helps promote blood circulation, flexibility and balance, relieves stress and enhances lung function.

The cost is $60. For registration information, call the parks office at 360-651-5085.

Mill Creek

Train to become a stream-keeper

The Adopt-A-Stream Foundation will conduct a field training session in stream-keeping Thursday and Saturday.

Stream-keeping involves creating a watershed inventory and monitoring a stream’s ecological health.

A classroom training session will be 7-9 p.m. Thursday at Adopt-A-Stream’s Northwest Stream Center, 600 128th St. SE. A field training session will be 8:30 a.m. – 4:30 p.m. Saturday.

The cost is $100. For more information, call 425-316-8592.

Monroe

Parents offered childbirth class

Valley General Hospital, 14701 179th Ave. SE, offers a six-week childbirth preparation class for expectant parents 7-9 p.m. Wednesdays Sept. 15 though Oct. 20. The fee is $60; medical coupons are accepted.

To register, call the hospital’s community relations office at 360-794-1411 or register online at www.valleygeneral.com.

Mountlake Terrace

City blood drive planned Friday

Mountlake Terrace plans its third annual community blood drive on Friday. Puget Sound Blood Center’s bloodmobile will be in the Mountlake Terrace Library parking lot, 23300 58th Ave. W. , from 1 to 6 p.m. Walk-ins are welcome. To minimize wait times, you may schedule an appointment by contacting Mike Pivec at 425-744-6216 or by e-mail at mpivec@ci.mountlake-terrace.wa.us.

Mukilteo

Sensitive areas hearing Sept. 16

The Mukilteo Planning Commission plans a hearing at 7 p.m. Sept. 16 on proposed new regulations for environmentally sensitive areas in the city. The hearing will be in the multipurpose room at Fire Station 3, 10400 47th Place W.

For more information, call the city at 425-355-4141.

Snohomish

City wants input on 2005 budget

Prior to a recent meeting between the City Council and city staff on budget priorities for 2005, the city conducted a survey and learned that the top budget issues for city residents are safe neighborhoods, better streets and sidewalks, growth management and attracting new businesses to increase the sales tax base and provide jobs.

The city estimates it will collect about $11 million in revenue in 2005, a slight decrease from a projected $12.1 million in 2004.

City residents are encouraged to participate in the annual budget process, which will continue through November. For more information, call the city at 360-568-3115 or Mayor Liz Loomis at 360-568-8483.

Stanwood

Two Sept. 11 events planned

Two Sept. 11 commemorations are planned in Stanwood. The first will be a Community Day of Remembrance 1-3 p.m. Saturday at the Stanwood Library, 9701 271st St. NW. Teresa Bateman, of Tacoma, author of “Red, White, Blue and Uncle Who?” will talk about the symbols of the United States and their history. A local Boy Scout troop will present the flag and talk about flag etiquette. City officials will attend, and crafts tables will be set up.

A Support Our Troops rally is planned 3-7 p.m., Saturday at Thrifty Foods. The event will feature booths from nonprofit groups, music, get-well cards and video messages for soldiers.

For more information, call 360-629-6091.

Council workshop on fire agreement

The City Council will have a workshop at 7 tonight at City Hall, 10220 270th St. NW, to discuss a possible agreement to have Snohomish County Fire District 14 run the city’s fire department.

The workshop was scheduled after more than 50 people showed up at the council meeting on Thursday, many expressing their displeasure with Mayor Herb Kuhnly’s request for Kevin Taylor’s resignation as fire chief. Taylor resigned Aug. 26.

Some residents told the council not to make a deal with District 14, and the council agreed to discuss it at a public workshop.

The council will not take public comments at the workshop, and no action will be taken. The meeting is open to the public.