Our Towns
Published 9:00 pm Thursday, April 14, 2005
Arlington
Council begins annual retreat
The Arlington City Council will have its annual retreat today through Sunday at Alderbrook Resort in Union, near Bremerton.
Edmonds
ArtWorks plans show and sale
ArtWorks, an artists’ support and networking group in Edmonds, will have its first show and sale 10 a.m.-4 p.m. April 23 and 24 at ArtWorks, 201 Second Ave. in Edmonds. ArtWorks showcases a variety of experienced artists who use different types of media. For more information, call 425-774-6049.
Everett
Health district director gets raise
The Snohomish Health District board has voted to give Dr. M. Ward Hinds a raise, to $135,000 from $127,884, effective May 1.
Board member Ken Berger of Monroe said a survey showed that people who had less experience and oversaw smaller public health agencies were getting paid more.
Berger said a similar market adjustment was not expected for Rick Mockler, the health district’s deputy administrator.
Fish task force concert Sunday
The Stilly-Snohomish Fisheries Enhancement Task Force presents a benefit concert 5-8 p.m. Sunday at the Flying Pig Brewing Co., 2929 Colby Ave.
The all-ages concert will feature local band Ludwig’s Van. All donations at the door and 10 percent of food and drink costs will go directly to the salmon-supporting task force. There will also be a raffle.
This weekend, the task force’s work restoring Woods Creek will be honored in USA Weekend’s Make a Difference Day Awards. The task force planted more than 700 native trees and shrubs to prevent erosion, which smothers salmon eggs.
For more information, call 425-252-6686 or go to www. stillysnofish.org.
Island County
City hires new youth coordinator
Jennifer Fuentes is Oak Harbor’s new youth services coordinator. The city hired Fuentes to run a new outreach program city officials hope will unify Oak Harbor’s youth activities and organizations.
Fuentes, 28, a 1994 Oak Harbor High School graduate, says there’s plenty of work to do.
“I’m finding out what assets are strong in our community and what we’re lacking. I’m thinking about how we can create a community that rallies behind youths, whether it’s organizations, schools or business,” she said.
Fuentes worked as a homeless advocate at Mount Vernon’s Oasis Teen Shelter and served as coordinator for Central Whidbey Youth Coalition’s weekend program, Late Nite. She graduated in 1999 with a bachelor’s degree in social science.
Lake Stevens
Center hosts first-aid class
The Lake Stevens Family Center hosts a reduced-cost CPR and first aid class 6-9:30 p.m. Tuesday at Ebenezer Lutheran Church, 2111 117th Ave. NE. The cost is $35, and participants will receive a certificate of completion. Pre-registration through the family center is required. For more information or to register, call the center at 425-397-7433 or e-mail pprieto@lcsnw.org.
Lynnwood
Bus service to be discussed
Discussion on possible increases in Community Transit service in northwest Lynnwood is on the agenda for the Lynnwood City Council Monday. A work session is scheduled for 7 p.m. at City Hall, 19100 44th Ave. W.
For more information, call 425-775-1971 or go to www.ci. lynnwood.wa.us.
Marysville
Street vacation on city agenda
The City Council will discuss a proposed street vacation for a portion of 36th Drive NE, as well as the planning commission’s recommendation to approve updates to the comprehensive plan and development regulations during a workshop meeting at 7 p.m. Monday. The council will conduct a public hearing on both issues April 25.
Other agenda items include discussion of a construction management contract for a State Avenue project for 116th Street NE to 136th Street NE, funding for a road grader, two annexations and a proposed rezone.
The council meets at City Hall, 1049 State Ave.
Monroe
Second forum on race issues
A forum to discuss race issues in Snohomish County is planned 6:30-9:30 p.m. April 28 at the East County Senior Center, 824 Village Way.
The forum is the second of four discussions on race issues this spring. The first was in Everett.
For more information, call J.J. Frank at 360-629-1718.
Mukilteo
Help pull ivy at Picnic Point
The Snohomish County Parks and Recreation Department seeks volunteers to help remove ivy that is taking over Picnic Point County Park 9:30 a.m.-1:30 p.m. Saturday at the park, 13001 Picnic Point Road. The focus of this week’s event will be removing ivy from a hillside at the bottom of the trail.
Volunteers should bring work gloves, pruners, lunch and dress for the weather. For more information, go to www.co. snohomish.wa.us.
Snohomish
Horse group needs volunteers
EquiFriends, a nonprofit group based in Snohomish, needs as many as 20 new volunteers. The group, located at 4525 87th Ave. SE, provides therapeutic horseback riding for children and adults with disabilities.
Horse experience is not necessary to volunteer. For more information and registration, call 425-337-1137.
Stanwood
Seniors plan Italian dinner
Stanwood Senior Center plans an Italian dinner 4-7 p.m. Saturday at 7430 276th St. NW. The menu includes lasagna, raised bread sticks, Caesar salad, minestrone soup and spumoni ice cream, plus coffee, tea and no-host wine and beer.
Tickets are $10 for adults and $5 for children, available at the center. For more information, call 360-629-7403.
Housing Hope plans fundraiser
The ninth annual “Voices of Hope” benefit choral concert and bake sale will be 2 p.m. Sunday at St. Cecilia’s Catholic Church, 26900 78th Ave. NW.
Proceeds will benefit Housing Hope’s Lervick Family Village, built in 1996 to provide homes for 14 low-income families. Seventeen children now live in the village.
The concert will include performances by St. Aidan’s Episcopal Choir, Stanwood Camano Chorale, Stanwood United Methodist Chancel Choir, Stanwood United Methodist Handbell Choir, Stanwood High School Jazz Ensemble, Warm Beach Free Methodist Choir, Our Saviour’s Lutheran Church Choir, St. Cecilia Catholic Church Choir and Port Susan Middle School Treble Choir.
