Our Towns
Published 9:00 pm Sunday, April 24, 2005
Arlington
More comment time on water rule
The state Department of Ecology has added three weeks to the official public comment period for a proposal to set minimum stream-flow levels for the Stillaguamish River basin. The department has been inundated with responses and wants to give more people a chance to comment.
The department will accept comments on the controversial proposal through May 13.
The proposal would set aside water for fish, wildlife, recreation, navigation, water quality and aesthetics. Future growth and development would have to follow those new rules. Some underground aquifers are connected to rivers and streams.
The new rules would not affect existing water rights, according to the department. The proposal can be reviewed on the Web at www.ecy.wa.gov; scroll down to Open Public Comment Periods.
Send written comments to Steve Hirschey, Department of Ecology, 3190 160th Ave. SE, Bellevue, WA, 98008, or e-mail shir461@ecy.wa.gov or fax 425-649-7098.
For more information, call 425-649-7098.
Edmonds
Exhibit spotlights different cultures
An upcoming exhibit at the Edmonds Arts Festival Museum gallery will feature representations of different cultures around the world.
The exhibit will run from May 2-31 at the gallery, in the Frances Anderson Center, 700 Main St.
The art was created by artists in the museum’s Sculptor’s Workshop Gallery. Pieces reflect the artists’ interpretations of ancient beliefs, customs, items or cultural relics.
An artists’ reception will be from 6:30 to 8 p.m. May 6 at the gallery. For more information call 425-771-0230.
Everett
Northwest neighbors to meet
The Northwest Neighborhood Association will meet at 7 p.m. Tuesday in the third-floor piano lounge at Washington Oakes, 1717 Rockefeller Ave.
Everett Transit will present new bus routes, and ask for ideas on additional bus routes. Also, the newly formed “Bike Group” of Everett, facilitated by city engineer Jay Macgill, will talk about its project to address issues surrounding bicycling in the city.
For more information, call Mary Jane Anderson at 425-259-2233.
Learn to cook Iraqi cuisine
The Interfaith Association of Snohomish County will host an ethnic cooking class 5 to 7 p.m. Tuesday at 716 Linden Ave.
An Iraqi recipe will be featured this month. Suggested donation for the class is $5.
To register for the class, call Therese Quinn at 425-252-6672 or e-mail TQuinn@TIASC.com.
Granite Falls
Wildlife artist comes to library
Wildlife artist and photographer Bart Rulon will present a slide show and discussion about how he takes photos of animals in their natural habitat at 7 p.m. Tuesday at the Granite Falls Library, 815 E. Galena St.
For more information, call 360-691-6087.
Island County
Meth forums at Whidbey libraries
Coupeville Town Marshal Lenny Marlborough will continue community forums at Whidbey Island libraries to raise awareness about the dangers of methamphetamine, a highly addictive, cheaply manufactured drug.
The next forum will be at 6 p.m. Wednesday at the Oak Harbor Library, 1000 SE Regatta Drive. Another is planned at 7 p.m. May 5 at the Coupeville Library, 788 NW Alexander St.
Lake Stevens
Council to vote on annexation plan
The City Council will conduct a public hearing tonight on the proposed Three Star Annexation, and will have the second and final reading of an ordinance regarding the annexation.
Other agenda items include a resolution amending fees, two other proposed annexations, a resolution on a mitigation plan for natural hazards and an amendment to an interim annexation agreement with the Lake Stevens Sewer District.
The council will meet at 6:45 tonight for a workshop on vouchers, and the regular council meeting will begin at 7 p.m. at 1808 Main St. Both meetings are open to the public.
Library hosts story time for kids
The Lake Stevens Library will host youngsters 3-5 years old and their caregivers from 11 to 11:30 a.m. Tuesday for a preschool story time.
The program includes songs and fun activities at the library, 1804 Main St.
Lynnwood
Japanese flower arranging class
A class in Ikebana, Japanese flower arrangement, is offered by the Lynnwood parks and recreation department.
The class will be taught from 10 a.m. to noon or 6 to 8 p.m. Thursdays, May 5-26.
The instructor is a member of Ikebana International. Flowers will be provided, participants should bring tools. The class costs $48 for Lynnwood residents, $50 for nonresidents, plus a $30 supplies fee.
For more information and to register, call 425-771-4030.
Marysville
Red Hat Society chapter celebrates
Today is National Red Hat Day for the Red Hat Society. In recognition of the 14 chapters in Marysville, Mayor Dennis Kendall has proclaimed today as Red Hat Society Day in the city.
The Foxy Red Hatters, one of the city’s first and largest chapters, will meet at 11 this morning at the Golden Corral on State Avenue for lunch and then visit local stores as a group.
The Red Hat Society is devoted to providing a fun, nurturing network for women 50 and older. Any woman 50 or older who is interested in joining the society is welcome to attend.
Preschool story time today
The Marysville Public Library will host youngsters 3-5 years old and their caregivers at 10:15 this morning for a preschool story time. The program includes songs, stories and creative activities at the library, 6120 Grove St.
Monroe
Museum features historic photos
Monroe Historical Society Museum presents a photography presentation, called Captured Time, through June from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. on Saturdays, and from 1 to 4 p.m. on Mondays and Wednesdays at 207 E. Main St.
The presentation features about 30 images from the late 1800s up to the 1950s, which are drawn from the Washington State Historical Society’s collection of more than 500,000 pictures.
For more information, go online at www.monroehistorical society.org.
Mukilteo
Hearing on parks plan coming up
The Mukilteo Parks and Arts Commission will hear public comments on the city’s updated 2005 Parks, Open Space and Recreation Plan at a meeting May 5.
The meeting is scheduled for 7 p.m. at City Hall, 4480 Chennault Beach Road.
Written comments will be accepted at City Hall until 4:30 p.m. the day of the hearing.
For more information call 425-355-4141 or go to www.ci. mukilteo.wa.us/.
Snohomish
Town celebrates history week
Anyone can take part in guided walking tours in the town’s historic district at 11 a.m. on May 7 at Blackman Museum, 118 Ave. B. This is one of the events that the town holds from May 4-8 to celebrate historic preservation week. For more information, call Snohomish Chamber of Commerce at 360-568-2526.
Snohomish County
Sno-Isle board meets today
The Sno-Isle Library System board of trustees will meet at 1 p.m. today at the library service center, 7312 35th Ave. NE in Marysville. Agenda items include discussion of library service contracts and board development and action on policies governing Internet use and safety and collection development.
The meeting is open to the public.
Stanwood
Spring agriculture workshop coming
The Snohomish Conservation District will sponsor a spring farm workshop from 8:30 a.m. to 2 p.m. Saturday at the Stillaguamish Grange, 6521 Pioneer Highway.
Admission is $10.
For more information, call 425-335-5634, ext. 4 or e-mail work shops@snohomishcd.org.
Tulalip
Tribes’ planning board to meet
The Tulalip Tribes Planning Commission will meet at 5 p.m. Wednesday at 6319 23rd Ave. NE. The meeting is open to the public.
