Our Towns
Published 9:00 pm Sunday, August 6, 2006
Edmonds
Historical society report on agenda
The Edmonds-South Snohomish County Historical Society is scheduled to give a report at a meeting of the Edmonds Historic Preservation Commission.
The meeting is scheduled for 3:30 to 5 p.m. Thursday at City Hall, 121 Fifth Ave. N.
For more information call 425-771-0220.
Everett
County executive to speak to group
The South Forest Park Neighborhood plans its monthly meeting at 7 p.m. Tuesday at Zion Lutheran Church, 4634 Alger Ave.
Snohomish County Executive Aaron Reardon is the scheduled speaker.
“There is a lot going on in the city. We need to keep ourselves updated on what’s going on,” said Shirley Small, recording secretary of the South Forest Park Neighborhood group.
Granite Falls
Fun on the Farm stories at library
Head on in to the Granite Falls Library for tales to crow about, tunes to croon and on-the-farm activities scheduled for 1 p.m. to 2 p.m. today, 815 E. Galena.
The “Fun on the Farm” story and fun time is recommended for children ages 6 and older.
For more information, call 360-691-6087.
Lake Stevens
Free business workshop offered
A free after-hours educational workshop on “Gaining a Competitive Edge” is scheduled for 5:30 to 7 p.m. Tuesday at the Lake Stevens School District Educational Service Center, 12309 22nd St. NE.
The event will be led by Tiffany McVeety with the NW Women’s Business Center and is sponsored by the Greater Lake Stevens Chamber.
Space is limited to about 20 people on a first-come, first-served basis. To sign up, call the chamber office at 425-334-0433.
Lynnwood
Couple wins award for garden
Scott and Marcia Schultz of Lynnwood have won the Arboretum Foundation’s “Golden Scoop” award.
The Seattle-based foundation bestowed the honor upon the couple for the originality and inspiration of their garden at 16818 Spruce Way.
The Schultzes were among 102 entrants for the award.
Marysville
City invocation leaders needed
The city is looking for volunteers to present a nondenominational invocation at City Council meetings.
The Council meets at 7 p.m. most Mondays with the exception of August when the council typically does not meet.
In 2002, the city adopted the practice of opening City Council meetings with a brief invocation, similar to how the state Legislature and U.S. Congress open sessions.
People interested should send a letter to Gerry Becker, City Clerk, City of Marysville, 1049 State Ave., Marysville, WA, 98270.
Applications are due by 5 p.m., Aug. 31.
For more information, call the clerk’s office at 360-363-8000.
Monroe
Group formed to study ethics law
The city is forming a committee to study its ethics code and make recommendations to the City Council.
The task force is expected to include two City Council members, one member of the city’s ethics board and three citizens.
Residents interested in serving on the task force may write a letter of interest to Betty King, City Clerk, 806 W. Main St., Monroe, WA 98272, or e-mail bking@ci.monroe.wa.us. The deadline is 5 p.m., Aug. 14.
For more information, call 360 863-4521.
Mukilteo
‘Curious George’ day at library
Stories and crafts for kids ages 5 to 11 are on tap for the “Wild Adventures of Curious George,” planned for Wednesday at the Mukilteo Library.
The program is scheduled for 2 p.m. at the library, 4675 Harbour Pointe Blvd.
For more information call 425-493-8202 or go to www. sno-isle.org.
Snohomish
Trees will be planted for stream
The city and Wakefield Properties of Bellevue recently agreed to plant trees near a proposed shopping center on Bickford Avenue. The agreement is part of a recovery plan for Myrick’s Fork. Developers removed many trees near the seasonal stream, angering several city residents in June.
For more information, call the city at 360-568-3115.
Snohomish County
Firm considered for disaster center
The Snohomish County Council is considering a $145,795 contract with Seattle-based architects to begin studying a new county emergency operations center.
Schrieber, Starling and Lane Architects could receive a one-year contract that could be extended by two years for design and construction work.
The work was included in the 2006 budget. The county’s current emergency operations center is at Paine Field.
