Our Towns: South and East County
Published 11:31 pm Monday, October 1, 2007
Edmonds: Class teaches safety tips
Women can learn to protect themselves through a class being planned by Edmonds Parks and Recreation.
The class, Practical Safety for Women, is scheduled from 9 a.m. to noon Oct. 13 at the Frances Anderson Center at 700 Main St. The fee for the class is $49.
Participants are expected to learn how to increase their awareness of their surroundings, to trust their instincts and to use proactive safety strategies. Parking lot safety, alcohol, drugs and safety in elevators are topics planned to be discussed.
For more information, call 425-771-0230 or go to www.reczone.org.
Lynnwood: Board to discuss markers
The placement of historical markers around the city is scheduled to be discussed at the next meeting of the Lynnwood Parks and Recreation Board.
The meeting is scheduled for 7 p.m. Oct. 9 at Heritage Park at 19921 Poplar Way.
During the meeting, the Lynnwood Historical Commission is planning to speak about markers at various city parks, as well as markers that may be placed elsewhere in the city. The commission also plans to discuss building a new museum, and planning a walking tour of the city center.
People with disabilities who need special accommodations to attend the meeting must call 425-670-6613 at least 24 hours in advance.
Mill Creek: Update on photo radar plan
The city’s plan to use automated digital cameras to photograph people who run red lights is scheduled to be discussed today at a City Council work session.
The work session is scheduled for 6 p.m. at City Hall, 15728 Main St. A discussion about photo radar, led by Mill Creek Police Chief Bob Crannell, is listed first on the meeting agenda.
Drivers who are photographed by the cameras would be mailed tickets. Police hope the cameras will help curb the number of accidents in the city.
In 2006, nearly half of the city’s 293 accidents happened at four intersections: 35th Avenue SE at Highway 96, 132nd Street SE at Highway 527, 164th Street SE at Highway 527, and 164th Street SE at Mill Creek Boulevard.
Monroe: Meeting on parks and trails
The city is set to hold a workshop from 7 to 9 p.m. on Thursday to discuss concepts for public parks, trails and recreation development.
The workshop takes place at Park Place Middle School commons area, 1408 W. Main St.
The city has conducted a survey that will help the officials assess future needs for parks, open space and recreational activities.
For more information, call the city at 360-794-7400.
Mountlake Terrace: Teen films at library
Teens can watch movies at the Mountlake Terrace Library on Wednesdays during next month.
The films, part of Celebrating Teen Read Month 2007, are scheduled to be shown at 4 p.m. Wednesdays from Oct. 10 through Oct. 31. The library is at 23300 58th Ave. W.
A costume party is being planned for the final showing of films on Halloween. Teens can also read books, Manga and graphic novels during the event.
For more information, call the library at 425-776-8722.
Public Meetings
Tuesday
Bothell City Council, 6 p.m., Municipal Court, 10116 NE 183rd St.
Brier City Council workshop, 7:30 p.m., Brier City Hall, 2901 228th St. SW
Edmonds City Council meeting, Public Safety Complex, 7 p.m., 250 Fifth Ave. N.
Lynnwood Parks Board, 7 p.m., Heritage Park, 19921 Poplar Way
Mill Creek City Council study session, 6 p.m., City Hall, 15728 Mill Creek Blvd.
Monroe City Council, 7 p.m., City Hall, 806 W. Main St.
Sultan Planning Commission, 7:30 p.m., City Hall, 319 Main St.
Wednesday
Brier Civil Service Commission, 7:30 p.m., City Hall, 2901 228th St. SW
Mill Creek Park Board, 7 p.m., City Hall, 15728 Mill Creek Blvd.
Monroe City Council, 7 p.m., City Hall, 806 W. Main St.
