Our Towns: South and East county
Published 10:58 pm Thursday, October 18, 2007
Bothell: Skate park closed for work
The city of Bothell’s Skate Park is expected to be closed until at least early November while workers renovate the park with new equipment.
The skate park, at 9815 NE 188th St., is expected to get a new 6-foot half pipe and modern street features such as steps, benches, railings and picnic tables.
A group of teenagers and young adults worked with city officials to plan out the renovation project. The city budgeted about $128,000 for the improvements in this year’s capital facilities plan.
“The collaboration resulted in a park that is safer, more durable and one that offers features explicitly requested by the users,” said Pat Parkhurst, public works superintendent.
Regular hours at the park are 3 to 9 p.m. Monday through Friday and 10 a.m. to 10 p.m. weekends.
Edmonds: City offers yoga class
Learn meditation techniques through a yoga class being offered through Edmonds Parks and Recreation.
Classes are scheduled from 11 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. Saturdays starting this weekend at the parks and recreation building at 700 Main St. The cost for the class is $10.
People do not need to bring special clothing or mats, and people with all levels of experience in yoga are welcome.
To register or to get more information, call 425-771-0230 or go to www.RecZone.org.
Lynnwood: Old building honored
A dedication ceremony to recognize the Wickers Building as one of Lynnwood’s historic sites is planned for Thursday.
The ceremony is scheduled for 2 p.m. at the Wickers Building, which is located at Heritage Park at 19921 Poplar Way.
The Lynnwood Historical Commission plans to unveil a new plaque designating the building as a historic place. Mayor Don Gough is expected to speak at the ceremony.
Monroe: See a scary movie on Oct. 29
The Monroe Arts Council and Galaxy Theatres plan to offer Classic Scary Movie Night at 7 p.m. Oct. 29 at the Galaxy Theatre, One Galaxy Way. The featured movie is Alfred Hitchcock’s Oscar Award- winning 1960 classic horror film, “Psycho,” starring Anthony Perkins and Janet Leigh.
Admission is $5. Tickets will be on sale in the theater lobby from 6:30 p.m. to 8:30 p.m. on Oct. 27 and before the show.
People can support this event and other community visual and performing art activities by joining Monroe Arts Council. Annual membership is $25.
By joining the council, people can receive a free movie pass to “Psycho” and a coupon for a free bag of popcorn.
For more information go to www.monroeartscouncil.org or call 425-870-4597.
Mountlake Terrace: Author to visit library
An author of several children’s picture books is planning to meet with readers at the Mountlake Terrace Library.
The event with author Suzanne Williams is scheduled for 3:30 p.m. Nov. 7 at the library at 23300 58th Ave. W. The meet-and-greet is part of the Sno-Isle Libraries’ Children’s Book Festival.
Among Williams’ books are “Library Lil” and the popular children’s book series “Princess Power.”
For more information, call the library at 425-776-8722.
