Our Towns: South & East County
Published 11:00 pm Wednesday, November 7, 2007
Edmonds: Wax and oil art on display
A Seattle artist who works with wax and oil pastels is planning to have his work on display at the Edmonds Arts Festival Museum gallery through the end of this month.
The exhibit can be viewed from 9 a.m. to 9 p.m. Monday through Friday and 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. Saturday through Nov. 30 at the gallery inside the Frances Anderson Center at 700 Main St.
The artist, Mark Rediske, has exhibited regionally and nationally with numerous solo shows. His work includes private and corporate collections.
For more information, call 425-771-0228 or 425-771-1984.
Lynnwood: Shopping event helps charity
Donate to Habitat for Humanity of Snohomish County by heading to Rockin Shoppin’ Eve at Alderwood mall, which begins Thanksgiving night.
The mall doors are scheduled to open to shoppers at 12:01 a.m. Nov. 22, with live music from Seattle bands beginning at 10 p.m. on Thanksgiving.
Customers can purchase VIP tickets for $20 each or $30 per pair with proceeds from the tickets benefiting Habitat for Humanity of Snohomish County. Shoppers with VIP tickets will receive front-row seating at the concerts, special discounts, food and a special gift from Alderwood.
To purchase VIP tickets, call 425-771-1121 or visit guest services at Alderwood.
Mill Creek: Teens needed for board
Volunteers are needed to sit on the 2007-08 Mill Creek Youth Advisory Board.
The board meets the first and third Wednesdays of each month at Mill Creek City Hall at 15728 Main St. Members plan projects and events including Trunk or Treat, the holiday tree lighting event and Parents’ Night Out, along with other events for the city’s teenage population.
For more information, call 425-745-1891.
Monroe: Ticket sales go to help families
The Snohomish County Explosion, a minor league basketball team in Monroe, plans to donate five percent of its season ticket sales in November to the Sky Valley Food Bank.
Each month, the food bank distributes food for approximately 30,000 meals to families in need in the community. As the holidays approach, the food bank wants to secure enough donations.
Season tickets start at $112 for 14 home games. To order tickets, call Zack Mennie at 425-339-2255, ext. 1. For more information on the Sky Valley Food Bank, go to www.svfoodbank.org or call them at 360-794-7959.
Mountlake Terrace: City gets grant to study energy use
A plan to implement energy-saving building practices in the city of Mountlake Terrace is expected to be finished by the end of next year.
The city was recently awarded a $52,500 grant from growth management assistance program at the Washington state Department of Community, Trade and Economic Development. The purpose of the grants is to encourage cities to find creative ways to address global warming.
The city’s plan is also expected to present vehicle emission alternatives and establish regional goals on attracting clean-energy jobs.
For more information, call the Mountlake Terrace Community Development Department at 425-744-6266.
Today’s Meetings
Bothell Park &Recreation Board, 7 p.m., Municipal Courthouse, 10116 NE 182nd St.
Cascadia Community College, 5:30 p.m., Edmonds Community College, 20000 68th Ave. W., Lynnwood. With other community colleges.
Mill Creek Police Advisory Board, 6 p.m., 15728 Mill Creek Blvd.
Mill Creek Civil Service Commission, 7:30 p.m., 15728 Mill Creek Blvd.
Monroe Advisory Library Board, 7 p.m., Monroe Village, 1070 Village Way.
Monroe City Council study session, 7 p.m., City Hall, 806 W. Main St.
