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Published 10:52 pm Monday, December 17, 2007

Everett: City seeks emergency volunteers

The Everett Fire Department is offering an eight-week disaster preparedness course that will teach people skills that could help the community during an emergency.

The class meets Thursday evenings every week for three hours. The winter session runs from Jan. 24 to March 13. The class is free and is open to people who live or work in the city. Applications are available at the Everett Emergency Management Office, 2801 Oakes Ave. The deadline for applications is Jan. 10.

Call 425 257-8111.

Old downtown bank could become theater

An overhaul including electrical and structural work is being proposed for an empty bank building in the heart of downtown Everett near the Everett Performing Arts Center.

An adjacent outdoor urban plaza, fountain and sculpture garden is also planned for the property.

The Everett City Council on Wednesday is scheduled to vote on a $122,500 contract with Dykeman Architects of Everett to help prepare the former Key Bank branch on the corner of California and Wetmore avenues for Village Theatre’s Kidstage program.

Issaquah-based Village Theatre and the city recently signed a memorandum of understanding sharing the financial obligation.

The total tab for preparing the building for a new tenants is expected to reach $2 million.

Lake Stevens: Center helps families

The Lake Stevens Family Center seeks the community’s help in assisting needy families this holiday season.

This year the number of families requesting holiday assistance from the center has increased by 50 percent, center staff said.

Anyone wishing to donate may pick up a gift wish list at the center or adopt a family for the holidays.

The Lake Stevens Family Center is at 1803 123rd Drive NE, behind the Lake Stevens Library.

For more information, call the center at 425-397-7433.

Mukilteo: Teens can plan library events

Teens can help plan events for the Mukilteo Library at a meeting planned for this week.

The Teen Advisory Board meeting is scheduled for 7 p.m. Thursday at the library at 4675 Harbour Pointe Blvd.

The board is in charge of planning library events for teens. Free snacks will be provided.

For more information, call the library at 425-493-8202.

Snohomish: New members join council

Lynn Schilaty was sworn in as a new City Council member on Dec. 4. Schilaty replaced former City Councilwoman Lya Badgley, who resigned from her position and moved to Singapore earlier this year.

Karen Guzak, who defeated incumbent City Councilman Larry Countryman in the November election, is also set to join the council today. City Councilwoman Melody Clemans will be sworn in for her second four-year term today as well.

For more information, call the city at 360-568-3115.

today’s Meetings

Harborview, Glenhaven, Seahurst Neighborhood Association, 7 p.m., Fire Station No. 4, 5920 Glenwood Ave., Everett. free coffee, soft drinks, dessert at 6:30 p.m.

Snohomish City Council, 7 p.m., School Administration Center, George Gilbertson Boardroom, 1601 Ave. D.

Snohomish County Fire District 1 Board of Commissioners, 7 p.m., District Headquarters, 12310 Meridian Ave., Everett.

Snohomish County Historic Preservation Commission, 7 p.m., Public Conference Room, fourth floor, Snohomish County Administration Building, 3000 Rockefeller Ave., Everett.

Snohomish County Public Utility District Board of Commissioners, 1:30 p.m., Everett Headquarters Building, 2320 California St., Everett.