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Published 11:03 pm Tuesday, September 28, 2010

Voter registration deadlines in October

Oct. 4 is the voter registration deadline for the Nov. 2 General Election for mail-in or online registration, or changes to name or address. Oct. 25 is the deadline for in-person registration at county elections office for first-time Washington registrants.

Candidate forums

  • The 44th Legislative District Democrats hold their October meeting 7-9 p.m., Oct. 14, at the Snohomish School District Resource Center, 1601 Avenue D, Snohomish. Come meet local Democratic candidates, volunteer to help with Get Out the Vote activities and learn about the issues that will be on the ballot in November. Everyone is welcome. For more information www.44thdems.org

  • The Edmonds Chamber of Commerce will host a Candidates’ Forum 7 p.m., Oct. 4, at the Edmonds City Council Chambers 250 5th Ave. N. For more information call 425-332-7115 or visit www.edmondswa.com.

  • Explore the state’s income tax initiative and ask questions 6:30 p.m., Oct. 4 at 6:30 at Edmonds Community College, 20310 68th Ave. W., Lynnwood, in the Black Box Theatre. Sponsored by the Sno-Isle Libraries Foundation in partnership with The Herald, Marilyn Watkins of the Economic Policy Institute will represent Yes on 1098, and Joe Barer of Lake Partners, will represent Defeat 1098. Seating is available on a first come, first served basis.

    Tap the energy of the sun

    PUD’s Solar Homes Tour will be 10 a.m.-4 p.m., Oct. 2. The self-guided tour will feature more than a dozen homes in communities throughout Snohomish County and Camano Island. The event is being held in conjunction with the Green Everett Renewable Living Fair. For a complete list of homes on the solar tour, visit www.snopud.com/solarexpress.

    The Green Everett fair will feature numerous speakers, children’s activities and informational booths covering topics such as neighborhood gardens, backyard chickens, low impact entertainment, cheap transportation and more. Visitors also will be able to exchange up to five incandescent light bulbs for free compact fluorescent light bulbs. The fair will be held at the PUD headquarters, 2320 California Street in Everett.

    BUSINESS BRIEFS

  • A new Fitness 19 will open Oct. 1 in the Cedar Park center on 228th Street and 44th Avenue West. The fitness club is one of 140 Fitness 19s across the country. Brian and Krissy Johnson are the partners of the business.

  • Steve Wilde has joined the leadership team at Lynnwood-based Network Home Loans. He will serve as the vice president and branch manager for its Everett Home Loan Center.

  • The Greater Edmonds Chamber of Commerce’s networking breakfast is held every Wednesday morning, 7:30 a.m. at Fairwinds-Brighton Court, 6520 196th St. SW, Lynnwood. The event is free to attend. Breakfast can be ordered for $8. For more information call 425-670-1496.

    COMMUNITY NEWS

    Join the patrol

    The Lynnwood Police Citizens Patrol is recruiting new members. This group of 70 men and women, whose average age is 41, acts as extra eyes and ears for the Police Department. This team also directs traffic at accident scenes, writes disabled parking citations, opens locked car doors, provides bike patrol of the parks and shopping areas and helps with emergencies.

    Members receive training. Applicants must be reasonably physically fit and able to pass a criminal history background check. Members usually work at least 10 hours a month and uniforms are provided.

    For more information, call Trudy Dana, Lynnwood Police, 425-670-5637 or e-mail tdana@ci.lynnwood.wa.us.

    Energy grants available

    Snohomish County is accepting grant applications from local municipalities and non profits for energy efficiency improvements.

    Snohomish County has $218,000 available to award and is inviting proposals for projects that will improve energy efficiency and conservation. Evaluated and scoring criteria is described in the application packet available at www.snoco.org under “Spotlight.”

    Application deadline is 5 p.m. Oct. 8. Direct materials to Lisa Dulude, Snohomish County Facilities, 3000 Rockefeller, M/S 404, Everett, WA, 98201. For more information email lisa.dulude@snoco.org or call 425-388-3965.

    Meadowdale Park tunnel reopens

    Parks and the Adopt A Stream Foundation teamed up to remove more than 100 fish (juvenile salmon, riffle sculpin and flounders) from Lunds Gulch Creek in advance of gravel removal from the stream channel where it flowed under the railroad tracks. The fish were moved upstream from the work site and released. Afterwards, boardwalks were placed over the creek under the railroad track making this access passable for both people and fish. Find more information at www.snocoparks.org/MeadowdaleBeach.

    Taste funds to service clubs

    A Taste of Edmonds, celebrating its 28th year last August, generated $19,000 for local service clubs.

    This annual three-day events, presented by the Edmonds Chamber of Commerce, raises funds to benefit The Exchange Club, Soroptomist Club, Rotary Club of Edmonds (Lunch Club), Kiwanis, Edmonds Lions Club, Explorers, Edmonds Community Foundation, Edmonds Woodway High School’s senior class and Edmonds Boys &Girls Club.

    Community meetings

  • The Rotary Club of Edmonds Daybreakers, 7 a.m. every Tuesday, Edmonds Yacht Club, 456 Admiral Way.

  • Lynnwood Lunchmasters Toastmasters Club, Thursdays, 12 noon-1:00 p.m., Alfy’s Pizza, 4820 196th SW, Lynnwood. For more information: 425-931-9031, lynnwood.vpm@gmail.com

  • Alderwood-Terrace Rotary Club, Fridays, 7 a.m., Stevens Hospital, west side of the cafeteria, 21601 76th Ave. W, Edmonds. For more information contact 425-670-1556.

    CIVIC SERVICE

    Lynnwood

    Applications for appointment to the City council are now being accepted. Interested residents may pick up forms at City Hall, 19100 44th Ave. W, Lynnwood or online at www.ci.lynnwood.wa.us.

    Application deadline is 5 p.m. Sept. 29. Interviews with applicants are scheduled for Oct. 13.

    Additionally the city of Lynnwood is seeking volunteers for:

  • Restaurant Representative for Lynnwood Tourism Advisory Committee. Contact Mary Monroe at 425-670-5043.

  • The Lynnwood Arts Commission. Contact Fred Wong at 425-670-5518.

  • Library Board. Contact 425-670-5000.

  • Historical Commission. Contact Gloria Rivera at 425-670-6652.

    Edmonds

    The city of Edmonds has volunteer opportunities.

  • Architectural Design Board.

  • Cemetery Board has two alternate positions to fill. Application deadline is 4:30 p.m. Oct. 8.

    Applications are available at City Hall, 121 Fifth Ave. N, at 425-771-0247, by e-mail at cole@ci.edmonds.wa.us or online www.ci.edmonds.wa.us.

    Mill Creek

    The city of Mill Creek has a need for volunteers.

  • The Art/Beautification Advisory Board has three vacancies. Interested residents should send a letter of interest to: Kelly M. Chelin, City of Mill Creek, 15728 Main St., Mill Creek, WA 98012 or email kelly@cityofmillcreek.com. Application deadline is Oct. 1.

  • Parks and Recreation Advisory Board has one vacancy. Interested residents should send a letter of interest to: Sherrie Ringstad, City of Mill Creek, 15728 Main St., Mill Creek, WA 98012. Application deadline is Oct. 6.

    Mountlake Terrace

    Mountlake Terrace is looking to fill positions.

  • Planning Commission has an opening for a term expiring June 30, 2011.

  • Library Board has a vacency for a term expiring June 30, 2012.

    Interested residents should contact the City Clerk at volsen@ci.mlt.wa.us or call 425-744-6206. Applications are available at City Hall or at at www.cityofmlt.com through the City Services/Advisory Boards and Commissions button. The recruitment to fill current vacancies will close Nov. 1 at 5:00 p.m.

    PUBLIC MEETINGS

    SOUTH COUNTY

    Community Transit Board of Directors, 3 p.m. Oct. 7 , 7100 Hardeson Rd., Everett.

    Alderwood Water District Board of Commissioners, 5 p.m. Oct. 4, 3626 156 St. SW, Lynnwood.

    Snohomish County Fire District 1 Board of Commissioners, 7 p.m. Oct. 5, Meridian Ave., Everett.

    Snohomish County Public Utility District, Commission Meeting, 9 a.m. Oct. 5, 2320 California St., Everett.

    EDMONDS

    City Council, 7 p.m. Oct. 5, Council Chambers, 250 Fifth Ave. N. On the agenda: mayor’s budget presentation, public hearings on homeless shelters. Broadcast on Channel 21 at noon and 7 p.m. the following Wednesday, noon on Friday and Monday.

    Hearing Examiner, 3 p.m. Oct. 7, Council Chambers 250 Fifth Ave. N.

    Architectural Design Board, 7 p.m. Oct. 6, Council Chambers, 250 5th Ave. N.

    Arts Commission, 6 p.m. Oct. 4, Edmonds Library Plaza Room, 650 Main Street.

    Mayors Climate Protection Agreement Committee, 9 a.m. Oct. 7 , Brackett Room, City Hall, 121 5th Ave. N.

    Regular Levy Committee meeting Oct. 4, 6 p.m., 121 Fifth Ave. N. Brackett Room

    LYNNWOOD

    City Council, 7 p.m. Oct. 12, Council Chambers, 19100 44th Ave. W. Broadcast on Comcast Channel 28, 7:30 p.m. Wednesdays and 7 a.m. and 1 p.m. Sundays. Audio available at http://www.ci.lynnwood.wa.us/CouncilAgendas/AgendaSelect.aspx.

    Parks &Recreation Board, 7 p.m. Oct. 5, Wickers Building at Heritage Park, 19921 Poplar Way.

    Civil Service Commission, 6 p.m. Oct. 6, City Hall, 19100 44th Ave. W.

    Public Facilities District, 6 p.m. Oct. 5, Lynnwood convention Center, 3711 196th St. SW.

    MOUNTLAKE TERRACE

    City Council, 7 p.m. Oct. 4, Council Chambers, 6100 219th St. SW, Suite 200. On the agenda: presentation of 2010-2012 biennial budget. Audio available at www.cityofmlt.com/cityServices/cityCouncil/councilMeetings.htm.

    MILL CREEK

    City Council, 6 p.m. Oct. 5, City Hall, 15728 Main St. On the agenda: presentation of 2010-2012 biennial budget.

    Library Board, 5 p.m. Oct. 4, City Hall, 15728 Main St. (425-745-1891)

    Parks &Recreation, 5 p.m. Oct. 6, City Hall, 15728 Main St.

    Youth Advisory Board, 3:30 p.m. Oct. 6, City Hall, 15728 Main St.

    BRIER

    City Council, 7:30 p.m. Oct. 12, City Hall, 2901 228th St. SW.

    Civil Service Commission, 7:30 p.m. Oct. 6, Council Chambers, 2901 228th St. SW.

    WOODWAY

    Town Council, 7 p.m. Oct. 6, Town Hall, 23920 113th Place W.

    Planning Commission, 7 p.m. Oct. 6, Town Hall, 23920 113th Pl. W.

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