Around the county
Published 12:01 am Monday, May 23, 2011
Everett: Y will offer 5 swim lessons for $10
To increase water safety throughout the community, all branches of the YMCA of Snohomish County will offer five safety instructional sessions for only $10 from June 27 to July 1.
YMCA membership isn’t needed to participate. Registrat
ion begins in early June.
Visit ymca-snoco.org/splash for branch details as registration dates vary by branch.
Public schools earn another ‘A’ in audit
For the eighth year in a row, Everett public schools has received a clean state audit.
A state auditor team spends weeks each year determining if school district finances and legal issues comply with the law.
The audit covered the period from Sept. 1, 2009, to Aug. 31, 2010.
Areas examined this year included: Open Public Meetings Act compliance, school district financial condition, debts and covenants, conflict of interest and ethics laws, student store funds, cash receipting, alternative learning education, Associated Student Body funds and fundraisers.
The report may be found at: tinyurl.com/schoolsaudit.
Check out your neighbors’ yards
The city of Everett is seeking nominations for its 17th annual Monte Cristo Awards through June 1.
The awards are given to residents and business owners who help to make Everett special by taking pride in their property. This year’s celebration will be Oct. 13.
Awards will be presented in three categories: Rejuvenation and Transformation, Pride of the Neighborhood and Neighborhood-Friendly Business.
Nominations are welcomed and encouraged from all residents.
Previous winners and properties listed as for sale are not eligible to be considered.
Nomination forms are available from the city of Everett’s Office of Neighborhoods, 2930 Wetmore Ave., Suite 9E, or on the web at http://tinyurl.com/houseawards.
More info: Wendy McClure, 425-257-8717 or wmcclure@ci.everett.wa.us
Monroe: Residents will vote on measures
The Monroe City Council voted Tuesday to put two measures on the November ballot.
One proposes to limit the number of terms people can serve on the City Council or as mayor.
The other proposes to increase city sales tax by one-tenth of 1 percent to pay for two police officers and equipment.
If voters passed the tax, Monroe shoppers would pay 10 cents more for every $100 spent, or $8.70.
More info: www.emergency monroe.info/
Snohomish: Celebrate Night of the Arts
The Snohomish High School is hosting the annual Night of the Arts featuring work by students from Snohomish High and Centennial Middle schools.
Drawings, paintings, photography and other artwork will be exhibited.
The event is scheduled to start at 5 p.m. Thursday, 1316 Fifth St.
Live performances also are scheduled for the event.
Admission cost is $5 for adults. Students enter free.
More info: Volkert Volkersz at 360-563-4047
