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Published 1:30 am Monday, June 11, 2018
EVENTS
Logan Park makeover
Snohomish County officials have planned a ceremony at noon Tuesday to celebrate a host of new features at Logan Park in the unincorporated Alderwood area near Lynnwood. New play structures were designed to blend with boulders and other features of the natural landscape. The address is 1411 Logan Road, Lynnwood.
More info: www.SnoCoParks.org
Strawberry Fest showcase of stars
The Marysville Strawberry Festival Talent Show is set for 6:30 p.m. Thursday in the auditorium at Marysville Pilchuck High School. Admission is $7 at the door, free for children under age 7. Contestants are selling advance tickets for $5.
There will be 25 acts, each selected from auditions, including vocalists, dancers, bands, a pianist, a comedian and more, including some original songs and choreography. Judges will determine a winner, who will participate in the Twilight Parade.
More info: 360-653-6584
Open house at fire station
South County Fire hosts a Neighborhood Night Open House on Thursday at Mariner Fire Station 11, 12310 Meridian Ave. S, Everett. Drop in between 5:30 and 7 p.m. There will be fun for all ages, including tours, free kids’ bicycle helmets, life-saving skills and information on healthy aging.
More info: southsnofire.org, 425-551-1243
WAYS TO HELP
Don’t wash your car yet
The Camano Animal Shelter Association (CASA) plans its annual pet food drive and car wash from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. Saturday at the Camano Plaza, 370 NE Camano Drive, Camano Island. All proceeds benefit CASA, the local animal shelter.
More info: camanoanimalshelter.org
MEETING
MLT light rail update
Sound Transit has scheduled an open house in Mountlake Terrace on Wednesday evening to showcase its latest plans for extending light rail into south Snohomish County.
The meeting is planned from 6-8 p.m. at the Mountlake Terrace Senior Center, 23000 Lakeview Drive. Link light rail is scheduled to reach Lynnwood by mid-2024, with one stop in Mountlake Terrace and two more in Shoreline.
For more info: www.lynnwoodlink.participate.online
HEADS UP
Swift bus stops repainted
Swift stations on Highway 99 are getting their first fresh coat of paint since the rapid transit bus service started eight years ago. Community Transit plans to begin repainting the stations Monday, closing two at a time. Crews will work southbound stations starting in Everett, then work their way northward after reaching Aurora Village. During the closures, Swift buses will use the nearest local bus stop, less than 100 feet away. The project should be finished in September to coincide with an increase in Swift service.
More info: www.communitytransit.org/SwiftPaint.
