Around the County
Published 10:55 pm Monday, May 11, 2009
Everett: Students will tackle climate change
A free event designed to teach middle school students about climate change is scheduled for 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Saturday at Everett Community College’s Gray Wolf Hall, 2000 Tower St.
Students will use math to explore data on weather patterns, atmospheric carbon dioxide concentrations, ice melt and carbon footprint reductions.
More info: www.everettcc.edu/facingthefacts, 425-388-9007, serviceLearning@everettcc.edu.
EvCC group collects food donations
Everett Community College’s Student Programs Board is collecting nonperishable food until June 1 for the Volunteers of America Food Bank.
Donation bins are located throughout campus or donations can be dropped off at EvCC’s Student Activities Office in Parks Hall, Room 209.
More info: 425-388-9561.
Lake Stevens: Civil service panel opening
The city of Lake Stevens is seeking applicants to fill a vacancy on the Police Civil Service Commission. Applicants must have lived in Lake Stevens for at least three years. The deadline to apply is June 1.
The commission adopts rules and regulations for hiring police officers and hears appeals regarding disciplinary actions. It meets at 6 p.m. the fourth Monday of the month or as needed.
More info: Steve Edin, 425-377-3227, sedin@ ci.lake-stevens.wa.us.
Snohomish: City’s a top place to move
A Web site devoted to people who want to relocate has named Snohomish one of America’s top 100 places to live in 2009. Relocate-America’s list ranks only the top 10. Tulsa, Okla., came in at No. 1. The complete list is online at top100. relocate-america.com.
Farmers market begins Thursday
The Snohomish Farmers Market begins Thursday and runs through Sept. 24 at First Street and Cedar Avenue. The market is open from 3 to 7:30 p.m. Thursdays and features produce, baked goods, crafts, plants and cut flowers.
More info: www.SnohomishFarmersMarket.blogspot.com or 360-348-2674.
Sultan: Expect two bills, but pay just one
Some utility customers in Sultan may receive two bills this month, but the city says they only have to pay one. A power outage interrupted a software program that generates invoices. The city didn’t review all the invoices printed because they were short staffed.
More info: 360-793-2231.
