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Published 10:57 pm Tuesday, February 5, 2008

Bothell

Marketing workshops planned for merchants

A series of marketing workshops to help local merchants through revitalization projects in downtown Bothell is planned to begin later this month.

The first workshop in the series is scheduled for 2:30 to 5:30 p.m. Feb. 28 at the North Creek Events Center, 18115 Campus Way NE. The cost is $35.

Workshops are open to merchants in King and Snohomish counties.

The workshops are planned to run for several years and are expected to include free one-on-one business counseling sessions.

More info: Greater Bothell Chamber of Commerce, www.bothellchamber.com or 425-485-4353.

Everett

City seeking advisory board volunteers

Everett is seeking volunteers for the following advisory boards:

Historical Commission: Advises the city on matters of history and preservation. It meets at 7 p.m. the second Wednesday of each month.

Transportation Advisory Board: Advises the city on traffic issues, traffic safety, transit service and transportation planning. It meets at 8:15 a.m. the third Thursday of each month.

Animal Shelter Advisory Committee: Advises the city on issues concerning animal control. It meets at 6:30 p.m. the fourth Wednesday of each month.

More info: Call Deborah Wright at 425-257-7102 or e-mail dwright@ci.everett.wa.us.