Our Towns
Published 11:22 pm Thursday, August 16, 2007
Arlington: Board to discuss developments
The Arlington Design Review Board is scheduled to review proposals for a preschool, a 6,276-square-foot mixed-use building, and a duplex and a triplex at a meeting at 7 p.m. on Tuesday.
The multistory, mixed-use Clark building is proposed for the west side of MacLeod Avenue between Fourth and Fifth streets. The proposal for Haven Preschool calls for a 9,600-square-foot building with an indoor playground between Olympic Place and Highway 9. The duplex and the triplex are proposed for a quarter-acre of land south of Burke Avenue and east of Highway 9.
The Arlington Planning Commission and Design Review Board meet together in Council Chambers, 110 E. Third St.
Bothell: City festival ready to roll
Live music, a car show, a bike ride and more are planned for an annual end-of-summer celebration held by the city of Bothell.
The event, RiverFest: Family Fun &Then Some, is scheduled from 7 a.m. to 4 p.m. Aug. 26 in downtown Bothell between Main Street and NE 185th Street.
Events include the West Ridge Land Summits of Bothell, a 38-mile bike ride over eight hills in the city. Until today, the cost of registering for the bike ride is $20. After today, the cost increases to $25. The registration fee for the first 250 participants includes a T-shirt.
The ride starts and finishes at the University of Washington-Bothell campus at 18115 Campus Way NE.
From 10 a.m. to 3 p.m., some of the events include a show-and-tell by the city, a car show, a hobby and volunteer expo, an arts show and a pie-eating contest.
Many of the activities are free.
For more information, go online at www.ci.bothell.wa.us or call 425-486-7430.
Edmonds: Sign up begins for fall classes
Fall recreation classes through the Edmonds Parks, Recreation and Cultural Services Department are open for registration at www.reczone.org.
Classes are split into categories including arts, athletics, fitness, kid-focused and outdoor recreation. New programs include beginning tae kwon-do, drumming and rhythm, functional fitness, and weight room 101.
Many of the city’s programs are held at the Frances Anderson Center, 700 Main St. People can go to the center to register for classes in person.
For more information, call Edmonds Parks and Recreation at 425-771-0230.
Everett: Elks seek tax break for condos
The Everett Elks are seeking a property tax break for a nine-unit condominium that its members plan to build at 2802 Hoyt Ave. in downtown Everett.
The Everett City Council is scheduled to vote on whether to grant the club’s request at 8:30 a.m. at its Wednesday meeting in council chambers, 3002 Wetmore Ave.
Everett’s tax break program allows qualified condo and apartment owners in the downtown area to skip 10 years of property taxes on the value of eligible new residential buildings, paying taxes only on the land value.
The incentive was created to encourage the development of more downtown residential buildings.
Elks Lodge 479 bought the property that previously housed a blood plasma collection business that burned down in 2005.
In mid-2004, the club agreed to sell its existing home at the corner of Rucker Avenue and California Street to Skotdal Real Estate, which is planning to build Library Place, a seven-story, mixed-use development.
Earlier this month, the City Council extended a tax break for that development’s 201 condos and apartments.
Weed away day at Jetty Island
Volunteers are being sought to help People for Puget Sound weed out invasive Scotch broom and blackberry from Jetty Island from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Saturday.
For families with younger children, the organization plans Kids Day on Jetty Island from noon to 3 p.m. Youngsters can learn about Puget Sound with hands-on activities, including a large Puget Sound puzzle map and Make a Wish for Puget Sound.
Register in advance by contacting Keeley O’Connell at 360-336-1931 or koconnell@ pugetsound.org.
Island County: Government leaders meet
The Island County Council of Governments is scheduled to meet at 9 a.m. on Wednesday in the Commissioner’s Hearing Room, 1 NE Sixth St.
Elected officials from Island County; the cities of Oak Harbor, Langley and Coupeville; and the port districts of Coupeville and South Whidbey plan to attend.
The council meets periodically to discuss mutual issues involving Island County.
Lynnwood: Concert to give food bank a lift
A rock concert to raise food for the Lynnwood Food Bank is being planned for later this month by Rock-It Music and the City of Lynnwood Cultural Arts Commission.
The concert, called Rock-It Fest, is scheduled from noon to 6 p.m. Aug. 25 at Wilcox Park, 5215 196th St. SW. Admission is free, but people are asked to bring three cans of food to donate to the food bank.
Several local unsigned high school and college-aged bands are planning to perform at the concert. They include Eaven Til, Thank You Kindly, Terrace Tragedy, The Wilderness, Zero Year and Mirror The Ghost.
Food vendors are expected to sell hot dogs, ice cream and smoothies. Game Crazy is planning to set up a video game booth to demonstrate the new Guitar Hero 2 game.
Marysville: Free school clothing offered
Children can get free school clothing at the third annual Preschool Clothes Event from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Saturday at Messiah Lutheran Church, 9209 State Ave.
Clothes are new or gently used for all ages. Call the church at 360-659-4112.
Monroe: City conducts survey for parks
All residents are encouraged to participate in a survey that will help the city assess the future needs for parks, open space and recreational activities. Copies of the survey are available at City Hall, 806 W. Main St. They can also be accessed online at www.ci.monroe.wa.us.
After answering the questions, send the survey to Mike Farrell, Parks and Recreation Department, Monroe City Hall, 806 W. Main St., Monroe, WA 98272.
For more information, call the city at 360-794-7400.
Mukilteo: Rosehill meeting on Wednesday
A public meeting is scheduled for 6 p.m. Wednesday to discuss whether to renovate or tear down the Rosehill Community Center.
This is the second of three meetings held by the City Council to get public feedback on what to do with the 79-year-old building. If it’s torn down, the city plans to build a new community center.
The meeting is set for City Hall at 4480 Chennault Beach Road.
People who are disabled or need special accommodations to attend must call the city clerk’s office today at 425-355-4141.
Snohomish: City will rehire lobbyist for 2008
The city plans to continue to have a lobbyist during the 2008 Legislature in Olympia. The City Council on Aug. 7 decided to pay $24,000 to MWW Group of East Rutherford, N.J., for legislative consultation next year.
The city used the company during the 2007 legislative session. That helped the city get $4.9 million from the state for its wastewater projects, according to city manager Larry Bauman.
For more information, call the city at 360-568-3115.
Stanwood: Thank rescuers at event Aug. 25
As a thank you to firefighters, police officers and rescue teams, the residents and staff of Merrill Gardens are planning a public event from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. Aug. 25.
The Thank Our Lifesaver event is scheduled to feature a complimentary barbecue, magic from Thee Balloon Guy, music by the swing band DeLively, popcorn, children’s games, root beer floats and a presentation. A raffle is also planned to raise money for Support 99, a volunteer organization of chaplains and resource teams who assist after 911 calls.
Everyone is welcome to attend.
Merrill Gardens is located at 7212 265th St. NW.
For more information, call Merrill Gardens at 360-629-3445.
