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Published 1:30 am Saturday, September 29, 2018

HEADS UP

Mill Creek honors late city steward

The Mill Creek City Council issued a proclamation Tuesday to honor Mary Ann Heine, a longtime presence in the community who died July 5.

Heine served as the executive administrator of the Mill Creek Community Association for 20 years. The association oversees parks, trails and other common spaces for about half of Mill Creek’s neighborhoods. It maintains public and private common areas to preserve habitat and improve aesthetics.

City leaders credited Heine with improving the quality of life in the city through activities such as planning the installation of new playground equipment, park furniture and seasonal decorations along roadways.

Heine, 67, died of complications from cancer. She graduated from Mountlake Terrace High School and had resided most recently in Kenmore, according to her obituary.

EVENTS

Political forums in Edmonds, Sultan

The League of Women Voters of Snohomish County has scheduled three election forums in October for state and congressional races, with two in Edmonds and another in Sultan.

The first is scheduled for 6 p.m. Oct. 9 at the Black Box Theatre at Edmonds Community College. The League has invited candidates for Washington’s 21st and 32nd legislative districts. The theater is located in Mukilteo Hall, 20310 68th Ave. West.

The next event is scheduled for 6:30 p.m. Oct. 15 at Sultan High School, 13715 310th Ave. SE. Invited candidates are from the 39th Legislative District and 1st Congressional District.

The third event is scheduled at 6:30 p.m. Oct. 16 at the Black Box Theatre, with invitations sent to candidates for the 1st, 2nd and 7th congressional districts.

Some candidates might not attend.

More info: www.lwvsnoho.org

WAYS TO HELP

Bust your lungs for cancer research

The Lungbuster, a 5k and 10k fundraiser, is set for Oct. 7 in Mukilteo. The race is organized by friends of Amie Parker, a teacher and mom of two who recently was diagnosed with stage 4 lung cancer because of a rare genetic mutation. The volunteer effort will send all proceeds to the Bonnie J. Addario Lung Cancer Foundation’s ROS1-focused research fund.

More info: lungbuster.org

Voices fundraiser

Voices of the Village performs a Voices Among Us concert fundraiser, 7 to 9 p.m. Oct. 4 at Red Curtain, 9315 State Ave.

Come early at 6:30 p.m. for a silent auction.

Tickets are $10 or $25 per family, at the door, or pay what you can.

More info: village communitysvcs.org

Changes Parent Support gala

Changes Parent Support Network plans a Celebrate Changes auction fundraiser, 5:30 to 9 p.m. Oct. 20 at the Edmonds Yacht Club, 326 Admiral Way. Tickets are $50.

More info: cpsn.ejoinme.org/2018