Front Porch
Published 1:30 am Monday, June 17, 2019
EVENT
Meet county council candidates
Voters have the chance to meet candidates in two Snohomish County Council races from 6:30 to 8:30 p.m. July 1 in Everett.
The Snohomish County League of Women Voters is sponsoring the forum in the public meeting rooms of the county’s Robert Drewel Building, 3000 Rockefeller Ave.
Eight candidates have filed to run for the District 2 seat that Councilman Brian Sullivan will be leaving because of term limits. That seat covers the Everett, Mukilteo and Tulalip areas.
County Councilwoman Stephanie Wright faces two opponents as she tries for re-election to District 3, covering the Edmonds, Lynnwood and Woodway areas.
The league plans to submit some questions to candidates in advance, but also intends to allow the audience the chance to submit questions. A moderator will ask all questions.
More info: Jody Trautwein at jdtrautwein@semo.edu or 573-579-2311
Astronaut academy
Tweens are invited to test their space skills from 2 to 4 p.m. July 16 at the Mukilteo Library, 4675 Harbour Pointe Blvd., Mukilteo.
Those ages 8 to 13 can join the Tween Astronaut Academy, with games and other activities to simulate the rigors of space travel. This is a free event.
More info: Call 425-493-8202 or visit sno-isle.libnet.info/event/2169753
HEADS UP
Trestle lanes to close
Work on the U.S. 2 trestle is happening again this week from Highway 204 to I-5. While crews repair bridge joints, only one westbound lane will be open nightly from 8 p.m. to 4 a.m. Monday through Friday. A full weekend closure of westbound lanes on the trestle is scheduled to happen this coming weekend.
More info: www.wsdot.wa.gov/Projects/US2/i5tobickfordavevicpave/home
Work begins on Jordan Creek Bridge
Located seven miles south of Arlington on Jordan Road, the bridge is a popular route between Arlington and Granite Falls. Construction will start Monday and last though Friday, during which the road will be reduced to one lane. Drivers should expect delays of 15 to 30 minutes.
More info: www.snohomish countywa.gov/4117/Jordan-Rd-Jordan-Creek-Bridge-214-Monr
OPPORTUNITY
Collect school supplies
Volunteers are needed to gather school supplies for students in Everett Public Schools for its 10th-annual Stuff the Bus for Kids. Donations also are needed, and people can buy pre-assembled backpacks online at supplyallkids.com/#/donate/epsf.
School supplies are going to be collected Aug. 16-18, and then placed inside backpacks from Aug. 19-21. The district hopes to deliver more than 1,800 bundles.
More info: Contact Kirsten Hansen at 425-385-4695 or khansen@everettsd.org
