Edmonds: Sidewalk dining gets city’s OK
People will be dining al fresco in Edmonds this summer, thanks to the City Council allowing businesses to use the city’s sidewalks for bistro and outdoor dining.
Businesses will be allowed to put tables and chairs up to three feet into the city’s right of way on sidewalks.
“When we looked at, physically, how seating and tables are positioned, we saw that three feet gives the business more flexibility,” city engineer Robert English said.
Businesses will be allowed to keep the chairs and tables on the sidewalks until closing time.
The measure originally limited the time until 11 p.m., but was amended before the measure passed unanimously earlier this month.
Lake Stevens: Benefit breakfast set for center
The community is invited to a pancake breakfast on Saturday to raise money for the Lake Stevens Family Center.
The event is scheduled for 7:45 to 11:30 a.m. at Cavelero Mid High School, 8220 24th St. SE.
The Lake Stevens Family Center is a nonprofit, social service organization. More people have been coming to the center for help during the economic recession, staff members say.
Several service clubs in the Lake Stevens area plan to participate in the breakfast, including the Lake Stevens Firemen’s Association, the Lake Stevens-Granite Falls Rotary Club, the Kiwanis Club, the Lions Club, the American Legion Post and Lake Stevens Police Cadets.
More info: 425-397-7433.
Mill Creek: Planning commission vacancy
Mill Creek is looking for a volunteer to fill an open seat on the planning commission. The commission, which reviews land-use issues, meets at 7 p.m. the third Thursday each month at City Hall, 15728 Main St.
Applications are due April 30.
More info: 425-745-1891.
Mountlake Terrace: Solar-powered clock
In honor of Earth Day on Thursday, Mountlake Terrace plans to install a solar-powered irrigation clock at Forest Crest Playfield, 5006 236th St. SW.
The clock will run the 10-station turf irrigation system for the sports fields.
The system includes solar panels, a controller clock, marine battery and recharging system.
More info: 425-776-1811, www.cityofmlt.com.
Oak Harbor: Lions offer salmon dinners
Sockeye salmon barbecued by the Oak Harbor Lions Club, is available for sale from 11 a.m. to 6 p.m. Saturday and Sunday during Holland Happening weekend.
The barbecue will be held next to the Chamber of Commerce, 32630 Highway 20.
Woodinville: Benefit for medics aiding Haiti
Woodinville Wine Cellars is holding a fundraiser at 7 p.m. Saturday to benefit the International Medical Assistance Team.
The group was started by firefighter-paramedic Chris Tompkins of Arlington to help people after the Haitian earthquake. Tickets are $35 in advance, $40 at the door.
For more information and to buy tickets, go to www. woodinvillewine.com.
The medical team continues to look for medical professionals to donate their time and skills to help earthquake victims in Haiti.
More info: www.imateam.org.
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