Arlington
Santa Claus to get firefighter escort
Arlington firefighters and community groups plan to escort Santa through the city every night through Dec. 17.
Santa will hand out candy canes and his helpers plan to collect food for the Arlington Food Bank.
More info: 360-403-3600.
Everett
Two county cars switched to electric
Two cars in the fleet owned by Snohomish County government are now fully electric.
The cars, both Toyota Prius hybrids, recently were converted as part of the Plugin Center PHEV Pilot Project.
The cars were fitted with plug-in electric kits and data monitors at Wenatchee Valley College. The cars now park and are charged at the county’s McDougall fleet shop and at the Cathcart fleet center.
The vehicles use lithium battery packs with 120-volt outlets. The battery packs can last for up to 30 miles. Recharging the batteries takes more than five hours.
More info: 425-388-3883.
Police to focus on stopping drunk drivers
The 18th annual “Night of 1,000 Stars” will begin at 6:30 p.m. on Dec. 12 at the Everett Police Department’s South Precinct at the intersection of Everett Mall Way and West Mall Drive.
Officers will spend extra time patrolling city streets for drunk drivers throughout the weekend. During last year’s event, more than 200 drivers were arrested for driving under the influence of alcohol.
About 1,000 officers statewide will be on duty to focus on driving safety during the event.
More info: 425-418-3410.
Meals offered at Salvation Army
Salvation Army of Everett hosts a meal and fellowship time at 5:15 p.m. most Mondays, Tuesdays and Thursdays in the dining hall at the organization’s offices, 2525 Rucker Ave., in Everett.
Tailgate Ministries and Neighbors Who Care also are involved in the meal program, which feeds hundreds of people each week.
More info: 425-259-8129.
County-maintained culverts shown on map
An interactive map showing every culvert maintained by Snohomish County is now available online. The map allows users to click on individual culverts and view information about each one, including what the culvert is made of, the condition of the culvert, its shape and which streams it serves.
A 2007 ruling on a lawsuit filed by American Indian tribes in Western Washington against the state determined that the state must repair culverts that currently do not allow fish to pass through. The county is not currently under the same obligation, but the map shows the status of county-owned culverts and offers information as to whether they are effective fish passages.
To view the map: www.snoco.org.
Lake Stevens
Lions Club Santa float coming to stores
The Lake Stevens Lions Club’s Santa float is scheduled to make the rounds in town again this year.
The float is scheduled to visit Lake Stevens grocery stores from 6 to 9 p.m. from Saturday to Dec. 21.
Free photos, hot cider and candy canes are planned. The Lions Club will collect non-perishable food and cash for the Lake Stevens Food Bank.
The float is scheduled to be at Haggen on Saturday; Albertson’s Dec. 14 and 15; Lake Stevens city center Dec. 17; Tom Thumb grocery Dec. 18; Norm’s Market Dec. 19, and Safeway Dec. 20 and 21.
More info: Jeff at 425-334-0311.
Mill Creek
Book talk explores novel of Russian immigrant
Attend a book discussion on Northwest author Debra Dean’s book “The Madonnas of Leningrad” set for 7 p.m. Thursday at the Mill Creek Library, 15429 Bothell-Everett Highway. The discussion is open to the public. The novel is about a Russian emigre preparing for her granddaughter’s wedding near Seattle while fighting Alzheimer’s disease.
More info: 425-337-4822
Monroe
YMCA has special night for Spanish speakers
Spanish speakers can get to know the YMCA at a Latino Information Night set for 6 p.m. Tuesday at the Monroe YMCA, 14033 Fryelands Blvd. The introduction is free and open to the community.
More info: 360-804-2165
Las Posadas Fiesta coming to school
The community is invited to Las Posadas Fiesta 3 p.m. Saturday at the Frank Wagner Elementary School gym, 115 Dickinson Road. Traditional carols, pinatas and dancing are planned. Refreshments will be served. It’s free.
More info: 360-794-5488
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