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Bothell

Arbor Day tree planting at William Penn Park

Celebrate Arbor Day by planting trees in William Penn Park in Bothell.

The event is begins at 10 a.m. April 12 at the park at 19901 100th Ave. NE. Tools and light refreshments provided. Bring your own gloves.

The National Arbor Day Foundation recently honored Bothell with the Tree City USA award, the eighth consecutive year the city has received the national recognition.

More info: Julie Welke, Bothell Parks and Recreation, 425-486-7430.

Lake Stevens

Downtown makeover on planning agenda

Downtown redevelopment is on the agenda for the Lake Stevens Planning Commission meeting Wednesday.

The meeting is 7 p.m. at the Community-Senior Center, 1808 Main St.

The board could take action on the design review for expanding a fire station in Fire District 8.

It is also expected to discuss land-use plans for south of the city. The commission advises the City Council on land-use and roads issues.

More info: 425-334-1012.

Lynnwood

Council discusses upkeep ordinance

Parking on lawns outside of houses would be prohibited if the Lynnwood City Council adopts a proposed ordinance.

The Lynnwood City Council plans to discuss the ordinance at its meeting at 7 p.m. today at City Hall, 19100 44th Ave. W.

Houses in Lynnwood are already required to have two off-street parking places. The ordinance would add that vehicles can be stopped and stored only on driveways with pavement, asphalt or similar surfaces.

The ordinance would also require homeowners to control weeds on their properties.

More info: www.ci.lynnwood.wa.us/CouncilAgendas/Item Agenda.aspx?ItemID=6094.

Marysville

Soroptimists plan benefit garage sale

Soroptimist International of Marysville plans its annual Junktique garage sale for Saturday.

The event is 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. at the Jennings Park Barn, 6915 Armar Road.

Items for the sale are being accepted. Proceeds benefit community projects.

More info: Marlene at 360-653-1326 or Alice at 360-659-9163.

Monroe

Tidying for spring? Free cleanup event April 12

Monroe residential garbage customers can drop off unwanted items free from 8:30 a.m. to 4 p.m. on April 12 at the Monroe High School.

This year, the city switched from its traditional cleanup week to a single cleanup day. City staff will no longer be picking up items; instead, residents will be responsible for dropping them

off.

Assistance will be provided to senior citizens or disabled residents.

More info: Monroe City Hall at 360-794-7400 by April 8.

Mountlake Terrace

Free child safety seat checks offered

Parents can get their children’s safety seats checked free at an event planned by the city of Mountlake Terrace.

The event is 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Wednesday at the Mountlake Terrace Police Department parking garage, 5906 232nd St. SW.

The city’s police and fire departments are performing the car-seat checks. Checks are offered during the first Wednesday of each month.

Appointments last about 30 minutes. People are asked to bring the manuals for their vehicles and safety seats.

More info: Kristen Thorstenson of Snohomish County Fire District 1 at 425-551-1250 or kthorstenson@firedistrict1.org.

Sultan

Meet community development candidates

Sultan residents and business people are invited to meet candidates for the city’s community development director position from 5 p.m. to 6:30 p.m. Tuesday at the Sultan community center, 319 Main St. Members of the City Council and the city’s planning board will be present as well.

The community development director is a key management position for the city. The director is responsible for keeping the city’s development rules compliant with the state’s Growth Management Act.

The new director is expected to start working in early May.

More info: 360-793-2231.

Arlington

Utilities installation closes street lane

East First Street will be down to one lane in the 800 block Tuesday while sewer, gas and water services are installed between Stillaguamish and Washington avenues.

More info: 360-403-3500.

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