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Everett: Learn about Silver Lake history

Everett’s treasure of a historian David Dilgard is the featured speaker at a neighborhood meeting set for 7 p.m. Thursday at the Silver Lake Activity Center, 11525 19th Ave. SE.

Dilgard plans to talk about the history of the Silver Lake area.

Anyone is welcome and guests are encouraged to bring photos and memories to share.

More info: David Chrisman, 425-530-2722, www.historic everett.org/silverlake.html.

Everett High School stages musical

The Everett High School Drama Club plans to present “Frankenstein: A New Musical” with music by Mark Baron, lyrics by Jeffrey Jackson and story adaptation by Gary B. Cohen.

Performances are set for 7 p.m., Jan. 13, 14 and 15 and 2 p.m., Jan. 16 at Everett Civic Auditorium, 2105 Colby Ave.

Tickets are $15 each or $10 for senior citizens and students with ASB cards.

Schack Art Award nominations due

Nominations for the Schack Art Awards are due Tuesday at 5 p.m.

In 1992 the Snohomish County Arts Council began the tradition of honoring an Artist of the Year and Volunteer of the Year.

In 2011 the Art Advocate Award was added.

More info: http://tinyurl.com/schack2011.

Mountlake Terrace: Meet city officials

The public is invited to join city officials for a cup of coffee and hear first hand what’s happening in the city.

The event is scheduled from 8 to 9 a.m. Jan. 12 at the city’s recreation pavilion Jungle Room, 5303 228th Street SW.

Participants are encouraged to ask questions and make suggestions on city services.

More info: Virginia Olsen, 425-744-6206, www.cityofmlt.com.

Oso: Community center meeting set

The Oso Community Center’s quarterly and annual meetings are set for 7 p.m. Wednesday at the old Oso school building on Highway 530.

More info: 360-435-4048.

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