Learn about upgraded security at Arlington Cemetery at a Block Watch party noon-2 p.m. Saturday at the cemetery.
Several incidents of vandalism and theft have occurred recently at the cemetery. Residents also can get information about protecting their homes.
A free lunch will be offered, along with activities for children and door prizes. The cemetery is at 20310 67th Ave. NE. For more information, call 360-403-4603.
Learn to prepare garden for winter
The Arlington Garden Club’s monthly “How to turn your thumb green” workshop continues 10-11:30 a.m. Saturday at the Arlington Boys &Girls Club, 18513 59th Ave. NE.
Master gardener Wink Cushman will talk about “Winterizing Your Garden.” Learn how to put a garden to bed for the winter and tips for things to do now that will save time and work in the spring.
For more information, call 360-403-7769.
College auction benefits child care
The Cascadia Community College Foundation plans an auction and soiree at 6 p.m. Tuesday at the Columbia Winery in Woodinville.
Funds raised will benefit the Student Childcare Fund to help students who must juggle child care and learning costs. There will be a reception and silent auction,, followed by a live auction at 7:30 p.m.
Register at www.cascadia.ctc. edu/foundation. For more information, call Patrick Londino at 425-352-8248.
City will raise taxes 1 percent
The Edmonds City Council approved the maximum allowable property tax increase at its meeting Tuesday. The increase, which will raise $79,980 for the city in 2005, will raise taxes by $9 a year for the owner of a $400,000 home, city finance director Dan Clements said.
The city’s general fund budget is expected to increase to $27.4 million for 2005 from this year’s $26.3 million.
A second public hearing on the budget and possible adoption are scheduled for Tuesday.
Proposed dance club open for tour
Dale and Nina Jennings, who are trying to open a 24-hour Christian dance club, shelter and community center in downtown Everett, offer an informational meeting and building tour at 11 a.m. today at 1711 Hewitt Ave.
The building would need hundreds of thousands of dollars in upgrades to meet building codes for a dance club, including a sprinkler system, more bathrooms and an elevator.
For more information, go to www.outoftheboxjoint.org, or e-mail outoftheboxjoint@yahoo. com.
Cascadian Place to offer bazaar
Baked goods, crafts and gifts will be offered at Cascadian Place Retirement’s annual holiday bazaar 9 a.m.-4 p.m. Saturday at 3915 Colby Ave., Everett.
Learn to cook Mexican food
The Stanwood Camano Community Resource Center’s next family night is 6-7:30 tonight at Camano Center, 141 N. East Camano Drive.
Learn to make Mexican food and enjoy a beverage and craft activity as a way to promote family togetherness.
To register, call 360-629-5257.
Ways of Whales workshop coming
Orca Network, a Whidbey Island-based environmental group, presents the third annual Ways of Whales workshop 9 a.m.-4 p.m. Saturday at Coupeville Middle School Performing Arts Center 501 S. Main St.
Topics such as culture in whales, toxins in Puget Sound and oil spills will be covered.
Admission is $15, with an additional $5 for lunch.
To register, e-mail info@orcanetwork.org, go to www.orcanetwork.org or call 360-678-3451. You can also register at the door.
Sewer board meetings change
The Lake Stevens Sewer District Board has changed its meeting schedule for the holiday season.
The second meeting this month will be at 2 p.m. Nov. 23. The first meeting in December will be at 3:30 p.m. Dec. 9 and the second meeting will be at 2 p.m. Dec. 21. All of the meetings are at district offices at 1106 Vernon Road.
Lake Goodwin Club turns 55
The Lake Goodwin Community Club plans a 55-year anniversary potluck at 5:30 p.m. Saturday at the club, 17323 42nd Ave. NW.
Penny Buse of the Stanwood Area Historical Society will present a history of the Seven Lakes and Warm Beach areas.
For more information, call 360-652-1995.
Members sought for diversity panel
The city of Lynnwood is seeking volunteers to serve on its new Diversity Commission, a city advisory panel.
There are seven positions on the commission. Members monitor city demographic trends and recommend to the mayor and City Council ways to encourage mutual understanding among citizens. Commission members must be Lynnwood residents, and will serve two-year terms.
For more information, contact Robin Hall at 425-670-6616 or .
2005 historical calendars on sale
The Marysville Historical Society’s 2005 calendar now is available. The calendar, which depicts the city’s early days, is $10, or two for $15.
Proceeds will benefit the society’s fund to build a historical museum at Jennings Memorial Park.
The calendars are available at several businesses on Third Street and at the Greater Marysville Tulalip Chamber of Commerce office, 8825 34th Ave. NE, Suite C, in Quil Ceda Village.
‘Wings of Honor’ auction Friday
A fund-raising auction for the “Wings of Honor” project will be 6-10 p.m. Friday at North Creek Presbyterian Church, 621 164th St. SE in Mill Creek.
The aim of the program is to give lower-income World War II veterans or their widows the opportunity to travel to Washington, D.C., next spring to visit the World War II Veterans Memorial.
Top items for auction include a seven-day cruise for two and a seven-day motor home rental for four in Anchorage, Alaska.
Music and entertainment will be part of the event. Tickets are $15 a person or $25 a couple.
To make a donation or purchase tickets to the auction, contact Scott at 425-489-9884 or 206-310-6416.
Monetary donations can be sent directly to “Wings of Honor” at Bank of America, Mill Creek Branch, 911 161st St. SE, Mill Creek, WA 98012.
Center offers bowling league
East County Senior Center encourages seniors to join the bowling league, which meets at 11:30 a.m. Mondays. The cost for the bus ride from the center to Evergreen Lanes in Everett is $6.
The center is at 824 Village Way. For more information, call 360-794-6359.
Help sought with school boundaries
Spots are still available on focus groups that begin next week on where Monroe students will attend school next fall, when three new schools open.
Applications are available online at www.monroe.wednet.edu, or by calling 360-794-7777.
Budget hearing set for Monday
The Mukilteo City Council will hold another public hearing on the city’s proposed 2005 budget at 7 p.m. Monday at City Council chambers, 4480 Chennault Beach Road.
For more information, call 425-355-4141.
Gallery plans art and antique walk
Arts of Snohomish Gallery hosts its November Art &Antique Walk 11 a.m.-2 p.m. Nov. 27, in conjunction with the city’s “Home for the Holidays” celebration.
Demonstrations by local artists will be featured, and there will be holiday activities throughout downtown.
Arts of Snohomish is at Cedar Avenue and First Street. For more information, call the Arts of Snohomish Gallery at 360-568-8648.
Food bank drive planned Saturday
A food drive to benefit the Stanwood-Camano Food Bank will be 10 a.m.-4 p.m. Saturday at Haggen Food, 26603 72nd Ave. NW.
The goal is to fill a truck with nonperishable food items.
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