Arlington

Drag racer

reunion set

Organizers of a reunion of drivers of the drag strip that ran at the Arlington Airport during the 1960s have chosen Sept. 11 as the date for the event.

An unused runway at the airport was used as a major stop on the National Hot Rod Association circuit for several years until 1968.

The reunion will be a chance to relive memories, although no racing is planned. Organizers chose Sept. 11 after conferring with airport officials to make sure the schedule was open.

Everett

PFD board

appointment

The Everett City Council on Wednesday night appointed Tom Gaffney to replace former Mayor Ed Hansen on the Everett Public Facilities District board.

The district runs the Everett Events Center.

Gaffney, whose term ends in 2007, is a partner in the Everett office of the accounting firm Moss Adams. He is a trustee of Everett Community College, EverTrust Bank and Providence Everett Medical Center, and a board member of the EverTrust Foundation.

Mayor Ray Stephanson nominated Gaffney after the council last month rejected the mayor’s proposal to extend Hansen’s term on the board.

In rejecting Hansen, council members cited the former mayor’s 54 percent attendance record at district board meetings last year and his involvement in the November mayoral race.

Granite Falls

Historical society meets Monday

The Granite Falls Historical Society invites the public to its regular meeting at 7 p.m. Monday at the Village Retirement Center, 302 N. Alder Ave.

Island County

Reward helps

catch vandals

Two juveniles recently confessed to vandalism at the Camaloch golf course after the homeowners association offered a $1,000 reward, said Gary Schopf, the course’s general manager.

On Jan. 30 and 31, vandals left considerable damage for the crew at Camaloch.

"They broke some rakes, dug holes in a couple of greens, tipped over benches and signs, wrote nasty swear words in bunkers. … They also got a golf cart and tried to break it out" from a storage area, Schopf said.

The damage was estimated at $1,000, he said.

Lake Stevens

Public meeting

on Highway 92

The state Department of Transportation will host a public information meeting to discuss safety improvements on Highway 92 between Highway 9 and 84th Avenue NE in the Lake Stevens area.

The state will advertise for bids in late March, and construction could begin this spring. There will be detours around the intersection of Highway 92 and 113th Street NE in July. Completion is expected in spring 2005.

The public meeting will be 6-8 p.m. March 4 at Lake Stevens High School, 2908 113th Ave. NE.

Lynnwood

Senior ‘spa day’

fetes caregivers

The Lynnwood Senior Center plans "A Day at the Spa" to pamper Snohomish County seniors and children of seniors. The program is open to all adults who are unpaid family caregivers for a spouse, parent, child or grandchild.

The event is noon-2:30 p.m. Saturday at 5800 198th St. SW.

Spa services will be donated by students of the Gene Juarez Academy of Beauty and recent graduates of Ashmead School of Massage, among others.

The event is free for caregivers who register in advance. Call Ruth Egger, center supervisor, at 425-744-6464.

Marysville

Chamber offers photo contest

The Greater Marysville Tulalip Chamber of Commerce invites all shutterbugs to submit digital photographs to enhance its new Web site.

The chamber is seeking images of all types, including mountains, waterways, parks, gardens, wildlife and community activities or events. Digital images may be submitted by March 1 by e-mail to Kathleen@MarysvilleTulalipChamber.com or by mail to the chamber at 8825 34th Ave. NE, Suite C, Marysville, WA 98271, in Quil Ceda Village.

Mill Creek

Internet class

at the library

The Mill Creek Public Library offers an introduction to the Internet class for adults 1:30-3 p.m. Saturdayat 15429 Bothell-Everett Highway.

Learn basic Internet skills such as using a browser and search engines ,and navigating the Sno-Isle regional Library System home page.

Call 425-337-4822 or 425-743-5544 to register.

Monroe

Members sought

for ethics board

The city is accepting applications for its ethics board. All five seats on the advisory group are open.

The board conducts hearings and gives advice about accusations of violations of ethics or conflicts of interests against city officials.

Applicants must be U.S. citizens and have lived in the city for at least a year. Write to Mayor Donnetta Walser, City Hall, 806 W Main St., Monroe, WA 98272, explaining interests and qualifications. Personal interviews will be arranged. Positions are open until April 30.

For more information, call City Hall at 360-794-7400.

Mukilteo

Glass-blowing classes to start

Glass-blowing classes are being scheduled for beginners at Mongrain Glass Studio in the Point Elliott Art Center, 724 First St., Mukilteo.

For more information, contact the Gene Nastri Community School of the Arts at 425-290-9500 or gn.school@verizon.net.

Snohomish

Submit gateway

design ideas

he City Council invites design proposals from the public, including artists and design professionals, for the city’s gateway, planned on Second Street east of Highway 9 and west of Avenue J.

Those interested should send two copies of their letter of intent, which includes a resume and design sketches, to Gateways Committee, City of Snohomish, 116 Union Ave., Snohomish, WA 98290. The deadline is May 17.

To obtain a copy of the city’s request for letters of intent, call City Hall at 360-568-3115. For questions about the project, call Larry Bauman, city manager, at 360-568-3115 or e-mail bauman@ci.snohomish.wa.us.

Snohomish County

Council approves

flood control plan

The Snohomish County Council unanimously approved the Stillaguamish flood hazard management plan on Wednesday.

The plan examines ways to reduce flooding in the Stillaguamish River basin, an area that covers 684 square miles in northern Snohomish and southern Skagit counties. It suggests removing structures from the floodway and flood plain, updating flood-plain maps, improving flood warning systems and other steps to reduce flooding.

Stanwood

Troop celebrates 25th anniversary

Boy Scout Troop 86 of Stanwood will celebrate its 25th anniversary with a dinner and awards ceremony 4:30-8:30 p.m. Sunday at Viking Hall, 1331 Pioneer Highway, Silvana.

Leaders and current and former scouts are invited. Awards will be given to past and current leaders, and slides will be shown.

For more information or to make a reservation, call 360-654-9778.