Community Calendar

Arlington

Car dealer seeks

grading permit

Even though the proposal to annex Island Crossing’s I-5 properties into Arlington is still pending, consultants for car dealer Dwayne Lane have applied to Snohomish County for a grading permit. Lane wants to move his downtown auto dealership closer to I-5.

It might seem like the cart before the horse, but Richard Craig, a senior planner for the county, said many developers in annexable areas start the permit process with county planners and transfer to the city after annexation. The county has allowed such transfers since 1999.

"We do this kind of stuff all the time," Craig said.

The permit calls for removing 14,300 cubic yards of dirt and adding 32,300 cubic yards of fill. Lane’s planning consultant, John Burkholder, said much more fill would eventually be needed for the project, but that can only happen if the County Council passes an amendment to the shoreline management plan.

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"Our job is to get this done as quickly as possible," Burkholder said. "We would love to have a spring construction start."

Edmonds

Hospital offers grieving group

Stevens Hospital in Edmonds sponsors a six-week "Journey of Grief" support group starting Tuesday.

The group offers a supportive environment for anyone who has lost a loved one.

To register, call the hospital’s bereavement coordinator at 425-640-4404.

Everett

YMCA hosts girls and women swim

There is a women and girls swim 9:30-11:30 a.m. the second and fourth Sundays of each month at the Everett Family YMCA, 2720 Rockefeller Ave.

The swim is open to all women and girls for a suggested $1 donation.

The swim is part of the Interfaith Association of Snohomish County’s Woman to Woman Project, which seeks to bring women from different cultures and backgrounds together.

For more information, call Therese Quinn at 425-252-6672 or e-mail tquinn@tiasc.com.

Island County

‘Ways of Whales’ workshop set

The nonprofit Orca Network has scheduled a second annual "The Ways of Whales" workshop 9 a.m.-4 p.m. Feb. 14 at Coupeville Middle School’s Performing Arts Center, 501 S. Main St.

Researchers from private groups and the National Marine Fisheries Service will conduct sessions on topics including the U.S. Navy’s use of sonar and its effect on porpoises, the status of listing local orcas on the federal endangered species list and transient orcas.

Admission is $15, with an additional $5 for lunch. To register, contact Orca Network at info@orcanetwork.org or call 360-678-3451. Registration will also be available at the door.

Lynnwood

City starts work on economic plan

City officials are working with a consultant to prepare an economic development action plan for the community. Last month, the City Council approved a $63,000 contract with Berk &Associates to assist the city.

The plan will chart the course for family-wage jobs, healthy businesses and sustainable city revenues. The plan is expected to be completed by the end of the year.

The first phase of the project starts this month as officials prepare an economic profile of Lynnwood and the surrounding area. The analysis will give the city a better understanding of its economic position and show where improvements can be made.

The city is seeking public comment on the community’s economic future. For more information, call the Economic Development Department at 425-670-6677 or e-mail econdev@ci.lynnwood.wa.us.

Marysville

Basketball skills program for kids

The city’s Parks and Recreation Department is offering the Smart Start Basketball Program for boys and girls 3-5 years old. Created by the National Alliance for Youth sports, the program is designed to help children get ready for sports and success in life.

It is a step-by-step approach that builds confidence and self-esteem while making sports fun. The program was developed by motor skills specialists in the field of youth sports.

Each child receives one mini-basketball, a soft-bounce basketball, a jersey, four cones and a manual. The cost is $55 per child.

The first session will be from 6:15-7:15 p.m. Monday evenings from Feb. 23-March 29 at the Cedarcrest School Cafeteria, 6400 88th St. NE. To register, call 360-651-5085.

Mill Creek

‘Curl up’ event starts library year

This is the Year of the Book at the Sno-Isle Regional Library System, and January’s theme of "Curl Up With a Good Book" starts the yearlong calendar of book-oriented events, displays and celebrations.

At the Mill Creek Public Library this month, children can attend "In the Night Library," an evening story-time program about dreams.

Adults can sign up to attend the computer class "Book Lovers Online" to learn how to track down great books using online resources. Readers of all ages are invited to post their favorite "curl up" titles for other readers to enjoy. For more information, call 425-743-5544.

Monroe

Bull rider’s event

starts tonight

Bullrider’s Challenge 2004 is

8 p.m. today and Saturday at the Evergreen State Fairgrounds. The event benefits EquiFriends Therapeutic Riding Program for the Disabled.

Tickets are $10 and $20, available at the door or at Monroe Farm &Feed, Gerry Andal’s Auto Ranch in Everett (425-252-0491) and Beth West Western Wear in Bothell (425-481-2384). Doors open at 6 p.m. For more information, call 425-377-0673 or 425-344-4385.

Mountlake Terrace

Teen Night

at the pavilion

The city hosts Teen Night

9-11:30 tonight at the Mountlake Terrace Recreation Pavilion, 5303 228th St. SW.

Kids ages 12-15 are invited to join in the fun with swimming, racquetball, "Wally Ball" and movies, as well as pizza, snacks and other refreshments.

Cost is $3 for Mountlake Terrace residents and $3.50 for nonresidents. For more information, call 425-776-9173.

Mukilteo

Artists sought

for new gallery

The Point Elliot Art Center is looking for new local artists to display in its Old Town Mukilteo location.

Call 425-347-8480 to submit your art. The art center is at 724 First St., Mukilteo.

Snohomish

Planning panel meeting canceled

The planning commission’s Wednesday meeting has been canceled. The next meeting date will be announced later.

Stanwood

Senior center needs volunteers

The Stanwood Senior Center is looking for volunteers. Positions available are cashier, receptionist, bingo worker, thrift store sales, office work and database management.

For more information, call Donna Whittaker at 360-629-7403, 9 a.m.-2 p.m. or stop by the center at 7430 276th St. NW.

Sultan

U.S. 2 safety

coalition meets

The Highway 2 Safety Coalition meets at 7 p.m. Monday at the Sultan City Hall Community Center, 319 Main St. The meeting is open to the public and will focus on how to develop and secure federal and state funds to improve U.S. 2 from Snohomish to Stevens Pass.

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