EVENTS
Homeless memorial vigil planned
Snohomish County’s National Homeless Memorial Day Vigil, with a tribute to veterans, is scheduled for 5:15 p.m. Dec. 21 at the Snohomish County Campus, 3000 Rockefeller Ave., Everett.
The program, held on the longest night of the year, honors those who died on Snohomish County streets in 2018.
More info: stacy.laflam@snoco.org, 425-388-7241
Winter science for kids
Kids ages 8 and older can see sound dance, explore light and magnets and more at a Winter Science Mash-Up with Grinnin’ Fish, 2 to 3 p.m. Jan. 3 at the Stanwood Library, 9701 271st St. NW.
Space is limited and registration is required.
More info: 360-629-3132
OPPORTUNITIES
Snohomish parks board seat open
Snohomish seeks applicants to fill a vacancy on the Park and Recreation Board. Applications are due to the city clerk by 4 p.m. Jan. 4 at City Hall, 116 Union Ave.
Preference includes expertise in one or more of the fields of parks, sports, recreation programs or environmental preservation.
Members must live within the city’s urban growth area. This is a volunteer position.
Apply online at www.snohomishwa.gov/409, or pick up an application at City Hall.
Nominate a Heritage Tree
Monroe aims to become designated a Tree City USA, and as part of the goal it is holding a contest to find and recognize Monroe’s biggest and most interesting trees.
The Heritage Tree Program encourages residents of all ages to seek out significant trees within city limits and nominate them for recognition. One has already been identified. The large coast redwood at U.S. 2 and East Main Street in Traveler’s Park is adorned in lights each year.
The deadline for tree nominations is Dec. 31. Find forms at City Hall, the Parks Department or online at www.monroewa.gov.
The city also plans a living Christmas tree program this year. The trees can be donated back for planting in local parks.
More info: Mike Farrell, 360-863-4557
HEADS UP
Expect backups on Highway 530
State crews expected to hold traffic between Darrington and Rockport in 45-minute intervals for a second day Saturday while they shore up the Sauk River.
The emergency project is to stabilize the riverbank at Milepost 58.8, north of the Snohomish-Skagit county line. Both
lanes of the highway will be closed for 45 minutes at a time while a large crane is used to place logs and root balls in the river. Work is set for daytime hours and is expected until 4:45 p.m. Saturday. Wait to travel until evening, or at the final 15 minutes of each hour.
More info: twitter.com/wsdot_north
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