EVENTS
MLK Day of Service
Volunteer for a greener Lynnwood, 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. Jan. 21, Lynnwood Senior Center and Mesika Trail, 18900 44th Ave. W. Removal of invasive plants, trail enhancements and creative poster making.
RSVP: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/mlk-jr-day-of-service-tickets-53399942666.
More info: 425-670-5532
Play with electromagnetism
Teens and tweens are invited to an electromagnetism science workshop, 3 to 4:30 p.m. Jan. 23 at the Stanwood-Camano Resource Center, 9612 271st St. NW, Stanwood. Registration for this free library-sponsored event is required.
More info: 360-629-3132
Journal making for teens
Young people are invited to make planners and journals from 3 to 5 p.m. on Jan. 29 at the Mukilteo Library, 4675 Harbour Pointe Blvd.
Participants will learn bookbinding techniques in the process. Materials and snacks will be provided.
More info: sno-isle.libnet.info
Fan Frenzy Bingo
The Monroe Community Senior Center plans “Fan Frenzy Bingo” from 6 to 9 p.m. Jan. 26. Cost is $25 per person and includes a nacho bar dinner, dessert and bingo. Represent your favorite sports team to win prizes. Alcohol available for purchase.
“Gather your family and friends, get ready to laugh until your sides hurt!”
More info: www.mcsc.org, 360-794-6359
Memorial for mayor
A memorial service for Mountlake Terrace Mayor Jerry Smith is set for 1 p.m. Jan. 25 at Westgate Chapel. A reception will follow at the Nile Shrine Center. Cards and condolences can be sent to the family at Interim City Hall, 6100 219th Street SW #200, Mountlake Terrace, WA 98043.
NEWS BRIEF
Wright to lead health board
Snohomish County Councilmember Stephanie Wright was elected by her peers Tuesday to serve as chairperson of the board that oversees the Snohomish Health District’s policies and budget.
The Snohomish County Board of Health is composed of city and county elected officials. Wright will take over for outgoing chairwoman Adrienne Fraley-Monillas, who serves on the Edmonds City Council. Wright called it the an honor to lead the 15-person board.
The Health District’s mission is to promote disease prevention, healthier lifestyles and environmental protections.
HEADS UP
Bus service to Seattle
Community Transit will operate reduced commuter service to and from downtown Seattle and the University District on Martin Luther King Jr. Day, Jan. 21.
Local service and Sound Transit Express service from Snohomish County will run on regular schedule.
MEETING
The Lynnwood City Council will hear a briefing from Sound Transit on the Lynnwood Link Extension of light rail.
The briefing is set for the beginning of a 7 p.m. work session meeting at City Hall.
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