HEADS UP
Smelter cleanup continues in Everett. The state’s Department of Ecology began work at Wiggums Hollow Park this month. In April, the agency plans to start removing soil at the Viola Oursler Overlook. Both parks are expected to be fully open by the end of July.
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EVENT
Lost landmarks
The Monroe Historical Society will present a free history program, “Monroe’s Vanished Landmarks,’ 1-3 p.m. Saturday at the Monroe Library. The library is at 1070 Village Way, Monroe.
OPPORTUNITIES
Prep for emergencies
The city of Mill Creek will host a workshop on how to develop family and neighborhood emergency plans from 6:30 to 8 p.m. May 21 at Mill Creek City Hall South, Council Chambers, 15728 Main St. Other workshops are scheduled for Aug. 20 and Nov. 27.
More info: www.cityofmillcreek.com
Help Habitat
Habitat for Humanity of Snohomish County has opportunities to apply for the board of directors and for spots on volunteer committees. Those committees include resource development, faith relations, veterans efforts, construction, family services and real estate.
More info: Katie Rickel at krickel@habitatsnohomish.org.
Getting creative in Snohomish
The Creative Writing group at the Snohomish Senior Center is welcoming new participants. The group meets once a month from 2-4 p.m. on the third Monday of the month. Essays, memoirs, reminiscences, poetry, haiku. Listeners are always welcome and appreciated, too.
Mill Creek offers police academy
The Mill Creek Police Department plans to host its third annual Police Citizens Academy starting Thursday. Spots are still available.
The 10-week program is designed to help people from Mill Creek and surrounding communities learn more about policing and how to assist law enforcement. Each week will focus on a different topic, such as SWAT, K9, patrol procedures and criminal investigations. Officers will share insights into their work.
Classes will be held Thursdays from 6:30 to 8:30 p.m. at the City Hall North, 15720 Main St.
The program is free. Applicants must be at least 18 and must pass a basic background check.
Class size is limited, so early registration is encouraged.
More info: www.cityofmillcreek.com/PoliceCitizensAcademy
Board seeks help in supe search
The Granite Falls School Board has scheduled a special session for 6 p.m. Thursday to finish up work that will be used to hire a new superintendent. The goal is to complete a superintendent profile and job description for a promotional flier and online application form. The meeting will be at the administration office, 205 N. Alder Avenue. The public is welcome.
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