Arlington
Gifford Avenue lane to close today
The Water Department plans to temporarily close one lane of Gifford Avenue between 7:30 a.m. and 4 p.m. today. The closure, from First Street to Second Street, will allow the Water Department to work on a water service crossing.
Edmonds
City discussing wireless service
A proposal in which the city of Edmonds could work with a private company to provide wireless communication services is scheduled to be discussed Thursday.
The City Council’s finance committee plans to talk about the proposal at 10 a.m. at City Hall, 121 Fifth Ave. N.
The next regular City Council meeting is scheduled for Monday.
For more information call 425-775-2525 or go to www.ci. edmonds.wa.us.
Everett
City Council to vote on new buses
The City Council is scheduled Wednesday to vote on a $1.5 million deal for four new transit buses from Gillig Corp. of Hayward, Calif. Last year, the city paid $2.8 million for nine buses from the company.
Award-winning film playing here
“A Peck on the Cheek,” a film that has won numerous awards, including best film at the Los Angeles Film Festival, will show at 2 p.m. Nov. 12 at Everett Public Library’s main auditorium, 2702 Hoyt Ave.
The film is directed by India’s Mani Ratnam. It is in Tamil and Sinhala with English subtitles.
Call 425-257-8000 for more information.
Granite Falls
Council to discuss damage to center
The City Council is scheduled to discuss the fire damage at the Community Center when it meets at 7 p.m. Wednesday at City Hall, 206 S. Granite Ave.
A June 20 fire caused extensive damage to the building and forced the groups that were using it to find other places to meet. The fire was determined to be accidental.
Lake Stevens
Business license process changes
The City Council has passed a change to the way businesses must renew their operating licenses.
Beginning in 2007, businesses will renew their licenses based on the date they originally applied for the license instead of renewing every December.
The change is meant to allow city employees to more easily manage the licensing process.
About 350 businesses operate within the current city limits, City Clerk Norma Scott said.
After the Frontier Village annexation is complete, city officials expect about 350 more businesses to apply for city licenses.
Many businesses are operated out of people’s homes, Scott said.
City law requires business to have a license, she said.
Chamber cancels breakfast meeting
The Greater Lake Stevens Chamber of Commerce “Good Morning, Lake Stevens” networking meeting scheduled for today has been canceled.
Organizers say there was a lack of participants this month.
The meeting may change to a quarterly schedule or become a luncheon.
Lynnwood
Property taxes to rise next year
The Lynnwood City Council has voted to increase property taxes 2.5 percent next year.
The property tax increase amounts to a bump of 4.5 cents per $1,000 of assessed value. The owner of a $250,000 house would pay an additional $11.25 in 2007.
Under the tax increase, Lynnwood would collect $7.3 million from property owners next year, an increase of $176,290 compared with 2006.
Flu shot clinic set for Saturday
Virginia Mason Medical Center is offering drive-through flu immunizations at its Lynnwood clinic from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. Saturday.
The clinic is at 19116 33rd Ave. W. Tully’s Coffee will be giving away coffee. Just drive up and fill out a form to get the shot.
For information, call the immunization hotline at 888-625-5515.
Marysville
Blood drive set at city building
The Puget Sound Blood Center is planning a blood drive from 10 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. and 1:30 to 4 p.m. Wednesday at the Public Safety Building, 1635 Grove St.
All blood types are needed.
For more information or to sign up, call 800-398-7888.
Mill Creek
Learn about Australian music
A demonstration of Australian musical instruments is scheduled for Thursday at the Mill Creek Library.
The event is scheduled for 7 p.m. at the library, 15429 Bothell-Everett Highway.
Singer-songwriter Marsha Reeves plans to demonstrate use of a didgeridoo, a bullroarer, a rhythm stick and a click stick.
For more information call the library at 425-337-4822.
Monroe
Community band presents concert
The Monroe Community Concert Band plans to present the concert “Reach for the Stars A Spaced-out Musical Journey” at 7 p.m. Thursday at the Park Place Middle School Performing Arts Center, 1408 W. Main St.
Admission is free. For more information, go to www.monroeartscouncil.org or e-mail mccb@earthink.net.
Snohomish
City asks for input on gateway sign
City officials plan to hold a community meeting regarding the city’s gateway sign at 7:30 p.m. Nov. 13 in the George Gilbertson Boardroom at 1601 Ave. D.
The meeting will allow people to voice their preferences and ideas with those hired to design the gateway sign. For more information call the city at 360-568-3115.
Stanwood
Rummage sale to benefit center
Stanwood Community and Senior Center is having a “Let’s Get Ready for Christmas” rummage sale from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Friday and Saturday. For more information and directions, call 360-629-7403.
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