Arlington
Pioneer luncheon planned on Dec. 3
The Stillaguamish Valley Pioneer Museum plans to host a luncheon for pioneer members at 1 p.m. Dec. 3.
A meet and greet is scheduled for 1 p.m., with a potluck lunch at 1:30 and a program afterwards. Donations for the food bank will be accepted.
The event is expected to be held in the museum’s Pioneer Hall, 20722 67th Ave. N.E.
Edmonds
Second hearing on budget tonight
The city of Edmonds is planning a second public hearing today on its proposed 2007 budget and property taxes.
The meeting is scheduled for 7 p.m. in the City Council Chambers at the Public Safety Complex, 250 Fifth Ave. N.
The City Council could adopt the budget and taxes at the meeting.
For more information call 425-775-2525 or go to www.ci.edmonds.wa.us.
Everett
Delta meeting on domestic violence
The Delta Neighborhood Association will discuss domestic violence at its meeting scheduled for 7 p.m. tonight at Baker Community Center, 1401 Poplar St.
Teresa Cox from Snohomish County Human Services and Lisa Aguilar from Snohomish County Center for Battered Woman will join a representative with Everett Police Department’s children’s affairs and domestic violence detail.
For more information, call Wendy McClure at 425-257-8717
Seniors to help with food drive
A group of seniors from Cascadian Place retirement community will collect canned food from 2 to 4 p.m. Saturday at the Safeway parking lot, 4128 Rucker Ave. in Everett.
Many of the seniors remember tough times during the Great Depression and want to help others experiencing difficult times.
They’ll be joining seniors nationwide to help fill food banks this year.
All food donations will benefit the Everett Food Bank. Cascadian Place will be serving coffee and cookies in appreciation for all donations.
For more information call 425-339-2225.
Granite Falls
Museum to light tree, host auction
The Granite Falls tree lighting is scheduled for 5 p.m. Saturday in front of the museum, 109 E. Union St.
The event is hosted by the Granite Falls Historical Society. People are encouraged to wear decorated holiday hats. Prizes will be awarded for the best hats.
A silent auction also is scheduled for noon.
The Granite Falls Historical Museum is scheduled to be open to drop off new unwrapped toys for the Firefighters Toy Drive.
For more information, call the Museum at 360-691-2603.
Island County
Camano town hall meetings canceled
The November and December town hall meetings on Camano Island have been canceled because of the holiday season.
Lake Stevens
Help needed for Giving Project
The Lake Stevens Family Center is kicking off its Holiday Giving Project for families who may need extra assistance over the holidays.
The effort gets under way this week during National Family Week in Lake Stevens.
Volunteers are needed to help families in need.
Last year, the center provided Christmas to nearly 850 community members. The group anticipates at least that many might need help this year.
People are needed to volunteer, sponsor a family, host a “giving tree” or donate to the holiday giving project.
All donations will stay in the greater Lake Stevens area.
For more information, call or e-mail Kathleen Friend, kfriend@lcsnw.org, or Ed Williamson, ewilliamson@lcsnw.org, at 425-397-7433.
Lynnwood
Civic Lights fest coming next week
The 11th annual city of Lynnwood Civic Lights Winter Celebration is scheduled for 6 to 9 p.m. Nov. 30 at Lynnwood’s Civic Center Campus, 19000 44th Ave. W.
The free event features choral and musical performances by students, a karaoke family sing-along, an arts workshop and activities for kids.
Non-perishable donations will be accepted for a food drive benefiting the Lynnwood Food Bank. The event is sponsored by several businesses and the Friends of the Lynnwood Library.
For more information about Civic Lights Winter Celebration call the Lynnwood Recreation Center at 425-771-4030 or visit the city’s Web site at www.ci.lynnwood.wa.us/CivicLights.
Monroe
Caregiver support group meets
The East County Senior Center offers Family Caregiver Support Group &Program from 12:30 to 2:30 p.m. on the first and third Thursdays of each month at 276 Sky River Parkway. The group offers helpful information and coping strategies for caring for yourself while caring for a loved one.
For more information, call the senior center at 360-794-6359.
Mukilteo
Do community service at library
On the first Saturday of each month, middle schoolers may earn community service credits by helping out at the Mukilteo Library.
Volunteers can help from 10 a.m. to noon Dec. 2 with tasks such as cutting out paper crafts for story time, sorting fliers, dusting shelves and washing study tables.
Volunteers may sign up in person at the information desk or call 425-493-8202. The library is located at 4675 Harbour Pointe Blvd.
Snohomish
Afternoon tea at church on Dec. 2
St. John’s Episcopal Church Women plans their annual Christmas Tea for 2 to 4 p.m. Dec. 2 at the church, 913 Second St.
All are invited for an afternoon of friendly conversation. The cost is $10 for adults and $8 for children who are 12 years old or younger. For more information, call Emily Seaman at 360-794-3321.
Stanwood
Rotary buys 605 new coats
The Stanwood/Camano Island Rotary Club raised $9,075 to buy 605 new winter coats for children. The Stanwood Food Bank and Youth for Christ’s teen mom program plans to distribute the coats to needy families.
The distribution is part of “Operation Warm.”
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