Arlington
Councilman earns leadership credit
Arlington Councilman Chris Raezer earned a Certificate of Municipal Leadership from the Association of Washington Cities. He completed more than 30 hours of training to qualify for the certificate.
Councilman Raezer was elected to the Arlington City Council in November 2005. He is chairman of the Information Technology Ad Hoc Committee and serves on several other city committees.
Bothell
‘Lies’ author comes to UWB
The author of “Lies My Teacher Told Me: Everything Your High School Textbook Got Wrong” will speak at 5 p.m. Wednesday at the University of Washington-Bothell.
James Loewen taught race relations for 20 years at the University of Vermont and is now teaching at the Catholic University of America.
The event will be held in the North Creek Events Center. The campus is at 18115 Campus Way NE. It’s free, but reservations are recommended. Call 425-352-3481.
Edmonds
MS group plans survival info fair
Multiple Sclerosis Helping Hands, an Edmonds-based support group for people with Multiple Sclerosis, is planning an Emergency Preparedness-Disaster Survival Fair for Oct. 21.
The event is scheduled for 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. at Edmonds United Methodist Church, 828 Caspers St.
Demonstrations and displays of disaster survival equipment and more are planned. Survival-related items are expected to be available for purchase.
For more information, call 425-712-1804.
Everett
Neighbors to talk about refugees
Van Dinh-Kuno, executive director of the Snohomish County Refugee and Immigration forum, is scheduled to give a presentation about refugees at 7 p.m. Tuesdayat Bakerview Community Center, 1401 Poplar St.
Phoebe Wall with Snohomish County Health District will also talk with neighbors about how to reduce exposure to and how to properly store and handle hazardous household chemicals.
Halloween party to thrill and chill
Imagine Children’s Museum in Everett is holding a family costume party from 6 to 8 p.m. Oct. 21 at 1502 Wall St.
The theme of the party is based on the popular children’s book “Where the Wild Things Are” by Maurice Sendak.
Visitors are encouraged to dress in costume along with museum employees and volunteers.
Activities include a pumpkin glow and black-light art in the dark.
Admission to the Wild Things Family Costume Party is $20 for member families, $30 for nonmember families or $8 per person.
Visit www.imaginecm.org or call 425-258-1006 for more information.
Learn about Girl Scouts next week
Girl Scouts in north Everett plan to offer three informational nights next week for interested girls who attend Garfield, Hawthorne, Jackson, Lowell, Madison, View Ridge, Whittier elementary schools or area private schools.
Parents can hear from Girl Scouts, leaders and parents as well as learn some favorite songs and games.
The hour-long sessions are to be held at 7 p.m. Monday at Madison Elementary School, 616 Pecks Drive; Wednesday at Everett Library, 2702 Hoyt Ave.; and Thursday at Alfy’s, 2317 Broadway.
For more information, contact Tina Fish at 425-750-1759 or fishtwinmom@yahoo.com or call the Girl Scouts office at 360-658-8083.
Island County
WSU offers rural life workshops
A series of workshops on rural life and agricultural issues is scheduled for Oct. 21 at the Coupeville Middle School on Whidbey Island.
The Washington State University Extension Office is offering a full day of classes beginning at 8:45 a.m. More than 40 classes covering topics from beekeeping to equine massage are included in the “Country Living Workshop.”
The event costs $30 per person, which includes the keynote address, four classes, coffee, snacks and lunch.
Registration starts at 8 a.m. with the keynote address following at 8:45 a.m.
A class list and registration forms are available online at www.island.wsu.edu or by calling the WSU Extension Office at 360-240-5558.
Lake Stevens
Mid High School has a principal
The Lake Stevens School District announced Thursday the name of the principal at Cavelero Mid High School when it opens in fall 2007.
John Gebert has served as principal at Lake Stevens Middle School for six years and also served for four years as Lake Stevens High School principal. He will make the switch July 1, 2007. A search for his replacement at the middle school will start in January.
“I am thrilled and excited by this opportunity to open the new Cavelero Mid High School. … I know I will love working with eighth- and ninth-grade level students,” he said.
Council to meet in new location
The City Council is expected to meet in its new location Monday.
As a result of the city’s growth, the council is moving from the community senior center to the Lake Stevens School District administration building, 12309 22nd St. NE, Police Chief Randy Celori said.
The council is planning to meet in workshop at 7 p.m. Monday.
The new location has more seating and a better sound system.
An aggressive annexation plan has the city nearly doubling in population.
Chamber seeks executive director
The Greater Lake Stevens Chamber of Commerce has started a search for an executive director.
The chamber is seeking a candidate with experience leading an organization involving commercial, economic and civic development.
Interested applicants should send an e-mail to melody_sedy@keybank.com for a complete application packet.
Applications are due by 5 p.m., Nov. 24.
A decision is expected by Jan. 1.
Lynnwood
City hires new mayoral assistant
A Kenmore resident was recently hired as the executive assistant to Lynnwood Mayor Don Gough.
Stephanie Simpson previously worked in public affairs for a private firm. She also served as a legislative assistant to the King County Council.
Before that, she completed an internship in the office of state Sen. Jeanne Kohl-Wells, D-Seattle.
Monroe
Pastor from the Philippines speaks
Pastor Benjie Loggias from Davao, Mindanao, in the Philippines plans to speak at 10 a.m. Oct. 22 at Monroe Baptist Church, 1405 W. Main St.
He also plans to speak at an Open Bible Ministries fellowship banquet at 7 p.m. on Oct. 23 at Petosa’s Restaurant on U.S. 2 in Monroe.
Southern Mindanao is where Muslims took American hostages several years ago.
For more information, call 425-344-8766 or e-mail openbibleministries@yahoo.com.
Mukilteo
Law proposed for cottage housing
The Mukilteo City Council will consider Monday whether to approve a new law governing cottage housing in the city.
The ordinance would restrict the smaller, clustered homes to areas set aside for business or multifamily housing, or in areas of single-family housing if abutting a commercial or multifamily area.
The housing would be allowed citywide. Currently it is restricted to the area between 70th Avenue W. and 92nd Avenue W., but allowed under all zoning designations.
Residents will have a chance to comment at the meeting, scheduled for 7 p.m. at City Hall, 4480 Chennault Beach Road.
For more information call 425-355-4141www.ci.mukilteo.wa.us or go to .
Snohomish
Rummage and bake sale planned
Snohomish Eagles FOE 195 plan to have a rummage and bake sale at 9 a.m. Saturday and Sunday at 604 Maple Ave.
There will be lots of merchandise and home-baked goodies.
For more information, call 360-568-8406 or e-mail LLarchyk@aol.com.
Stanwood
Baby story time at Stanwood Library
The Stanwood-Camano Friends of the Library is sponsoring a “baby on my knee” story time at 9:30 a.m. Wednesday. The event features songs and books aimed at babies 18 months old and younger and their caregivers.
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