Arlington
Veterans’ Day events at schools
Arlington schools are inviting the public to attend several Veterans’ Day events. From classroom projects to slide shows and all-school assemblies, Arlington students plan to observe Veterans’ Day in a variety of ways.
Eagle Creek, Kent Prairie, Pioneer and Presidents elementary schools are hosting events, as are Post Middle School and Arlington and Weston high schools.
For more information or to find an event near you, call Misti Gilman at 360-618-6207.
Edmonds
International District designs
Three artists plan on Nov. 15 to present designs for artwork for the Highway 99 International District project. The meeting is scheduled for 2 p.m. at a location yet to be determined.
The artists were selected from more than 20 applicants by a public art selection jury appointed by the city. The artist to do the work is expected to be selected by the end of December.
For more information, call the city arts office at 425-771-0228, e-mail chapin@ci.edmonds.wa.us or go to www.ci.edmonds.wa.us/ parksrec.stm.
Island County
Band schedules two concerts
Steve Harris and Friends has scheduled two concerts this weekend on Camano Island.
On Friday, the band plans to play from 7 to 9 p.m. at Brindles Marketplace, 848 N. Sunrise Blvd. Admission is free.
On Saturday, Steve Harris and Friends is scheduled to play from 3 to 7 p.m. at the 11th annual Chili and Chowder Cookoff at the Camano Senior and Community Center, 606 Arrowhead Road.
Admission is $10 and includes 10 tastes of chili and/or chowder. The Camano Island Chamber of Commerce is sponsoring the event.
Lake Stevens
New mayor to be appointed tonight
The City Council is scheduled to appoint a new mayor when it meets tonight at 7 p.m. at the Lake Stevens School District Educational Service Center, 12309 22nd St. NE.
They will vote to replace Lynn Walty, who resigned his seat 14 months before the end of his term.
A celebration in honor of Walty is planned before the meeting from 5:30 to 7 p.m.
Annexation drive in Eastlake area
Volunteers are headed out at 5:45 p.m. Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday, and Nov. 13, to collect signatures from Eastlake residents who want to join the city of Lake Stevens.
State law requires that 60 percent of homeowners sign an annexation petition before the area can come under city control.
Lake Stevens has nearly doubled in size through annexations this year. The North Lake annexation finished in January and the Frontier Village annexation is scheduled to be finished by December.
City officials hope to annex the entire area around the lake.
Lynnwood
‘Queen for a Day’ coming to town
The sixth annual Queen for a Day event is scheduled for Nov. 13 at the Embassy Suites Hotel in Lynnwood.
In the event, homeless or abused women are pampered with makeovers and meals.
For more information call Judy Hoff of Life Changes Ministry of Everett at 360-631-0972.
Marysville
Holiday drive pleads for help
Operation Marysville Community Christmas 2006 is looking for volunteers as it collects food, basic needs and toys for people in need this holiday season.
The group is looking for people to help collect food from donation barrels, sort food, make holiday baskets, set up and staff a toy store and distribute gifts.
Donations, items needed include toys, gifts cards, cash, wrapping paper, stocking stuffers and candy. Building space, tables and chairs are needed on loan during the holiday season.
Interested volunteers can call Lillie Lein at 360-658-1054.
Historical Society will meet today
The Marysville Historical Society is having its monthly meeting at 12:30 p.m. today at the Marysville Library, 6120 Grove St..
The featured speaker is David Cameron, a local historian and author.
Guests are welcome and light refreshments will be served after the meeting.
Mill Creek
Jazz festival set for Saturday
The 2006 Mill Creek Jazz Festival will be held Saturday at Henry M. Jackson High School, 1508 136th St. SE.
Performances will include 20 middle, junior high and high school jazz ensembles from throughout the Puget Sound region. The festival is a non-competitive event that includes feedback from music clinicians.
The first performance is scheduled for 8:40 a.m., the last at 3 p.m.
The event is free and open to the public. It’s sponsored by Jackson High School’s Band and Arts Boosters.
Monroe
Arts group holds monthly meeting
The Monroe Arts Council plans to hold its monthly meeting at 7 p.m. on Nov. 20 at the Art Merchant International, 17161 Beaton Road in the Fryeland industrial park area of Monroe.
Local artists and those who support local art and cultural activities are welcome. Go online at www.monroeartscouncil.org or call 360-794-7844.
Mukilteo
Mayor to unveil his budget today
Mayor Joe Marine is scheduled to present his 2007 budget today.
The meeting is scheduled for 7 p.m. at City Hall, 4480 Chennault Beach Road.
The City Council also will consider adopting a set of rules on “cottage” housing, or smaller, clustered single-family homes.
Call 425-355-4141 or go to www.ci.mukilteo.wa.us and click on “Agendas and Notices.”
Snohomish
Watch progress of school online
Progress on a new elementary school in the Snohomish School District can now be tracked online, thanks to a Web camera.
The live feed comes courtesy of Lydig Construction, the project contractor. Visit www.lydig.com/ses.
The new elementary school, the district’s 10th, will open next fall. It’s located in the district’s south end off of Cathcart Way.
Stanwood
Vendors needed for holiday show
The Stanwood Community and Senior Center is looking for vendors for its holiday craft show.
The show is planned for Dec. 1 and 2 at the center. Vendors selling handmade items are needed. Tables cost $15 each.
To request an application, call Terri Riffle at 360-629-7403, ext. 114.
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