Arlington
Genealogical group meets
The Stillaguamish Valley Genealogical Society plans to meet at 7 p.m. Monday at the society’s library, 135 N. Olympic Ave.
Everyone is welcome to attend and pose genealogy questions to society members during the first hour. Members plan to help attendees work through obstacles in researching family trees. A business meeting will follow.
For more information, call the Stillaguamish Valley Genealogical Society library at 360-435-4838.
Edmonds
Conference set for area writers
The 22nd annual Write on the Sound Writers’ Conference is scheduled for October in Edmonds.
The conference, sponsored by the Edmonds Arts Commission, is expected to feature more than 30 writing workshops during the daytime hours of Oct. 6 and 7. The event is set to be held at the Frances Anderson Center, 700 Main St.
Authors, educators and trade professionals are planning to lead the workshops. A schedule of events and times can be found online at www.ci.edmonds.wa.us/ ArtsCommission/wots.stm.
The early cost for registration for the two-day event is $108. After Sept. 19, the cost increases to $130. The cost of attending just one day of the conference is $68.
The conference’s keynote speaker is expected to be Timothy Egan, the 2006 National Book Award winner. He’s scheduled to speak at 1:15 p.m. Oct. 6 at the Edmonds Theatre, 415 Main St. The cost to attend the speech is $10, and tickets are planned to be available at the door or by calling 425-771-0228 or 425-771-0230.
For information about the conference, call 425-771-0228 or e-mail wots@ci.edmonds.wa.us.
Everett
‘How to Eat Fried Worms’ to show
“How to Eat Fried Worms,” the movie based on an award-winning children’s book, is scheduled to play at an outdoor screening Friday at Thornton A. Sullivan Park, 11405 Silver Lake Road.
The movie is part of the city’s Cinema Under the Stars series.
The film is scheduled to start at dusk. Pre-show entertainment starts at 7 p.m. with a jumbo bouncy house and magician Uncle Stinky.
Popcorn and treats are available through the Everett Rowing Association.
People are encouraged to bring lawn chairs and blankets.
Call 425-257-8322 or visit www.everettwa.org/parks for more information.
Master gardener courses offered
Gardeners who want to challenge their green thumbs with a master gardeners training program can register for Washington State University Extension classes.
Registration forms are now available for the 2008 program that begins in January. A $500 fee includes all learning materials.
For more information, call Jan Rainsberger at 425-357-6001 or check online at www.snohomish.wsu.edu.
Granite Falls
Motorcycle event to help kids’ club
A benefit motorcycle run for the Granite Falls Boys &Girls Club is planned for Saturday, starting in south Everett and ending in Granite Falls.
The King’s Riders, a chapter of the Christian Motorcyclists Association, is sponsoring the event beginning at 9 a.m. at Shawn O’Donnell’s restaurant, 122 128th St. SW.
Riders will follow a pre-planned route, ending at the Granite Falls Eagles Club. Prizes, including a 2007 motorcycle cargo trailer, and a barbecue are planned.
For more information contact Daryle Jacobson at 360-793-0038, 425-876-3544 or jakeofcma@ aol.com.
Lynnwood
Discover city at Lynnwood Univ.
Lynnwood residents can learn about how their city works during a free, 10-week program starting next month.
The program, called Lynnwood University, is scheduled from 7 to 9:30 p.m. Thursdays from Sept. 13 to Nov. 15. Classes are set to be held at City Hall, 19100 44th Ave. W.
Classes include tours, activities and demonstrations led by city employees, City Council members and the mayor. Some of the planned activities include voting on a mock city budget and wearing bunker gear at the city fire station.
People who complete the course receive honorary diplomas.
Registration is due by Sept. 7. People can register over the phone by calling 425-771-4030, or by stopping by the Lynnwood Recreation Center at 18900 44th Ave. W. People can also register at City Hall.
Marysville
Car show to help local food banks
Faith Lutheran Church’s third annual Hot August Car Show is planned for Saturday.
The event is scheduled for 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. at Faith Lutheran Church, 1424 172nd St. NE, in the Lakewood area of Marysville.
All proceeds from the event will benefit the Stillaguamish and Stanwood senior centers.
Music, refreshments, food, coffee and raffle drawings are planned. Lunch will be available from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m.
The entrance fee prior to the event is $15, day of the event is $20.
For more information, call 360-652-9545, Julie Deel at 425-422-2579 or e-mail flclakewood@ verizon.net.
Mill Creek
Interim city manager hired
The city of Mill Creek has approved a contract with retired public administrator Mike Caldwell to serve as the city’s interim city manager, the post he held once before, in 2005.
Caldwell, of Arizona, is scheduled to begin his temporary job with the city on Aug. 20. The Mill Creek City Council hopes to have a permanent city manager hired within five months.
The position was left open when former city manager Steve Nolen resigned in June.
Monroe
See old tractors, threshing bee
The Sky Valley Stock &Antique Tractor Club is set to hold its 19th annual Antique Tractor Show and Threshing Bee on Friday, Saturday and Sunday at the Frohning Farm, 19524 Tualco Loop Road.
The 2007 featured tractor is John Deere. There will be hay rides, tractor parades, wheat threshing, tractor pulls and children’s activities including a petting zoo.
Food, including a pancake feed and homemade pies, will be available.
Admission is $5. It’s free for those under age 12. Seniors will get free admission on Friday.
For more information, call Wolfe Pohl at 425-508-1075 or go online to www.skyvalley antiquetractor.com.
Mukilteo
City’s Web site gets makeover
The city of Mukilteo has redesigned its Web site in an effort to make it more user-friendly.
The revised site features drop-down menus for the different city departments and a navigation bar for finding agendas, meeting minutes, a staff directory and other information.
Links to city news and events are posted beneath a box that displays photographs from around Mukilteo.
The Web site can be viewed at www.ci.mukilteo.wa.us/index.asp.
Snohomish
Baby nutrition class available
Families and care providers are welcome to a free baby nutrition class today at the Snohomish TOP Food &Drug store, 1301 Ave. D. The 30-minute classes, called Raising Eager Eaters, will be held at 11 a.m. and 2 p.m.
Seating is limited. Pre-registration is recommended. To register, call 360-650-8371 or go to www.top-foods.com and click on the WellAware tab.
Stanwood
Free Summerfest in Warm Beach
The Warm Beach Community Association has scheduled Summerfest from 11 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. Saturday at Warm Beach Community Park, 19016 94th St. NW.
The free event features food, children’s activities including an elephant walk, wagon rides, face painting, a silent auction, chicken-poop bingo and a raffle.
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