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Arlington

Council to talk about water rights

The City Council is scheduled to meet at 7 p.m. Monday at the Arlington City Council Chambers, 110 E. Third St.

On the agenda is a review of a project to reconstruct Olympic Avenue. Also, the council plans to discuss the expanding the city’s water rights to accommodate expected future growth, as well as protecting those water rights with a long-term strategy.

Edmonds

Tea-stain art at Anderson Center

The Edmonds Arts Commission presents an exhibit of paintings by Frederic Wong through Feb. 27 in the display case at the Frances Anderson Center, 700 Main St.

The work may be viewed during building hours, 8 a.m. to 9 p.m. weekdays and 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Saturdays.

This art was created by allowing tea to stain ceramic tiles. Excerpts from Chinese philosophy are paired with the art.

For more information, call 425-771-0230.

Everett

Meeting set for downtown plan

The Everett Planning Commission will meet at 6:30 p.m. Tuesday in the Weyerhaeuser Room on the fourth floor of Everett Station, 3201 Smith Ave. in Everett.

The meeting will include a review of building elevations for the Joe Zlab project in the 2600 block of Rockefeller Avenue, and a public workshop on the Everett Downtown Plan.

For more information, call Dave Koenig or Jim Hanson at 425-257-8731.

‘Paws to Read’ at Everett Library

Children in second through fifth grade are invited to read to trained service dogs at the Everett Public Library in the new “Paws to Read” program.

The program is free and available at both library branches, from 3 to 5 p.m. Mondays from Feb. 6-May 22 at the Evergreen Branch at 9512 Evergreen Way and from 3 to 5 p.m. on the following Sundays at the main branch, 2702 Hoyt Ave.: Feb. 5, 19, March 5, 19, April 2, 23 and May 7, 21.

For more information, call 425-257-8030.

Event benefits foster children

“That’s Amore: Give Your Heart to a Child,” an evening of music to benefit the foster children of Snohomish County, will begin at 5:30 p.m. Feb. 11 at the Everett Events Center, 2000 Hewitt Ave. It will include jazz, entertainment, a live auction and dancing.

Tickets are $65, or $600 for a table of 10. Call Cindy Brengman at 425-334-6563 for information.

Lake Stevens

Arts commission to talk of music

The city’s arts commission will meet at 6:30 p.m. Wednesday at the city annex, 1812 Main St.

The agenda includes discussions about “Music on the Lake” next year and a reception for the high school art walk.

Marysville

Emergency class offered for free

The city’s parks and recreation department is offering a free personal emergency preparedness class from 7 to 8 p.m. Thursday at the Marysville Public Library 6122 Grove St.

The class is designed to teach adults how to prepare their homes, car and work areas for a potential disaster, and then be able to instruct others.

The class is free, but registration is required. To register or for more information, call 360-363-8400.

Mountlake Terrace

Civil service board has an opening

The city has an opening on its volunteer Civil Service Commission.

The panel reviews and makes recommendations on police department administrative matters, including such hiring rules and promotion exams. The three-member board meets on an as-needed basis.

The deadline to apply is Feb. 17. For more information, contact Martha Karl in the police department, 425-744-6242 or mkarl@ci.mlt.wa.us.

Mukilteo

YMCA features Teen Nights

The Mukilteo Family YMCA features Teen Night every Saturday in February and March.

Kids in sixth through 12th grades may drop in from 7 to 11 p.m. at the YMCA, 10601 47th Place W. The program is free to Y members.

For more information, call the YMCA at 425-353-9622.

Snohomish

Lions offer class for food handlers

The Snohomish Lions Club will host a class for food handlers at 6 p.m. Monday at the Waltz Building, 116 Ave. B.

Sign-up begins at 5:30 p.m. The class costs $10.

For more information, call Sue Sullivan at 425-334-1849.

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