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Arlington

Larsen returns to visit downtown

U.S. Rep. Rick Larsen, D-Wash., is scheduled to return to Arlington, his hometown, to meet with Mayor Margaret Larson to discuss the city’s revitalization plans for Olympic Avenue, downtown’s main street.

The two plan to meet at 10 a.m. Thursday at City Hall, 238 N. Olympic Ave. They also plan to meet with local business owners and discuss the proposal.

Bothell

Nursing career fair set for Friday

The University of Washington’s Bothell campus hosts its third annual Nursing Career Advancement Day on Friday at its campus, 18115 Campus Way NE.

A career and education fair will be held from 11 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. with representatives of more than 20 Washington health care employers and educational institutions. A panel discussion follows from 1:30-2:30 p.m.

The event is free and open to the public. It is co-sponsored by the Snohomish County Workforce Development Council.

Edmonds

Youth writing contest coming up

“Gathering” is the theme of the Edmonds Arts Commission’s eighth annual youth writing contest.

Students in grades nine-12 in the Edmonds School District or students who have an Edmonds address are eligible.

Cash awards will be given for first, second and third places in poetry and fiction. Contest winners also will receive a ticket to the 2006 Write on the Sound Writers’ Conference keynote lecture in October and are invited to attend the conference reception.

The entry deadline is April 14. Forms and instructions are available at all district high schools’ English departments, the Frances Anderson Center at 700 Main St. in Edmonds, by calling 425-771-0228 or by e-mailing gillespie@ ci.edmonds.wa.us.

Everett

Bayside neighbors elect new leaders

The Bayside Neighborhood Association will meet at 6:40 p.m. Wednesday at the Everett Public Library Auditorium, 2702 Hoyt Ave.

The meeting will be dedicated to elections for committee, neighborhood representative and program coordinator positions. No qualifications are necessary for the volunteer positions.

For more information, call Patti Lohse at 425-303-0733.

Symphony to host Chamber event

The Everett Symphony Orchestra will host an Everett Area Chamber of Commerce Business After-Hours Mixer from 4:30-7 p.m. Feb. 8 at 2710 Colby Ave.

Dr. Paul Elliott-Cobbs, music director and conductor for the Everett Symphony Orchestra, will be the featured speaker. Participants will learn about the Everett Area Chamber of Commerce and meet chamber members.

The event is free, but registration is required by Feb. 6.

To register, go to www.everettchamber.com.

Info night about elementary ed

Western Washington University offers degree-completion and post-baccalaureate programs in elementary education at its Everett Community College site.

An information session will be held 6-8 p.m. Jan. 31 in Conference Rooms A, B and C in the Parks Building at Everett Community College.

For more information, contact Karen Box at 425-339-3808, ext. 10, or karen.box@www.edu. For program details visit www.wce.wwu.edu/depts/eled/degree.shtml.

Island County

Awards to honor public service

Do you know anyone who goes that extra mile on behalf of others, someone who quietly sacrifices time and effort making our community a better place to live?

The Island County Health Department will honor an adult, student and agency for the annual Linda Lee Martens Health Hero Award and is looking for nominations in each category.

Nominations must be made by March 3. For information, call 360-679-7350, or check the Web site at www.pioneernet.net/chab /LLM-Nomination%20form.pdf.

Auditor tabbed as guest at town hall

Island County Commissioner Bill Byrd has invited county Auditor Suzanne Sinclair to be the guest speaker at his next town hall meeting from 7-9 p.m. Thursday at the Camano Center, 141 N. East Camano Drive.

Sinclair plans to discuss the county’s new voting machines and voter tabulation system. She also will answer questions about any other roles her department fulfills.

Lake Stevens

Arts commission discusses events

The Lake Stevens Arts Commission will meet 6:30-8:30 p.m. Wednesday at the City Hall Annex, 1812 Main St.

The commission will discuss Music on the Lake, the high school Art Walk, Web site hosting, Blooms Around the Lake and a writing contest follow-up. The meeting is open to the public.

Lynnwood

Citizens Academy starts up soon

The Lynnwood Police Department is accepting applications for its 16th Citizens Academy, a free 16-week class to familiarize residents with police procedures.

The class will meet from 7-10 p.m. Thursdays from Feb. 2 to May 18 at the Lynnwood Police Department and Municipal Courtroom, 19321 44th Ave. W.

Applications are available in the lobby of the Lynnwood Police Department (open 24 hours a day) or by calling police spokeswoman Trudy Dana at 425-744-6939.

Marysville

Library hosts toddler story time

The Marysville Public Library invites youngsters 18-36 months old to the library for stories, songs and fingerplay for toddlers.

The event will be at 11:15 a.m. today at 6120 Grove St.

Funding is provided by the Friends of the Marysville Library.

Also, the Marysville Public Library and the Snohomish County Literacy Coalition offer adults learning to speak English a time to practice skills.

The Talk Time program, run by coalition volunteers, will be 7-8:30 p.m. Wednesday at the library, 6120 Grove St.

Monroe

Council cancels work session

The City Council has canceled a work session meeting that had been scheduled for Wednesday.

The next council meeting will at 7 p.m. Feb. 1 at City Hall, 806 W. Main St.

For more information, call 360-794-7400.

Mukilteo

Jungle Journey is for the young ones

Jungle Journey, an event of stories, songs and crafts for children ages 2-5, is coming up at the Mukilteo Library.

The event will take place at 10:30 a.m., and repeated at 11:30 a.m., Saturday at the library, 4675 Harbour Pointe Blvd.

For more information call 425-493-8202 or go to www. sno-isle.org.

Snohomish

Police get $50,000 federal grant

The Snohomish Police Department was recently approved for a $50,000 federal grant to develop a special response team.

The department will select and train officers for the team. The tactical team will respond to high-risk emergency situations that threaten public safety.

For more information, call City Hall at 360-568-3115.

Snohomish County

Charter review panel to meet

The Snohomish County charter review panel has scheduled a meeting at 6:30 p.m. Wednesday at the county administration building, 3000 Rockefeller Ave., Everett.

The job of the 15-member panel is to consider changes to the county’s charter, which controls how government work is carried out.

The group plans a discussion of possible reforms, which would then go to voters in the fall.

Stanwood

Cholesterol tests offered at clinic

Skagit Valley Hospital is sponsoring low-cost cholesterol tests from 8-9:30 a.m. Thursday at the Stanwood Health Clinic, 9631 269th St. NW.

The tests cost $19, and blood pressure tests are free.

No registration is required. For more information, call 360-629-6481.

School board’s retreat is today

The Stanwood-Camano School Board has scheduled a retreat at 5 p.m. today at the Josephine Sunset Home Activity Center, 9901 272nd Place NW.

The meeting is open to the public. For more information, call 360-629-1200.

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