Arlington
Learn lunch box nutrition creations
The city will sponsor a Lunch Box Makeovers class to give people creative ideas about stocking their kids’ lunch boxes.
Class instructor Karen Lamphere will show how good nutrition supports better behavior, intelligence and attention span.
The class will be 2 to 4 p.m. Saturday at the Arlington Boys &Girls Club, 18513 59th Ave. NE. Cost is $23.
For more information, call 360-403-3448.
Edmonds
Civil service panel to meet
The Civil Service Commission will meet Wednesday night at 7 at the Public Safety Building at Sixth Avenue N. and Bell Street.
The eligibility list for entry level police officers will be discussed. Fire department business also is on the agenda.
Everett
Planners meet on Collins building
The city of Everett’s planning commission will view a 30-minute video by historian David Dilgard on the historical significance of the Collins Casket building, which is located within the Port of Everett’s North Marina redevelopment area.
Planners will also hold a workshop on the critical areas ordinance, with specific focus on the law’s exemptions, exceptions and permitted uses and the geologically hazardous areas regulations. A status report will also be given on wetlands and fish and wildlife conservation areas, including streams.
Planners meet at 6:30 p.m. Tuesday in the hearing room of the Wall Street building, 2930 Wetmore Ave.
Animal shelter to close for cleaning
The Everett Animal Shelter, 2732 36th St., will be closed for business Oct. 11-13 for annual cleaning and maintenance.
While the facility will be closed to the public, staff members will answer telephone calls at 425-257-6000.
Baptist church seeks expansion
Planners will hear a request from First Baptist Church, 1616 Pacific Ave., for a special property use permit to allow construction of a 33,000-square-foot building to the south of the existing church.
The project also includes construction of a parking area with about 50 stalls to the east of the site across Wetmore Avenue
Planners will meet at 10 a.m. Thursday in the Wall Street Building, 2930 Wetmore Ave.
Island County
Wedding fair set for Sunday
The Joyous Occasions Fair with more than 40 exhibitors of bridal gowns and other wedding items will be from 2 to 5 p.m. Sunday at Camano Senior and Community Center, 606 Arrowhead Road, Camano Island.
Three bridal gowns will be sold in a silent auction, and a bridal fashion show is scheduled to begin at 3 p.m.
The entrance fee is $5, with proceeds benefiting the senior center.
For more information, call 360-387-0222.
Lake Stevens
Council to discuss 2006 budget
The City Council will discuss the city’s proposed 2006 budget during its workshop meeting tonight.
Other agenda items include a vehicle maintenance agreement with Snohomish County, an update on removal of the old police station and the Crews and Green Space annexations.
The meeting begins at 7 tonight at 1808 Main St., and is open to the public.
Lynnwood
Council searches for new director
The City Council is planning a work session tonight at 7 in council chambers.
Items on the agenda to be discussed include: a search for a finance director, proposed budget modifications and a briefing on the critical areas ordinance.
Marysville
Story times for toddlers at library
The Marysville Public Library invites 2-year-olds to drop in for a Twos are Terrific hour of stories, songs and playtime fun at 11:15 a.m. today and Tuesday at the library, 6120 Grove St. A caregiver must accompany the child.
The Friends of the Marysville Library provided funding for the program.
Monroe
District teaches fire prevention
Snohomish County Fire District 3, which serves the city and its surrounding area, is taking a lead role in the National Fire Protection Association’s Fire Prevention Week from Oct. 9-15.
During the week, firefighters will visit classrooms in the community to teach students about fire safety. On Oct. 15, the fire district will have its annual open house from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. at 163 Village Court.
For more information, call 360-794-7666.
Mukilteo
Emergency prep on council agenda
Emergency preparedness is the scheduled topic for Mukilteo City Council tonight.
The council will discuss whether to adopt the National Incident Management System, a set of federal standardized practices for emergency response.
The meeting is scheduled for 7 p.m. at City Hall, 4480 Chennault Beach Road.
For more information call 425-355-4141 or go to www.ci.mukilteo.wa.us and click on “Agendas and Meeting Notices.”
Snohomish
Food bank asks for cash donations
The Snohomish Food Bank encourages people to send cash donations to help the food bank prepare for the upcoming holiday season.
The food bank is receiving food donations, but cash donations are down from last year around this time, said Beth Greenlee, executive director.
Those who want to help can send a check to the Snohomish Food Bank, P.O. Box 1364, Snohomish, WA 98291. For more information, call Greenlee at 360-568-7993.
Snohomish County
Sno-Isle has audio books on Web site
The Sno-Isle Library System has a new program for people who have little time at home to read.
The libraries now offer access to downloadable digital audio books from the district’s Web site at www.sno-isle.org. The books may be “checked out” through a link under “news,” “Reader’s Resources” or the library catalog.
Similar to checking out traditional books, library customers search the catalog of audio e-book vendors (OverDrive and Recorded Books). Digital downloadable audio books can be downloaded to a Windows PC, a Windows-compatible portable listening device, and, in some cases, burned onto a compact disc. Audio e-books check out for 21 days. Downloadable book services are not compatible with Apple products such as Macintosh computers or iPods.
Through the two audio book services, customers have access to more than 50,000 titles. In addition to popular reading for all ages, the services offer language instruction audios and current nonfiction. Both services are available 24 hours a day, seven days a week.
Stanwood
AAUW art show ready this month
The Arlington-Stanwood branch of the American Association of University Women is preparing its 24th annual Invitational Art Show, scheduled for 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Oct. 15 at St. Cecilia’s Hall, 26900 78th Ave. NW.
The show will feature more than 250 works by more than 85 local and regional artists in a variety of fine arts disciplines.
It will also feature several artists demonstrating their techniques, including Roy Hughes, Robert Paczkowski and Susan Cohen Thompson.
Admission is free.
Tulalip
3-on-3 basketball sign-ups open
The Tulalip Boys &Girls Club athletic department invites youngsters in sixth grade and older to sign up now through Thursday for 3-on-3 basketball. The games will be at 4:45 p.m. on Thursdays starting Oct. 20 at the club, 7707 36th Ave. NW.
Participants must be a club member. Annual membership is $15. Teams may have one alternate player to ensure three players are ready on game day. Players also can play up one grade, but not down.
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