Arlington
Learn all about gingerbread art
Jeanette Dushkin, “The Travelin’ Crafter,” will teach kids how to make an old-fashioned gingerbread house at 9 a.m. Saturday at the Arlington Boys &Girls Club, 18513 59th Ave. NE.
The class costs $12 and is for kids ages 5 and older.
For more information, call 360-403-3448.
The parks department has canceled a class about how to build a Christmas floral centerpiece because not enough people signed up. The class was supposed to be held tonight.
Edmonds
Next City Council meeting is Jan. 3
The Edmonds City Council meeting originally scheduled for today has been canceled.
The council’s next meeting is scheduled for 7 p.m. Jan. 3 in the City Council Chambers at the Public Safety Complex, 250 Fifth Ave. N.
Ron Wambolt, who was elected to the City Council in November, and returning council members Michael Plunkett and Deanna Dawson will be sworn in at the meeting.
For more information, call 425-775-2525 or go to www.ci. edmonds.wa.us.
Everett
Riverside group to meet tonight
The Riverside Neighborhood Association will meet at 7 tonight at the North Middle School Library at 2514 Rainier Ave.
Hal Gausman from the Everett Parks and Recreation Department will present information about Garfield Park.
For more information about the meeting, contact M.J. Donovan-Creamer at 425-303-0739.
Join ‘Messiah’ sing-along Sunday
There will be a sing-along of Handel’s “Messiah” at 3 p.m. Sunday at the First Presbyterian Church, 2936 Rockefeller Ave., to benefit the Everett Symphony’s trip to Carnegie Hall in 2006.
Paul-Elliott Cobbs will conduct the choir, which will include everyone who attends.
Tickets are $10. For more information, call the Everett Symphony at 425-258-1605.
Christmas event is set for Saturday
A free community Christmas celebration, with haircuts for the family, pictures with Santa, toys for the kids, Christmas dinner, carols and other events will be from 1 to 9 p.m. Saturday at Life Changes Ministry, 2820 Hewitt Ave. To make reservations for the dinner, call 425-252-6484, ext. 104.
Granite Falls
Youth summit slated for tonight
The Granite Falls Voices of Youth Summit will begin at 6:30 tonight at Granite Falls Middle School, 205 N. Alder Ave.
The summit will feature a diverse panel of teenagers presenting important everyday local issues to community leaders.
The event will be sponsored by the Granite Falls Community Coalition, the Snohomish County Health and Safety Network and the county’s Office of Children’s Affairs.
For more information, call 360-691-1121 or e-mail info@ gfallscoalition.org.
Island County
Culinary group to meet for sweets
The Culinary Art Society will have its Christmas meeting at 6:30 p.m. Wednesday at the Camano Senior and Community Center, 606 Arrowhead Road, Camano Island.
This month’s competition is appetizers or holiday sweets.
People not competing may bring a salad for the potluck.
Members and guests not bringing a dish pay $5 for the tasting event.
The meeting will also feature a cookie exchange in which six dozen holiday cookies can be exchanged for six dozen assorted cookies.
For more information, call 360-387-0222.
Health officials want your ideas
The Island County Health Department wants to hear from people on Whidbey and Camano islands about what will help them lead more active, healthier lives.
As part of a project to develop a plan for increased physical activity and better nutrition, the health department has designed an online survey to give people an opportunity to suggest possible ways to reduce some of the obstacles many people encounter as they work toward healthier lifestyles.
The survey will be available through Dec. 18.
The Island County Healthy Living Survey asks 17 questions and takes about 5 minutes to complete. It is easy to take on any computer with Internet access. Go to www.strategiclearning resources.com and click on the healthy living survey link.
Lake Stevens
Arts commission meets Wednesday
The Lake Stevens Arts Commission will meet Wednesday to discuss next year’s Music on the Lake, Blooms Around the Lake, Web site hosting and a themed art exhibit. The meeting is from 6:30 to 8:30 p.m. at 1812 Main St. It is open to the public.
Lynnwood
Learn about city’s water, sewer plans
Lynnwood has an open house Thursday for residents to consider how the city will provide water and sewer services over the next 20 years.
The open house is set for 7 to 8:30 p.m. at Lynnwood Fire Station 15, 18800 44th Ave. W. People will have a chance to ask questions and express concerns.
The city’s plans to operate, upgrade and maintain the city’s water and wastewater systems until 2026, including proposed utility fee increases, will be discussed.
Copies of the city’s plans are available at the Lynnwood Library for review.
For more information, contact John Ewell at jewell@ci.lynnwood. wa.us or 425-775-1971.
Marysville
Restaurant serves families in need
The Village Restaurant expects to feed up to 300 people in need from 2 to 6 p.m. Monday. Owners Desiree and Curry Smythe have invited men, women and children to enjoy a traditional turkey dinner and pumpkin pie.
Members of the Marysville Lions Club, Marysville Kiwanis Club, Marysville First Assembly of God and customers and employees of the restaurant have volunteered to help serve and clean up. Santa Claus will put in an appearance with gifts for the children.
The restaurant can seat 100 people, and diners will come through three charitable organizations. The first will be residents of the Gospel Mission in Everett who are on the Discipleship Recovery Program. The second group is from Housing Hope, which helps provide housing for the needy. The final group will come from Life Changes Ministry of Marysville and Everett.
“We have been blessed, and want to pass our good fortune on to others,” Desiree Smythe said.
Mill Creek
Meeting for newly annexed residents
The city of Mill Creek has scheduled a community meeting for residents of the newly annexed Thomas Lake area from 6 to 8 p.m. Wednesday in the Heatherwood Middle School cafeteria, 1419 Trillium Blvd. SE.
The meeting will provide an overview of city services. Mill Creek staff members will attend to provide information and answer questions. New residents can also purchase city pet and business licenses.
In addition to city staff, personnel from Fire District 7, which serves the city of Mill Creek, and other service providers will attend.
For more information, visit City Hall at 15728 Main St. or call 425-745-1891.
Monroe
Hospital offers free fat screening
Valley General Hospital’s Sports and Physical Therapy is hosting a free body fat screening for those who bring in two nonperishable food items to the clinic, located in the new Sky River Medical Center. The donated food will go to local food banks.
An appointment is required. The screening are available from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. Dec. 20 and 1 p.m. to 5 p.m. Dec. 21. For more information, call 360-794-1407. Sky River Medical Center, 14841 179th Ave. SE, Suite 120, is located across the parking lot from Valley General Hospital.
Mukilteo
Santa Claus will visit lighthouse
Santa Claus will visit the Mukilteo Lighthouse on Saturday.
Santa will arrive at the lighthouse at noon and stay until 3 p.m. The lighthouse, 604 Front St., will be open for public tours during that time.
The Lighthouse Gift Shop will be open 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Saturday and noon to 4 p.m. Sunday.
For more information, call the gift shop at 425-513-9602.
Silvana
Get your holiday gifts wrapped
Snohomish County Fire District 19’s auxiliary will offer its gift-wrapping services from 5 to 8 p.m. Fridayand noon to 4 p.m. Saturday at the old fire station in the 1400 block of Pioneer Highway.
Proceeds will support the volunteer fire department.
Snohomish
Medicare drug plan help offered
Snohomish Seniors will host a Medicare Part D enrollment workshop from 8 to 10 a.m. Thursday at the Snohomish Library, 311 Maple Ave.
Volunteers will work one-on-one with individuals to determine whether they need to enroll and, if so, what programs will best meet their needs. Appointments will take about 30 minutes each; reservations are required.
Call 360-568-0934 to get the paperwork that must be filled out before your appointment. The event is free and open to those 65 and older.
Stanwood
Christmas concert at cultural center
The Stanwood Area Historical Society will present a concert by the Overman Family at 2 p.m. Saturday at the Floyd Norgaard Cultural Center, 27112 102nd Ave.
The group is a family of eight children, ages 5 to 23, who play violin, viola or cello, and their parents, Ken and Marilyn Jane. Their music is centered on their Christian faith and a love of sacred, classical and traditional music. The concert will feature many traditional carols.
Tickets cost $15 and are available at Snow Goose Bookstore, 8702 271st St. NW. Refreshments will follow the performance.
For more information, call 360-629-2037.
Tulalip
Planning panel to meet Wednesday
The Tulalip Tribes Planning Commission will meet at 5 p.m. Wednesday at 6319 23rd Ave. NE. The meeting is open to the public.
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