Everett
Dogs get pretty for Mutt Strut
The fourth annual Mutt Strut to benefit Everett’s off-leash areas will begin at 9 a.m. Saturday at Thornton A. Sullivan Park, 11405 Silver Lake Road.
Everett Mayor Ray Stephanson will kick off the event with his miniature schnauzer, Griffey. Activities throughout the day will include an agility demonstration, dachshund dash, 4-H dog demonstration, pet showcase, just-for-fun dock jumping and the strutting of the mutts.
Live music will be provided by BD and the Rockets.
Pre-registration is $15, plus $5 for each additional dog. Registered dogs will receive a Mutt Strut bandana, a doggie bag and raffle tickets for prizes.
For more information, call 425-257-8300 or go to www.everettwa.org/parks.
Delta neighbors plan cleanup
The Delta Neighborhood Organization’s annual cleanup begins at 8 a.m. Saturday at the dumpsters at First Christian Reformed Church at 15th and Rainier streets.
Bring your identification to get rid of everything from old furniture to home renovation debris and yard waste. No concrete, tires or major appliances will be accepted.
For more information, call Wendy McClure at 425-257-8717.
Island County
Expert to speak on water systems
Landscape designer Cameron Scott will discuss different types of water catchment systems, as well as their benefits, codes and aesthetics, at 7 p.m. Wednesday at Camano Center, 141 N. East Camano Drive.
The program is free and open to the public as part of the Camano Wildlife Habitat Project.
For more information, call 360-387-2236 or e-mail camanobwh@yahoo.com.
Lake Stevens
Breakfast benefits hurricane relief
Saturday’s Norwegian pancake breakfast from 7:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. at Ebenezer Lutheran Church will be benefit hurricane relief efforts.
Lake Stevens service organizations and Scout groups have been invited to participate. Thrivent Financial Services for Lutherans will partially match the proceeds.
The church is at 2111 117th Ave. NE.
Lynnwood
Day will honor Miss Washington
Mayor Mike McKinnon has proclaimed Monday Miss Washington Tina Marie Mares Day in Lynnwood.
Mares, 24, who grew up in Lynnwood, was crowned Miss Washington in June. She is the first Snohomish County resident to be Miss Washington, according to pageant officials.
Mares was present at a meeting of the Lynnwood City Council Monday when the proclamation was approved.
Maltby
Food bank plans benefit car wash
The Maltby Food Bank will have a car wash to raise money for its operation and services from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Saturday at the Arco station at Highway 9 and Maltby Road. For more information, call 360-668-4429.
Marysville
Council to discuss bid, annexations
The City Council on Monday will discuss an upcoming bid review for a State Avenue construction project (from 116th Street NE to 136th Street NE), and upcoming public hearings on the Smith Annexation and the A.R.T. Investments-Wicklow Condominium annexation.
Other items include the pet licensing program and fine adjustment, four other annexations, and a draft ordinance regarding subscription fees for utility search services.
The council’s work session begins at 7 p.m. Monday at City Hall, 1049 State Ave. The meeting is open to the public.
Mill Creek
Fire district will install child seats
Snohomish County Fire District 7 offers child safety seat installation.
Installation times are by appointment, because not all fire stations have a certified child safety seat technician on every shift.
For more information or to schedule an appointment, call 425-486-1217.
Monroe
YMCA, schools celebrate diversity
The Monroe Family YMCA and the Monroe School District are sponsoring an event to celebrate diversity.
The free event will be from 4 to 8 p.m. Oct. 1 at Park Place Middle School, 1408 W. Main St. It will feature entertainment, food booths and activities.
If you are interested in participating, call Patsy Cudaback at the Monroe Family YMCA at 360-805-1879 or e-mail pcudaback@ymca-snoco.org.
Mukilteo
Boys &Girls Club plans its 36th luau
The Mukilteo Boys &Girls Club will hold its 36th annual luau and silent auction at 6 p.m. Sept. 24 at the club, 1134 Second St.
The club is seeking donations of items and services to include in the auction. Proceeds will benefit the club.
Last year, the event raised $58,000. The goal this year is $65,000. Tickets, $25 each, are available at the club, at the state liquor store at 611 Fifth St. and at Diamond Knot Brewery, 621 Front St.
For more information, call 425-355-2773.
Snohomish
Art classes offered at senior center
The Snohomish Senior Center is offering driftwood sculpture classes from 1 to 3 p.m. Thursdays at St. Michael’s Church, 1514 Pine Ave.
Bring a piece of driftwood or choose from a selection in class. Tools and equipment needed to get started will be available for sale in class for a nominal fee. The cost of the classes varies.
To sign-up or for more information, call 360-568-0934.
Stanwood
City dedicates new sewer plant
The city has scheduled an open house to dedicate its new wastewater treatment plant at 10 a.m. Saturday at the plant, 26729 98th Ave. NW.
Work on the $10.3 million plant began in September 2002. The plant started functioning a year ago, although construction crews have continued to work on parts of the building.
The new plant has a daily capacity of 1.5 million gallons of wastewater and should be able to handle projected growth in town until 2020.
Refreshments will be provided. For more information, call Kevin Hushagen at 360-629-9782.
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