Our Towns
Published 10:56 pm Monday, July 2, 2007
Arlington
Genealogy group meets Monday
The Stillaguamish Valley Genealogical Society plans to meet at 7 p.m. Monday at the society’s library, 135 N. Olympic Ave.
A discussion on getting through “brick walls” is planned. Everyone is invited to bring their family tree and questions. For more information, call 360-435-4838.
Everett
Hear where city candidates stand
The League of Women Voters of Snohomish County, KSER (90.7 FM) and The Herald plan to host two city council candidate forums on July 9 and 10.
The question-and-answer sessions will begin at 4:30 p.m. both days at the Historic Everett Theatre, 2911 Colby Ave. The forums are free and open to the public.
KSER plans to air a live broadcast of the forums, and Comcast Cable Channel 21 will also record the debates for rebroadcast.
Ten candidates in the city, including three incumbents, are looking to fill four citywide council positions.
Island County
Red Cross offers safety classes
The Island County branch of the American Red Cross has scheduled several health and safety classes for July. Classes include Wilderness First Aid, HIV/AIDS, and Infant and Child CPR. The classes cost between $35 and $85 each.
The classes are scheduled to take place at 1010 W. Ault Field Road in Oak Harbor.
For more information or to reserve a spot in a class, call the Island County branch of the American Red Cross at 360-257-2096 or 1-888-216-5727, or e-mail holmant@islandredcross.org.
Lake Stevens
Free lunch served at senior center
A free lunch for seniors is served Fridays at the Lake Stevens Senior Center. Lunch is served from 11:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. at the center, 1808 Main St.
For more information, call the senior center at 425-335-0345.
Lynnwood
Police seeking Night Out parties
Residents who’d like to host block parties as part of National Night Out Against Crime are asked to call and register their events with the Lynnwood Police Department.
National Night Out Against Crime, scheduled for Aug. 7, is a nationwide event in which people turn on their porch lights, lock their doors and go outside to meet their neighbors. Many neighborhoods hold barbecues and block parties.
Lynnwood police and firefighters plan to tour city neighborhoods that register their block parties with the police department. Police plan to distribute free booklets on crime prevention.
For more information, contact Shannon Sessions with the Lynnwood Police Department Crime Prevention Unit at 425-744-6938.
The Family Support Center of Snohomish County is offering to help organize neighborhood get-togethers for National Night Out. Call Pam Graham, the support center coordinator, at 425-670-8984, ext. 22, for more information.
Marysville
Civil service panel has an opening
The city has a vacancy on its Civil Service Commission.
The volunteer panel develops rules for the city’s police department for promotions, eligibility lists for hiring, reviewing candidate applications and making hiring recommendations.
Board members must have lived in the city for at least three years.
The deadline to apply is July 20. For more information call City Hall at 360-363-8075.
Mill Creek
Canine contest leaping into city
A regional jumping dog contest is scheduled to make a stop in Mill Creek this weekend.
The Puget Sound DockDogs Big Air Cup is scheduled from 9 a.m. to 7 p.m. Saturday and from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Sunday at the Mill Creek Town Center during the Meet Me in Mill Creek Festival.
During the contest, dogs jump for distance from a platform into a swimming pool. More than 100 teams of dog handlers competed in the first round of competition in Kirkland in early June. The winning dog in that event jumped more than 24 feet.
The contest is open to local dogs Saturday and Sunday. Early registration closes Thursday and costs $20. Registration is expected to be available the day of the contests. Spectators can watch for free.
For more information, or to register, go online at www.pugetsounddockdogs.org.
Monroe
Arts council holds monthly meeting
The Monroe Arts Council plans to hold its monthly meeting at 7 p.m. July 16 at The Art Merchant International, 17161 Beaton Road SE in the Fryeland industrial park area of Monroe.
Mike Farrell, Monroe Parks and Recreation Director, is expected to discuss the design needs of the future North Kelsey development performance stage area. Public input is welcome. Go to www.monroeartscouncil.org or call 360-794-7844 for driving directions.
Mukilteo
Baseball camp set at Kamiak field
Children are invited to participate in the Mukilteo Summer Baseball Camp planned for next month at the Kamiak High School baseball field.
The camp is scheduled from 10 a.m. to noon July 23-26 at the high school at 10801 Harbour Pointe Blvd. The camp, to be run by high school players and coaches, is for children ages 5 to 12.
For more information, call Steve Merkley at 360-387-8556, or e-mai lmerkleysv@mukilteo. wednet.edu.
Snohomish
Breakfast for seniors set
The Snohomish Senior Center plans to have a pancake and waffle breakfast 8:30-10:30 a.m. Saturday at St. Michael’s Church, 1514 Pine Ave.
The cost is $4 for adults and $3 children. The breakfast includes pancakes, waffles, French toast, eggs to order, biscuits and gravy, ham or bacon, juice and coffee or tea.
Proceeds from this event help support the 41 programs and services offered at the center.
Stanwood
Center offers field trips for kids
The Stanwood Community and Senior Center plans to offer several field trips for kids this summer.
The excursions include roller skating and trips to a kangaroo farm, water slides and the Arlington Air Show. Costs vary per trip.
For more information or to register your child, call 360-629-7403.
