Arlington
Land-use hearing set for Thursday
The Snohomish County Council will meet in a joint public hearing with the county’s planning commission from 6:30 to 9:30 p.m. Thursday at Post Middle School, 1220 E. Fifth St.
The hearing is to get public comments about the county’s 10-year update to its comprehensive land-use plan. County staff will answer questions.
Other hearings are scheduled this week in Everett, Monroe and Mill Creek. For more information, call 425-388-3311.
Darrington
Some trails, roads shut for summer
Memorial Day weekend is the unofficial kickoff of the summer season at many U.S. Forest Service campgrounds, but some trails and back roads in Darrington will remain closed because of severe flooding in 2003.
Start dates must still be set for repairs to Suiattle Road No. 26, White Chuck Road No. 23 and Mountain Loop Scenic Byway (between Barlow Creek and Bedal Pass). A massive flood in October 2003 wiped out bridges and road sections at those spots. Construction projects still are awaiting environmental reviews.
The flood also destroyed 30 miles of the Pacific Crest Trail in the Glacier Peak Wilderness. A map of the detour route is available online at www.fs.fed.us/ r6/wenatchee/pct/.
Edmonds
Hospital board changes schedule
The meetings of the Stevens Hospital board of commissioners are changing.
Starting in June, they will be on the fourth Wednesday of each month, one week later than in the past.
The meetings still will begin at 8 a.m. at the hospital, 21601 76th Ave. W. The five-member, publicly elected board oversees the taxpayer-supported hospital.
Downtown design focus of meeting
The Edmonds City Council will have a work session on design guidelines for the downtown commercial area today.
The meeting is scheduled for 7 p.m. at the Public Safety Complex, 250 Fifth Ave. N.
The council also will discuss salaries for city employees and will present scholarships to students in the performing and literary arts.
For more information, call 425-775-2525 or go to www.ci.edmonds.wa.us/.
Everett
Hearing tonight on Baker Heights
Concepts for demolishing and redeveloping all 247 units of Baker Heights public housing are the topic of a public hearing tonight before the Everett Planning Commission.
The meeting is at 6:30 p.m. on the eighth floor of the Wall Street building, 2930 Wetmore Ave., Everett.
The Everett Housing Authority says it plans to redevelop the north Everett buildings and property within the next five to 10 years, but not before replacement housing is found for the 576 residents.
Animal shelter topic of meeting
The Pinehurst-Beverly Park Neighborhood will have a meeting at 7 p.m. Thursday at Fire Station No. 5, 1600 Madison St.
Guest speaker Maryan Milam from the Everett Animal Shelter will discuss the shelter’s new programs, which include foster programs for pets. All are welcome.
The Pinehurst-Beverly Park Neighborhood includes residents from 62nd Street to Highway 526 and from I-5 to Evergreen Way.
For more information, call Wendy McClure at the city Office of Neighborhoods at 425-257-8717.
Neighbors to talk about walking trail
The Boulevard Bluffs Neighborhood will meet at 7 p.m. Thursday at Fire Station No. 4, 5920 Glenwood Ave.
Residents will discuss the proposed walking trail in Powder Mill Gulch.
Maryan Milam from the Everett Animal Shelter will speak about the shelter’s new foster program and the need for volunteers.
For more information, call Steve Ahern at 425-355-8471 or e-mail him at sahern@verizon.net.
Island County
Fair association seeks volunteers
The Island County Fair Association is looking for volunteers for the fair, Aug. 18-21.
Tasks large and small need to be handled. Some are as simple as ticket handling. Others require longer hours for coordinating positions.
For more information, call the fair office at 360-221-4677 or visit www.islandweb.org/fair. Office hours are 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. Monday, Wednesday and Friday.
Lake Stevens
Drainage district to meet Thursday
Drainage Improvement District No. 8 commissioners may take action on several projects Snohomish County officials have asked the district to review, including a notice of a public hearing on the 10-year Growth Management Act Comprehensive Plan and some construction projects.
The public meeting will begin at 6:45 p.m. with a workshop on vouchers, followed by the regular meeting at 7 p.m. Thursday at the district office, 1911 Vernon Road.
Lynnwood
City parks board to meet tonight
The Lynnwood Parks and Recreation Board will hear a presentation from the Snohomish Health District about tobacco-free parks at a meeting today.
The meeting is scheduled for 7 p.m. in the Wickers Building at Heritage Park, 19921 Poplar Way.
City staff will report to the board about amendments to the city’s Comprehensive Plan.
For more information, call 425-775-1971 or go to www.ci.lynnwood.wa.us/.
Marysville
Library offers story time for kids
The Marysville Public Library will host two story times for 2-year-olds accompanied by an adult.
There will be an hour of stories, songs and playtime beginning at 10 a.m. today. On Wednesday, stories, songs and more will begin at 10:15 a.m., with a playtime afterward to reinforce early literacy skills.
Funding is provided by the Friends of the Marysville Library.
The library is at 6120 Grove St.
Monroe
Hospital guild gives scholarships
The Valley General Hospital Guild recently held a luncheon in honor of the Joyce Stewart Gift Shop and guild volunteers, and acknowledged outgoing officers and the installation of new ones.
The guild also selected three $1,000 college scholarship recipients from the Sultan, Snohomish and Monroe school districts who are seeking a career in health care.
Scholarships also are awarded to a nursing student and a radiology student who have already begun their college education.
The guild’s next meeting is 1:30 to 3 p.m. June 2 in Cafe Corner. Community members interested in joining the guild can contact president Brenda Rogers at 360-794-7497, ext. 391. Annual dues are $5.
The hospital is located at 14701 179th Ave. SE.
Mukilteo
Night of Rock to benefit family
Another benefit concert for Mukilteo’s Black family, all four of whom were injured in an auto accident in February, is scheduled for June 4.
The Mukilteo Night of Rock is scheduled for 5:30 p.m. to midnight at the Harbour Pointe Tech Center Wired Zone, 6500 Harbour Heights Parkway in Mukilteo.
Tickets will be available at the door for $7 per student and $10 per adult.
Rock bands from the Mukilteo area that are scheduled to perform include The Vinyl, Shyon Babazadeh, Billy Sono, Rayan Carter and The Contendants.
Food and beverages will be available for purchase.
For more information, call the Amici Bistro at 425-438-9544.
Snohomish
Board to discuss trail, parks plans
The city’s parks and recreation board will meet at 7 p.m. Wednesday at City Hall, 116 Union Ave.
The board of citizen volunteers will discuss the nonmotorized trail plan and the parks comprehensive plan.
For more information, call city hall at 360-568-3115.
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