Arlington
Ecology wants water comments
The state Department of Ecology has scheduled a public hearing to accept comments about a proposed new water management rule for future allocations of the Stillaguamish River.
The hearing will be at 7 p.m. Thursday at the Stillaguamish Valley Pioneer Museum, 20722 67th Ave. NE.
The new rule would determine how water would be allocated for homes, farms and businesses while maintaining enough water to protect fish.
For more information call Steve Hirschey at 425-649-7066 or e-mail shir461@ecy.wa.gov.
City might collect storm water fee
At its next meeting, City Council will consider a timeline for implementing a proposed new storm water fee of $3.45 per month ($45 per year) per home.
The timeline includes a possible public hearing July 19 and a vote by the council Aug. 1.
If approved that day, the first bills would be sent Oct. 1.
The meeting is at 7 tonight at the Arlington Boys &Girls Club, 18513 59th Ave. NE.
Helping Hands back in business
Helping Hands Thrift Store plans to open 9 a.m.-noon today for the first time since Dec. 29.
Health officials closed the store after materials used to manufacture methamphetamine were found in the store’s cellar.
The store was not implicated in the crime, but fumes from the chemicals contaminated much of the building, requiring an extensive remodeling and testing.
The store is accepting donated items to replenish its inventory. It is open 9 a.m.-noon Mondays and Wednesdays at 126 Cox St. For more information, call 360-435-2214.
Edmonds
City egg hunt coming Saturday
The annual city of Edmonds Easter egg hunt will take place at 10 a.m. Saturday at City Park, Third Avenue and Howell Street.
Children age 10 and under will hunt separately by age for eggs in five areas. Those who find gold-numbered eggs will win special prizes.
Participants are asked to bring their own Easter baskets and a nonperishable donation for the food bank.
For more information, call the city at 425-7761-0230.
Everett
Event needs teams, sponsors
The March of Dimes will hold a fund-raising walk at 8:30 a.m. May 14th at American Legion Memorial Park.
The organization is trying to find volunteers and businesses that would like to help plan the event, form teams and be sponsors.
The walk will be one of nine such events in Washington this year. The 10,000 people participating are expected to raise $1.6 million to support education, research, awareness and to prevent premature births.
Call 206-624-1373 for information.
Lowell’s history subject of speech
The Snohomish riverfront at Lowell has seen major activities by nature and humans for many thousands of years. Listen to guest speaker Alex Getchell Alexander talk about those changes during a presentation titled “The Great Bend of the River: Its Past, Present and Future,” at 7 p.m. tonight at Lowell Community Church, 5218 S. Second Ave.
This talk will use slides to present the river’s past, including the great earthquake of 1700. Also discussed will be plans for a biosphere park on the Everett shore, including a wetland botanic garden, a wetland arboretum, a tidal basin, a reflection pool and archaeological sites.
Granite Falls
Workshop about comp plan change
The city invites the public to a community workshop about proposed changes to the Granite Falls Comprehensive Plan, which sets land-use policies and zoning for the future and determines where the city will grow next.
The workshop will be 5-7 p.m. Tuesday at the Granite Falls Library, 815 E. Galena St.
The changes will be on display at the workshop, and city staff and consultants will be available to answer questions. The workshop is also an opportunity for the public to give written and verbal comments.
For more information, call Gerry James, city clerk, at 360-691-6441.
Island County
Groups celebrate land preservation
The Nature Conservancy and Ebey’s Landing National Historic Reserve are celebrating the protection of a 325-acre parcel of land called West Woods, which flanks the bluff at Ebey’s Landing.
Congressman Rick Larsen has been invited to speak along with other local dignitaries.
The event will be from 1:30-2:30 p.m. Friday at the Jacob Ebey House, in the 100 block of Cemetery Road (past the cemetery) southwest of Coupeville. Signs will be posted on the road directing people to the site.
The Nature Conservancy, a private environmental group, mounted a fund-raising campaign and arranged for a transfer of the property’s management to the National Park Service.
Lynnwood
Smoking ban on council agenda
The Lynnwood City Council will discuss a proposed ban on smoking within 25 feet of the entrance to the Lynnwood Library at its work session tonight.
The meeting is scheduled for 7 p.m. at City Hall, 19100 44th Ave. W.
The Scriber Lake Park master plan is also among the items to be discussed.
For more information call 425-775-1971 or go to www.ci. lynnwood.wa.us/.
Mill Creek
Mothers group meets Tuesday
The MOMS Club of Mill Creek is hosting a “Meet and Greet” 10 a.m.-noon Tuesday at Hope Church in Silver Lake, 11329 23rd Drive SE. The event is free and children are welcome
The Moms Offering Moms Support Club is an international organization founded to support mothers in their decision to stay home with their children, either full or part time. The local chapter’s general meetings are held the first Tuesday of every month at 10 a.m. at Hope Church.
For more information, call Stephanie Bjella at 425-337-5283.
Monroe
Gas spill causes no harm to plant
The illegal dumping of more than 100 gallons of gas didn’t into the city’s wastewater treatment system didn’t cause any structural damage to the plant, said Jan O’Neil, a spokeswoman for the city’s police department.
The incident happened on March 9 in the 500 block of S. Sams Street. The spill went through the plant’s process, O’Neil said. “It’s concerning this did happen,” she said. Police haven’t been able to identify any suspects and are still looking for tips from the public.
Anyone who saw someone dumping fuel or lingering around the drainage system is asked to call the Monroe Police Department at 360-794-6300 or leave information on the police tip line at 360-863-4600.
Snohomish
Board discusses parks funding
The city’s parks and recreation board will meet at 7 p.m. Wednesday at City Hall, 116 Union Ave. The board will discuss parks funding alternatives.
The city has cut the budget on parks funding for the past five or seven years. As a result, the city is behind on park maintenance such as weed control.
The board’s recommendation from this meeting likely will be shared with the City Council at a joint workshop on April 19.
For more information, call 360-568-3115.
Stanwood
Group creates arts endowment
The Stanwood-Camano Area Foundation has created a new endowment for the arts. The Hallie M. Price Visual Arts Fund will provide a $500 annual award for tuition or fees for local artists to enroll in visual arts classes.
“We have so many artists living and creating in the Stanwood-Camano area,” Price said. “I wanted to do something that helped those artists.”
The application period is open until April 30. Applicants should demonstrate ability, commitment and financial need. Applications are available at www.s-caf.org.
The new endowment adds to existing scholarships the organization funds for education and community grants.
The education endowment is now $700,000, which provides $35,000 annually. The community grants endowment is $115,000, providing $5,600 for local nonprofit groups annually.
For more information, call 360-629-6878 or e-mail info@ s-caf.org.
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