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Arlington

Two workshops for economic plan

Two brainstorming workshops have been scheduled to develop strategies to improve Arlington’s economic climate. Mayor Margaret Larson’s Economic Development Steering Committee invites the public to help at each workshop.

The first will be at 7 p.m. Thursday at the Arlington High School library, 18821 Crown Ridge Blvd.

The second will be at 7 p.m. Feb. 10 in the high school’s central commons.

The committee has been surveying businesses, employees, property owners and visitors, and will use the survey results to help define economic development ideas and alternatives.

For more information, call city planning manager Cliff Strong at 360-403-3481 or e-mail him at cstrong@ci.arlington.wa.us.

Dinner to benefit homeless, shelters

The Sisco Heights Community Club will host its annual spaghetti feed noon-5 p.m. Saturday at 13527 99th Ave. NE.

The purpose of the dinner is to raise funds and gather warm clothing for the homeless and local shelters. Last year, the group donated several truckloads of coats, sleeping bags, blankets, hats and socks, plus money.

Food is free in exchange for the warm clothing donations. Call 360-659-2966 or 360-435-9781.

Everett

Silvertip inching toward his goal

Mark Kress is 1.5 inches and $3,000 from his goal, and hopes to end the weekend with only inches left to cover.

In an effort to raise money for Providence Everett Medical Center cancer patients who are struggling financially, the Everett Silvertip hockey player has let his auburn locks grow since the season began.

His goal: to grow his hair until it reaches 10 inches, and to grow donations until they reach $10,000.

Kress has raised more than $7,000 and hopes to finish his fund-raising at Saturday’s hockey game at the Everett Events Center.

Glacier View neighbors to meet

The Glacier View Neighborhood Association will meet at 7 p.m. Tuesday at the Lowell Elementary School Cafeteria, 5010 View Drive. Everett Office of Neighborhoods coordinator Wendy McClure will speak on project ideas and city grants. Call 425-257-8717.

Holly neighbors to discuss zoning

The Holly Neighborhood Association will meet at 7 p.m. Tuesday in the meeting room of the south Everett Library, 9512 Evergreen Way. Dave Koenig of the planning department will bring residents up to date on zoning and other developments in the neighborhood. Call 425-257-8717.

Island County

Red Cross seeks hero nominations

The Island County chapter of the American Red Cross and Whidbey Island Bank are looking for people who have demonstrated extraordinary courage, kindness and unselfish character to be nominated for the seventh annual Heroes Awards.

Nominations must be received by Jan. 17 at the Red Cross office at 1010 W. Ault Field Road, Oak Harbor, WA 98278. Nomination forms are available there, at Whidbey Island Bank in Oak Harbor or online at www.islandredcross.org.

Categories include educator, emergency services, firefighter, good Samaritan adult and youth, humanitarian service, military and police officer.

The ceremony will be March 1 at the Elks Lodge in Oak Harbor.

For more information, call 360-257-2096.

Lake Stevens

MLK Jr. speech open to public

The public is invited to Lake Stevens Middle School at 1 p.m. Jan. 14 for an assembly in honor of Martin Luther King Jr.

Motivational speaker Milton Creagh, a Chicago native who now lives near Atlanta, will talk to students and other attendees about diversity and adversity.

If you wish to attend, call Arlene Hulten at 425-335-1501 or e-mail arlene_hulten@lkstevens. wednet.edu.

Mill Creek

Council honors Ross Hoagland

The City Council on Wednesday night passed a resolution in honor of Ross Hoagland, who died Dec. 23 at age 89.

Hoagland was born and raised in Everett and volunteered for many organizations. Among other panels, he served on the Everett Board of Adjustment, the Everett Parks Board and the Everett Senior Center Advisory Board.

Monroe

Meditation class offered at hospital

Valley General Hospital will offer the class “Meditation for Health and Wellness” 6:15-7:15 p.m. Tuesdays Jan. 18, Feb. 1, Feb. 15 and March 1 at 14701 179th Ave. SE.

Participants will experience the calming effects of gentle, guided imagery and quiet meditation. The fee is $24 for four sessions or $7 per class.

To register, call the hospital’s community relations department at 360-794-1411 or go to www.valleygeneral.com.

Mukilteo

Financial adviser to talk to seniors

Financial adviser Gregory Hauth of Smith Barney will talk about wealth management, investments and estate planning at the Harbour Pointe Retirement and Assisted Living Center at 10 a.m. Jan. 27. Make a reservation by Jan. 24 by calling 425-493-8555. A free lunch goes to the first 10 reservations.

Snohomish

City annexes Eden Farms

The City Council has unanimously approved the annexation Eden Farms, City Councilman Larry Countryman said. The 53.5 acres of land is south of Weaver Road and west of Bickford Avenue. For more information, call 360-568-3115.

Stanwood

Resource center needs directors

The Stanwood Camano Community Resource Center needs volunteers to serve on its board of directors. The center provides youth and family programs, and a youth-run bookstore. Call Duane Gimbel at 360-629-5257.

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