Arlington
Council to discuss salary commission
The City Council has rescheduled its regular meeting because of Labor Day. The council will meet at 7 p.m. Tuesday at the Arlington Boys &Girls Club, 18513 59th Ave. NE. The council normally meets on the first and third Mondays of the month.
On the agenda is an ordinance that would create a new Citizen Salary Review Commission to make recommendations every even-numbered year on salary levels for the mayor and City Council. The seven-member commission would be appointed by the mayor from a randomly selected pool of candidates.
Also on the agenda is a presentation by a member of Snohomish County Citizens Against a Racetrack about a proposed NASCAR track that could be built south of the Arlington Airport.
Representatives of Fans United for NASCAR spoke to the council at its Aug. 16 meeting.
Edmonds
Garden club gives to city parks fund
The Edmonds Floretum Garden Club recently donated $450 to the city of Edmonds Parks Trust Fund.
The fund was established early this year as a way for residents to support parks programs. Donors may designate their favorite program. Proceeds will support the flower program, Yost Pool or environmental programs.
The garden club’s donation is earmarked for the flower program. Members of the Floretum group have been involved in the flower program since its inception. For information on how to donate, call 425-771-0230.
Everett
Council approves big consulting fee
The City Council recently agreed to pay the National Development Council $75,000 for one year of consulting services.
The nonprofit development council, which is based in New York, will provide technical assistance to the city in creating and financing economic development programs.
The group has previously worked with other Puget Sound area cities, including Seattle and Tacoma.
Adult business hearing slated
The Everett Planning Commission plans a public workshop on potential changes in laws regulating adult businesses in the city at 6:30 p.m. Tuesday in the commission’s eighth-floor Wall Street Building hearing room, 2930 Wetmore Ave.
The public is welcome to attend and comment, though no decision will be made Tuesday. The Everett City Council recently introduced a six-month moratorium on adult businesses. The time will allow the planning commission and City Council time to decide whether the city should require a buffer between adult businesses and residential areas, day cares, schools, churches and the like.
For more information, call planning director Allan Giffen at 425-257-8731.
Island County
Democrats offer BBQ on Camano
Camano Islanders will wave goodbye to summer at an old-fashionedbarbecue cook-off and social 1-5 p.m. Monday, Labor Day, at the IOOF Park at 96 S. Camano Ridge Road on Camano Island. The event will happen rain or shine.
Tickets are $10. Kids 6 and younger get in free. Tickets are available at Snow Goose Bookstore, 8702 271st St. NW, Stanwood, or by calling 360-629-2332. Tickets will also be sold at the door.
Four types of barbecue will be offered: Kansas City smoked pork ribs, Memphis smoked pork shoulder, Texas brisket and North Carolina smoked pulled-pork shoulder.
The event is sponsored by the Camano Island Democratic Club and the North Snohomish County Democrats.
Lake Stevens
City Council to meet Tuesday
The City Council will meet at 7 p.m. Tuesday instead of on Monday due to Labor Day.
The council meets at 1808 Main St. The meeting is open to the public.
Lynnwood
Seniors plan birthday bash
A “Welcome Back From Summer Eighth Birthday Bash” is scheduled 10:30 a.m.-1 p.m. Sept. 13 at the Lynnwood Senior Center, 5800 198th St. SW.
Learn about the new activities, classes, trips and outdoor activities planned for fall at the senior center. A light brunch and cake will celebrate the center’s eighth birthday.
For more information, call 425-744-6464.
Marysville
Mariners game trips still available
The Marysville Parks and Recreation Department has a few remaining seats on bus trips to see the Seattle Mariners play the Anaheim Angels Sept. 14 (an evening game) and the Oakland A’s Sept. 18 (a day game).
The trip includes bus transportation from Marysville to the game and admission to the ballpark. Tickets are $20 a person for the Anaheim game and $28 for the Oakland game. For more details and available seats, call 360-651-5085.
Monroe
Benefit estate sale starts today
An estate sale to benefit Carolyn Hetherwick of Monroe begins at 9 a.m. today and continues through Saturday and Sunday.
Hetherwick, who has multiple sclerosis, was widowed when her husband, Bryan Hetherwick, killed himself and their grandson Aug. 5 outside the Monroe police station
The sale is 9 a.m.-3 p.m. at 20428 Calhoun Road in Monroe. Donations are being accepted.
Family planning class at hospital
Valley General Hospital, 14701 179th Ave. SE, will offer “Planning for Parenthood” 9-10:30 a.m. Sept. 18.
Those who are ready to start a family can learn about preparing for a baby and what to expect from life with a baby.
The fee is $8. To register, call the hospital’s community relations office at 360-794-1411, or register online at www. valleygeneral.com.
Mukilteo
Council considers scooter ordinance
The Mukilteo City Council will consider adopting an ordinance regulating motor scooters at 7 p.m. Tuesday at Fire Station 3, 10400 47th Place W.
The council will also discuss filling a vacancy on the City Council.
For more information, call 425-355-4141.
Snohomish
Potluck celebrates parks program
City Councilwoman Lya Badgley will host a potluck party to celebrate the success of the city’s Adopt-a-Park program 5-7 p.m. Sept. 24 at Hill Park on Park Avenue.
Those interested may contact Badgley, who wants to have an idea of how many people will be coming. She can be reached at 360-563-5033.
Stanwood
Youth council to advise center
The Stanwood Camano Community Resource Center has scheduled a Youth Advisory Council meeting at 3 p.m. Wednesday at the center, 9620 271st St. NW.
The meeting will be a planning session for the all-youth council to advise the center about what types of after-school activities, such as dances, arts or learning job skills, the center should provide during this school year.
For more information, call 360-629-5257.
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