Arlington
Garden workshop on containers
This weekend the Arlington Garden Club wraps up its monthly workshops called “How to Turn Your Thumb Green.”
Master gardener Janet Groth Strick will present a program called “How to plant containers like a pro.” One of the hanging baskets will be sold in a raffle.
Her tips will help anybody planning to enter the club’s container contest July 24.
The workshop will be 10-11:30 a.m. Saturday at the Arlington Boys and Girls Club, 18513 59th Ave. NE.
A $2 donation is requested. The workshops are open to the public and geared toward all skill levels. For more information, call 360-403-7769.
Darrington
Group discusses Hurston’s book
The Darrington Library book discussion group will talk about Zora Neale Hurston’s “Their Eyes Were Watching God,” 6:30-8 p.m. Wednesday at the library, 1005 Cascade St.
The group meets the first Wednesday of every month from October through June.
Edmonds
Mayor’s pay raise to be discussed
Mayor Gary Haakensen could get up to a 2.5 percent salary increase in July but the City Council’s pay would remain the same, according to a recommendation by the town’s salary commission.
The council will discuss the commission’s findings at its meeting at 7 tonight at the public safety complex, 250 Fifth Ave. N.
The mayor currently makes $97,000 a year, while council members get $7,200. The amounts are similar to what other cities of comparable size pay.
Also on tonight’s agenda: a public hearing on the Olympic View Drive sewer special connection fee; public hearing on the Fine Arts Center of Edmonds and its $6,000 request; authorization for $465,498.50 more to be spent on the sanitary sewer rehabilitation project for a total of more than $1.02 million; confirmation of Jim Elliott to the Architectural Design Board; and a proclamation in honor of National Day of Prayer on Thursday.
Benefit planned for two students
Teachers at Westgate Elementary will play basketball Friday against Edmonds police and firefighters to raise money for two students with cancer.
The students will serve as team captains at the game at 6 p.m. Friday. The benefit is being held at the Edmonds Woodway High School, 7600 212th St. SW.
The event is free, but donations will be accepted with all money going to the two families.
“This is a great way for us as a community to show two of our families that we care,” Edmonds security officer Aaron Greenmun said.
Send donations to: Westgate Parent Student Organization, Kristen and Kelsey Fund, 9601 220th St. SW, Edmonds, WA, 98020.
Everett
Block grants go to two groups
The city is giving $134,350 in federal Community Development Block Grant funds to Compass Health and the Everett Boys &Girls Club.
The $115,000 for Compass Health will help renovate the mental-health organization’s Bailey Building, at 3322 Broadway.
The $19,350 for the Boys &Girls Club will help renovate that group’s building at 2316 12th St.
Fresh food back at Everett Station
Hungry Everett Station customers will soon be able to get fresh, hot food instead of vending-machine fare.
Starting late this week or early next week, Dog Day Afternoon will being serving hot dogs, snacks and beverages from a push cart at Everett Station.
The stand will at least temporarily replace the Everett Station Cafe, which closed in December.
Under a state Department of Services for the Blind program, two blind entrepreneurs operated the cafe but were not able to make money. Everett Transit is looking for another cafe operator.
Dog Day Afternoon’s contract is until Dec. 31, although it could be extended, said Tom Hingson, transportation systems manager.
The company, owned by Bruce Barstow of Marysville, will not pay rent during the first 30 days. The city and Barstow will negotiate terms during the trial period. Either side can pull out if they can’t agree on a lease.
Westmont neighbors to meet
The Westmont Neighborhood Association will meet at 7 tonight at the South Everett-Mukilteo Boys &Girls Club, 525 W. Casino Road.
The association will take a look at its bylaws, have executive board elections and discuss where to meet in the future.
Granite Falls
Indian princess tales live at library
The Granite Falls Library presents a live performance by storyteller and actress Debbie Dimitre called “Indian Princess Maidens.”
Dimitre will tell the tales of Pocahontas and Sacagawea.
Extra credit is available for students in the Granite Falls School District.
The show will be at 7 p.m. Thursday at the library, 815 E. Galena St.
Island County
CASA rummage sale this weekend
Camano Animal Shelter Association is having its annual rummage sale 9 a.m.-4 p.m. Saturday and 10 a.m.-4 p.m. Sunday at Camano Center, 141 N. East Camano Drive.
Proceeds will pay for care of the animals.
Volunteers will accept items for the sale, noon-7 p.m. Friday. The group will accept most items, except clothing. For more information, call Vanessa Soderberg at 360-387-8788.
Lake Stevens
Library hosts family story time
Families are invited to join an evening family story time with activities focusing on “dreams of gardens and flower wishes.”
The event for all ages is at 7 p.m. Wednesday at the library, 1804 Main St.
Highway coalition meets on rules
The Highway 9 Community Coalition will meet from 7-9 tonight at Calvary Chapel of Everett, 9428 Fourth St. SE, Lake Stevens.
The meeting is open to anyone interested in working to change Snohomish County development codes regarding incidental uses, and will focus on whether changing the code is enough to prevent a casino or other incidental uses from being built in a residential neighborhood. It is at a church, but it is not a religious meeting.
For more information about the meeting, e-mail community cares2@yahoo.com.
Lynnwood
Forum teaches disaster readiness
Find out how ready Snohomish County is for a disaster and learn how to be better prepared at a community forum, 1:30-5 p.m. today at Edmonds Community College, 20000 68th Ave. W. in Lynnwood.
The forum, held in the Seaview gym, includes information booths hosted by local disaster relief agencies; a panel discussion about communication between police, firefighters and emergency medical technicians and ethnic communities; a rescue demonstration; a lecture on the geology of natural disasters in Puget Sound; and a 2 p.m. address by Snohomish County Executive Aaron Reardon.
The forum, co-sponsored with the college by AmeriCorps and Campus Compact, is part of EdCC’s focus on service learning.
Update tonight on center project
An update on the Lynnwood City Center project will take place tonight at the monthly meeting of the Lynnwood Public Facilities District.
The meeting starts at 6 p.m. at PFD administrative offices, 3819 196th St. SW.
Also on the agenda are: Olympus Spa Schematic Design, an enhanced Community Transit stop and numerous staff reports.
Marysville
AARP hosts large rummage sale
The Marysville chapter of the AARP will host a rummage sale, 9 a.m.-4 p.m. Saturday next to the Farmer’s Market at Comeford Park on State Avenue between Second and Third streets.
There also will be raffles and information about AARP.
The association is accepting donations of rummage sale items, except clothing. To donate, call 360-653-3992 for pickup.
Mill Creek
Council to talk about Sno-Isle
City Council will discuss submitting a ballot measure to voters to join the Sno-Isle Library System.
The study session starts at 6 p.m. at 15728 Mill Creek Blvd.
The council also will discuss the planned residential development called “Cottages at Mill Creek.” Also, it will discuss amending a city code concerning bicycles and sidewalks.
An executive session on personnel matters is planned at 8 p.m.
Monroe
City Council meets Wednesday
The City Council will have its regular meeting at 7 p.m. Wednesday in council chambers, 806 W. Main St.
The council will vote on an ordinance to amend the budget and to create a new position in the city’s police department. For more information, call 360-794-7400.
Mukilteo
Gregerson named to state fire board
Gov. Gary Locke recently appointed Mukilteo City Councilwoman Jennifer Gregerson to the state Fire Protection Policy Board, where she will serve a term ending April 15, 2005.
Gregerson is a yearbook sales representative for Herff Jones and was elected to the Mukilteo City Council last fall.
Snohomish
Council decides tourism funding
The City Council will meet today at 7 p.m. in the George Gilbertson Boardroom at 1601 Ave. D.
Action items include the council’s approval of 2004 hotel-motel program funding.
The 2004 budget has appropriated $11,500 for tourism promotion in town. For more information, call 360-568-3115.
Stanwood
School board retreat Thursday
The Stanwood Camano School Board has scheduled a retreat at 5 p.m. Thursday in its meeting room, 9405 271st St. NW.
The retreat allows board members and school administrators an informal format to discuss issues.
Official action will not be taken at the public meeting.
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