Arlington
Summer concerts set for August
Music in the Park, the city’s summer program that brings local bands downtown for free concerts, will start in August.
The first concert will feature the Ray Holman Quartet at 6:30 p.m. Aug. 5 in Legion Park, 114 N. Olympic Ave.
Future concerts will be at the same time each Thursday at Legion Park.
Edmonds
Arts center gets new fund-raiser
Former Edmonds parks and recreation director Arvilla Ohlde will lead part of the campaign to raise money for the new Edmonds Center for the Arts.
Ohlde will head efforts to raise funds through foundations and government agencies, according to the Edmonds Public Facilities District, which is managing the project.
The $16 million project will involve remodeling the former Puget Sound Christian College and auditorium in downtown Edmonds. Nearly $4 million remains to be raised.
Ohlde retired earlier this year from the city after nearly 14 years as parks director.
Everett
Councilman makes departure official
City Councilman Doug Campbell announced at Wednesday’s City Council meeting that he will step down from his post Sept. 1.
Campbell will return to Broken Bow, Neb., where he was born, to head a newly formed economic development corporation.
“I hope one day I’ll be back,” Campbell said after thanking his colleagues and city staff.
“I will sincerely miss this place,” he said. “I’ve been able to pour my heart and soul into this community.”
The council is scheduled to choose a new council member during a special meeting Aug. 18.
Police swear in new deputy chief
James Seaman was sworn in as deputy chief of the Everett Police Department during Wednesday’s City Council meeting.
Seaman was a captain in the police department two years ago when he left to help run a fly-rod manufacturing business.
“I’m very humbled,” he said. “I am very grateful for the opportunity you are giving me to come back and serve this community.”
Seaman replaces Bob Stiles, who retired early to take a job as division security manager with Coca-Cola Enterprises.
Island County
Prairie Home and Barn Tour
The Island County Historical Society’s Prairie Home and Barn Tour will be 10 a.m.- 4 p.m. Saturday on Whidbey Island. Tickets and maps for the self-guided car tour may be picked up at the society’s museum, 908 NW Alexander St., Coupeville.
Cost is $15 and includes admission to the museum.
The tour includes stops at the Old Morris Farm, the Arnold Farm, Hidden Valley Farm, the Colonel Crockett Farm, Greenbank Farm, Greenbank Cellars and Krueger Farm.
Lynnwood
Eagles Auxiliary seeks new VP
The Lynnwood Eagles Auxiliary club is accepting nominations for the position of madam vice president.
Nominations will be taken at the club’s meeting at 7 p.m. Wednesday at the Eagles Lodge, 19223 Highway 99, Lynnwood.
For more information, call 425-778-3429.
Marysville
Comments sought on curriculum
The Marysville School District seeks public comment on proposed new curriculum.
Cascade, Marshall, Shoultes and Tulalip elementary schools recommend adopting new materials for K-5 reading titled “Trophies.”
The materials will be available for public inspection at the Marysville School District Service Center. The board will consider adopting the materials on Monday.
Written comments may be sent to the Curriculum Department, 4220 80th St. NE, Marysville, WA 98270.
Mill Creek
Willis Tucker Park construction starts
Snohomish County Executive Aaron Reardon will host a groundbreaking ceremony at the new Willis D. Tucker Community Park at 11 a.m. Friday.
The 84-acre park, named after Snohomish County’s first executive, is at 134th Place SE and Snohomish Cascade Drive east of Mill Creek.
The first, $3.7 million phase of construction will include two baseball fields, playgrounds, picnic areas, a community activity center and trails. The parks administration building is expected to be finished next summer. More phases are planned for later.
For information, call 435-388-3460.
Monroe
Library offers free Spanish program
Carlos Gil, professor emeritus of the University of Washington, will present a free program in Spanish 7-8:30 p.m. Tuesday and Aug. 5 at the Monroe Library, 1070 Village Way. He will talk about the importance of voter registration and being a role model to children by taking part in larger community issues. For information, call 360-794-7851.
Mountlake Terrace
Concert marks city’s birthday
As part of the celebration of Mountlake Terrace’s 50th birthday, the New Blues Brothers will perform at 6 p.m. Sunday at the city’s Tour de Terrace festival.
Sponsored by MILA Inc., the New Blues Brothers will perform hits from the ’50s through the ’70s on the Tour de Terrace stage at Evergreen Park.
Silvana
Silvana Fair at new location
The Silvana Fair will be 9 a.m.-4 p.m. Saturday at a new location, Viking Hall, 1331 Pioneer Highway NW. An evening program will begin at 7:30 p.m. at Viking Hall.
To get to Silvana, take exit 208 on I-5, then head west on Highway 530, which becomes Pioneer Highway.
Snohomish
Oral health presentation set
Snohomish Senior Center plans the presentation “Think You’re Healthy? Open Wide and Look Inside!” at 11 a.m. Friday at 171 Cypress Ave.
Kathy Roumeliotis, a Lynnwood dental hygienist, will answer questions and help participants understand how nutrition can affect oral health and increase the risk of cavities and periodontal disease. Roumeliotis will also demonstrate how to perform visual inspections of the mouth and show the difference between a healthy mouth and unhealthy one.
The event is free and open to the public. For more information, call 360-568-0934.
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