Our Towns
Published 10:52 pm Monday, June 18, 2007
Arlington
Register for free farm workshop
A workshop titled “Summer on the Farm” is planned for 6 to 9 p.m. June 26 at Loyal Heights Community Center, 4305 269th Place NE. The event is free.
To register, e-mail workshops@snohomishcd.org or call 425-335-5634, ext. 4.
Edmonds
City program to teach soccer skills
Children can learn basic soccer skills through a program being offered by Edmonds Parks and Recreation.
The classes are scheduled for Fridays from July 13 through Aug. 31. Times for each class are scheduled to vary. The classes cost $61 and will be held at Edmonds City Park at 600 Third Ave. S.
The program offers different age brackets for children 2 to 11 years old. Shin guards are required.
To register or for more information, call Edmonds Parks and Recreation at 425-771-0230 or go online at www.reczone.org.
Everett
Garden tour coming up
The seventh annual Gardens of Merit Tour is scheduled to take place from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. Saturday.
The tour includes viewings of the Evergreen Arboretum at Legion Park, 145 Alverson Blvd., and a peek at seven private gardens in the city.
Each was chosen for unique style, size and design.
Tickets are $10 and can be bought at J. Matheson Gifts, Pacific Stone or online at http://evergreenarboretum.com/tickets.asp.
Island County
Tax exemptions to be explained
An informational program on property tax exemptions and deferrals is planned for 12:45 p.m. Wednesday at the Camano Senior and Community Center, 606 Arrowhead Road.
The session is scheduled to be presented by Island County assessor Dave Mattens and Morrie Parker, senior citizen administrator.
To register, drop by the center or call 360-387-0222.
Lake Stevens
Historical society meets Wednesday
The Lake Stevens Historical Society invites the public to its semi-annual meeting at 7 p.m. Wednesday at the Lake Stevens School District Educational Service Center, 12309 22nd St. NE.
Author Dave Larson is scheduled to speak on old-time Northwest baseball teams.
For more information, call 425-334-1825.
Lynnwood
Program rewards summer reading
Teens who continue reading through the summer can receive rewards through a program being offered by the Lynnwood Library.
The program, called Teens Read Through the Summer, rewards teens for submitting reviews of the books they’ve read. Participants can receive Everett AquaSox tickets, gift books or the grand prize of an iPod Nano.
The Fred Meyer Foundation awarded the library a $923 grant to help pay for some of the gift books.
For more information on the program, call the library at 425-778-2148.
Marysville
City has opening on salary panel
Marysville is seeking a resident to fill a vacancy on its salary commission.
The volunteer panel is an independent, seven-member commission that annually reviews compensation for the city’s mayor and council members.
Anyone may submit a letter of interest to assistant administrative services director Tracy Jeffries, Marysville City Hall, 1049 State Ave., Marysville, WA 98270. The deadline is 5 p.m. July 6. For more information call City Hall at 360-363-8085.
Monroe
Kiwanis club has garage sale
The Monroe Kiwanis Club will have a community garage sale from 9 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. on Friday and Saturday at the Ben Franklin west parking lot, 19505 U.S. 2. Proceeds will go to the club’s scholarship fund. Call 360-805-6304 to reserve a space.
Mountlake Terrace
City slices days off permit reviews
The time it takes for plans and permits to be reviewed in Mountlake Terrace decreased from 19 days in 2004 to 11 days in 2006, according to a report issued by the city’s development services staff.
The report identified efforts the city has made to improve customer service. This included redesigning forms for permits to be more customer-friendly, adding help at the counter, updating city codes and improving customer relations.
In 2006, development services staff performed 5,900 inspections, took 7,500 phone calls, talked to more than 4,000 people at the front counter and issued 1,850 permits and entitlements for nearly $30 million worth of projects.
A summary of the report can be viewed online at www.cityofmlt.com/cityServices/development/publications.htm.
Snohomish
Committee meets to discuss train
The city’s economic development committee is scheduled to meet at 4 p.m. on Wednesday at City Hall, 116 Union Ave. The committee plans to discuss several items, including the Spirit of Washington Dinner Train.
For more information, call the city at 360-568-3115.
Stanwood
Forum focuses on at-risk youth
A free community networking and education forum is scheduled for 6 to 7:30 p.m. on Thursday at the Stanwood Fire Department, 8117 267th St. NW. Dinner will be provided.
The title of the forum is “How to Recognize At-Risk Youth and What a Community Might Do About It.” All Stanwood and Camano Island residents are welcome.
RSVP to the Stanwood Camano Community Resource Center at 360-629-5257.
