Arlington
The Arlington Boys and Girls Club offers “day camp” for families with working parents who would like a structured environment for their kids during the holidays.
For an extra $22 daily fee, kids can be dropped off as early as 6 a.m. and picked up as late as 6 p.m. Staff will have a program of activities, including arts and crafts, a computer lab and more.
For the annual $20 fee, the club will be open regular hours, 11 a.m.-5 p.m.
Edmonds
A class designed to teach adults about child safety online will be presented by the Edmonds Police Department Youth Services Unit, the Internet and Your Child Organization, and Edmonds Community College.
The free class will be held 8:30 a.m.-4:30 p.m. Feb. 7 at Edmonds Community College. It will feature an overview of what children can experience when they use the Internet and what parents can do to help manage their kids’ online activities.
The class is open to adults over age 18. No computer knowledge is required. For more information or to register, call 425-775-7723.
Everett
The Everett Clinic Foundation has donated $15,000 to the Volunteers of America Food Bank.
Since 1994, the foundation has given more than $1.2 million to support more than 85 different community organizations. This year alone, physicians and staff have raised more than $80,000 through personal contributions.
Dr. Dianna Chamblin, physician at The Everett Clinic, has been named Provider of the Year by the Snohomish County Medical Assistants.
The group honored Chamblin for her support of medical assistants at the clinic and her dedication to the medical community in the county.
Chamblin joined the clinic is 1993 and is director of the Occupational Health Center.
Gold Bar
Mayor Colleen Hawkins has appointed Cindy Reddekopp to the Gold Bar Planning Commission.
In addition, she reappointed Kristin Carroll to another term on the planning commission.
The City Council confirmed both appointments.
Lake Stevens
The City Council has adopted an amendment to the city’s helmet law to include motorized scooters.
Previously, the law required everyone under age 18 using skates, skateboards and bicycles to wear helmets. With a change in state law to accommodate motorized scooters, the city amended its ordinance.
“With Christmas coming, I think there’s a big expectation additional motorized scooters are going to be on the roadway,” Police Chief Randy Celori said.
The amendment takes effect Jan. 5.
Lynnwood
The Lynnwood Senior Center is holding a Kwanzaa celebration at 11:30 a.m. Monday.
There will be a traditional lunch and a noon program with speaker Phyllis Beaumonte. Cost is $2 and reservations are required.
The center is located at 5800 198th St. SW in Lynnwood. For more information, call 425-744-6464.
Marysville
New Mayor Dennis Kendall took his oath of office Monday, along with re-elected council members Lisa Vares and John Soriano, and newly elected member Lee Phillips.
Council member Jeffrey Vaughan was sworn in earlier this month to fill the Position 1 seat to which Vares was appointed in 2002. She was elected in November to the Position 7 seat relinquished by Mike Leighan, a 12-year council veteran who ran for mayor but lost in the primary election.
Snohomish County Superior Court Judge Ronald L. Castleberry administered the oath at City Hall, which was followed by a public reception.
The council’s first meeting will be a workshop session at 7 p.m. Jan. 5 at City Hall, 1049 State Ave.
Mill Creek
The Mill Creek Recreation Division’s winter 2004 brochures are now available at City Hall, the Mill Creek Library and online at www.cityofmillcreek.com.
Registration for more than 40 classes and activities begins Monday. Registrations are accepted at City Hall, by mail or fax. For more information, call recreation supervisor Lynn Devoir at 425-745-1891.
Monroe
Preschoolers can have fun with ABCs at 10:30 a.m. each Tuesday in January at the Monroe Library, 1070 Village Way.
Children ages 3-5 may learn the alphabet with stories, chants and action rhymes. For more information, call 360-794-7851.
Mountlake Terrace
City employees donated a record-breaking $7,531 through Mountlake Terrace’s annual United Way Fund Raising Drive.
The sum marks a 38 percent increase over the previous year.
For each of the past three drives, the city has increased its contribution.
Mukilteo
The Mukilteo Parks and Arts Commission meeting scheduled for Jan. 1 has been canceled because it falls on the New Year’s Day holiday. Call 425-355-4141 for more information.
Snohomish
For no-batteries-required fun, try something else at 2 p.m. Saturday at the Snohomish Library, 311 Maple Ave.
If you’ve worn out your new toys, Saturday offers an afternoon of stories, games, puppet making and more.
The Friends of the Snohomish Library provide funding for the event. For more information, call 360-568-2898.
Stanwood
City staff is planning a retirement dinner for Mayor Matt McCune, whose resignation after seven years becomes effective at the end of the year.
The event begins at 5 p.m. Jan. 9 at Maxime’s Global Cuisine, 10007 270th St. NW in Stanwood. Dinner begins at 6:30 p.m. Menu options are prime rib for $27.50, plank salmon for $25 or chicken parmesan for $21. Dress is business casual.
Reservations should be made by Jan. 5 by sending a check payable to Maxime’s Global Cuisine to City of Stanwood, 10220 270th St. NW, Stanwood, WA 98292. For more information call Lynda Jeffries at 360-629-2181.
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