Arlington
School boundary meeting tonight
The Arlington Public Schools Boundary Review Committee invites the public to learn about proposed attendance area boundary changes at several upcoming meetings.
The committee has three proposals it plans to discuss at the meetings.
The first meeting is scheduled for 7:30 to 9 p.m. tonight at the Pioneer Elementary Library.
Meetings are also scheduled for:
* 6 to 7:30 p.m. Monday at Kent Prairie Elementary Library.
* 6 to 7:30 p.m. Nov. 21 at Eagle Creek Elementary Library.
* 6 to 7:30 p.m. Nov. 30 at Presidents Elementary Library.
Bothell
Rwandan activist to speak Thursday
A Rwandan human rights advocate is scheduled to speak at 7 p.m. Thursday in the North Creek Events Center on the campus shared by Cascadia Community College and the University of Washington’s Bothell campus, 18345 Campus Way NE.
Jean-Marie Kamatali is a law professor who has published articles on ethnic conflict, genocide, women’s rights and international criminal tribunals. He has been a consultant to several international organizations and is a Scholars at Risk Network speaker.
The public is invited to the lecture; there is no charge. Parking is $2.
For more information, contact Sabrina Moss at 425-352-8415 or international@cascadia.ctc.edu.
Edmonds
Art candidates to show work
A meeting where three artists plan to present their artwork for Edmond’s International District will be at 22720 Highway 99 next to Boohan Market.
The meeting is scheduled for noon to 2 p.m. It hasn’t been decided what type of art would be created for the district.
The artists were selected from more than 20 applicants by a public art selection jury appointed by the city. The artist to do the work is expected to be selected by the end of December 2006.
For more information call the city arts office at 425-771-0228, e-mail chapin@ci.edmonds.wa.us or go to www.ci.edmonds.wa.us/ parksrec.stm.
Everett
Neighbors group to meet tonight
City Councilman Drew Nielsen is scheduled to speak at the South Forest Park Neighborhood Association meeting at 7 p.m. tonight at Zion Lutheran Church, 4634 S. Alger Ave.
Nielsen will brief residents on current city news.
Call Shirley Small at 425-252-5772 or e-mail her at shirlyesther@aol.com for more information.
Granite Falls
Eagles need crafts and baked goods
The Granite Falls Eagles are looking for craft vendors and bakers for their holiday bazaar and bake sale scheduled for Nov. 24 and 25, 402 N. Granite Ave.
Table rentals cost $10.
To sign up, craft sellers and people with baked goods can call 360-691-6341 or 425-377-0562.
Island County
Bird lecture on Camano Island
Matt Ketschbaum of the Skagit Wild Bird Supply in Mount Vernon is scheduled to give a presentation at 7 p.m. Wednesday at the Camano Multipurpose Center, 141 E. Camano Drive.
He plans to discuss supplemental feeders, how to offer a safe haven for the birds, how to provide water year round, and how to attract wildlife to yards responsibly and safely.
The program is free and open to the public as part of the Camano Wildlife Habitat Project. Backyard Wildlife Habitat applications, gardening information, and assistance with landscaping for wildlife will also be available.
For more information, call 360-387-2236 or e-mail camanobwh@yahoo.com.
Lynnwood
Park renovation to be dedicated
The renovation of North Lynnwood Park is scheduled to be dedicated with a ribbon cutting on Nov. 21.
The event is scheduled for 11 a.m. at the park, 18510 44th Ave. W., north of Lynnwood Elementary School.
A new performance area and a climbing boulder were installed. Lynnwood Elementary School students and teachers are planning a performance for the dedication.
For more information, call Laurie Cowan, city of Lynnwood parks planner, at 425-744-6478 or e-mail lcowan@ci.lynnwood. wa.us.
Marysville
Kids’ book week event at library
Children’s book illustrator Richard Jesse Watson is scheduled to lead a workshop on how books for kids are made at 2 p.m. Saturday, Marysville library, 6122 Grove.
“Climbing Into Pictures – A Celebration of National Children’s Book Week” is free and for school-age children and families.
Watson will demonstrate how a book comes to life through the magic of illustration.
Children will be able to join Watson in making a story through drawings.
Watson’s books will be available for purchase and signing.
Mill Creek
Public hearing on budget tonight
The public is scheduled to get a chance to speak tonight on the city of Mill Creek’s proposed 2007-08 biennial budget hearing.
The public hearing is planned for 7:30 p.m. at City Hall, 15728 Main St.
Another hearing is scheduled for Nov. 28. For information call the city at 425-745-1891.
Monroe
Concert band seeks members
The Monroe Community Concert Band is seeking additional members. The band practices from 7 to 9 p.m. on Thursdays at New Hope Fellowship Church, 1016 W. Main St.
The band includes people who hadn’t played instruments for years. The band needs people who play flutes, clarinets, saxophones, French horns and other instruments.
For more information, call Dave or Rhonda Pallo at 425-335-5239.
Mukilteo
Civil Service panel to meet Thursday
The Mukilteo Civil Service Commission is scheduled to meet Thursday.
The meeting is scheduled for 8 p.m. at City Hall, 4480 Chennault Beach Road. The commission adopts personnel rules and hears appeals regarding the city’s police and fire departments.
For information call 425-355-4141 or go to www.ci.mukilteo. wa.us.
Snohomish
Medicare sessions set for seniors
The Snohomish Senior Center and Senior Services of Snohomish County plan to offer two Medicare Part D enrollment and counseling sessions on Nov. 21 and Dec. 7 at the Snohomish Public Library, 311 Maple Ave. The Medicare Part D program is expected to take effect Jan. 1.
The sessions are free and open to those older than 65. Reservations are required. Call the senior center at 360-568-0934, to secure a place for computer-assisted medication analysis to see which plan will work best for you. Thirty-minute individual appointments are available from 8 to 10 a.m.
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