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Everett

Food expert to visit Everett Garden Club

Leslie Lightner, owner of Invisible Chef, a gourmet food delivery business, is the scheduled speaker at the Everett Garden Club on Wednesday.

Lightner, who also teaches at Everett’s Pacific Culinary Studio, has years of experience experimenting with different food flavors from around the world. She enjoys teaching people how to incorporate different flavors into everyday meals.

The free program begins at 11 a.m. Wednesday at memorial Community Church, 710 Pecks Drive in Everett.

The garden club holds its regular meeting at 10 a.m.

More info: 252-6575.

Lake Stevens

Arts Commission to discuss concert series

Meribeth Hutchings of Windermere Real Estate is scheduled on Wednesday to discuss sponsorship of the city’s Music on the Lake program.

The meeting of the Lake Stevens Arts Commission is scheduled for 6:30 to 8 p.m. Wednesday at the annex behind City Hall, 1812 Main St.

More info: 425-334-1012.

Marysville

Council to discuss development trends

The City Council is scheduled tonight to discuss information on residential, commercial and industrial projects approved over the past three years in Marysville.

The workshop meeting is scheduled for 7 p.m. at Marysville City Hall, 1049 State Ave.

The information is considered useful for understanding Marysville growth and development trends.

More info: 360-363-8000.

Monroe

Group seeks board members

The U.S. 2 Safety Coalition plans to accept nominations and requests for two open board positions at the group’s next meeting April 21 in Monroe.

One position was occupied by Jeff Brand. The other is currently filled by former Sultan Mayor C.H. Rowe, who said he will apply to remain on the nine-member board.

New board members are expected to serve through 2012.

Those who are interested in serving on the board are encouraged to send a letter, resume and application explaining their interest, experience and skills to safety coalition@seanet.com or to U.S. 2 Safety Coalition, P.O. Box 1829, Sultan, WA 98294.

The deadline is April 11. For more information, contact Loretta Storm, the coalition’s secretary, at 360-793-6683.

Mountlake Terrace

Open house for storm water plan set

Discuss the city’s Storm Water Comprehensive Plan at an open house planned by the city of Mountlake Terrace.

The open house is planned from 7 to 9 p.m. Wednesday at City Hall at 23204 58th Ave. W.

Residents, business owners, property managers and others can comment on the plan, as well as storm and surface water related issues.

More info: Storm Water Program Manager Mike Shaw, 425-670-8264, ext. 105.

Snohomish

Commission gets new member

The City Council on Tuesday appointed Sharon Snell to serve on the city’s civil service commission. Her term will expire on June 6, 2012.

Snell is a graduate from the Bellevue Police Department citizen academy. She has also served as a volunteer with the Everett Police Department.

The civil service commission aids in the hiring and other personnel practices for employees within the city’s police department. The commission also hears appeals or complaints regarding police personnel practices.

More info: 360-568-3115.

Stanwood

Council discusses Harvest Jubilee

An autumn farm festival in north Snohomish County is on the agenda for discussion at the next Stanwood City Council meeting.

The council is scheduled to meet at 7 p.m. Thursday at the Stanwood-Camano School District administration building at 26920 Pioneer Highway.

The council is scheduled to discuss the annual Harvest Jubilee, which is being planned for late September in Stanwood. Last year’s event featured petting zoos and hayrides, as well as tours of several area farms.

More info: harvestjubilee.org.

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