Arlington
Applications available for tourism grants
Public and nonprofit agencies planning projects that bring tourists to Arlington are invited to apply to the city for a share of $15,000 in grants.
The program is funded through taxes on hotel and motel rooms in Arlington. This is the second round of grant funding that has been made available this year.
Applicants must complete their projects by the end of 2008.
Applications are available at the Finance Department, 238 N. Olympic Ave. They are due 5 p.m. Feb. 29.
More information: 360-403-3421.
Planning commission meeting canceled
A planning commission meeting scheduled for 7 p.m. Feb. 21 has been canceled.
The next planning commission meeting is scheduled for 7 p.m. March 4 at City Council Chambers, 110 E. Third St. An agenda for that meeting isn’t set.
More information: Call 360-403-3551, e-mail planning@ci.arlington.wa.us or go to www.ci.arlington.wa.us.
City plans meeting to discuss new signs
City officials want to hear from Arlington residents about a proposal to add directional signs to the city.
The signs would identify city limits and help people find their way around town.
A public meeting on the plan is scheduled for 6:30 to 8 p.m. Wednesday at Hadley Hall at the Arlington Boys &Girls Club, 18513 59th Ave NE.
An open house is scheduled for 6:30 to 8 p.m., with presentations and time for public comment.
Graduate students from the University of Washington’s Center for Livable Communities have been conducting research on Arlington’s history, transportation, attractions and current signs. The results of their research will be presented at the meeting.
More information: 360-403-3421.
Marysville
Career and Technical Education Week coming
Mayor Dennis Kendall has proclaimed next week Career and Technical Education Week.
The mayor encourages residents to become familiar with programs in these fields offered through the Marysville School District.
Kendall, City Councilwoman Donna Wright and city public information officer Doug Buell serve on the school district’s General Advisory Council for Career and Technical Education.
Examples of career fields in the program include marketing, business education, automotive technology, sports medicine, video production, culinary arts, family and consumer science, computer-assisted design and agriculture.
More information: 360-363-8000 or 360-653-7058.
City invites use of public access channel
Nonprofit groups who wish to promote an event or make an announcement are welcome to use Marysville’s community access channel.
Information about meetings, services, events and other items of note can be broadcast on the Marysville TV21 government access channel. Even artwork is welcome. The channel is limited to use by nonprofit groups, government agencies and educational groups. To submit information, contact Access Channel Coordinator Doug Buell.
More information: 360-363-8086.
Learn how to prune at Saturday gardening chat
Saturday’s “Spring Pruning” discussion marks the first installment of this year’s Coffee, Tea and Me Chats with Steve Smith the Whistling Gardener, at Sunnyside Nursery, 3915 Sunnyside Blvd.
The free chats begin at 10:30 a.m., take place on Saturdays and last about 20 minutes.
Future topics include “Fruits and Berries for Small Gardens” on Feb. 23, “Rose Care” on March 8, and “Planning Your Own Vegetable Garden” on March 29.
More information: Call the nursery at 425-334-2002 or go to www. sunnysidenursery.net.
Stanwood
Chamber to discuss school and business
The relationship between the Stanwood-Camano School District and area businesses will be discussed at this month’s meeting of the Stanwood Chamber of Commerce.
The meeting is scheduled from 11:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. Thursday at the Stanwood-Camano School District Administration Building at 26920 Pioneer Highway.
School district superintendent Jean Shumate is also planning to report on his district.
Chamber members are asked to make reservations for the meeting by Tuesday. The cost for the meeting, which includes a catered lunch, is $9.
More information: Stanwood Chamber of Commerce, 360-629-0562.
Tulalip
Loans for home repairs offered to tribal members
The Tulalip Tribes Housing Department is offering loans for home repairs up to $20,000 for members of the Tulalip Indian Tribes. The use of each loan is limited to the repair of substandard housing conditions, such as replacement of roofs, plumbing, electrical systems and other basic needs.
Repayment of the loan isn’t required if the family remains in the home 10 years or more.
More information: 360-651-4580.
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