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Edmonds: City job search put on hold

The hiring of a new economic development director in Edmonds is being put on hold because the city’s top candidate accepted a job in Mukilteo.

Edmonds Mayor Gary Haakenson delayed filling the position so he can reconsider whether the job should be filled by internal candidates or people from outside the city. Part of his decision will be based on upcoming interviews with city department managers.

The city interviewed three finalists for the job of economic development director. The mayor’s top candidate, Joe Hannan, became Mukilteo’s new city administrator.

“When Joe turned down my offer, I took a few days to evaluate the position and determine what our direction should be,” Haakenson said. “I want to make sure that whatever we do, it’s the very best we can do for Edmonds’ future.”

Lynnwood: Money lessons for seniors

Seniors can learn more about savings and how to protect themselves from scams through a workshop being planned at the Lynnwood Library.

The free event is scheduled for 7 p.m. Oct. 31 at the library, 19200 44th Ave. W.

Participants are expected to learn tips to help make ends meet, as well as how to avoid predatory lending and identity theft. Advantages of reverse mortgages are also planned to be discussed. Andrea Misiano of Consumer Counseling Northwest is planning to lead the workshop.

For more information, call the library at 425-778-2148.

Mill Creek: Ceramics workshops for kids

Children can learn how to paint on ceramics at a two-day class being offered by Mill Creek Parks and Recreation.

The classes are scheduled for 4 to 6 p.m. Tuesday and Oct. 25 at The Ceramic Place, 11419 19th Ave. SE, Suite 105, in Everett. The classes are for children in kindergarten through fifth grade. Registration costs $30 for Mill Creek residents and $35 for nonresidents. Space is limited to 25 participants.

Class instructors are planning to teach techniques such as sponge painting, toothbrush painting and pottery painting.

For more information, see the Youth Programs section of Mill Creek’s online recreation guide at www.cityofmillcreek.com/parksrec/Rec%20Guide/index.html.

Monroe: Concert band seeks members

The Monroe Community Concert Band is seeking musicians with high school-level playing skills. 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.

Contact Roger Walker at 360-691-5310 or at r.walker2007@verizon.net.

Mountlake Terrace: Exchange your plants

Gardeners can exchange or get rid of plants at an event being planned for Terrace Creek Park.

The Mountlake Terrace Plant Exchange is scheduled from 10 a.m. to noon Saturday at the park, 23200 48th Ave. W., under the covered picnic area.

The exchange is a chance to get rid of plants that need to be divided or have multiplied too fast. People are asked to bring plants in pots or bags.

Call Mike Angrick at 425-280-1800 or Barbara Carpenter at 425-829-8953.

TODAY’S MEETINGS

Mill Creek Planning Commission, 7 p.m., City Hall, 15728 Mill Creek Blvd.

Monroe Park Board, 6:30 p.m., City Hall, 806 W. Main St.

Cancelled: Mill Creek Design Review Board, 5:15 p.m., City Hall, 15728 Mill Creek Blvd.

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